This is a 250 lb Heavy Duty Mailbox for those possibly experiencing past fatal mailboxes that need persuading. This customers mailbox was ran over three times by the US postal service and she said she wanted something to get their attention next time they decided to knock over her mailbox. This one will actually take the mirror off.
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.
My specialty is furniture refinishing but I also enjoy making custom furniture. Over the years I have been told repeatedly that I missed my calling when it came to the art of wood. I just enjoy any type of carpentry and making others dreams come true.
Dealing with the public all my life first as a salesman during college and have realized over the years that most people are not patient. Quality work is not possible without patience and making sure every detail is covered for pieces to last a lifetime. My pieces are meant to be passed down from generation to generation. This process can not be rushed.
No one is perfect and I don't expect to be, but I strive for perfection in my furniture making process. With a Masters in Special Education and a Masters in Business, I have learned that patience over powers ignorance.
Gus Porter
For Reclaimed Wood Custom Chevron Table With Industrial Metal LegsWould have given zero stars if it was an option. I hired Harris Carpentry to build a new conference table for my office in January of 2023. I was given a timeline of 3 months for completion. I finally received my table on June 6th after getting very gruff with him. The table had been packaged improperly and was completely destroyed in shipping, so I had to refuse delivery. I had already paid in full, and the insurance company reimbursed him for the damage to the table. Fast forward to November and I still have no table, have heard every excuse you can possibly fathom, and had to get pretty nasty to get my money back. I did finally receive a full refund at the end of November. Now, a year later, I will be finding somebody else to build me a new table.
Leora Henkin
For Modern MailboxWe are incredibly pleased with our project. Derrick did an amazing job making our mailbox. He was fun and easy to work with. He paid a lot of attention to details and he really cared about what we wanted. Communication with Derrick was easy; he shared his progress along the way. He took care of shipping and the beautiful mailbox arrived safely wrapped. We will definitely return to Derrick for future projects!!!!!!
Hallie Schroeder
For American Black Walnut Gun RackProduct arrived broken due to him wanting to get it to me faster instead of sending it with his normal provider to get it there safe. Told me it could be done by July 1st but didn’t get done with it until the beginning part of august. Every two weeks there was a problem, wrong wood was ordered, vacation, injury, no A/C, it kept going. When the product got here broken, he said he would give me a full refund and only have me half. Refuses to give me anymore. Not only was my product broken, but he would constantly update me on how his other pieces got broken in shipping. “Upgraded” the wood I want to something different without telling me and the product itself would’ve been great except it was broken. Considering how my project and at least three others were broken or wrong in the time I worked with him, I’d commission someone else for your project.
tcoxjoseph@aol.com
For Live Edge Walnut Dining Room TableI love our kitchen table! It is exactly what I wanted. We spent weeks measuring and planning, and I sent photos of the current table. Derrick found just the right piece of walnut, and sent a sample with four stains to choose from. How to choose when you love them all? The delivery was made by an individual company, late at night, because the driver was trying to beat an ice storm. Nothing like adding drama to my already-stoked anticipation! Thank you, Derrick!
Samantha Cooper
For End Grain Cutting BoardCutting board turned out beautifully. Great work and great communication. So happy with the whole experience.
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