House Sign
Looking for the perfect house warming gift? What is more thoughtful than a decorative wood address sign or personalized house sign! With years of experience, we can provide you with a high quality sign, designed to fit your home or personality. It may be a simple address sign or a custom house sign that tells a story.
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Mountain Woodworker was formally created by Phil Rasmussen in 2009 after retirement from both the military and the NC Community College System.
Phil's first exposure to woodworking was at his grandfather's knees when he was around seven years old. His Grandfather was a noted craftsman in the Boston area and did much of the repair work to furniture and other items at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
As he grew, Phil kept an interest in woodworking helping his father with home projects. In 1959,he turned his first cup and bowl while attending school in Turkey.
Continuing with his education while in the service, Phil developed his artistic skills through art and photography courses. While attending Rochester Institute of Technology, he sold his first piece of woodwork (a dinning room table) at a student art exhibit.
Since graduating from college he has taught courses at the community college and university level for students and faculty alike until he retired in 2009, at which time he formed Mountain Woodworker. While creating masterful pieces of woodworking, he continues to lecture and demonstrate various aspects of woodworking.
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Christina Carson
For Wooden block ink stamps with carved picture Project4.8The final product was beautifully made. There are some changes I'd make that neither of us knew about at the time (need a softer wood), but it was a real pleasure working with Phil Rasmussen and he worked hard to meet a deadline, which I much appreciated.
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Frank Tentler
For Cedar Keepsake Box5.0Top notch work! I needed a keep sake box for a doll from the 1890s that was my Great Grandmother's. Phil did an awesome researching what wood would work, finish, etc., explaining why it was necessary to use very low acid type of wood and finish. Exceedingly knowledgeable about his craft, a true artisan and professional. Highly recommended!!
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Stuart Zysman
For Special Jewelry Box5.0Great communication and consideration of the details of my requests. The cherry keepsake box came out beautiful and very high quality work.
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David Kless
For Ship's Clock Stand5.0Phil was outstanding to work with. He was extremely helpful with designing the clock stand and not afraid to make his own recommendations. His work was outstanding and we are so happy with the results.
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Dianne Hamilton
For Ship's Clock Stand5.0Phil made a cradle for a ship's clock for us. He gave us various designs and woods to choose from. We shipped our clock to him so it would fit perfectly, and it does. He kept us in the loop throughout the process. He is highly skilled and wonderful to work with. I can't recommend him highly enough!
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