From: Richard Kahn

From: Richard Kahn To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: NES stair update Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:18:32 +0000 Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 Begin forwarded message: Date: January 28, 2015 at 10:18:26 PM EST From: Brandon Thomason < To: Richard Kahn < Subject: Re: Thank you Dear Mr. Kahn, Thank you for your letter. Just would like to update you on the Staircase and the Stair-rail. We are making a good progress. Again, I changed the method of restoring Staircase and the Stair-mil. I decided to remove the glue from the Steps in mechanical way. Although is a bit more time consuming, I would like to avoid over use the chemicals. Rock-miracle contains Methaline Chloride and beside the smell, it gets into surroundings and is harmful to the health. I will try varies methods to avoid harsh chemicals. As far as the Stair-rail is concern, I am washing it with alcohol and steel wool # 0000, so there are no side affects. I already cleaned 65% of the top. The mil on the Second Floor, had a lot of scuffs, scratches and dents. The very deep dents, I steamed them up and the wood grain lifted up completely. I did the same with the rest of the scratches and the Rail on the Second Floor looks like brand new. Again, when I finish cleaning it, I will use finest French Polish. French Polish is a natural finish, and is completely neutral, so there will be no side effects. I re-finished a lot of Stair-rails for varies museums and the effects were very nice. I think, I will impress Mr. Epstein with this work. For now, I am cleaning it very carefully, as it has small details and I can not leave anything to chance. I will update you within two days again. Thank you, Brandon Thompson On 1/28/2015 10:54 AM, Richard Kahn wrote: timing for project will be when you complete NY or whenever is good for you thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor EFTA00865405 22 On Jan 27, 2015, at 8:27 PM, Brandon Thompson > wrote: Thank you for sending me check so promptly. I received it from Marwin on Monday. Many times my estimates may seem high, however, I always estimate the work for the highest quality and execution. The stairs is a relatively small project, so this is fine. You mentioned a possible project in New Mexico. I will be happy to participate, as I have expertize in wood Restoration, Finishing and Re-finishing and Preservation. I imagine, this would be much bigger project, and will go for bidding. Would you be so kind and let me know the possible date of this project? I will be happy to submit my methods of preserving the wood, staining and finishing as well. Thank you for being so kind, Brandon Thompson EFTA00865406