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Round & Round
I’m working on finishing up a custom round coffee table for a client in the Spring Hill, Tennessee area. The technique for getting the top just the right size and
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A Sign of Things to Come
What a project this was! Had the opportunity to work with Jace Caldwell, who really helped me get all of this rolling. This was designed, constructed and installed by Jace
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Where Does Project Wood Come From?
It is certainly easier to buy wood for projects, but this IS the most rewarding way to curate the raw materials! I’ve never seen a portable saw mill until about
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Firebox Cover
Great time with this project! Customer inspired design but first time getting back in the shop for a while! Headed to a cabin in Tennessee.
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Working With Metal
Back when I was in high school at BGHS a number of years ago, I had a little welding instruction. I thought it was cool, but all I got to
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Where Does Furniture Come From?
It reminds me of the question kids sometimes ask their parents, “hey mom, where does milk come from?” The mother promptly answers, “from the grocery store son”, yes, well at
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Cutting Circles
There’s always something new to learn in this furniture design/build hobby come-to-life. With each new piece I build, I always learn something new, but I also try and incorporate new
![High Top White Oak Reclaimed Barnwood Dining Table](https://jimholtondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JH-patio-table_DSC5358-300x200.jpg)
From Barn To Backyard Patio
What do I love most about building custom-designed, functional furniture for folks? Well, everything! I enjoy the back and forth with the customer trying to determine exactly what they want
![Reclaimed Red Cedar? Yes It is!](https://jimholtondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/instagram-image-raw-wood-600x508.jpg)
Transformation
I love to watch the transformation of reclaimed wood. I love giving the wood a second life. This 120-year-old+ cedar’s “first life” was a floor porch in Springhill, TN area.
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Is this really happening?
Wow, don’t make the hobby a business they say. It will make it where it’s not fun anymore they say. Well, just thinking about getting time EVERY DAY in my