Hellgate Bar
Using reclaimed white oak and hand hewn surfaces to recreate the Western Montana sensibility, the Hellgate Bar quickly went from napkin drawings, to mock ups, then to problem solving and constructing. For visual and physical strength, timberframing elements are added throughout. Rusted steel panels give the look of age. A retrofitted inexpensive refrigerator was used to inset into the masonry. The frame is fitted to the unit and the door is fitted to the frame using ice box hardware. Hand forged latches and shop made persimmon handles act as the hardware for the cabinetry. .
Finish
- white
Features
- handle
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
- reclaimed
- aluminum
- steel
Features
- eco-friendly
Base
- metal
Meet the Maker
John Bohman
Dovetail furniture company
I build custom furniture, cabinets and interior woodwork. I have a large stock of air dried domestic hardwoods in house to choose from if desired, most of which I have harvested or reclaimed. A general emphasis on hand tools and traditional joinery is my trademark. However, my shop is well equipped with power machinery which helps the process along with the necessary shortcuts needed for efficiency. I focus on pushing boundaries in design while practicing traditional woodworking.
I attended Rosewood Studio school of Fine Woodworking in Almonte, Onterio in 2003 were I studied hand tools and joinery such as dovetails, mortise and tennons, etc. In 2006 I was awarded a Sam Maloof scholarship and attended a body conscious chair design class at Anderson Ranch in Snowmass, CO led by Berkely anthropology professor Galen Cranz and chairmaker Issabelle Moore of Britain.
Customer Reviews
E N
Aug 1, 2013A great, professional maker. Highly recommended.
Tammy
Jul 25, 2014Working with John as a breeze. Very prompt with responses of questions. Sent me pictures showing the progress and tracking number of the shipment. When we received our coffee table, it took us about 10 minutes to open it, it was packed so well. And the table was simply gorgeous. Beautiful and exactly what we wanted. I would contact John in the future for other items.
