Tim Sway

Tim Sway

Tim Sway Perspectives

meriden, CT
Member since: 2011
4.9
50 Maker Reviews
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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 am an independent artist/artisan working exclusively in reclaimed, recycled, upcycled and found materials.

i make the useless useful again. i make worthless things priceless.

from conception, to making it to sweeping up, i am a one-man operation - by design.

my work is not for everyone. my customers are people who want truly unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that are made fairly and ethically from locally salvaged materials - with as small a footprint as i can muster.

i will make and ship things all over the united states (depending on size) but i prefer to work regionally (Boston to NYC and thereabouts).

listed on this page are some pieces i've made for others and some pieces i have available for sale. but what i really want to do is design and make what YOU want. let's do it!

be good,
tim

oh yeah, at youtube.com/timsway you will find more than one hundred video of things i've made.

What people are saying

4.9
(50)
  • Andrew PellenbergAP

    Andrew Pellenberg

    For Andrew's Desk
    5.0

    Tim made me a desk that fit into my bay window space exactly how I envisioned. He was quick, communicative, and precise. He is a top quality craftsman who can be relied on.

  • JV

    Jaye VanDagriff

    For Jaye's Small Chess Board
    5.0

    Another beautiful work of art by Tim sway!!!

  • JV

    Jaye VanDagriff

    For Jaye's Small Chess Board
    5.0

    Tim Sway did an awesome job on my mini chess board!!! He explained the process, worked out the details with me, gave me options, and created something truly unique. And it looks exactly like the picture I provided!!! I definitely want to work with him again!!! Thank you so much, Tim!!

  • JC

    Jenny Chavira

    For Custom frame for military trunk
    5.0

    Tim is super fun and easy to work with. He had lots of creative suggestions for our project (turning my grandfather's WWII trunk into a coffee table), and the finished product was completely perfect, even better than we hoped for!

  • CH

    Christel Haberland

    For custom table made out of antique wood window shutter
    5.0

    I love my new coffee table. Tim was very easy to work with and understood exactly what I wanted. Suggested some changes that made it great! Thanks again!

  • Zach GravesZG

    Zach Graves

    For Custom Guitars From Reclaimed Materials
    5.0

    This was my first experience with Custom Made, and it rocked! Tim did such an awesome job on the bass. He finished way ahead of his projection and kept it at a very reasonable price. The bass itself is beautiful; it plays so well. I’ve owned many basses in my day, but this is by far the most unique. I cannot recommend Tim Sway Perspectives enough. His communication throughout the project was fantastic; I received updates regularly. He was very open to my input, which was great. Tim definitely wants the customer to be satisfied. If you want a really cool bass [or guitar], look no further. Do yourself a favor and let Tim Sway make it for you.

  • DF

    David friedman

    For Industrial Stool With Reclaimed Wooden Seats
    5.0

    Tim did a super job on the stools. Exceeded expectations on timing. Great communicator. Fine craftsmanship. Would highly recommend.

  • RR

    Rick Ratliff

    For Ebony Organ Key Pendant
    4.8

    Excellent craftsmanship, excellent experience.

  • JK

    Jeremy Kaplan

    For Bao Board - An African Game Similar To Mancala
    5.0

    Great experience in all aspects. Clear communication throughout and beautiful final product.

  • Summer DeLucaSD

    Summer DeLuca

    For Reclaimed wood/steel Dining table
    5.0

    I love my table, it's exactly what I was looking for. Beautiful, unique, sturdy, and tells a story. Tim was a pleasure to work with. Communication was quick and pleasant, and the entire project was finished ahead of schedule with zero problems. Since he had to ship it across the country, he built it in such a way to ship it most economically, which was greatly appreciated. I would definitely recommend Tim Sway Perspectives, and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again in the future.

  • George MoodyGM

    George Moody

    For office desk-Sway
    5.0

    Tim built us a beautiful desk for our new office. We loved working with him on the first project and have commissioned more projects. He is great to work with and has been very communicative. He takes pride in his work and the craftsmanship is evident.

  • Lisa ParkLP

    Lisa Park

    For Lisa's Dining Table
    5.0

    Thank you Tim for making my vision come to life (and within budget!!!) You humbly stated that you are not the best wood worker on custom made but you could've fooled me. Your work is beautiful and well crafted, and you know how to work fluidly with your clients, which is the most difficult part. Thank you again and I wouldn't hesitate to work with you again in the future!

