In The Shop

My workshop is my happy place. It;s only half of my 2-car garage, but it’s my space to do what I do. It’s where I am able to be creative. It’s where I try, fail, learn, succeed, and do it all over again. It’s where I make. If you’re as interested in the process as much as the finished product, and maybe a few shenanigans in between, then follow along as I bring you into my workshop!

#tbt to a last month when we were down in NC to visit my family. Got to check in on this board I made for my sister. Always feels good to see one of your creations being used and enjoyed! I still love the scar on the lower left corner. . #cuttingboa
I made some trivets on a commission from a client for Christmas gifts. Basically you take a serving board and a oaster, give them both just a little too much wine, and you get a trivet! . But really they are 7"x7" and 1/2" thick. I fi
Scrolling through my project folder and came across this photo of the end grain of a cutting board before flush cutting. And as cool as wood is when it's all nice and smooth and clean, I do love the look of rough cut pieces. Almost like it has worked
Dark walnut coasters deserve a dark brew. I think they look happy together. What say you? . #stout #guinessbeer #guinessstout #coaster #coasters #walnut #maple #hardwood #rootandore #makersofmaryland #marylandmaker #woodshop #workshop #woodworking #w
While I'm between shops, I'll still be posting using new photos and videos of old projects. So don't go anywhere. And when I do get the chance to make something in the meantime, I'll be sure to share that too! So hang with me, I've still got plenty
#fbf To the shop in full swing, mid-build. Wow did it look like a mess! And it was. But I made it work. Swipe to see what it looked like 3 days ago, the night before we closed on selling the house. . For the record, I WAY underestimated the amount o
#motivationmonday In February 2018, I showed up to the very first @workbenchconference. My IG page was 4 months old and I didn't know a single person that was going to be there. But I thought it would be a great way to meet people in this community,
Day 1 of the instructional sessions is here! Pumped to soak up some new knowledge and learn from some awesome people. Here we go! . Photo by the amazingly talented @thebuildwithethan . #workbenchcon2020 #WBC #WBCmaker #woodworking #woodwork #woodpren
The fruits of our collaborative labor yesterday. It was a great afternoon of shop time, shop talk, and good food. Pretty cool that these will be donated to charity. Not bad for a few hours of work! Swipe to see @thebuildwithethan truck rolling in sty
Landed in ATL for @workbenchconference at 9:30am and 4 hours later we're already making sawdust! Building some toy cars for charity and enjoying time in the shop with friends new and old. I'm using the lathe to put an even sanding on the wheels for
Hand made gifts are the best gifts! Happy Valentine's Day! . What does your heart say? Swipe to see mine! . #woodworking #woodwork #woodpreneur #woodshop #workshop #cuttingboard #choppingboard #charcuterieboard #servingboard #walnut #maple #hardwood
#tbt To @workbenchconference last year. We're only 1 week away! I'm so excited to reconnect with my fellow #leadbeard people, and meet some new ones! (Looking at you @coffeycustombuilds). The countdown has begun for #WBC2020. Will you be there? . #w
#walnutwednesday in full effect with this board and bottle opener combo. Swipe to see the right side. Can you dig it? . #cuttingboard #choppingboard #charcuterieboard #servingboard #walnut #maple #hardwood #rootandore #makersofmaryland #marylandmaker
#tbt to that time I tried my hand at string art to make a sign for my sons 1st birthday party. "Moose Camp" Its projects like this that give me insane respect for makers like @stephaniestrings who do amazing work with nails and strings! .
I need to make more of these wall mount bottle openers. Because walnut. . #walnutwednesday #walrusoilwednesday #bottleopener #custommade #beeropener #entertaininginstyle #entertaining #entertainingathome #beer #decor #homedecor #custom #woodworking #