I was lucky enough to be able to study traditional cabinet making under James Krenov at College of the Redwoods in 2000-2001. The program is focused on woodworking as a soulful activity, one where the craftsman is invested in the work more as a personal journey than a commercial venture. Though the snapshots below are certainly not gallery quality, they hopefully will give you some idea of the type of furniture I enjoy building. Other than work in the Krenovian tradition, I find myself drawn to the furniture of the Greene Brothers, the Shakers, and traditional Japanese forms. The detailing of these pieces is done with hand tools, giving them a feel and look that cannot be duplicated by machine. I hope you’ll contact me if you are interested in a hand built piece of furniture.
FFurniture
Solid Cherry blanket chest. The figured top was sculpted to a curve using hand planes. It makes a very comfy seat.
Detail view of blanket chest.
End view.
Greene and Greene style coffee table. Teak with ebony splines.
Detail of bread-board end.
V-front glass cabinet in the style of James Krenov. Beech.
Detail of inside.
Detail of inside showing frame and panel back and carved cocobolo shelf pins.
Detail, inside of door
Bow front wall cabinet. Door is coopered. Mendocino cypress.
Interior.
Detail of door with Brusso knife hinge.
Drawer detail.
Drawer detail.