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Special Restoration
Project
Completed in the early 70's
by Roland K. Lasher
Diebold safes and vaults were first manufactured in
1859, by Charles Diebold in Canton, Ohio. |
One of Many Special
Projects
"God gave me gift of creative vision, and
talent to create images in a wide variety of media. This project is an example
of the diversity and quality standards delivered to each client."
Roland K. Lasher
In the early 70's Lasher was
contracted by an Attorney to restore the Old Diebold Safe, shown on the
left. The safe was purchased as part of a renovation project for the new
law firm. It was 4 feet high, with one exterior door and two interior
doors and weighed a ton.... it had to be delivered to the new
location via a crane. Roland built a tent around the safe and sand blasted
the exterior onsite down to the bare metal. He carefully applied five
coats of black automotive lacquer. All of the hardware, handles, hinges,
combination dial were sent out to be Nickel Plated and restored to new
condition... Roland researched the landscape picture on the front of the
safe and carefully restored to match image with airbrush and color glazes.
He hand lettered the Diebold Special Canton, exactly. The final
touch... he completely restored the decor and pin striping in Gold Leaf. The
restoration project took 3-4 months. With the restoration complete,
the Law Library was built around the safe where it stands today, as
regal as ever in perfect condition.
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