Michael Hennessy

Michael Hennessy

Kinderling Wood

Camillus, NY
Member since: 2013
4.9
33 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.

We offer quality, original products, unlike anything else you have seen. Each of our designs is created with more than one function in mind. Here you will discover boxes that become puzzles, puzzles that become chairs, and chairs that become boxes. All of which are handcrafted in Upstate New York to be safe, creative, and fun!

I also love making new custom designs. I enjoy working with clients to help them make their dreams a reality (but just their furniture dreams).

More from this maker

32 products

King Size Walnut Bed

King Size Walnut Bed

Cherry Modular Media Cabinet.

Cherry Modular Media Cabinet.

Farmhouse Table And Bench

Farmhouse Table And Bench

Custom Closet

Custom Closet

Toy Boat Toy Box

Toy Boat Toy Box

Rustic Walnut Bed.

Rustic Walnut Bed.

What people are saying

4.9
(33)
  • NY

    Nancy Yuen

    For Cherry Slab Bench
    3.8

    The bench was completed beautifully. However, it became damaged in shipping, so I will need to buy additional materials to clean up an upper edge of the seat and and refinish the piece.

  • PB

    Penelope Beal

    For Cherry Slab Bench
    5.0

  • Kevin RichardsonKR

    Kevin Richardson

    For Door Bell Chime Cover
    5.0

    I was very impressed with Kinderling Wood. I have an old tubular chime that had a really ugly cover and was in a tight alcove. It looks great, and fits perfectly. There was excellent, professional, back and forth and confirming of dimensions and how it would hang. It fits into the architecture of the room now so well that actually no one has noticed the old ugly one is gone.

  • AS

    Anne Shannon

    For Door Bell Chime Cover
    5.0

    Michael was excellent with his communications. All questions were answered quickly and he was very helpful in selecting the type of wood and stain. We are very happy with our new doorbell chime cover!

  • EB

    Emika Burke

    For Puzzle Chair
    5.0

    Put together Michael's fun puzzle chair tonight with my son for his third birthday, and we all love it! I came across Michael's work a few weeks ago, and we corresponded about an unpainted version of his puzzle chair for us. I appreciate the advice he gave about wood choices and finishing, and am so pleased with the final product. A nice bonus was that he got us the chair in time for my son's birthday -- certainly didn't expect that. Thanks for the beautiful work!

  • MM

    Maureen Malloy

    For Oak lab Bench
    4.8

    It was very easy working with Michael. He delivered it himself today. It is so beautiful and well made. I would definitely consider him in the future. Nice, honest guy.

  • KS

    Kathleen Schneider

    For Door Bell Chime Cover
    5.0

    I have spent a year trying to replace an 75 year old broken door chime cover. I found Mike - Kinderling Wood- thru the Custom Made website. Mike completely solved my problem with his custom made door chime cover that fits and works perfectly for my home. He was honest about his time frame, perfectly made the cover to meet our particular measurements and constraints, for an excellent value. I highly recommend Mike's work and professionalism.

  • AW

    Alisha Wagner

    For Door Bell Chime Cover
    5.0

    Michael was a pleasure to work with on my Door Bell Chime Cover. He made the process very easy for me and made exactly what I was looking for. I would certainly work with him in the future. His communication was great and he answered any questions I had during the course of the project. I could not have asked for a better product. Thanks, Michael

  • AM

    Alex Mercado

    For Alex's Bed
    5.0

    We are so glad to have worked with Mike on our custom project! We were in the market for a King size bed and had looked at several furniture stores, when we finally decided to go the custom route. Mike is the ideal person to work with if you are like us and have an idea of what you want but feel a bit overwhelmed bringing your idea to life. We knew nothing about woodworking, wood types, etc but Mike made sure to explain these concepts and provide us with sketches, diagrams, etc. He listened to our feedback along the way to provide us with a stunning finished product that is beautiful and customized to our needs. On top of all this, he made arrangements for a smooth delivery and assembly that was flexible with our schedule. We highly recommend Mike for a custom project and it would be a pleasure to work with him again.

