Hardwood, is hard to install.

Hardwood, is hard to install.

This weeks job is tough – its the installation of 700 square feet of hickory 3/4″ solid hardwood. A beautiful looking product, yet difficult for two reasons: Its SO HEAVY, and also as a result, is very dense and doesnt like to be nailed. Needless to say,...
Carpentry on a boat

Carpentry on a boat

There is no greater challenge then working as a carpenter on a boat. So many rounded surfaces and virtually nothing is built square. Here is the latest project I have taken on – a couple of stairs on a boat undergoing refurbishment. But rather than simply...
Reception Countertop

Reception Countertop

A local physical therapy center is expanding, and as part of the new office space there will be a new reception area. The design was far from simple, as they did not want the support braces to be seen and distract from the appearance of an otherwise flat wall. I...
Building a slab table

Building a slab table

I recently decided that it was time to build a slab table with a live edge. A friend was in need of a work station for a recent start-up business. He commissioned a desk and gave me complete freedom to design it, with the only stipulation that it be custom suited to...
What’s this? A New Blog?!

What’s this? A New Blog?!

Hello world,I am pleased to announce the start of our blog. We are going to have a bit of fun with this, and would like to have you along on the journey. What can you look forward to seeing here? Learn more about the history of Modern countertop...