Shoji Lamp
Shoji lamp with Kumiko pattern. Light source is battery operated flickering candle. Materials: black walnut and white pine.
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A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Fast shipper
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
Great service
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
I have been designing and building furniture for over 40 years. With retirement, came an opportunity to attend woodworking classes, providing an appreciation for the use of machine tools, hand tool skills and learning from instructors who are the best in their given areas of expertise. Bench Dog Woodworks became a reality.
Favorite pieces in the last couple of years have spanned many styles from the Arts and Crafts period (the designs of Stickley, Limbert, Greene & Greene) to Shaker, mid-century modern, live edge and the use of reclaimed wood. As I learn more about 17th and 18th century woodworking techniques, carving, veneer and inlay are finding their way into my work.
Customization is a specialty. Provide an idea in the form of a photo or a rough sketch and I will work with you to refine the design and turn it into a functional piece.
Traditional joinery techniques (such as mortise and tenon and dovetails) are employed resulting in a more lasting, quality piece. The extra labor involved is often reflected in my pricing.
If you buy something and are not satisfied with the result, I will work with you to make adjustments.
If you need an item by a specific date or for a specific event, please let me know prior to accepting a proposal.
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John Sanford
For Credenza5.0I am beyond thrilled with my final product, but also with Stan's willingness to work with me. He kept me updated with emails and photos, he was willing to meet with me at a lumber yard to choose a live edge slab for the top, more than reasonably priced in my opinion.. I can't thank Stan enough.
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Edward Pantalena
For Edward's Dining Table4.8My wife and I are very happy with our table base. This was our first custom made piece and Stan at Bench Dog made it a pleasurable experience. Stan was patient and quick to respond to my many questions and completed the project on time. He was also willing to apply a finish he had yet to work with, and it came out perfect to match the chairs we have on order. A slight imperfection on a leg is the only reason not a 5 star rating. We recommend Bench Dog as Stan will be our first call on any future projects.
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Lee Howell
For Arts And Crafts Coffee Table4.7We are very happy with the table and size/dimension fits perfectly. Stan was great to work with and consistently communicated his progress along the way.
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Jennifer Klee
For Table5.0I am thrilled with my nightstands! Stan was great to work with and the finished product is exactly, beautifully made to my specs.
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Stephen Lichtenstein
For Shaker Hall Table5.0My wife and I are delighted with the table and it was an added bonus to have it delivered by Stan and his wife. We are very pleased and we'll continue to do business with CustomMade and the talented artisans.
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Cheryl Whetstone
For Cheryl's Coffee Table5.0Stan is extremely talented. We love our coffee table. The entire process was better than any furniture store with whom I’ve dealt. Stan kept me informed of the process from shaping the wood through final product; with descriptions and photos. He originally estimated delivery for the first week in January. However was able to complete the project before Christmas. The work and stain are professionally finished. I have full confidence in his work and hope to work with him again.
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Dennis O'Brien
For Shaker-Style Meetinghouse Bench5.0Excellent value; custom made and it won't break your bank!
KLkathy lotty
For Shaker-Style Hancock Bench5.0Very happy with the final project. Great working with Stan!
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Carly Olczak
For Walnut Desk4.8Very happy with our finished product, the desk is beautiful. Stan was great to work with from start to finish. We hope to do business again!
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Mike McFarland
For Arts And Crafts Style Clocks5.0This is a wonderful little Craftsman clock. Just what I was looking for. Excellent craftsmanship. I love it!
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Jan Rayl
For Black Walnut Console Table5.0Stan was a joy to work with, keeping us informed every step of the way. The sofa table he made for us arrived in perfect condition and ahead of schedule. It is absolutely beautiful and met our every expectation. I believe the box Stan constructed for shipping would have survived even if it had fallen off the truck. Thanks for everything!
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Mathieu Vallier
For Modifying an Entertainment Center5.0Stan assisted in modifying an existing entertainment center. He did so without ever seeing the entertainment center in person. I had asked him to create some spacers so I could make the entertainment center wider. The spacers came out exactly as I requested. Stan even hand carved the molding to match the existing molding. Excellent job and I'm super satisfied with the service.
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Robert Dunne
For Custom Cutting Board5.0Outstanding experience all-around! Very friendly, very professional.... I know where to go if we need any woodworking down the road. Thanks, Stan!
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Michael Ochs
For maple coffee table with ties4.8The final table is wonderful. Stan worked with us every step of the way from finding the right slab to getting the perfect legs for the finished piece. If we can manage to add a few more similar items to the house in the future, we will talk to Stan again.
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Michele Vivian
For Personalized Cutting Boards With Custom Inlay5.0 - PG
Paula Geyh
For Paula's Coffee Table5.0Stan built a gorgeous coffee table base of black walnut for me. The workmanship was first rate, and Stan responded quickly to all my queries. He was great to work with, and he even schlepped the base all the way to Manhattan for me to make sure it arrived safely. Highly recommend!
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Jesse Horn
For Greene & Greene Jewelry Box4.7It was great working with Stan on this jewelery box project. He was very responsive and turned the job around quickly. Craftsmanship was good. We may consider using him again in the future.
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Mike Farrell
For Library Browsing Stool5.0My wife and I are very pleased with the oak mission foot stool that Stan made for us. Our project was a little unique; we needed a base to support an antique library card catalog. Stan requested photos and created a drawing of the finished product. His attention to detail resulted in a perfect match in stain color and a piece that complemented the card catalog. We will enjoy it for many years to come.
HHHelen Haase
For Bungalow Ottoman5.0We are very happy with the custom-made oak Bungalow ottoman. We needed a piece a specific size to fit at the entrance to our studio to sit and remove shoes and could not find anything ready made commercially that was well made. But Stan made us a beautiful piece that fits exactly the space that is sturdy and fits into the room so nicely. Wd will definitely consider using his services again. Thank you!
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Mike Muscato
For Shaker Hall Table5.0Flawless. Table was better than we expected and all expectations exceeded!!
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