Traditional Craftsmanship
My goal is to make items similarly to how they were made 150+ years ago. Every house had different styles of chairs, tables, and other furniture. No one went to the local furniture store and bought the same thing their neighbors had. It was hand-made and individualized by a local craftsman.
Handcrafted and Unique
I build everything by hand. Plans are occasionally used as a starting point, but I prefer to make the best use of the materials I have on hand and the techniques I am familiar with. Machines are used for much of the milling, but nearly every joint and surface gets touched by hand, even if it is just to soften the corners with a block plane or smooth the facets with a spokeshave.
Natural Resources
I try and use whatever the tree gives me. If a board has a knot or a mineral streak through it, I try to incorporate it into the finished piece. For reclaimed wood, nail holes may be used to contrast the other boards or hidden, depending on the desired look of the finished piece. Finished items use all natural materials, there is no cookie cutter furniture where everything looks identical and uniform. The beauty of the materials should always show through. I try to use natural finishes as well that are non-toxic and safe for the environment and the users.