Built By Hand
Built by hand means that each piece of furniture is made by
me with care and precision according to exactly what the
client wants. No mass producing of parts, but specifically
selecting every piece of
wood for its grain and color. All of the joinery is carefully
chosen to fit the piece of furniture and stay together for many
lifetimes.
Custom
I build custom sizes and variations of several of my standard pieces. I also build completely custom pieces using your ideas, sketches or pictures. Drawings can be done for a non-refundable fee of $50 which will be applied to the final cost of the project.
Construction
The construction methods include the traditional pinned
mortise and tenon, the dovetail joint, hardwood dowel joinery and
biscuit joinery. All drawers are solid wood dovetailed
on all four corners with a hardwood
veneer plywood drawer bottom. Solid wood drawer bottoms
are an 
option at additional cost. Full extension ball bearing
drawer guides are used
for their ease of operation. Some cabinets are built, where
appropriate, with the highest grade of hardwood veneer
plywood. Standard case backs
are made from hardwood veneer plywood. Solid wood backs
are an option at additional cost.
Wood Choices
While most of my furniture is built from cherry, I also use
maple, walnut, white oak , red oak, alder and mahogany.
Other woods and special veneers are available on a custom basis.
Finishing
The feel of a piece of fine furniture is crucial to standing
apart from mass made furniture. That is why all pieces
are sanded to perfection first, and then finished using several coats
of a hand rubbed
oil/varnish. This finish not only feels wonderful, it is
one of the easiest to repair if an accident occurs. If you prefer,
a satin conversion varnish
that is very durable can be sprayed on to increase protection.
This finish is tough, but a little harder to repair if damaged. Additional
cost will
be quoted for conversion varnish.
Pricing
I will soon be putting prices of several of the standard pieces on the website. To get a general idea about pricing I have listed a range of prices for some of the pieces I build. There are always exceptions, and wood type and finish are just two of the variables in pricing.
| End Tables- $250-$750 | Coffee Tables- $400-$1500 |
| Sofa Tables- $600-$1200 | Nightstands- $350-$750 |
| Beds- $1500-$2500 | Dressers- $1200-$3000 |
| Armoires- $2000+ | Stereo Cabinets- $500+ |
| Dining Tables- $1200+ |
Delivery
Delivery in the Portland/Metro areas is $50 for a one person
delivery and $75 for a two person delivery. If the furniture
will not fit in my van for delivery, additional charges may apply.
Warranty
If a failure due to workmanship or materials and not by accident
or abuse, occurs in the first two years of ownership by
the original owner, I will replace or repair at no charge.