Architectural Turnings
These pieces are generally for the purpose of replacing or replicating something in the house, such as missing stair balusters, furniture parts, etc. or are for making parts to be included in a larger project.
Meet the Maker
JIm Barbour
ShopDog Turnery
I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.
In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.
I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.
Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.
Customer Reviews
David Russo
Apr 22, 2019The cane turned out well. So far, it's holding up. It looks good. Jim was pleasant to work with. The price paid was fair, especially for the high quality.
Anya Slepyan
Mar 10, 2021Jim was fantastic! He was very flexible and willing to make the project more affordable for me, and was clear about all the different stages. I also really appreciated his attention to detail. The final product was beautiful and the recipients really loved it! Thank you, Jim!
Brika Eklund
Jan 3, 2016ShopDog Turnery created a beautiful wooden countertop for above our new dishwasher. We live in an old house and this was an odd, custom job that was executed brilliantly. Jim's communication was fantastic, and he guided us through details of the project that we'd failed to think about. I highly recommend working with him and we'll definitely do so again in the future!
Nancy Reed
Mar 25, 2017Jim was fantastic to work with. He was responsive to my needs and as excited about the project as I was. He work is AMAZING!!!!!! I will highly recommended him for any future projects!
Paula Keizler
Nov 19, 2017Jim was very communicative from the start and we were able to watch the progress of our board being made on his Instagram. The board arrived quickly and the work is absolutely stunning. He also included meticulous instructions on how to prep the board before use and how to care for it in order to keep it functional and looking beautiful. The dimensions and details were specific to what we requested. I highly recommend Mr. Barbour for your custom made job!