  • Summer DeLucaSD

    Summer DeLuca

    For Ebony Organ Key Pendant
    5.0

    Super cool, unique pendant, I wear it with everything!

  • H

    Heather

    For Pinball Machine Converted Into Home Office Desk
    5.0

    I had a pinball machine re-purposed as a desk by Tim Sway. My experience was nothing but positive. He has outstanding analytical skills in terms of problem solving, and he is willing to try a few different options until he finds the best solution, which was important for my project as I wanted a two-sided desk. Tim has amazing carpentry skills, and is also a talented artist, needing to match up the paint and have a cohesive design between the original and the new artwork on the sides of the machine/desk. Even after the desk was completed, on time, Tim went out of his to make sure I was comfortable with the shipping arrangements due to my own previous shipping issues, even though it wasn’t Tim’s cheapest shipping option. My friend is considering having a desk made by Tim because of my great experience working with him. Five stars, ++

  • SK

    skemp4@epix.net Kemp

    For Business Card Case
    5.0

    Project looks great. Tim was amazing to work with and goes above and beyond to please the customer. Great work. Very happy.

  • CK

    Cindy Kinney

    For Ebony Organ Key Pendant
    4.0

    Very quick turnaround. Very pleased with what I ordered.

  • Lauren PetkusLP

    Lauren Petkus

    For Colored Wood Bowl Artwork
    5.0

    Tim was extremely helpful throughout the process. Very communicative!

  • DT

    Dave Traverso

    For Bar Cart
    5.0

    We asked Tim to design a bar cart for us and he did a fantastic job. We gave him a budget and he came up with a great design for our cart. This included a sweet set of wheels made from old water valves. Tim was very responsive and helpful throughout the process, and if we need something else made we will be going back to Tim.

  • LM

    Laura Mills

    For 19th Century Pump Organ Hall/Entry Table
    5.0

    We absolutely love the table! It couldn't fit more perfectly in our entryway. It's unique and beautiful. Tim was super quick to respond. Everything went very smoothly, and I would definitely recommend working with Tim to anyone.

  • JW

    JoAnn Wilkinson

    For Reclaimed wood counter height table Length 76 inches, Width 38 inches and Height 36 inches
    5.0

    We love our Tim Sway table. It's the Reclaimed Barn Beam Dining Table and Tim did an amazing job of creating a table that's beautiful, functional and made our vision come to life. We knew that we wanted a tall island/dining table for our newly renovated New England kitchen. And we wanted reclaimed wood with some history. Tim was very helpful with ideas and direction, both with functional concerns (build/usage) and also creative options (wood/metal). He found some nice local heavy barn wood. The final piece was created with frequent consultation and he was always quick to return emails and send photos during the process. We even visited during its build. Honestly, it's better than we ever imagined. It's a delight to eat at this table, use it for food prep, and just hang around. And it's so strong you could park a truck on it! The table is the centerpiece of our kitchen upgrade. It was a pleasure working with Tim. He's talented, attentive ... and is a really nice guy.

  • SS

    Stephen Scheiman

    For Square Reclaimed Coffee Table "The Monolith"
    4.8

    I honestly can't say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with Tim on this project. He is a truly gifted Maker, an artist in fact. Perhaps more importantly, he is a really good guy who takes the time and makes the effort to document and communicate the many steps that go into completing your project. He's got a great sense of humor and is a pleasure to work with. I'm currently brainstorming a new project that I probably don't "need" just so I can work with Tim again.

  • MP

    Martin Phipps

    For Pinball Machine Converted Into Home Office Desk
    5.0

    We were so happy with the final project!!

  • Thom WolfeTW

    Thom Wolfe

    For Ebony Organ Key Pendant  Only 25 Available
    5.0

  • DE

    Diane Edell

    For media cabinet
    5.0

  • PR

    Pete Rossetti

    For Reclaimed Wood And Steel Dining Tables
    5.0

    Tables are just what I wanted/needed. Tim was great to work with and very responsive to my questions and he made good suggestions. I would definitely call on him again for future needs, and will be happy to refer him to others.

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