Mobile Bur Oak Kitchen Island
Bur oak island on four locking casters. A panel and frame design I like to call a modified Eastlake style. All solid wood, no veneer, no plywood in the carcass, top or drawer fronts. Interior framing/supports are poplar. I decided to experiment with Maple plywood for drawer material. Wasn't happy with it, Maple is too chippy although the drawers are very solid. If I built another one I would use Ash for my drawer material. The island pictured is a one-of-a-kind in that I felled the tree and did the milling and surfacing of the lumber. I dried the lumber too quickly, however, which resulted in a massive amount of checking as you can see. I almost burned it all in my wood stove but decided I would see if I could make it work before doing so. Glad I did. It was a pain to work with but has a really unique, very rustic look. The fact that it's loaded with worm holes aids to the look, as well. Drawer configuration and overall dimensions can be to customer specs. Upper right drawer is a magnetic knife holder with room for cutting boards. A pull-out trash can is behind the large door on the left. Dimensions: Top 40"L X 30"D X 1-3/4"T Overall height 34"
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Hi, my name is Josh Hinze. Originally, I worked in a lab developing products for the alternative health market, did this for 20 years. The company was family owned and, due to many deep differences, the company sold. Lab work (and computers) was all I knew. God had other things in mind, however. I had a friend who was a carpenter and brilliant at finish work. He asked me to work with him and I accepted. I was a know nothing but he was patient. I learned to love carpentry, especially finish work, due to the level of precision needed to make something beautiful. This love of precision came from the lab work I had done for so many years.
I've come to love frame and panel work. I was able to refinish a dresser from ~1870 and upon taking it apart, I fell in love with the way it was constructed. The dresser was 150 years old and still as solid as when it was new. I drew out every detail of the dresser using CAD software so I wouldn't forget how it was constructed.
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Louis Damato
For Walnut Serving Board5.0Excellent product and service...well done on all accounts.
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Kara Rotschafer
For Box5.0I am so happy I contacted Josh to make my project. I know nothing about wood or woodworking, but I had a particular image in my mind of what I wanted made. Josh was so helpful in suggesting what type of wood he thought would be best and he walked me through his construction plan. He sent me picture updates throughout the process to ensure I liked how it was looking. The final product was exactly what I wanted, and it was beautifully constructed. I could tell that he cared about making for me exactly what I wanted. He had such enthusiasm throughout and he was pleasant to work with. I would go back to him in a second and I would recommend him to others a thousand times. He was professional, communicated with me a lot (and communicated in a timely manner), had a keen eye for detail, and he even finished my project early. If you want someone who loves what they do, and does an absolutely wonderful job - contact Josh!
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Ryan Wiley
For I would like a cutting board like the one featured (#5)5.0Josh was great to work with. He kept in touch with me every step of the project. My husband commented on how beautiful the cutting boards are when I unpacked them (and he is someone who often pays little attention to such items). Josh was dissatisfied with the first one he made due to some difficulties he had not anticipated but sent me both of them. I like them regardless of what Josh saw as imperfections . We are delighted with our new walnut cutting boards. Josh seems very creative and pleasant to work with. I will be a repeat customer!!
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Lee Cannon
For walnut cutting boards5.0Mr. Hinze was extremely kind and created beautiful cutting boards that I gave as a gift to my mother. She had a very specific size, material and finish she wanted and he was able to deliver a stunning finished product that was just what she envisioned! Mr. Hinze was very prompt and congenial in his communications and it was a joy to work with him. My mother and I both recommend his work very highly, and I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Hinze as a craftsman and friendly vendor!
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Diane O'Brien
For Live Edge Walnut Cutting/Serving Board5.0My new cutting board is beautiful. Josh was very prompt at keeping me informed and up-to-date on my project and it was delivered in a timely fashion. I would recommend his workmanship. My only reason for four stars instead of five is a small indentation on one side of the board where food could get stuck. The finish is beautiful.
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