Miller’s Handcrafted

My newest addition to the shop! I’ve wanted to make this for over a year now, but just never seemed to get around to it till now. The lift has a 2000 lb capacity! The top is 2” thick laminated ash with MICROJIG dovetail clamp slots on the top and sides and a tung oil finish. No more struggling to lift heavy projects up onto the bench!

Recently finished these pieces for a primary bath remodel. The client was looking for something clean and modern. After a few discussions to explore their style and ideas, this is the design we developed. Rift-sawn white oak floating vanity, make up vanity, and floating corner bench all finished with Oyster Rubio Monocoat. The client was thrilled and I was quite pleased with the final product myself.

I had some Festool reps stop by the shop today and they left me this sweet Pizza Saw!!

Found the mother load for reclaimed and new lumber today! I was like a kid in a candy store, because I wanted it all. I got what I needed for an upcoming project and a little extra, but I can’t wait to go back and see what else I can find!!!

Finished up this 15 foot built-in for a home office this week. Solid 1-1/2” thick walnut top finished with . A big thank you to painting for the fantastic job on the flawless cabinet finish and for bailing me out on a pretty big oops during the install! The clients were over the moon with it and I was pretty happy too!

Just finished this credenza for a new client. It started with a grainy pic and a vague idea. After a few conversations to discuss her overall style and preferences, I decided on this design and I’m happy to say she loved it!!

Had a great time at the this past week. Had the opportunity to meet some great people and see some really cool things. Automation was definitely a theme, but there were still plenty of things for those that are still primarily hands on. Definitely found a few things to put on my Christmas list…Lol

I think I found my new dovetail mallet!

Got to check out the booth at the AWFS fair. Great to meet the team and get some first hand tips!

Simple and fun! That was the goal for this one. 20” x 48” x 1.5” thick black walnut slab finished with Rubio walnut and top coated with ceramic nanofinish. It bumped up the sheen just enough and it looks perfect! The base is simple 1.5” square stock that I had welded up be a local fab shop and has a satin black finish.

Once again I made what is becoming an annual trip to the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship to learn from some of the most amazing people I’ve had the privilege of meeting. It’s a wonderful chance to expand my skill set and become a better craftsman. But more importantly, courses there offer the chance to enjoy time with my peers, explore the beautiful state of Maine, and rejuvenate my love for what I’m fortunate enough to do.

This year I had the opportunity to learn some wonderful techniques in wood bending that hope to employ in future projects. This was my favorite class to date and I look forward to what next year hopefully brings.

Finally got to put the finishing touches on this built-in today and the client is over the moon about it, which is always a huge win! I’m really happy with how it turned out as well. Next!