Building a Teak Table That Will Outlast Us All
Craft, patience, and the beauty of real joinery. Every now and then a project comes across my bench that reminds...
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Timeless Craftsmanship: The Art of Sustainable Furniture
Every piece I create is designed to reduce waste and conserve resources by lasting for generations. I believe that the most environmentally responsible thing we can do is build things that last.
Timeless Luxury: A Midcentury Modern Desk by Anderson Woodworks
There’s a quiet sophistication in true craftsmanship — that rare balance between design, material, and human touch. This midcentury modern...
🪚 Why Supporting Small Businesses Matters — From a Craftsman’s Point of View
When you buy from a small business, you’re not just buying a product — you’re supporting a person, a passion,...
🪵 In the Shop: Jack Finished, Sally Begins, and a New Desk in the Works
Each collaboration carries a bit of shared vision, and through that, the work takes on new life. As Jack and Sally come together in his themed rocking chairs, I’m reminded that creativity isn’t just in what we make — it’s in how we work together to make it.
🍁 The Art of Maple Leaf Marquetry: Capturing Autumn in Wood
There’s a quiet magic that happens in the workshop when the air outside turns crisp and the colors of fall...
The Beauty and Legacy of Cherry Wood
Cherry wood has long held a special place in fine furniture making. Known for its warmth, workability, and timeless character,...
“Stories in the Grain”
This morning I sat down with my friend and fellow maker, Justyn LeGraw, to dream up something special — a...
Marquetry vs. Mass-Produced Wood Wall Art: Understanding the Difference
I get the question often enough that it deserves a direct answer. “Why does your marquetry piece cost $2,500 when...
🌳 The Story of Garry Oak: Legacy Rooted in Fire and Time
Before conifers cloaked the Pacific Northwest, Quercus garryana—the Garry oak—stood as sentinel of open prairies and sunlit slopes. Named for...