Custom Order Process
Commissioning a piece is a clear path — not a leap.
Five honest steps take you from a rough idea to a finished piece in your hands. No obligation to buy until the quote feels right.
Request
Reach out and tell me what you're picturing — a cutting board, a shelf, a gift, a one-of-a-kind piece. What it's for, roughly how big, which wood, any engraving. A few sentences is a perfect start; we'll fill in the rest together.
Design & Quote
I work out the approach — the wood, the proportions, the finish — and send you a clear, honest quote. Nothing is cut until you're happy with the plan and the price. Questions and changes are welcome; this is the part where we get it right.
Build
Then I build it by hand — one piece at a time, start to finish. This is where the wood gets to be itself: I work with the grain, the knots, and the color rather than sanding the character out of it.
Finish
Every piece gets a hand-rubbed finish that protects it and brings the grain up warm. If there's an engraving — a monogram, a logo, a date — this is when it goes on, so the piece leaves as truly yours.
Deliver
Finally it comes to you — one thing, made once, ready to be used, displayed, and kept. And when it's time for the next piece, you already know the maker.
Ready to start at step one?
Send me the idea. The first step is just a message — the quote comes back honest and clear.
Request a Custom Quote