Showcasing my work on the local morning news

Salvaged Black Walnut from Olney/Brookville area!

Very rare Black Walnut find 3-4 feet wide and 14 feet long! Great material for a one of  kind dinning table, or conference table. 

Olney Farmers and Artist Market, Sunday July 19th

Sunday  July 19th, I will be displaying new work for the first time. Come see us!

http://www.olneyfarmersmarket.org   Check it out

Work in progress: Maple table legs

All my legs are turned by hand, where as most furniture companies make their legs on a duplicator- hence the slim assortment of legs you may choose between when placing an order. But when you invest in a piece from me, your desires are the most important part of the process and I will custom turn any leg you can imagine so that you get exactly what you had envisioned. This is why it is important to buy custom when you invest in a piece you plan on keeping for generations.

Work in progress: Walnut end tables

Book-matching is a telltale sign of a handcrafted piece of furniture. It refers to matching two boards from the same tree in the same sequence of cut and joining them together to gain a balance within the piece. An example of book-matching can be observed in the above picture which uses curly black walnut. 

Little's Fine Furniture

If you're ever traveling through Frederick, Maryland be sure to stop by and check out some of my inventory at Little's Fine Furniture on East Patrick Street. They only carry furniture that is 100% hardwood (no plywood or veneer). All my inventory displayed at Little's comes with my lifetime guarantee. If at anytime there is ever a problem due to materials or workmanship, I will take the piece back and repair or replace it at no cost to the original owner. I feel very confident in my warranty because I use the best materials and finishes, and all the work is done by me- from my hands to your home!

Work in progress: Walnut end tables

I believe in building furniture that lasts for generations and to ensure that all of my work is heirloom-quality, I hand fit each joint. The joint I'm demonstrating in the photo above is called a mortise and tenon. The mortise and tenon joint is primarily used on tables to join the skirts to the legs. The mortise is a female joint cut in the leg and the tenon is the male joint cut on the skirt. When the two of these are constructed properly, it creates a indestructible joint that has been proven throughout time. I use this joint, along with several other types of joints, to build pieces that preserve the tradition of quality handmade furniture.

Art in the Park Myrtle Beach

During Art in the Park on June 20-21, artists and crafters endured 105 degree temperatures to display their amazing work. Lauriel Sawin displayed paintings that were very tranquil and calming; for more information you can visit www.loggerheadtrades.com . 

Lauriel Sawin

Ole Fish House Pottery by Bryon and Georgia Knight is another must see- their handmade pieces have some very unique shapes and designs that are still 100% functional. For more information and to see more of their work, visit www.bluemoon-gallery.com 

Ole Fish House Pottery

In my opinion, Steve Hazard Art & Design displayed the most unique, original and functional work at the festival; you can see his other work at www.stevehazardstudio.com

 

Steve Hazard Art & Design

These shows are a great way to discover new artists and craftsmen- I would highly recomend going to one whenever you get the chance because you never know what you may find.

Studio dogs!

Max and Zephyr are the best employees one can have, they pick up scrap wood, alert me when I have deliveries, and they accept food for payment! 

Work in progress: Tête-À-Tête Bench

Final sanding of curved crest

     Light reflecting off of a hand carved seat

In the first picture, I am perfoming the final sanding before applying the finish. In the final two pictures you can see the sheen of the first coat of hand rubbed oil finish.