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Not your typical bookshelf hidden door. I designed this to look like a free standing bookcase while still having the function of a door. It slides out of its self cantilevering 36” while being able to hold up to 500lbs.

Had the pleasure of building and installing this wraparound mantle for STS Construction in one of the homes they are currently building.

Had the pleasure of building and installing this wraparound mantle for STS Construction in one of the homes they are currently building.

Beautiful kitchen table with a bit of a picnic table feel.

Beautiful kitchen table with a bit of a picnic table feel.

Wouldn’t you love to have one of these made to order cutting boards in your kitchen.

Wouldn’t you love to have one of these made to order cutting boards in your kitchen.

Completed this bar height table and bench made from reclaimed beams. Talk about one heavy table! The top is 42” wide x 96” long and 2 1/2” thick with a welded steel base that has been powder coated.

These guys do absolutely fantastic work. And are super fun to work with. You won’t be disappointed.

Thanks to Helium Salon for trusting us to help them with their new location. The space looks amazing! Be sure to schedule an appointment for a little pampering and to get your hair done as well as check out the space for yourself.

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We were able to completely transform the look and feel of this room with the texture of this stone and sleek clean lines of the mantle and shelves. This asymmetrical design did a great job of adding balance to a room with an off set vaulted ceiling.

Third table in a series of four. This bar height sofa table is perfect for hanging out on game day or movie night.

If you like enjoying a drink and great conversation with friends, imagine doing it bellied up to these beautiful walnut tables. These are two tables in a series of four.

Thanks Brad Cox with B&M Architectural Salvage for spending your Saturday hanging out with me doing fun things like loading 3000 ish sf of flooring. These guys are great and have a wonderful selection of stuff. If you are in the Newman Grove area, be sure to stop in. You won’t be disappointed.

Hard maple with a satin black finish. I used Rubio pre-color black with +2c charcoal to achieve this look.

Just in case you were unsure…..

How about a butcher block counter top to ad warmth and character to your kitchen.

Made from walnut, elm, and sycamore. Finished with Odies Oil.

Had a great day with some great guys setting the end walls and rafters on the new shop. It really puts it in perspective.

Railing is built using elm with a lacquer finish. The horizontal spindles are made from conduit and painted black. Makes for a nice accent piece to this short set of stairs.

Definitely the most time consuming gables I have ever framed, but I think it will be worth it when it is all done.

Progress pics of the new shop.

It’s pretty tough to beat the warmth and character a reclaimed beam mantle can add to a room.

Installed and ready for stone.

Had the pleasure of building this massive table for a wonderful customer.

This baby is 12’ long and 44” wide with a 2 1/2” thick top. Built from reclaimed wood, this is one stout table built to last generations.

Occasionally I do a little metal work as well. These modern metal legs were the perfect fit for the elm table.

The last photo is the template to come up the proper form and proportions.

How about that grain! Siberian Elm for the win.

Delivered this beautiful Siberian Elm dining room table this week.