Exotic Wood Bar Tops, Live Edge And Hand Crafted
I make Exotic wood slab tables right here in South Florida from native trees we have harvested and aged for years. Available exotic woods are Florida Live Oak, Mahogany (pic of table as shown) Albizia, Tamarind, Rosewood, and Florida Cherry. E-Mail for wood sample pic's. Shown is a 3" thick native Live Oah that has been struck by lightening many times…with Black Ebony bow ties. Tables can be made you your custom requirements. Some assembly may be required. Most bases and tops will be shipped separate due to size and weight of pieces. This also makes it much easier to bring into your home. Custom pieces can be commissioned and built to your specifications, sizes and colors. You can choose the type of exotic woods and the finishes. You can even pick out the exact slabs we use to produce your piece at the sawmill during the milling process. Dining room tables, side bars, benches, coffee tables, chairs, bookshelf units, wall units, wall mounted shelves, custom made picture frames, kitchen & bath countertops can all be custom built for you out of exotic woods. One-of-a-kind pieces of wood art with or without live edges are what we do. . . If you can imagine it . . .we can build it. Thx. Dave Sutton
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My name is Dave Sutton.
Retiring after fifteen years of being a professional flats guide here in South Florida due to the 2009 recession and the gulf oil spill.
I then worked at home for Hotel Vanities International and have a small, but very well equipped wood shop in the back yard.
I have now moved to the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina and am in the process of building my retirement home and new workshop.
For almost 40 years I have given my very best effort to create heirloom quality pieces for every one of my customers that will last a lifetime.
Almost 4 decades of wood crafting has taught me one thing. If I want it done just right…
I have to do it myself.
If I don't like it, you won't see it. It's that simple.
I am the designer, craftsman and woodworker,
I pick the log and the slabs, I do the shaping and all the sanding. All of the assembly and fitting ??? Yup…all me.
I also do the hand rubbed finishes myself as well.
I learned my trade growing up in Rhode Island building handmade strip-wood canoes, hand made cabinets, slab furniture and working in various shipyards on the coast of Maine till I moved to Florida in 1990.
Finding all of the exotic woods available to me here was amazing. I was like a little kid in a candy store.
I now have built and moved into my retirement cabin in Murphy, NC and have just finished my new workshop. I love the mountains and the people here …
- CS
Chad Slusarski
For Heavy Duty Walking Cane/ Walking Stick - Black Walnut (American)5.0Dave helped me in crafting a custom cane for my 6'3" 300 pound father. We were able to specify the woods used and Dave made several recommendations I would not have thought of to ensure it would support his weight. The finish and craftsmanship are top notch. Dave stayed in touch through the process updating me on status and ship date. I highly recommend you consider Dave for your project.
LSLindsay Smith
For Lindsay's Cane5.0Dave was wonderful to work with and is a very talented craftsman! The canes I ordered from him are beautiful works of art and I am very happy with him! Looking forward to ordering more from him in the future. Thanks Dave!
- DK
Doug Kramp
For Doug's Walking cane/stick5.0Dave did an absolutely outstanding job on making a custom cane out of an old tree branch that I had kept over 30 years due to its origin and sentimental value. Because of its sentimental value, I was very careful to research who I thought would deliver the best product with this one-of-a-kind custom cane request. Dave was responsive, creative, professional and thoughtful in everything he did. He sent me pictures of each step of his project and asked for my input to make sure he was delivering the right thing. The cane he designed exceeded my highest expectation and I can't wait to give it to my 93-year-old dad for Christmas. Thanks to Dave, this will be one of the most cherished gifts I have ever given to anyone. I would and will trust Dave with any wood-working project. He will deliver beyond your expectations.
- VF
Virginia Forbes
For Mail Box, "Hobbit Style" Barrel, Wood And Forged Iron Hardware5.0Dave was a consummate professional. We communicated regularly. As we reached the end of the project, we had a series of detailed e-mails on a number of modifications, or details that weren't quite we wanted. He handled each and every issue, and then added some welcome touches to the mailbox. The end product is beautifully made and very special.
- RJ
Ryan Johnson
For Ryan's Dining Table5.0Everything about this experience was flawless. I wanted a custom 5 foot diameter bar height dining table. He created one out of reclaimed white oak. The table is awesome. It has character and amazing craftsmanship. I would recommend him to anyone wanting something built well!!!!!!
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