  • AH

    Alex Hackett

    For Door Bell Chime Cover
    4.8

  • PB

    Pooja Badlani

    For Walnut Media Console
    5.0

    Michael was amazing to work with. He listened to our ideas + provided his insight and expertise to the project. The result is a piece we LOVE. Michael definitely works with you to make sure you are getting exactly what you want and I appreciated his communication and ability to work within our budget. I would definitely work with him again.

  • AM

    Allen Morgan

    For Custom humidor for retiring firefighter
    5.0

    It was great working with Mike. He did an incredible job b

  • CS

    Candra Staffen

    For Cherry And Walnut Accent Table
    5.0

  • JL

    Jennifer Lamb

    For Xylophone
    4.8

    Very happy with the xylophone and working with Kinderling Wood.

  • Dennis GregzDG

    Dennis Gregz

    For Cherry And Walnut Accent Table
    4.8

    A most pleasurable experience working with Mike. Very considerate of changes made during the building process. Fine craftsmanship!

  • TH

    Tammy Hirschfeld

    For Door Bell Chime Cover
    5.0

    Love my door bell chime cover. Mike was great to deal with. He kept me undated every step of the way, sending pics to make sure I would be completely satisfied and I am.

  • Jimmy SmithJS

    Jimmy Smith

    For Jimmy's Outdoor Chair
    5.0

    The final product exceeded my expectations. Mike worked with me to create exactly what my vision was, and it is breathtaking. The custom Adirondack Chair was done in a super turnaround, and I have been getting compliments nonstop! I will ONLY get my woodwork done by Mike!

  • AG

    Andrea Grody

    For Captain Beds
    4.5

    Mike and I spent three months discussing my bed in excruciating detail. He devoted an unbelievable amount of time to answering my questions and helping me decide between options I didn't even know existed when we started! The end result is beautifully crafted, with a completely unique design and a wood I wouldn't have been able to afford had Mike not been able to use some extra he had lying around for the headboard (it is GORGEOUS). Out of dozens of makers, Mike gave me the only quote I could afford, and I can't imagine a better result. I'm sad the process is over because it was so much fun to plan. One star off for a few mistakes, mainly that the bed is the wrong size (queen-size instead of full-size) and I'm one slat short.

  • VH

    Vince Holloway

    For Vince's keepsake box
    4.7

    Mike made my first experience with custom made a hreat experience. He comminicated with me throughout the whole process, he was able to bring my ideal to life. I cant wait until I come up with another project so I can wokwth Mike again.

  • HA

    Heidi Armstrong

    For Platform Bed with Storage
    5.0

  • CH

    Colin Hooker-Haring

    For stand-up desk
    5.0

    I absolutely love the stand-up desk that Michael made. His design insights really made the project come together. We arrived at a design that includes a nesting element for portability! I couldn't be happier with the communication and execution of this entire project. I would strongly recommend using Kinderling Wood for any type of project.

  • GM

    Gina Mizell

    For Treasures And Secrets Box
    5.0

    Mike was very professional and easy to work with - he went above and beyond to make sure my wishes were met, but also made sure that he guided me to better decisions when his expertise saw I likely wouldn't be happy with what I was asking for (such as the combination of stain colors). I doubt I could find mass-produced boxes without the options I wanted for the price he delivered. Thank you, Mike - I'm so excited to give these to my nieces!

  • Jimmy SmithJS

    Jimmy Smith

    For 3 Tall Stools
    4.8

    Michael was extremely easy to work with and did a phenomenal job on the stools I ordered. He was great at helping me develop my vision, and at communicating the progress. The only minor issue is they took a little longer (a week) than estimated, but I didn't have tight timeline. Overall, the process was outstanding and I would recommend Michael. I will definitely be working with him again.

  • EK

    ed kohler

    For Chest Project
    5.0

    Mike was a pleasure to work with. Communication was clear, he delivered on time and the end product was great. He built exactly what I wanted and I would be happy to work with him again.

  • Jennifer WatersJW

    Jennifer Waters

    For Simple Desk: L shaped for my 10 year old
    5.0

    LOve, Love this built in desk! Sorry I didn't take a picture of it before it got covered with "stuff". I will try and upload the pic of it. The whole project has transformed our upstairs. Thank you again! Jennifer

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