MY STORY
My Journey to Woodworking
My journey to becoming a woodworker/maker has been a long and winding one that has led me from Kansas to the Marines, from California to Japan, and finally back to Kansas again. I grew up the son of a framer and custom home builder and "woodworking" to me was sweeping up dust and dirt at a rough-framed home. Needless to stay, this did not exactly instill a passion in me when it came to working with wood. Looking back though, I can say that I learned a lot watching my dad and seeing how his attention to detail in all the facets of homebuilding resulted in well-built homes that the owners fell in love with. I try to apply the same fundamental ideas to my projects that my dad applied to his custom homes - quality materials and superb craftsmanship.
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I focus mainly on unique, handmade goods for the home and garden. I especially enjoy trying to design things that will look great in a home or garden, but also serve a practical purpose. Check out some of my creations and get a look inside my workshop in the gallery I've also
just started getting into the realm of laser engraving and cutting, which opens up a whole new world
of possibilities. Burn baby burn!
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Whether you're shopping, getting ideas, or just perusing the site, thanks for being here!
Get in touch if you you have questions or want to chat about a custom project.
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Check out my Etsy shop here!
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