Traverse Board
A traverse board is a memory aid formerly used in dead reckoning navigation to easily record the speeds and directions sailed during a watch. This traverse board is 6" x 11", made of cherry with a sisal rope hanger. It is inscribed with the name of a ship - the Friendship of Salem - which was a U.S. merchantman captured by the British during the war of 1812. The US Coast Guard currently has a replica of it docked in Salem, MA which is used both as a museum ship and a working training vessel.
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At D&S Artistic Woodworking, we create fine woodworking with a creative twist! D&S Artistic Woodworking designs and creates custom architectural woodwork to allow designers, contractors and homeowners realize their artistic visions. We combine old-style craftsmanship with state-of-the-art computerized equipment to quickly and cost-effectively develop architectural components to your specifications.
Our staff includes Drew Godding, with over 10 years experience creating high-end furniture and cabinetry for discerning clients in the New York/New Jersey area, and Steve Godding with 5 years experience designing for and operating computerized routing equipment. Steve is known for his expertise in computerized turning and gives classes on it for CAMaster, a manufacturer of CNC routers.
Our products include custom furniture, cabinetry and ornamental wood items, often featuring carving, turning and inlay. We create custom 3d and chip-type carvings, straight and curved moldings, including curved crown molding, turning and lathework, legs and columns, including spirals, flutes and tapers. We really like to do unusual and interesting items for our customers, including children's theme beds.
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Brian Luscombe
For Recessed Panel for Baseboard Cover5.0Steve did a fantastic job building a custom wooden cover for a baseboard for my new bathroom.
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Dave
For Traverse Board5.0Great communication and craftsmanship. Overall awesome experience working with this maker.
MGMelissa Gerson
For Bunk bed/fort Project5.0This bed is incredible. So well made. D&S designed the whole thing with such creativity and skill. 5 stars without a doubt!
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Tim Hockin
For Inlaid Wood Clock5.0The clock is beautiful and is a serious hunk of wood. The price was reasonable and it was finished and delivered in very reasonable time. No qualms about using this maker again.
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Cindy
For Irish House Sign5.0Very happy with the results. Steven listened to our vision and created it!
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