White Oak Night Stand
Bedside cabinet some refer to as a "night stand". Comissioned by some really nice home town folks to build two that did not match. This one is Her's. Made of locally harvested from a school yard getting a much bigger school on the same property. The tree had to go and I grabbed it. The rest is history.
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Specializing in Arts and Crafts and Mission style furniture. I especially like to build from the harvesting of the tree. I only harvest trees downed from storm damage or being removed for construction purposes. I will have the log sawn and I will dry and mill the lumber myself. Native woods I like to work with most are Walnut, White and Red Oak, Cherry, Ash, Pecan, Hickory and Pine. I also have a source for west Texas Mesquite. I will build your furniture from the wood of your choosing be it domestic or exotic. Each peice is built by me and finished one at a time. Your furniture is the most important. I have been working with wood for over 30 years and continue to gain knowledge and refine my skills. I look forward to visiting with you and discussing your furniture design. My desire is to build you that special heirloom you have always wanted. From the Forest to your home.
- JA
John and Susan
For Arts and Crafts style Nightstands5.0Rick did a superb job all the way from the refinement of our design to the delivery of the product. His is committed to producing high quality products and spends as much time as needed in order to find out exactly what the customer wants. He has our highest recommendation.
- C
Craig
For Octagonal wildlife display/coffee table5.0Having built furniture myself, I went into this project with some high expectations. Rick Hensley succeeded in fulfilling those expectations. Not only was he knowledgeable, communicative, helpful, and personable, he was skillful. The finished product was beautifully done. I could hardly have been more pleased. This was a very enjoyable experience. And, a bonus - I made a friend. Five stars!
- DU
David Urteago
For David's Desk5.0I was very pleased with the final result. Highly recommended.
- WK
William Kirby
For Table5.0Rick Hensley
A Star is Born.
Rick was given a piece of white pine, which was at least 100 years old. He was asked to make a coffee table. The wood had been preserved in the rafters of a garage. It had Formica on one side and paint on the other. Rick is a great communicator. After a long discussion, it was decided that he would make a table with a floating top, and base made of fur. He directed me where to find many pictures to get ideas for what I wanted.
There were several e-mails and another in-person consultation. Rick is prompt answering e-mails. And, he wanted to create what I wanted.
In the finished product, he rounded the ends and routed the sides of the board.
Rick is friendly. He welcomes conversation and suggestions. Rick answers e-mails quickly. He is fully responsive to the customer.
The table is sculpture. It is art. Rick Hensley of “Rockytop Woodworks" is a rare discovery. He is a five star artisan.D.L. - RC
Robert Carmichael
For Round glass topped curio side table5.0I am very happy with the curio table. Fit, finish and appearance are excellent. Rick Hensley and I communicated as needed during the project and I talked with him face to face several times. He is a skilled craftsman, nice person and one who meets his commitments.
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