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"The Distressed Gentleman is a hand painted furniture store that offers custom work, home decor and General Finishes products. Located in the historic downtown of Bristol Virginia, we got our start when I inherited some of my Grandmother's old furniture.

This week's edition of Woodworker Wednesday features all-American woodworker, engineer, and tool aficionado, Chris Kuehn ("Keen") of Sterling Tool Works!

See Jason Bedre's latest project, a custom perfume maker's desk "organ" in Mahogany. Finished in General Finishes' Satin Endurovar.

It's Throwback Thursday! We're taking you all the way back to the totally rad year of 1984, when George Adams (he does exist!) purchased General Finishes. Operations officially began in December of 1985 with only two employees - George and Rob - and state of the art equipment!

General Finishes is often asked about product cans. Why do they rust? Why aren't they made of plastic? Here is the backstory:

During the supply-line shortages caused by Covid, we are thrilled to have any cans for our paints, stains, and topcoats.

General Finishes is proud to name The Shabby Chicas as our Retailer of the Month for March 2017

Father's Day is Sunday June 21st.  Spend some quality time with Dad in the workshop this year and do one of these great projects together. You'll be sure to make his day extra special!

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