The client had a 2' deep area in the dining room. All of the items shown here were built in my shop and assembled on the job. Descriptions of items follows: Large shelving unit, computer desk with blind dovetailed drawers (lower drawer is a file drawer) and a cherry top, window seat with storage space and room for computer equipment. Built-in desk with cherry top. Window seat with the top open. Built-in white wall bookcase. The drawers were made from quarter sawn white oak and joined with blind dovetails.
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.
Paul Norman has two interrelated businesses. Forbidden Fruit Guitars refers to his lutherie (guitar making) business. Forbidden Fruit Designs includes all furniture and crafts that are not guitars.
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M. Wheeler
For Front Porch RebuildI hired Paul Norman of SherpaDog Renovations to rebuild a large enclosed front porch which had been destroyed by carpenter ants! I was pleased by the variety of cost effective redesign options Paul offered. In the end I chose to add some ornament to my Victorian home. He replaced the exterior plain shingles with scalloped ones, designed a diamond pattern (instead of the common basket weave) for the exterior skirt of the porch, added wainscoting under the interior windows, built a beautiful wooden ceiling and installed casement windows. I was thrilled with the results. Paul's attention to detail and fine carpentry skills resulted in a porch much admired by my neighbors and friends. I recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, conscientious and creative carpenter. I would definitely hire him again.
Richard Frank
For Wooden Cover for residential holding tankVery good. No problems, builder took time to ask questions and provide suggested design elements.