Building
Years of obsessing over designs of old structures and a desire for woodworking knowledge and furniture building, combined with experiences working with craftsmen who shared skills and passion for these same things, led me in the direction I pursued as a general contractor and currently as a Restoration Work Specialist for California State Parks. Below is a sample of projects I’ve been involved with, from furniture, bathroom and kitchen remodels and historic home restorations to rebuilding old windows.
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Four newel post finials replicated from 1872 photograph, glued up and turned by Meyer’s Turning Works out of old growth,...
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Projects, Restorations, Window Restoration
New upper and lower period correct window sashes built for the Stanford Mansion to replace old, failing, rotted originals. Clear,...
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Furniture, Projects
A new cabinet made for a vintage Fisher 500 stereo amp from reclaimed Civil War era walnut and salvaged flamed...
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Poorly constructed and maintained reproduction historic windows replaced with new, period correct, re-creation windows. Clear, vertical grain, kiln dried, douglas...
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In a series of abandoned cabins, glass was replaced in existing window sashes. Where sashes were missing new ones were...
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Recreation of a vintage Vox AC-50 amplifier head to house a contemporary electrical chassis. Made from finger jointed pine.
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Furniture, Projects
Made from reclaimed douglas fir from an old barn taken down in Auburn. Hand chiseled and cut mortise and tenon...
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Furniture, Projects, Restorations
New recreation of an 1840s style blacksmith shop workbench. Reclaimed, darkened and aged wood, hand chiseled mortise and tenon joinery...
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Furniture
Newly constructed charcoal bin to replace previous compromised and deteriorating charcoal bin at the blacksmith shop at Sutter’s Fort State...
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New construction replacing and old and failing reconstruction of an 1840s Carpenter’s Shop shade ramada at Sutter’s Fort. New rough...
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Boxes to be used by www.theboomcase.com using various hardwood species, fabricated with finger joints, finished with oil and wax finish,...
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New reproduction of a vintage surveyor’s case to be used by www.theboomcase.com using alder, fabricated with finger joints, finished with...
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Custom made to fit using clear, vertical, straight grained Douglas Fir, bronze insect screen, quality traditional hardware, and paint to...
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Older built-in wood gutter removed and new one of similar design but improved upon for appearance and longevity reinstalled. Rotted...
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Turn of the century tri-plex in midtown had all of the windows replaced with inappropriate vinyl replacements during the last...
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Counter and matching refrigerator surround designed and built for Wholehearted Juice company
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Rustic signs designed and built from reclaimed lumber for the purpose of advertising current produce items for the Midtown Farmer’s...
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This house first appeared to be designed by a quality architect and well built in the 1970s using old growth...
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Furniture, Projects
Designed and built bookshelf built ins for both sides of fireplace for a bungalow in Curtis Park using quarter sawn...
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Projects, Restorations, Window Restoration
Historic wood trim finish carefully restored with new shellac. Old windows were rebuilt and built-ins were moved back to original position in...
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Removed old paint from redwood wainscoting of dining room in Midtown bungalow and recreated missing plate rail and trim pieces,...
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Full window restoration on large Midtown bungalow; windows were made fully functional by stripping, oiling and varnishing sash channels. Appropriate sash...
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This bungalow four-plex in the heart of Midtown was abused by renters throughout much of its life. All original windows,...
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All old double hung windows opened for first time in years, reworked, and weatherstripped using bronze. Most original interior wood...
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The original post columns were replaced several years ago using simple plywood boxes, and historically inappropriate railing. Post columns and...
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Upstairs balcony railings and front steps were replaced about twenty years ago after fire damage (with inferior machine-turned pine)...
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Furniture, Projects
Custom designed/built vintage style speaker cabinets and amplifiers; constructed of Baltic birch (1/2 plywood with finger joint joinery) and finished...
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Furniture, Projects
Craftsman settle designed to spec; quarter-sawn White Oak boards were hand-selected for strength and beauty. Construction was completed in partnership...
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Custom-designed kitchen island crafted from solid Douglas Fir with a top-coat of wear and stain-resistant traditional oil-based finish that will patina beautifully with...
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This series of boxes is used to house mason jars of coffee roasted and delivered by bicycle from the Pepper Peddler...
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Furniture, Projects
Custom finger jointed keepsake box crafted from solid cherry with continuous grain patterns and jewel-faceted lid lift. Finished with penetrating...
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Historic windows were made fully functional by stripping, oiling and varnishing sash channels. Appropriate sash cords and hardware installed, glazing...
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Stairs, deck, railings, and balusters were rebuilt, utilizing vintage parts that could be repaired, and replaced with like and kind...
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New concrete slab poured and custom garage designed and built to echo the look of client’s existing home.
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Furniture, Projects
Custom, low-cost pine display shelves designed, built and installed for Phono Select Records.
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Bathroom remodel featured custom designed and built cherry cabinets and mirror. Shower replaced with customized Corian walk-in shower; updated wiring...
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1960’s modern home on an acre in Land Park next to an 1858 historic brick building. All wood trim and floors...
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Extensive kitchen remodel in a 1923 Oak Park bungalow. Wall removed between “nook” and kitchen, and entire kitchen gutted and...
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1923 Oak Park bungalow had failing pebbledash stucco replaced, porch columns, ceiling and eaves starter boards redesigned/rebuilt with salvaged redwood from...
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For ten years I worked closely with the owner and architect of Sacramento’s only house designed by Greene and Greene, circa...
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