I’ve been woodworking since 2015, starting off with set design for school plays in my middle schol. I continued this until college and have since taught myself all sorts of different carpentry and woodworking skills. Now I have built everything from handcrafted pens to custom furniture pieces. While not a traditional job, my hands-on experience has given me expertise in joinery, finishing, and working with exotic hardwoods. Every project sharpens both my craft and creativity.

Mahogany Milking Stool

Spring 2024

• Used mahogany with clean joinery techniques
• Used a wood lathe for the first time to turn the legs, creating a unique pattern for each leg.
• Assembled with precision-fit joints
• Finished with polyurethane for a weatherproofing
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Endgrain Cutting Board

Spring 2024

• Used Mahogany and Zebrawood scraps from previous projects
• First endgrain cutting board
• Cut scraps into different sized blocks using a bandsaw then joined them together using gas pipe clamps and food safe wood glue
• Finished with mineral oil for a food-safe and shiny finish/li>
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Zebrawood Pen

Spring 2024

• First ever pen project and second time using the lathe
• Used reclaimed Zebrawood scraps
• Turned on a lathe and assembled with pre-cut brass parts
• Finished with super glue for a protective coating and shine
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Cutting Boards & Commissions

Ongoing

• Designed and built cutting boards from zebrawood, purpleheart, maple, and walnut
• Sold custom pieces to friends and local buyers
• Focused on food-safe finishes, attractive appearance and precise glue-ups

• Lathe turning, hand planing, set design, clamping & glue-ups
• Power tools: miter saw, bandsaw, router, drill press
• Joinery: dowels, box joints, butt joints, glue lamination
• Finishing: sanding (80–400 grit), food-safe oils, polyurethane
• Materials: Purpleheart, Lignum Vitae, Mahogany, Walnut, Zebrawood