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.
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.
We design and create custom, hand-crafted furniture, decor items, pens for clients worldwide.
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.
Michael Bell
For Chelsea 3 3/4” Clock StandI’m extremely happy with the custom ship’s clock stand Phil made for me - the workmanship and fit are perfect. Phil was professional, courteous, and asked me all the right questions to get this right the first time. I’d gladly work with Phil again, and highly recommend him to others.
karen nash
For rola nola back rolling penvery smart woodworker my project is perfect, also was ready way before due.. very reasonable thanks karen
Jacob Shirar
For Keepsake BoxesPhil is absolutely amazing! Beautiful product, phenomenal quality, timely production and communication. Highly recommend his work to anyone. Thanks Phil!
Scott Ball
For custom keepsake box as a wedding giftPhil did an excellent job with my order for a personalized wedding gift. He was prompt and professional throughout the entire process, and he gave me options to help with cost when it came down to making a decision. I decided to go with a keepsake box and when it arrived I was surprised at just how much it smelled of beautiful cedar. Phil also let me provide my own art which he engraved onto the top of the box, and that came out perfectly as well. The shipping time to arrive at my location was VERY quick! He packed it so well, I thought I was getting a shipment of moon rocks.
In my opinion, you can't go wrong working with Phil Rasmussen. You will end up with a one-of-a-kind piece of art that you, or your loved one, will always treasure!
Stuart Zysman
For Special Jewelry BoxGreat communication and consideration of the details of my requests. The cherry keepsake box came out beautiful and very high quality work.
A guide to the best items from the best makers and the stories behind them.