The parents wanted a toy box that would stay with their young son even after parted from the family home as an adult. The base joinery gave this box a solid foundation with the parts locking together. 

The box is built with cherry, ash and cedar for the bottoms and includes a hidden compartment. Finish is hand rubbed tung oil. The top is supported with friction lid stays. 

When I was asked if I could make some stump stools, I did not know what they were. After checking on-line I thought I had to do better than what I saw. These stools were given a lighter appearance and a touch of refinement by adding  these delicately shaped  legs. It also makes the stools a bit more stable. The main body is from a salvaged ash log and the legs are also ash. 

This cabinet is being built with locally salvaged butternut, a close relative of walnut. The door will be carved with the carving flowing onto the top and sides. See the full size sketch hanging on the cabinet. Stay tuned.

The owner initially wanted this antique oak table converted to a coffee table(top left). With a little thought we were able to make it a convertable table that can be either a coffee table or a dining table by removing the modified main post section. The machined hardware does the job beautifully and solidly; just thread the top and removable post on or off.

17"w x 11"d x 18"h, cherry, basswood, ash and padauk; doors carved from solid basswood

Once in awhile a furniture maker gets asked to build a piece of furniture where there is a special challenge.  This is one where our friend wanted a place to put small belongings as they come and go from their house; just simple open shelving with cubbie like divisions, places to put mittens, hat, dog collars, dog treats, books to go and so on.  Taken literally a simple shelf unit would not do justice to the the entryway where it would be located. This interpretation led to a cabinet that helps to bring little joy while serving its primary purpose.