Ryan Morford

Ryan Morford

Wiele Wood Works

Taylor Ridge, IL
Member since: 2014
5.0
30 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.

My dad was a school teacher and in the summer he always had wood projects to do for friends, family, gifts, or hired to build something. I always thought I went with him because he didn't want to leave me at home alone or pay for a sitter. What I didn't know was that he taught me a lot even though I always found a way to play at project sites or in the workshop. With a lot of the projects we would use wood that was lying around so we didn't have to go out and buy new stuff all the time.

I have always tried to use as much of what I had lying around to do a lot of my projects so when it came time to renovate my basement I knew I didn't have enough in my workshop. I found the first person that would let me take their old barn down to use as the trim work in my basement. Ever since then my love for restoring the past into a beautiful future has been my goal for all my projects.

I specialize in making almost anything out of barnwood beams and boards. A lot of my work was never photographed so please send a request and I'm sure I can help you out in some way.

Another one of my specialties is making custom name logs with just a chainsaw and sandpaper. At last minute for a gift for a friends wedding I just carved their last name into a log from a tree I cut down and it has sprung from there.

I take a lot of pride in the products I make for a customer. If I get halfway done and don't like it…to the burnpit it goes and start from scratch.

Thanks for reading and I would be proud to help you out with anything.

Ryan Morford

More from this maker

13 products

Baseball Theme Bed With Customized Bats

Baseball Theme Bed With Customized Bats

Christ Is Head Of This Home Sign
$85

Christ Is Head Of This Home Sign

Welcoming Black Bear

Welcoming Black Bear

Kids Folding Step Stool

Kids Folding Step Stool

Cornhole Bean Bag Set, Bean Bag Toss Game

Cornhole Bean Bag Set, Bean Bag Toss Game

Tiki Bar Stool

Tiki Bar Stool

What people are saying

5.0
(30)
  • MC

    Michael Costello

    For Tiki Bar Stool
    5.0

    100% satisfied!!! Received my 5 Tiki Bar stools this afternoon and what a treat it was. They are going to be a great addition to my backyard patio. Thank you Ryan for a job well done. Your work is amazing. I highly recommend Ryan for any custom wood working job they are looking for.

  • SJ

    Scott J Schultz

    For Chain Saw Carvings
    4.3

    Ryan was great to work with. He was 100% honest and he kept me up to speed on how the project was coming along throughout. I would definitely work with him again!

  • SC

    Sarah Chiapetta

    For Sarah's Dining Table
    5.0

    We had a great experience working with Ryan and will definitely use him again for future projects. He was very responsive and kept us updated by sending pictures and checking in on key questions as the project progressed. He was reasonable in his pricing and timing. The work quality is excellent.

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    Christopher Oakes

    For Reclaimed Bookcase / Barnwood Bookcase / Custom Bookcase
    5.0

    Would absolutely recommend Wiele Wood Works for any custom order. Ryan kept me informed throughout the process and worked with me on a difficult shipping order. The final product is beautiful and just what I was hoping for!

  • Kayla BennettKB

    Kayla Bennett

    For Kayla's Sign
    5.0

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  • LW

    lee williams

    For lee's hall tree bench using old looking door
    5.0

    Extremely happy with this maker AND the wonderful product he made for me. He did everything I wanted regarding my product, and it turned out beautiful, & it surpassed my expectations. I would defiantly use him again! I would recommend WIELE WOOD WORKS to everybody & anybody!!!!

  • JC

    justin clark

    For justin's Chandelier
    5.0

    I was extremely happy with the chandelier that Ryan customized for us. He was very accommodating to my requests for adjustments, and was happy to work with me to provide suggestions and advice in order to get the perfect final product. His price was beyond reasonable, and he was in constant contact with me throughout the entire project. Our chandelier was designed and delivered in a short time. We just installed it, and it looks amazing! I would definitely recommend or use Ryan's services again.

