Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you do custom work?

A: Absolutely!  I love the opportunity to make custom work for clients.  These can range anywhere from small gifts to large furniture or built-ins.  To see a small sample of some of the custom pieces I have made, check out the Gallery page.  If you are interested in getting a price on a custom piece, please reach out on the Contact page.

Q: What size dining table is right for my dining space?

A: A good way to figure out what size your table needs to be is to first consider how many you want it to seat.  You can figure 20" to 24" of length per guest at the table.  This means a 6 ft. long table could comfortably seat 3 people down each side. 
Additionally, think about the room where you plan to put the piece.  Take a measurement of the length and width of the room.  I recommend having at minimum 2 ft to 3 ft of space around all sides of a table so that there is room for a guest to get in and out.  If your dining area has an open wall or 2, then eyeball what the space would look like with someone sitting at the table and how far out that would extend.
Other considerations might be what other furniture is going in the space, what chairs you plan to use, rugs, etc.

Q:  How much do you charge to build a dining table or a custom piece of furniture?

A: There's really no easy way to answer this question, since each table is unique and custom made for the client.  However, if you have an idea of the size you'd like, the style you are looking for, what kind of woods, etc. then I am happy to work up a price for you.  All of my work is priced per piece.

Q: Do you build seating for dining tables?

A: Yes, but only benches.  Most people want a bench for one side or both sides of their tables in a similar style.  I can build these at a competitive price, but there is a lot of set up and prep work that goes into a custom set of chairs and that makes it very cost prohibitive for most people.  If you order a table from me and want chairs, I will help you find some chairs that would nicely complement your table.

Q: Do you ship large items or deliver in person?

A:  I will deliver your piece of furniture within a certain radius from my shop.  I ship all of my smaller goods for a small fee.

Q: I am interested in custom engraving.  How big of an engraving can your laser handle?

A:  My laser can engrave an area up to 17" x 16".  It has the option to engrave on a surface that is infinitely big.  For example, if you wanted an engraving on a table top, my laser has the capability of handling that job with ease.