Ceremonial Items For Use In College And University Processions
These are items generally used in ceremonial processions, either at the head of a group or as a marker of some subset within the group.
Meet the Maker
JIm Barbour
ShopDog Turnery
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.
Customer Reviews
Carol Carras
Sep 18, 2014I would definitely work with this maker again. While my project was a very small one in comparison to others (a maple chess rook), we wanted one that matched our existing chess set (the puppy chewed up the original rook). Jim did a terrific job of matching it to an existing one. His price was very reasonable. He responded quickly to messages and I'm thrilled with the competed project. Thank you very very much! Carol in WA
Kenneth Barnes
Dec 24, 2023I am very happy with finished project. I would use the maker again
Mike Storley
Sep 29, 2017sign was perfect!
James J (Jimmyjon, thats really my first name) Hoctel
Jul 22, 2016My expierience with Jim was totaly fantastic! I asked for something that was not his usual style, but he worked with me though out the entire project. He found out that I was a vet expiencing trouble walking so when I asked him to make me a walking staff he found a pice of ironwood that is absoluty beautiful. I relly wnt people to know about his work so when I actualy make it out of the woods to go to town I will be telling everyone about Custom Made and Jim Barbour. Thank You Jim!
Rosemary Lauter
Dec 9, 2023Working with Jim Barbour was a very positive experience. I especially liked Mr. Barbour's prompt communications with me about my custom, personalized cutting board project and I was promptly informed of the status of my project along the way. I highly recommend this craftsman.