I originally built this nightstand for my daughter. She wanted something with feminine lines and I used the curved legs to soften the rectangular shape of the piece. It is made of solid mahogany with poplar drawer sides and back. It is made with mortise and tenon construction. The back is ship-lapped and the drawers feature hand cut dovetails. I did not fill the grain since I was looking for a more casual finish, but the table is also available with filled grain for a glass-smooth surface.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
It is refreshing and deeply satisfying to purchase something that is made by a craftsman especially for you. A piece of furniture that can be passed down from one generation to another is special. Jim Reedy Custom Woodworking is a one-person shop that makes beautiful furniture in a variety of styles. I use only fine quality solid wood and employ hand carving, traditional joinery and extensive use of hand tools to create my furniture. My pieces aren't inexpensive, but I have found that the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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Joseph Hudak
For Joseph's Lazy SusanIt was a very good experience working with Jim. He was very professional and helpful with options. I am very pleased with his work on my project. I would absolutely use him again and will recommend him to anyone looking for a wood project knowing he would do a great job.
Kevin Hillyard
For Sofa leg fixAlways on top of everything and did a great job.
Richard Melchionno
For Three side tablesExceeded expectations. Jim did a great job and was responsive and communicative throughout. His customer service was impeccable and I'd surely use him again if the occasion arises.
Stephanie Smith
For Stephanie's FurnitureWorking with Jim has been a great experience. He is very pleasant, personable, and professional. He gave great care to details in making expert suggestions, along with communicating his progress. I would highly recommend him for custom made furniture and will use him for all of my furture projects!
Carl Betta
For Dining Room MirrorWorking with Jim was an absolute pleasure. We had him build a large mirror for our dining room and are thrilled with the results. A true professional, Jim worked with us through three iterations on the mirror molding and at least two iterations on the stain before we selected a final design. He kept us informed regarding progress from start to finish, and the final product is a testament to his expertise as a woodworker. Jim gets five stars across the board.
Charles Possenriede
For Accordion PartJim did a great job and fast! Look forward to working with him again.
Roberta Chosed
For parsons table, counter heightWhat a wonderful experience! I have been ordering custom items for many years and usually something is not right...........not this time! From the proposal, which was quick and priced right (and included a computer graphic) through keeping contact re: progress, up to delivery of a table which was exactly to my specifications. It was a pleasure dealing with Custom Made, and especially Jim Reedy, who reminds me of a 'Vermont craftsman and gentleman'. I have already recommended this site to friends.
Mindy
For Dining Room TableJim built a beautiful dining table for me with two leaves that seats 4-8 people. Jim was an absolute pleasure to work with. We designed the table together and Jim drove all the way from Boca to Davie on multiple occasions to meet with me to discuss the design and the finish of the table. While the table was being made, Jim provided me with regular updates on the progress. Jim is dedicated to his customer and passionate about his work. This is evident in the wonderful craftsmanship of our table. My family and I love the table and we have received many compliments from dinner guests. I have contracted with a lot of people to work on our house and I have never worked with anyone as pleasant, professional, and dedicated as Jim. I highly recommend Jim to anyone who needs an expert craftsman.