Connecticut-based woodworker providing custom woodworking of handmade furniture, home decor, and wooden accessories. Custom woodworking of things like cutting boards, grill scrapers, coffee tables, iMac stands, dining tables, key holders, office furniture, and other kitchen and home decor accessories.
I use domestic/exotic species of woods and other materials like metal, concrete, and epoxy resin to create truly unique pieces. I'm always looking to incorporate a variety of designs into my work. I've made friends with several other talented individuals whose services can greatly enhance the products I offer.
I use domestic/exotic species of woods and other materials like metal, concrete, and epoxy resin to create truly unique pieces. I'm always looking to incorporate a variety of designs into my work. I've made friends with several other talented individuals whose services can greatly enhance the products I offer.
Services
Parkerville Wood Products stocks over 60 species of hardwoods from around the world. They will sell you one board (or length of board) and offer machining services. They are a busy millwork shop as well and offer a selection of offcuts from completed jobs that are too small for them to sell as bulk board footage so they offer deep discounts on these 'shorts'.
Periodically (once every 3-4 weeks, more so if you use the board regularly and depending on household conditions), apply an even coat of Mineral Oil to all surfaces of your wood cutting board. DO NOT use any other oils (vegetable, peanut, motor, etc) as they go rancid. Let the Mineral Oil soak in for 20-30 minutes and wipe off any excess.
Creating unique furniture and home decor pieces. I mix styles - modern, rustic, traditional, etc - and use a variety of mediums - domestic & exotic hardwoods, metals, concrete and other natural & man-made materials. Inquire about purchasing any of the items here or if you want something custom built for your home or business.
I started out with what I could afford for the amount of work I was doing at the time. Some of these tools are still actively being used and still work great but over the years I've progressed to buy better quality tools. I own a majority of the tools listed here and some I use are off-brand or no longer available, hence I have provided suggestions to outfit a shop.
Like many other makers and DIYers, I'm always looking for ways to speed up my build process and utilize my time effectively. For makers, more time saved means more money in the pocket and more opportunities to work on other projects. How do you save time when working on a project? Batching is highly effective, as is using jigs and templates to produce repeatable results.