  • Karen MalmquistKM

    Karen Malmquist

    For Nashville project3712237122
    5.0

    My display cabinet is fantastic! Ryan went above and beyond to rush my project. It is exactly what I wanted and arrived as promised. Highly recommended!!!!!

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    Andrew To

    For Golf Ball Collectors Display Case
    4.7

    Ryan is very professional and the product exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for a better finished product. I would use him again in a heart beat and I highly recommend him to anyone. Only issue I had was that it did take a bit longer than I would have liked but Ryan did keep me up to date and I could have set better expectations on my end as well. I have to accept some of that on my shoulders. I am very happy with the display and when asked, I will gladly tell people where I got it. Thanks Ryan!!!!!!!

  • Chase StehrCS

    Chase Stehr

    For Chase's Dog House
    5.0

    Ryan did an amazing job on my dog house. He's very easy to work with and very talented. Highly recommended!

  • MR

    Mary Rohrer

    For Mary's Sign
    5.0

    Ryan was great to work with. He kept my project moving and incorporated all my ideas. The finished product was just as I had imagined it. I highly recommend Ryan!

  • BS

    Bradey Selinske

    For Bradey's display cabinet
    5.0

    I came into this project with an idea and Wiele Wood Works was able to bring it to life. With the help of Ryan M. who assisted me with customer service and craftsmanship, the overall process was easy, affordable, and I had an above satisfactory overall experience. I would definitely them recommend to anybody in need of their work. Thanks again Ryan and thank you Wiele Wood Works!

  • MS

    Matthew Sniadach

    For Matthew's Desk
    5.0

    Ryan went above and beyond helping me complete my project. Ryan helped work out every detail of the project and kept in touch throughout the projects life. He is very knowledgeable, experienced and timely. I would highly recommend Ryan for any wood based project.

  • Toryn Robison-KolodziejskiTR

    Toryn Robison-Kolodziejski

    For Toryn's woodworking
    5.0

    I got a custom sign made for my upcoming wedding and it is absolutely perfect. All emails were responded to promptly and Ryan was easy to work with.

  • JS

    Jon Schuster

    For Baseball Bat Double Bed Frame
    5.0

    I would definitely use this maker again. The end product was amazing! Better than I could have expected. Ryan kept me in the loop throughout the whole process. He sent me pictures weekly. He also added some special touches that will stay with my son forever. Also, when I could not get off work to meet him half way, he delivered the Bed to my house and set it up. I work in the furniture industry, and I could not have asked for better quality.

  • GC

    Gregory Colbert

    For Gregory's Artwork
    5.0

    I am very happy with project. It is a beautiful piece that will enable us to teach my family what we value. Ryan has greatly assisted us in our vision. I would work with him again.

  • SC

    Stephanie Cerezo

    For Stephanie's "Shoe Box" Adidas maybe
    5.0

    AMAZING! Ryan was great, answered every question I had. Was really patient with everything I asked. The project turned out amazing I couldnt beleive my eyes, it was better then what I wanted! Shipping was fast, loved it and will come back!

  • MM

    Megan McKeehan

    For Megan's Painting
    5.0

    Ryan was able to take my original vision for the project and he worked with me to create a final product that was above and beyond what I ever hoped it would be. Ryan was knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and he delivered the final product to me a whole week sooner than I needed it by. The entire process was a great experience and I won't hesitate to contact Ryan for any future projects that I may have.

  • SJ

    Susan Jania

    For Rustic Wood Book Shelf
    5.0

    The shelving unit Ryan made is beautiful...it is very sturdy and gorgeous to look at, too! This piece of furniture was made beyond our expectations. Ryan truly enjoys sharing his talents with others...the workmanship in our unit is unbelievable!

  • JS

    James Squires

    For James' Sign
    5.0

    Ryan delivered on all fronts. Through a long and hard process he was able to display exactly what I asked for. It was most certainly an unusual request but he fearlessly took on its challenges and stood tall in the end. Several details were left up to him and his expertise created a "polished" product so to speak. I'm happy with what I got and I hope its recipient in a gift exchange is pleased as well.

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