Woodworker's Pen
While most woodworkers use pencils, this Woodworker's Pen is an ideal gift for when your woodworker is not making sawdust.
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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.
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Michael Kaufmann
For Long Gun Case5.0Great work! Great communication!
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Andrew Church
For Personalized Engraved Cutting Board | Maple Edge Grain5.0I can't begin to describe what a pleasure it was to work with Phil on my project. I commissioned a cutting board to be made as a wedding gift, and all throughout the process Phil lent his expertise, insights, and opinions on what would work well. He was also patient working around my busy schedule as we communicated and exchanged details. The end product was exquisite. If you are looking for a craftsman, I would highly recommend Phil, Mountain Woodworker. Looking forward to working with him again.
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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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Scott Ball
For custom keepsake box as a wedding gift5.0Phil 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!
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Steven Hardesty
For Keepsake Boxes5.0Very happy with the overall project. All of the stages of the project met all expectations. Phil did a great job and met my delivery timelines. Phil had some power outage problems in his shop, interrupting a few days of output, but was able to get the final product out the door. Appreciate the work and professionalism. Provided communications throughout the process.
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