Long-time member
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.
We design and create custom, hand-crafted furniture, decor items, pens for clients worldwide.
Mountain Woodworker was formally created by Phil Rasmussen in 2009 after retirement from both the military and the NC Community College System.
Phil's first exposure to woodworking was at his grandfather's knees when he was around seven years old. His Grandfather was a noted craftsman in the Boston area and did much of the repair work to furniture and other items at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
As he grew, Phil kept an interest in woodworking helping his father with home projects. In 1959,he turned his first cup and bowl while attending school in Turkey.
Continuing with his education while in the service, Phil developed his artistic skills through art and photography courses. While attending Rochester Institute of Technology, he sold his first piece of woodwork (a dinning room table) at a student art exhibit.
Since graduating from college he has taught courses at the community college and university level for students and faculty alike until he retired in 2009, at which time he formed Mountain Woodworker. While creating masterful pieces of woodworking, he continues to lecture and demonstrate various aspects of woodworking.
Testimonials
What people are saying
Kathleen Weis
For Ship's Clock Stand
Phil was great to work with long distance because of his communication. He asked for my preferences in the tint color and design. Would definitely go to Phil for future projects.
Frank Tentler
For Cedar Keepsake Box
Top notch work! I needed a keep sake box for a doll from the 1890s that was my Great Grandmother's. Phil did an awesome researching what wood would work, finish, etc., explaining why it was necessary to use very low acid type of wood and finish. Exceedingly knowledgeable about his craft, a true artisan and professional. Highly recommended!!
Stuart Zysman
For Special Jewelry Box
Great communication and consideration of the details of my requests. The cherry keepsake box came out beautiful and very high quality work.
David Kless
For Ship's Clock Stand
Phil was outstanding to work with. He was extremely helpful with designing the clock stand and not afraid to make his own recommendations. His work was outstanding and we are so happy with the results.
Dianne Hamilton
For Ship's Clock Stand
Phil made a cradle for a ship's clock for us. He gave us various designs and woods to choose from. We shipped our clock to him so it would fit perfectly, and it does. He kept us in the loop throughout the process. He is highly skilled and wonderful to work with. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Information
Maker Policies
Shipping Policy
Area served: Although I am located in the Southeast US, many of my clients are locate around the world and throughout the US and Canada. Shipping Methods: With exception of a few types of projects, most shipping costs are paid for by the client. In many cases, my clients will travel from other states to pick up their projects and at the same time turn their trip here into a vacation or holiday retreat in the Great Smokey and Appalachian Mountains.
Maker Policy
Cancellations & Refunds A client may cancel his/her project at any time. If the project is canceled before materials for the project are purchased, and payments made will be refunded. Once the project materials are purchased, should the client wish to cancel the project, any payments that the client has made are forfeited and no refunds will be made. Once the project has actually started, and the client wishes to cancel the project, the client will forfeit all rights to the project and will have to pay for labor already expended on the project. Returns Although a client may return an item at anytime, there will be no refund. There is only one reason for a valid return: If the project item does not contain all the elements of the accepted proposal, the item may be returned for the missing element to be applied to the item. Example, if the proposal called for hinges and the item was sent without hinges, the client may return the item for the hinges to be added. If the item is broken while en-route to the client, the client has 2 days to formally report the damage to both Mountain Woodworker and to the shipper. Detailed photographs will be required. Mountain Woodworker will assess the damage and determine what action will be taken.
