I believe wood carries a sense of warmth that other materials don’t

I believe traditional craftspeople create products with unmatched care, also providing dedication to their customers and their respective trades

In the marketplace, efficiency and profits are favored. The individual and much of the craft's roots are lost. Most everything we buy today is mass-produced. You can't tell one from the other. The craftsperson's touch is absent. The love of the maker is also lacking. A maker's style adds a flare, a feeling you can't describe but know when you feel it. Their touch makes each piece feel personal.

I'm a greenwood hand tool joiner (Green woodworking uses unseasoned or "green" timber). Presently, most logs are sawn and kiln-dried into usable boards. But lumber was split, hewed, and planed into usable boards for much of history. To utilize these techniques, you must know the intricacies of wood grain and traditional methods. These skills become honed through many hours of study and practice.

I started in a power tool wood shop as most often do; I quickly learned I was not fond of the screaming machines, the awful dust, and possibly losing a finger. I wanted to perform the same work but in a style I enjoyed—one thing led to another and I found 17th-century Green woodworking. I fell in love the long, rich history between humankind and nature. I don’t want to lose that history. Whether you purchase one of my products or share encouraging comments, it will give me the means to continue to share the intricacies of the material, the craft, and the history.