George Lawton

George Lawton

Mountain Top Woodcrafts

Summit, NY
Member since: 2013
4.9
22 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.

Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York, I started my company in 1996 with a focus on providing a quality product that will last more than a lifetime.

What people are saying

4.9
(22)
  • AB

    Amy Bladow

    For 4" X 4" Cherry Box With Engraving
    4.7

    We have worked with George on reorders of a particular project. The client has made modifications along the way and George has been extremely flexible with the new requests. George is great to work with...we appreciate his work ethics and dedication to his work. We'd highly suggest working with him! Amy Bladow

  • AP

    Annette Paajanen

    For Maple And Walnut Jewelry Box
    4.7

    The jewelry box is a wonderful design and, overall, the workmanship was precise. I would have given it five stars except for a couple of issues: two of the three drawers were difficult to open, the top one was almost impossible to move. My husband, who is quite handy, was able to fix them but, considering the cost of this jewelry box, he should not have had to do that. Also, one corner of the lid was damaged. Sure, the damage was minimal but it was clear that the lid had been banged against something after it was finished but before shipping, as the shipping box was showed no damage and the box was well-packed in bubble wrap. I sent a note to the artist but had no response, which is disappointing. Again, considering what we paid for it, an acknowledgement - at the very least - would have been nice.

  • AB

    Amy Bladow

    For Small Wooden Bracelet Box
    4.8

    George has been wonderful to work with. He is very responsive and keeps us informed of the status of our project. The piece is beautiful.

  • MG

    Matthew Guilford

    For Matthew's dartboard cabinet
    5.0

    My dartboard cabinet project arrived on time and at budget. Communications were clear, helpful and on point at every step of the the process from design to shipping. I would absolutely work with Mountain Top Woodcrafts again and can recommend them without hesitation.

  • TW

    tom warner

    For Maple And Walnut Jewelry Box
    5.0

    love working with George and I know that the receiver of the gift will love it. Thanks.

  • JB

    Jennifer Black

    For Walnut Dart Board
    5.0

    George was easy to work with and the finished product is beautiful. My husband is going to love having a handmade, original piece of woodwork for to house his new dartboard. Thank you!

  • TB

    Taylor Burns

    For Jewelry Box Armoire
    5.0

    My custom made armoire is better than anything I could have ever found pre-made online. George was very patient and experienced as he guided me through my first time purchasing custom made furniture. I recommend this artist a thousand times over. I am proud to look at my pieces and think of the artist who created it. I'm sure my grandchildren will love it one day.

  • AP

    Amber Peters

    For Amber's Tie organizer
    5.0

    Not only was the finished project more beautiful than I could have imagined, but working together was excellent! Timely, efficient, and an absolutely beautiful project. Any and all future woodcraft projects will be absolutely through Mountain Top Woodcrafts!

  • M

    Marge

    For Walnut Dart Board
    4.8

    I just received a beautifully crafted Walnut/Hickory Dart Board. It took a little longer than just purchasing something off the shelf, but the small wait was worth it. The craftsmanship is excellent. It will be a wonderful addition to our home. Thank you!!

  • Mark De AndaMD

    Mark De Anda

    For Walnut Dart Board
    5.0

    Just received my custom made dart board cabinet from Mountain Top Woodcrafts and all I can say is "WOW!". Better than what I was expecting. Meticulous attention to detail. George is very professional, both in his craftmanship and in his communication. It was a pleasure to deal with him and we will not hesitate to deal with him again in the future. THANKS GEORGE!

  • MS

    Marsha Shyer

    For Boxes Project
    5.0

    The simple but elegant well made walnut box lined to house an antique family mirror for my daughter's graduation is perfect and came in before deadline. The maker kept in touch regularly and answered questions promptly. It was a terrific way to get the project done.

  • JD

    Jim Doolittle

    For Gun Cabinet
    4.3

    This project went exceedingly well. George communicated his progress regularly, with plenty of pictures. George actually finished ahead of schedule, although I was not able to drive up to pick the item up until the week following. The cabinet is beautiful, at a great price. I could not be more pleased with the project. Thanks George! Take care, Jim

  • R

    Richard

    For Walnut Dart Board Cabinet
    5.0

    Very pleased with the cabinet. This was custom sized for my specific application and George was very easy to work with. He provided CAD drawings, including a few iterations to finalize, to confirm exact dimensions. Finished cabinet was of excellent quality and craftsmanship. Communications throughout the project were outstanding.

  • Debbie HinckDH

    Debbie Hinck

    For Jewelry Box
    5.0

    I couldn't be happier with this project. The jewelry box was beautiful and exactly what I asked for. I was pleasantly surprised when it was completed earlier than expected and delivered in pristine condition. Fabulous experience!!

  • RB

    Ron Birrell

    For jewelry box
    5.0

    I could not be happier with the way George Lawton worked with me to realize my idea for this jewelry box that I will give to my wife on our wedding day. George's ability to translate my rough sketch and phone description of what I was looking for into this beautiful and ingenious work of art is much better than my highest hopes. He first sent me a very clear and professional drawing for my approval, then gave me a price that was lower than I was expecting. He sent photos halfway through the construction to give me an idea what it would look like, and finished the box well ahead of schedule. It arrived yesterday, and I could not be more pleased. I can't wait to give it to Michelle, and I look forward to seeing it full of her jewelry deep into our old age. I would highly recommend George Lawton of Mountaintop Woodcrafts for any custom woodworking project. Thank you George!

  • M

    Mike

    For Jewelry Box
    5.0

    We couldn't be more pleased with the gorgeous, oversized jewelry box George created with burled maple and black walnut. He was a pleasure to work with and kept me up to date on this Christmas gift. My wife loves the piece he crafted. It arrived ahead of schedule, and well packaged. I would not hesitate to have George create other projects in the future.

  • M

    Marianne

    For Jewelry box
    4.5

    I am happy with the design and workmanship. It is very nicely made.

  • B

    Benjamin

    For Small Case Prototype
    5.0

    George did a great job completing the task, and worked with me every step along the way. Would definitely work with him again!

  • DP

    David Pauley

    For Jewelry Box
    5.0

    I had a custom jewelry box made for my pens, sunglasses and cufflinks. I have searched for several years for a box similar to what they created for me with no luck. It turned out exactly the way I wanted. I would highly recommend George for any project you have. Top notch work, communication and ability to tweak the project to my specs.

  • A

    Anne

    For small wooden bracelet box
    5.0

    George from Mountain Top Woodcrafts has been a dream to work with. He was able to translate my ideas perfectly. He made exactly what I had in mind and I could not be happier. George has been patient, knowledgable and is incredibly helpful. I would not hesitate to work with him again.

  • TL

    Terence Lewis

    For wood project
    5.0

    George did a great job with the Candy Pop stands. He had limited time to do this rush job and made our deadline. We would do business with George again without reservations. We will be placing another soon with George.

  • T

    thomas

    For Cigar Box Jewelry Box
    5.0

    A very positive experience. The project was completed quickly. The quality of the work was exceptional and the price was very reasonable. I was kept aware of the progress via updates. Very satisfied and I highly recommend this maker.

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