About The Builder

Life can be a crooked trail. When I began my career as a draftsman in the 1970’s, I never imagined that one day I would make my living designing and building furniture. I have always had an appreciation for things well made, especially pieces made of wood. Whether the natural patina of the wood, the feel of the grain, or the maker’s choice of form, all drew me to learning this trade and keeping the old hand cut joinery alive for another generation to enjoy.

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After years of practice with hand tools and learning  traditional joinery, and after making a commitment to use as many reclaimed, recovered, and sustainable woods as possible, I started Ancient Wood Creations.

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My promise to you is to never let salesmanship replace craftsmanship, to always give your project the love you will give it, to never compromise the planet or the quality of my work, and  to always respect the wood, ancient and beautiful. It is my belief that ancient wood deserves ancient joinery, no shortcuts, no CNC machine cutouts, no pocket screws, no metal fasteners unless there is no other choice.