Vintage home entry doorway repair

  • Threshold replacement, dry rot, custom woodworking

    Custom replacement quarter-sawn white oak threshold was fabricated in my shop. Rot was repaired, waterproof membrane installed, feathered areas sealed with epoxy. Ready for painters.

  • Entry door threshold, rot repair

    Client's entry door stiles and threshold exhibited rot and frequent water intrusion under sidelights.

  • Festool CSC 50 EBI table saw, carpenter

    Utilizing the latest Festool equipment, for rapid, precise and accurate results.

  • deck repair, cedar deck

    Deck-before. Note "trap door" to basement stairway

  • pressure treated deck

    New pressure treated base structure with waterproof membrane

  • Clear cedar decking install

  • Deck repair, Deck replacement, Wood deck repair

    Completed deck replacement. All "clear" (no knots, Western Red Cedar

  • Western Red Cedar deck

    Note: custom built trap door to basement stairway directly behind satisfied client

  • Trap door has stainless steel hinge and air assist lift cylinder to allow easy access to basement stairwell. This feature greatly increased client's deck area

  • rot repair, dry rot repair

    Client had attempted to repair extensive dry rot himself. In frustration, he called me to handle a big problem job.

  • dry rot repair, door repair

    After dry rot repair. Client elected to repaint repaired areas himself.

  • rot repair

    Rot section removal

  • dry rot repair

    Fabrication of repair section on-site

  • dry rot repairs

    Install repair section, epoxy coat and prepare finish for painters

  • deck stairs replace

    Original stairs to replace. Not built to code.

  • stair repair, stair treads, stair rail

    New replacement non skid stair treads & new hand rail

  • wood dry rot repair

    Rotten rails & stiles, only 3 years old, poorly constructed

  • stair rail repair, gate repair, wood stair rails

    New rails & stiles, vastly improved replacements

  • cedar fence rails, gate repair, egress window

    Beveled rails & stiles for proper drainage

  • mortise and tenon, joinery

    Stiles cut for floating tenons for strength

  • New Gate & railing completed

  • pocket door repair

    Client had pocket door to bathroom come off the track. I was able to gain access and repair door track.

  • ada handrail installation, handrail,stair rail

    ADA approved handrail installation

  • flooring inlay, hardwood floor inlay design

    Custom hardwood flooring inlay medallion installation

  • floor inlay, hardwood floors

    Completed custom hardwood floor inlay

  • wood cutting boards

    Custom laminated European beech cutting board

  • cutting board

    Client's second custom cutting board

  • Wood countertop, sink installation

    Custom laminated European Beech Countertop with extra deep sink

  • ADU built in storage, built in drawers

    ADU built in desk and built in storage drawers

  • built-in storage drawers, handyman built

    21" deep built-in drawers

  • Engraving, sign making, engraving wood

    Custom engraving, a specialty

  • Logo engraving

    Logo engraving

  • fence and deck repair, deck replacement

    Before- Client's deck in need of improvement. On a budget, teardown was NOT an option

  • power wash deck, deck repair

    Deck stripped, power washed, sanded and rotten deck boards replaced

  • Fence repair

    Western Red Cedar fence "extension panels", double lattice custom made

  • stain deck

    Deck stained with "high solids" content solid color stain

  • Entry door repair, threshold

    Entry Door Solid Copper Threshold Rejuvenation

  • custom built furniture, hand carved chair, mid century modern

    My custom furniture project

  • trestle dining table, bench seats, hardwood table, breadboard ends

    Custom built trestle table with breadboard ends & bench seating for a client

  • custom made tables

    Studio apartment sized, custom dining table. European Beech & Quarter-sawn Oak

  • end grain cutting boards

    Custom made cutting board. Lacewood & Hard rock Maple

  • deck chairs, wooden outdoor chairs, adirondack chairs

    Quarter-sawn fumed Oak Garden Chair

  • CNC woodworking,Shaper Origin,engraving, logo

    Engraving logo with my router-client provided artwork

  • artwork, engraving logo, woodworking

    Custom engraving artwork with router

  • dry rot repair

    Removal of rotted section of door frame

  • door threshold, door pan

    Installation of waterproof "threshold door pan", oriented for proper drainage of water

  • dry rot repair

    Replacement of rotted section with treated wood custom milled to fit

  • garden gate repair

    Client had existing gate that was sagging and needed repair. Changed structure to cedar with mortise & floating tenons fence gate construction to eliminate gate sag

  • Entry door replacement

    Entry door replacement-existing door was steel with dents, poorly fitted, sticking and leaking air

  • #dry rot

    Rot was uncovered with removal of old door

  • #dry rot repair

    New pressure treated sill plate was bolted to stem wall foundation

  • #fiberglass entry door

    Fiberglass door replacement, sill pan installed, rot repaired, security length screws installed, door trimmed and painted per client specifications

Making an end grain cutting board.

Making a custom end grain cutting board. Many steps are involved from slicing strips of very tight grained hardwoods to first glue up, then second cutting of strips, second glue up and thickness planing.

Custom stairway pet gate fabrication & installation

  • pet gate, stair gate, laser

    Pet Gate Project Progress

    It all begins with an idea. In this case, my clients needed to restrict their dog from accessing the upstairs, but allow their felines access to their feeding location. Using green laser technology here, to determine proper gate location and alignment.

