This blog will be a space where I share the stories behind the timber, the engineering challenges of custom commissions, and the joy of uncovering the hidden beauty in every grain of wood. As time goes on, I hope to be adding little snippets about woodworking and some of the things that I’ve done. Keep tuned and don’t hesitate to drop me a note with any questions or comments.
If you’ve been doing this as long as I have, it can’t be “Woodworking”… it has to be “Woodloving.”

Dick

MOUNTAIN CLOCK
Sometimes people ask – does Dick ever make things for his own home? The answer…
The Story Behind the “TOKIT”
Several years ago my young grandson was visiting his aunt during the hot summers months….
Slanley Hand Plane – Wood Tote repair
Very often when I acquire an old hand plane, it’s not uncommon for the horn…
Cherry Base for Glass Top Coffee Table
Crafting a Stunning Cherry Base for a Glass Top Coffee TableJanuary 2026 For this table,…
From Raw Slab to Refined Art: My Selection Process
Every piece of furniture begins long before the first saw cut. It starts right from…
