Here is the turkey walking cane that I designed and made for my customer winter of 2019, in the black forest style
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.
Working alone, I state working alone because nearly everything that I design and make are works of art made by me alone and signed by me for 20+ years, Ralph produces furnishings and signs rebelling against "mechanical mediocrity" refusing to work within the limitations imposed by machines and produce objets d'art which can only be accomplished with many hours/days/weeks/months of hand tooling.
To summarize, I am an artisan, not merely a furniture maker. Thank you for your interest in my fascination.
jerry Nuovo
For Pet Doberman AgilityRalph was very helpful during the process. It was a bit slower than I thought it would be, but that probably reflects me and not Ralph. The final product looks great and I can't wait to see it. My only concern is that both Ralph and I are busy and it is difficult to get a day/time to have him deliver the final work. I would recommend that Custom Made include in their options a shipping option where the final product can be shipped to the client by overnight delivery. This way I could already be enjoying the final product which is a gift to my wife - I was hoping to give it to her for Valentine's Day
Robert Channelle
For Robert's Walking CaneI am very plased with my product. Ralph was very attentive to my emails, my concerns, and my timeline. He also gave me a wonderful idea about a future project. This is my first time using this and Ralph has made this experience wonderful. I have been trying to get this done for some years now…glad I found this site.
Thanks,
RC
Julie Fresne
For Julie's totem poleI asked to have a totem pole designed like a drawing I had. The totem pole arrived and it was EXACTLY like the drawing. It was a great job and the seller was communicative throughout the whole process. I would absolutely use the seller again.
Alexander Wild
For Alexander's Cane, Walking, staffToday (22JUL2016) was the day I requested the product (walking cane) to be available for my Commander to deliver to a retiring Solider after 28 years of service. The product was completed and shipped danger close to the ceremony time (1400 22JUL2016). I prefer more breathing room. The product (which was top notch in quality and expectations) arrived today at 10am. Any problems with shipping or any delays what so ever (an hour, a day) would have ruined my guy's retirement ceremony, gotten myself one way conversations from my Command that I would preferably not want. In the future, I recommend products are shipped a week prior to the days they are requested. I'm not saying it didn't work out, but that's not the way I operate.
ann marie zenone
For Dream Of The ShamanI have to say Ralph is awesome! A truly nice person and a pleasure to work with and a very talented wood carver. He did a beautiful job on the totem pole. I am amazed at how awesome it came out.
Thanks again Ralph!!!!
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