Shuffleboard Table
This project was a blast. 9' long playing surface, solid 2" thick ash. I milled it from two full-size beams and alternated the grains for a subtle striping effect. Burned in scoring zones, pips, and company logo, finished with hardening paste wax that's buffed to shine. The cradle top is poplar plywood, bordered with ebonized ash. To minimize the shuffleboard pucks clattering and marring, the gutters are lined with thin black foam and topped with burlap. The trestle base is also solid ebonized ash with a semigloss lacquer finish. 10' overall length, 30" wide, playing surface is 32" off the ground.
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Furniture, woodturnings, installations, and reproductions. Made in Grand Rapids with solid wood and love.
I came to furniture and woodworking the long way through general construction, spending many years rehabbing urban rowhomes on the staff of Sandtown Habitat for Humanity in Baltimore, where I was forced to think abstractly and learned to love solving problems and working within restricted budgets.
This translates well to the work I do now, where the projects I love taking on the most involve critical thinking, imagination, and the challenge (and joy) of finding just the right solution to a tricky situation. The projects I love best involve elements I've never done before, which both make me a better carpenter and produce my most creative works.
I try my best to use sustainably harvested and local lumber, or reclaim lumber from barns, houses, and factories around me. I use solid hardwoods, not only for their natural beauty, but because it fits best with my own woodworking philosophies of building to last generations and reflecting the natural properties and character of different wood species. I aim for simplicity and elegance in my work, employing traditional joinery when it's needed, not simply for ornament. I love what I do, and hope you do too.
SSSuraj Savalia
For Serving Trays, Batch #25.0David was great to work with. Provided the details, gave me good options of other batches he had done, and promptly delivered them to me before my anniversary. Thanks David! Assuming you make some other products as well, I'll be a repeat customer.
JCJessica Christina
For Jessica's Dining table5.0Working with David was the easiest purchase ever. He knew what I was looking for and made a beautiful table within my budget. I am so happy to have a custom piece in my home with such craftsmanship!!! Thank you so much!
- LS
Lauren St. Pierre
For Lauren's castle for a little boy5.0This was an amazing experience. David was extremely diligent and communicated with me regularly. My project was beyond my expectations. I couldn't be happier. Great result.
I highly recommend David at Riftsawn Carpentry!!!
JRJulie Raimondi
For 12, 50cm. stackable, open-back boxes, varying lengths in NYC5.0David is a creative, communicative, and expert carpenter. The project he created for me, which he delivered mid-storm, turned out much better than I had hoped--and I hoped for a lot. It was a pleasure to work with him every step of the way. My only regret about David is that I wish I had found him sooner.
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Tom
For Knife Boxes5.0This was a great experience, the maker understood exactly what I wanted and made great suggestions to make it better. It is a beautifully crafted product and a great value.
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