JIm Barbour

JIm Barbour

ShopDog Turnery

Elon, NC
Member since: 2013
4.9
157 Maker Reviews
  • 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.

I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.

In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.

I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.

Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.

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End-Grain Ambrosia Maple Cutting Board (Butcher Style)

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End-Grain White Oak Cutting Board With A Walnut Accent (Butcher Style)

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What people are saying

4.9
(157)
  • Dave MatherDM

    Dave Mather

    For Dave's Sign
    4.8

    Great communication - up front about costs and process. Creative input and design, fast shipping, great final product. Thank you for a great transaction. I will gladly work with you again.

  • MG

    Michael Gallimore

    For Cross Christmas Ornaments
    4.8

    looked great, exactly what was described and expected.

  • WC

    William Cameron

    For Rebuildable atomizer stand Project
    5.0

  • Richard Abramson AbramsonRA

    Richard Abramson Abramson

    For Walking stick
    4.8

    Excellent in all respects.

  • S

    Stacey

    For All wood toasting glasses for bride and groom
    5.0

    I loved working with Jim! What a talented, kind man. He kept me posted the entire time and I felt like I was working with someone I had known a long time. I asked Jim to make my daughters toasting glasses for her wedding.
    My only regret was not discussing size. I felt they turned out too small (but that's maybe because I drink wine from a HUGE glass). BUT my daughter loved them and is so happy with the results! That's all a mother could ask for, right?!
    I have to mention that upon my concerns I mentioned to JIm, he was willing to (without cost to me) correct my issue and make me new glasses. But that was not necessary, due to my daughters delight with her toasting glasses.

    Thank you Jim for making these special gifts for our daughters wedding!!

    Stacey

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