    I designed and built the gate from quarter-sawn white oak to compliment the flooring. I designed a “no drill” mount to attach to the existing metal railing system without damaging the metal railing.

  • saloon door, quarter-sawn white oak

    Pet Gate Project

    Stair view of gate assembly with cat access in left “saloon style” gate. The “saloon style” gate design was chosen to avoid gate interference in blocking access to the upstairs hallway. Gate construction employed mortise and tenons at all connection points.

  • pet access, stair gate

    Pet Gate Project-Finished

    Here is finished view of the pet gate from the upstairs hallway.

    Cats can easily access entry to second floor thru access “hole” in left section of the spring loaded hinge, saloon style gate assembly.

Stairway baluster/balustrade replacement

  • Stairway baluster, baluster replacement,balustrude

    Client’s dog had chewed on stair balusters. Severe damage to balusters necessitated the need two replace them with new baluster assemblies.

  • Damaged stair baluster, baluster repair, newel post

    Stairs are carefully masked of in preparation for baluster removal.

  • Stairway repair, spindle replacement

    Baluster is carefully removed, new locating dowel is put in place to align new replacement.

  • Stair handrail repair, interior balustrade

    Damaged balusters are replaced with new primed balusters. Client is employing professional painter to repaint baluster assemblies.

Making Room for the 85” Television

  • entertainment center, cabinet alteration, custom cabinetry, TV space alter

    Before cabinet alteration

    Client had a 45 inch television in the existing solid cherry entertainment center. They wanted to install an 85 inch TV, requiring enlargement of cabinet allocated for the space.

  • repair of cabinet

    Work in progress

    Using my Festool woodworking equipment, the “cabinet cubby” space was surgically removed making room for the new television set. New cherry wood trim and a new solid cherry top plate was fabricated to replace the old trim and cover exposed areas. The new wood was stained and finished to match the existing cabinets.

  • Sony 85 in tv, custom woodworking

    Completed entertainment center alteration

    With the alteration complete, the client has the new 85” television installed.

  • Cherry wood panels, custom cabinet alterations

    READY FOR A HOLE IN ONE!

    With the new TV arrival, the client discovered the manufacturer requires additional heat dissipation venting. I cut an additional vent in top section ( not shown) of the new solid cherry panel I had made.

Hardwood Floor Repair

  • Hardwood floor repair, tongue and groove flooring

    There's a hole in the floor

    Client had a flaw in the floor that had been filled with putty. The patch material shrunk and fell out leaving a hole.

  • Computer numerical control woodworking

    FLOOR REPAIR CAVITY CREATED

    A precision rectangular oak flooring patch is formed using my CNC route. Next, a matching cavity removes the “hole” in the floor to extremely precise dimensions. The patch is then installed.

  • CNC router, Shaper Origin, oak flooring

    USING CNC ROUTER

    Using my portable CNC router, I fabricated a oak floor repair piece seen installed here. The repair is installed a few thousandths of an inch proud to allow for blending to finished floor height.

  • Oak flooring repair

    OAK FLOOR REPAIR COMPLETE

    As an option to removing an entire floor board, a ”Dutchman” repair saved the client time and money with minimal disruption to the household. This repair was completed, same day. Once the floor finish cures, the repair blends in nicely.

Custom kitchen double oven installation

  • Kitchen cabinet alteration, double oven

    Client had purchased a new double oven unit that would not fit existing space.The client contacted me for a consultation of how we could accommodate the newly purchased double oven unit.

  • Cabinet alteration,Festool tracksaw, HEPA dust collection, Festool track saw, kitchen cabinet repair

    After obtaining oven manufacturer specifications, I use my Festool track saw with HEPA dust collection to resize opening to exact size.

  • Fabrication, custom woodworking

    I fabricated a custom hardwood oven mount (shown here above drawer) to handle the increased weight and size of the KitchenAid double oven unit. The client employed professional oven installation personnel to place unit and make proper electrical code connections.

  • Kitchen double oven, KitchenAid, convection oven

    KitchenAid double oven finished installation is precisely fitted to manufacturer’s specifications. Cabinet doors above and storage drawer below were modified for proper fit and finish.

106 year old garage makeover

  • Garage

    Garage makeover

    Client’s 106 year old garage has rot and termite damage to garage door header and is in desperate need of replacement.

  • Dry rot, termite damage

    Existing header construction

    Rotten and insect damaged garage door header assembly to be replaced.

  • Garage door header, pressure treated wood

    New pressure treated header assembly installed

    New pressure treated 4” x 12” assembly is installed into garage door opening.

  • Simpson strong tie

    Reinforced new header assembly

    Pressure treated header assembly is reinforced with Simpson Strong tie metal components.

  • Western red cedar

    Finished garage door assembly

    Existing garage door was re-installed by garage door vendor. Door opening was trimmed with new Western Red cedar. Trim was primed and painted on all four surfaces with premium quality paint for longevity.

  • Garage door trim, cedar

    Completed garage door assembly

    Client is satisfied with the new look of wider wood trim, compared to the old look.

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