What products do you craft?
I love crafting everything from solely hand carved items to larger furniture products with traditional cut joinery. Look below to see a few examples.
Hair pins, Combs, Keepsakes, Kitchen Utensils, Bowls and Plates, Jewelry Boxes, Stools, Benches, Chests, Coffee Tables, Hallway tables, Desks, Bookcases, Dining Tables, Bed Frames, Dressers, China Cabinets, etc.
Don't think your idea even has a name? That's fine with me, we'll talk it through, get a plan together and have it made.
What if I'm unsure on the design I want?
If you have a general idea of the product you want crafted but are unsure on the details, I am more then happy to consult with you to work out all the details of the order during the appointment.
Quality
“I did not choose the business name “Heirloom” lightly. Our Quality is represented by the choice of materials, craftsmanship and design. Using beautiful, natural hardwoods over fake patterned particle board, traditional cut joinery over cheaper and inferior mechanical fasteners, and timeless designs to last the ages.
On top of this I further personalize Quality for the client by custom designing their pieces to their specifications, while meticulously handcrafting every aspect rather than allowing a machine to simply stamp out a product.
I refuse to believe that family heirlooms and items passed down with sentimental value can’t still be created today, the journey needs to start somewhere. Often mass-produced items with inferior quality quickly begin to break down and degrade, forcing you to discard it and purchase another, sometimes after a single move. On the contrary, I use methods that resist the test of time, dreaming that they will be passed down from generation to generation.” - Mark Cramer, The Minimalist Mindset and Purchasing Furniture
How long do custom orders take?
Custom orders may vary due to current demand, size and complexity. On average simple hand carved orders may be completed within a week and larger furniture orders may take several months.
How do I purchase a custom piece?
Craving something unique crafted out of wood that you can't find anywhere else? You've come to the right place. Simply head over to the Custom Order page and complete the short form to get started. Appointments are completely free with no obligations required. A non refundable deposit will be required after the appointment to continue work on the order. A final sketch or 3D rendering of the order will be completed and then production will commence.
For more information please read the Custom Order Process.
Where is your store located?
All furniture I create is custom designed and crafted specifically for each client. I don't hold any furniture in stock or own a store front location at this time. The only items I hold in stock are smaller items which are listed in the "products" section of my website. I have intentionally omitted the business’s exact address as it’s also my personal address.
What species of wood do you use?
I use a variety of species sourced from local lumber distributors and saw mills. Exotic species not listed can be ordered but may be difficult to procure in larger boards.
African Mahogany, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Cherry, Hickory (Pecan), Maple, Poplar, Red Oak, Spanish Cedar, Teak, Walnut, White Oak, Mesquite, Bloodwood, Bocote, Bubinga, Cocobolo, Ebony, Koa, Lacewood, Monterillo, Padauk, Purple Heart, Wenge, Zebrawood.