Traverse Board

Traverse Board

$125

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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Steven Godding

Steven Godding

D&S Artistic Woodworking LLC

East Stroudsburg, PA
Member since: 2013
4.9
24 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

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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    Elijah Ditter

    For Wood carving with scripture verse to be displayed Project
    5.0

    Beautiful. This came out just as expected. This piece will be treasured in our home. I highly recommend D&S. Thank you!!

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    Meredith Lancashire

    For China cabinet Project
    5.0

    We ordered a cabinet from D&S for our dining room. We were very specific with the measurements and style as it had to match our buffet, table and chairs. We were thrilled with the finished product! It far exceeded our expectations. Throughout the process the communication and professionalism were exceptional. We would definitely order from D&S again, they're amazing!

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    brendan

    For inlayed cuttingboard
    5.0

    My experience working with Steven, and custom made was wonderful. I was looking for a gift for my brothers wedding and wanted to give him a butcherblock with an inlay of the image of the lake we grew up on. unfortunately I had the idea a mere 2 weeks prior to the wedding. I was ready to give up hope when I stumbled upon custom made, I wrote a brief description of what I was looking for and within 24 hours was talking to several carpenters. not only was Stevens bid the most reasonable he was the only one whom could complete my project in the timetable given. we spoke of different wood species and patterns and he was very receptive to what I was looking for. he did not try to steer me in the direction he wanted to go. I really felt as if I had a hand in making the block myself. as for the completed product, I couldn't be happier with it. the inlay is seamless and believe it or not it arrived several days before the two week window that was out of the question for other carpenters. I would most certainly work with Steven again as well as recommend him to anyone looking for quality work at a reasonable price and a speedy turnaround.

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    Brian Luscombe

    For Recessed Panel for Baseboard Cover
    5.0

    Steve did a fantastic job building a custom wooden cover for a baseboard for my new bathroom.

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    Gail Saliterman

    For Custom Radiator Covers
    5.0

    My experience with Steven Godding was absolutely perfect. He offered excellent alternative designs for my project, a 14 foot long baseboard heater cover. I then selected one of the designs and found, upon delivery, the cover was even more attractive than I had expected. He installed the cover and left my apartment with absolutely no mess. He is a wonderful man with whom to do business and I recommend him without a single qualification.

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