Handmade furniture, made with real hands and traditional hand tools.
Gone Traveling! Discovering more secrets of the craft. (store is closed)
“Hi, are you a woodworker?” Yes, traditional hand tools only. “Will you do my kitchen cabinets?” No “Will you make me a butcher block countertop?”
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307 E Center St
Rochester, MN
woodcraftsman
Knotty Woodpecker merges artistry, engineering and workmanship, with a touch of simplicity. You may discover cultural inspiration in the designs from my time in Taiwan.
It came together with an engineering background, an artistic history, and a new life in Asia. This became the pursuit of craftsmanship.
I realized real wood and natural materials in the home adds that missing sense of relaxation and peacefulness to our lifestyle.
Influences: Joinery from Ming Dynasty, simplicity from Shaker period, effective methods from Christopher Schwartz, hand tool style from Roy Underhill, re-defined perfection from Peter Follansbee
This is my story about how I stopped using mineral oil.
It’s all about how the style makes us feel. Sometimes we want something that makes us strong. Other days, we’re looking for that calm, peaceful
Gifts can get tricky, especially for someone like me. But here’s the trick…
Let’s shop local. Does it need to be said again? I think it does.
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