Mark Norman

Mark Norman

Mark Norman's Custom Crafts

Mariposa, CA
Member since: 2013
4.8
18 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.

Custom made knives and special crafts for all occasions proudly made in the USA with only top quality materials and superb craftsmanship.

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing to the best of your ability.

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4.8
(18)
  • JB

    Jim B.

    For Hiking Spear Quote
    4.7

    Very happy with final product, which was an admittedly difficult and unusual project made up of parts that would not typically be put together. Mark managed to get it all to work in a robust way, exactly as asked. Thanks!

  • Adam O'ReillyAO

    Adam O'Reilly

    For Leather Anniversary Gift
    5.0

    Working with Mark was a pleasure. I set out to have something very special made for my fiancé and wanted her memory box to be something she cherishes for the rest of her life. Mark did an incredible job and went above and beyond to make sure that he met my expectations. He put as much passion into this project as I would have if I were capable of marking such a beautiful piece. I highly recommend Mark for any of your projects. He is timely, professional, and charismatic.

  • DT

    David Thornton

    For Commemorative For A Young Soldier
    5.0

    Mark was very professional throughout the whole process. He does very good work and I am very pleased with the finished product. I will definitely be working with him again.

  • DM

    Debra Moore

    For Drop Point With Curly Maple
    5.0

    Mark was easy to work with and my husband liked his new knife very much!

  • Edward MoralesEM

    Edward Morales

    For Barnwood Liquor Cabinet With Cubbies
    4.7

    Project was delivered on time. Mark kept me informed on the progress of work and was very professional. Mark was also very patient with the questions and changes I had to the cabinet. Very happy with the final product. One note -- opt to use other methods of delivery as I used fed ex and there was slight damage to one of the wine holders - easily fixed with glue but annoying (not the first time this has happened with orders or worst experience I've had with federal express). Nevertheless, the cabinet is a great piece of furniture that is also a work of art. I'll post pictures soon.

  • SD

    sarah Donatelli

    For Redwood Root Burl Watch Box
    5.0

    Mark was great! He was very communicative--lots of pictures and dialogue to explain the evolution of the project. The final product is beautiful, and I can't wait to give it to my husband.

  • TM

    Tim McGee

    For Eagle Scout Commemoration Knife
    5.0

    Mark was extremely easy to work during this project. We were drawn to his profile because of the obvious craftsmanship we saw in his prior works and a similar custom knife he had created for another Eagle Scout. For our project, that expertise plus his connection to the materials and the finished product came through. We were not disappointed! I hope we have the opportunity to work with Mark again.

  • A

    adam

    For Barnwood Liquor Cabinet With Cubbies
    5.0

    This was my first time with custom made and I really enjoyed the experience. I was really happy with my builder and the final product was outstanding. This service is such a cool thing I randomly found on the internet. Thank you very much.

  • CF

    Christopher Fuller

    For Rolling Wooden Bar Cart
    5.0

    Mark does very good work at a reasonable price and can deliver on time. The piece he did for me looks very nice and I am pretty pleased with it. I can recommend him to others – but I will add one caveat: make sure you are clear upfront with your specifications and communicate frequently during the design and production process. Because in my original RFP I stated (sort of offhandedly I suppose) that I wanted a bar cart that could accommodate standard off-the-shelf wine glass stems (the more economical ones made by Libbey and such, etc.). Unfortunately, that spec was not met due to a communication error. In the grand scheme of things it’s a relatively minor thing and it does not take away from the look of the work, which is pristine. But it would have been a nice-to-have. So the bottom line is: Mark is a very talented craftsman who delivers well-made and elegant pieces but be sure to state your specifications very specifically upfront.

  • JK

    Joanne Kravetz

    For Rustic Side/Bar Table
    4.0

    My client is satisfied with the final product and accepted delivery. As the designer/architect, however, I found it difficult not to be able to talk with the cabinet maker via telephone. Minor things were missed by using only email, e.g. difficult to approve stain sample via photos, top is narrower than specified etc. Thank you

  • VC

    Victor Cotham

    For Barrel retirement chest/shadow box
    5.0

    Working with Mark has been a great experience. He was able to see the vision that I had for my retirement chest and asked the questions needed to make sure this one-of-a-kind piece was exactly what I was looking for. Now that the barrel has been delivered, I must say the pictures don't do it justice. The piece is massive and the attention to detail is amazing. I highly recommend Mark for any of your woodworking needs!

  • D

    David

    For Watch Storage Case
    4.2

    This was my first woodworking project and Mark was great to work with. He kept me up to date on the progress of the project and offered his advice along the way. Overall a good experience.

  • Marcella FishMF

    Marcella Fish

    For Wall mounted pail holder/display for silk flowers
    5.0

    Mark was always communicating and understood just what I needed for my shop. Thanks Mark!

  • P

    Paul

    For Wine Barrel Ice Chest
    4.8

    The barrel has been a fantastic amenity to the course and its innovation has added to the rustic appeal of our property! Thank you Mark

  • L

    Lisa

    For Red Root Burl Wood Watch Box
    4.3

    Project was done in a timely manner and was beautiful.

  • Jim Daxner JD

    Jim Daxner

    For Stovetop butcher block
    5.0

    First time user of custom made. Mark made it a great experience and delivered an awesome product that was exactly what I was looking for.

  • CM

    Charles McFadden

    For custom candles
    5.0

    candles made

  • J

    Jason

    For Leather anniversary gift
    5.0

    Mark has been absolutely amazing to work with. I am excited to receive my product! The time and effort he puts into his work is exceptional. I will be in contact with him in the future for more projects!

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