The Woodshop
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Hand-made wooden crafts
Woodworking Projects
Welcome to the workshop. We’ll post articles about projects we’ve worked on, either home projects, commissioned works, and some either for sale or pieces that we could make duplicates of (like bird houses or benches). Please inquire if you are interested in learning more about a piece or availability.
Bluebird Bird Houses (order for 2021)
Bluebird Houses In 2016 we built a set of bluebird houses, a few for ourselves and some for friends. Since then we have watched many generations of bluebirds, chickadees and wrens use the boxes to raise their young. We enjoy watching them during meals outside on our...
The Leopold Bench (order for 2022)
UPDATE 7/27/2021: We have had requests for Leopold Benches shipped outside of our local area. Due to their weight and size it would not be economical to do this. They will be available for local pickup only (zip code 19382 area). Also, due to some other construction...
Bluebird Bird Houses
I built these birdhouses back in 2016 to see if we could attract some birds to nest in them in our yard. There is one in the front by the driveway and one in the back yard. They work great! Sure enough, every spring a bird couple moves in, sets up a nest and raises...
Tiger Maple Corner Cupboard
Brandon built this tiger maple corner cupboard in 2006 as an addition to the dining room to showcase dishes, pots and beer glasses. Hand built including dovetail drawer joinery, salvaged antique wavy glass, mortise and tenon joinery in the doors, and hand planed door...
Cherry Dining Table
Back in 2004, Brandon received a request to build a dining table for some friends. The table would be built to meet specific dimensions, with two wings that could be added to accommodate full-house family visits. We collaborated on design and hand selected curly...
Let’s Stay in Touch
We send out e-mails about once a month with updates about sales, other events and what we are up to.