Handmade Woodworks from South Paris, Maine
My Story
Smart Woodcrafting came about through the inspiration of my beloved wife, who insisted I was too focused on my professional life and that before my retirement started I needed to discover a hobby to keep myself busy (and not pester her).
My father started woodworking after he retired and really enjoyed it, which inspired me to toy with the idea of doing the same. I dabbled with woodworking a bit, but didn’t really know where to start. Along came my sister-in-law on a visit to do some skiing in our area. She said needed a new cutting board. Thinking this should be an easy task, I headed out to my garage to make one.
This started me on a quest to learn more about making cutting boards. I learned about different species of woods, best assembly materials, and best techniques and practices, which I really needed because the first board didn’t hold up so well. The second board I made for my sister-in-law she is still using eight years later. Now, as my biggest fan, she has a whole collection of my boards.
From there it grew into a business when I started making cutting boards as gifts in my side of our two car garage. Once I had a collection of boards made and had run out of materials to make more, my wife had the idea of taking them to her work place so her co-workers could see them. She sold them all in two hours, and the business was born. Now I am in a new workshop, can get my truck in the garage again, and don’t have to clean it each time it snows.
Today I manufacture numerous cutting boards and related items utilizing several species of domestic and imported sustainably-sourced hardwoods, as well as several other small utility items for kitchen use. Any of these boards may be customized, and I can make any board to your specifications. I also custom design tables and stands, anything from plant stands to dining room tables and even mitten racks. Please call or email with your ideas and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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