End Grain Cutting Board
This board was created using walnut, maple, and paduak. This is an end grain cutting board which is the best type for a wooden cutting board. These are time consuming pieces to make but are the most beautiful of any of the cutting board I have created. These can be created with any wood a customer desires with the exception of some exotics and porous grain hardwood like red oak and ash, etc.
The main woods I like to use are walnut (air dried, unsteamed, natural right from the tree) maple, purpleheart, lacewood, bubinga, yellowheart, and a few others to create a unique pattern.
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I create heirloom quality custom furniture and gifts. I have completed commissioned pieces for individuals and a military museum. Each piece is created with fine details and craftsmanship.
Each piece of furniture is made of the type of wood that is chosen by the customer. I have designed and created pieces to fit customers' homes and have also created pieces that are made per professional plans. I have created architectural accent pieces at the request of a customer who was renovating a historical home.
Customer will also have the choice of finish and hardware. Any other detail requested by the customer will be discussed prior to beginning the actual project.
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Billy Echols-Richter
For Pulpit5.0Al was so great to work with. The product he delivered was beautiful. The communication was great and the project came in on time. We would definitely use him again and recommend him to others!
CSCharlotte Shelley
For Cherry And Honduran Rosewood Jewelry Box5.0Al contacted me immediately after I placed my order. After realizing we were replacing a hand made jewelry box, he offered to reproduce it. With no photos to use as a pattern, he and I came up with a design and changed the materials used. Al picked up some beautiful aromatic cedar and sent photos before he began work. The final result was a beautiful replica of the lost original jewelry box. Al provided a quality custom product while exhibiting good customer service in a timely manner. I cou not be happier with this experience.
MCMike Conley
For Jewelry Box-Red Oak With Purpleheart Accents And Knobs5.0I don’t like to communicate via email on creative projects and sometimes artists think I want to go around CustomMade or just waste their time so phone numbers aren’t easily forth coming.Al called me after the 1st email Good sign, ideas and photos went back and forth the plan was set. Photos arrived at every step,from picking the wood to where inlays would be.the finish product arrived early (very nice the completion date drop dead set). It came in a box in a crate in another box wrapped in bubble wrap, A challenge to UPS,FEDX,USPS they LOOSE Everyone here was speechless the Jewelry Box Is truly One of a kind not something we would fine even it high end stores in Scottsdale. Design,fit and finish,inlays and the wood.OVER the TOP. We are thinking of the next project for Al he makes HEIRLOOMS not furniture
JCJose Cabanillas
For Cherry And Purpleheart 2 Drawer Jewelry Box5.0I had been looking to have a jewelry box built for my wife that we could tuck into the shelves on the closet system in our house, and while searching the web came across a project that Al Wilson, The Oakman, has listed on the CustomMade marketplace. This looked like the best fit for what I wanted so I put together my request with dimensions and some options and sent it off. Al got back to me quite fast and we went over the project and some suggestions he had. We thought his suggestions and options for dividers and ring rails were spot on and went ahead with the contract. Al kept us informed all along the way and finished the project a few days ahead of the original commitment date. The jewelry box was shipped in really perfect packaging and had no damage or issues. And the jewelry box is absolutely beautiful - the workmanship and details are perfect, the finish is perfect. There are small details like the bevel on the drawer edges that really show the attention to detail that went into the box. Al does fantastic work and if I ever need something that he can build I will not hesitate to get in touch again. You should too.
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Joseph Barton
For Double Bladed Seam Ripper--Large And Small5.0Great job on short notice - can't have ask for more, everyone really enjoyed the quality of the work. Thanks again
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Chelsea Kimbrell
For Chelsea's Media Cabinet5.0Al The Oakman did such a beautiful job on this piece! It turned out just perfect and I am so pleased with the finished product. His communication before and during the build was great; always thorough and so very kind. He delivered the piece himself, with his lovely wife, to my home. I couldn't be happier! Thanks Al!
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Elizabeth Walkup
For Elizabeth's Coffee Table5.0The coffee table turned out exactly like I thought, and it works well! He was able to match the color to one of my other furniture pieces, and was very good about sending pictures and keeping me informed of progress. He delivered it personally and the prices were very reasonable.
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Carol Teitelbaum
For Cherry And Purpleheart 2 Drawer Jewelry Box4.3I was looking for a box as a gift for my husband. The final result is very satisfying, but I learned how important it is to know exactly what you want when collaborating with an artisan on this site. Al was very willing to communicate and figure out what I was looking for, but I was not always able to make distinctions between options sent by photo or to specify certain details. Luckily for us, Al agreed to revise his work, and we're pleased with the final product.
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Cori Branscum
For Cori's Bed5.0Al - The Oakman was fantastic to work with. The quality of his work, communication and unique skill set his work far above most others. I will definitely be contacting Al again for more custom projects that I would like in the future. I enjoyed working with Al every step of the way. Communication was great, providing pictures throughout different stages and making sure everything was staying on track. He really cares about is work and the quality of his product for the customer. You will not be disappointed in choosing Al - The Oakman to be your project choice.
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