These signs have depth to them beyond the lettering. They can have various figures carved into them or standing above the background. These range from simple to quite elaborate all the way to fully 3D, as the Dodgeball Trophy Ball.
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.
I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.
In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.
I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.
Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.
Amy Gill
For Amy's SignI am beyond happy with the personalized sign that Jim Barbour made for me! The price was reasonable, he gave me a variety of great options from which to choose, his communication with me was excellent, and the sign arrived in a timely manner, shipped very safely. This one-of-a-kind sign will hang with pride in our new camper and I would definitely recommend his work! Thank you, Jim!
Maximos Guira
For Maximos' Staff/CaneGreat Choice you can see the hard work that he puts into each project
Stephanie
For Chalkboard Beer Tap Handle With Racing StripesI am so lucky that I ended up with Jim as my project's maker. Jim was extremely professional, helpful and timely throughout the project. He helped provide me with options to pick my own wood and stains, laser printed image, chalkboard finish, and stunning inlays, guiding me with his expertise in woodworking but also letting me really feel like I made decisions to have customized the perfect piece. The outcome is better than I hoped for; thank you Jim for creating a stylish and wonderfully crafted tap handle and flight paddle. I could not be happier and it was a fun experience to boot, knowing you were in good hands!
Sandy Green
For Rooster Walking stickThe stick was perfect. Can't wait to give it as a gift.
Michael Carpenter
For Custom Cedar Name SignJim was great! He really understood what I wanted and communicated well. I would use Jim again for a similar project in a second. I have yet to recieve the project so can't really speak of shipping.
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