Handmade furniture, made with real hands and traditional hand tools.

Appointment Only | Rochester, MN

Services

Handmade Furniture

Custom Design

Antique Repairs

Sharpening

RECENT PROJECTS

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HANDMADE FURNITURE

Latest Designs: Ming Collection

Made for Emperors, Ming furniture is known for exquisit craftsmanship during 1300-1600s. This style merges Eastern and Western styles, offering an enlightened perspective on style, quality and minimalism.

Made from solid American Cherry wood.

Furniture Gallery

Favorites to offer inspiration

Coasters

Cutting Board

Entertainment Cabinet

How to Order

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All pieces handmade to order.

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Services

HANDMADE FURNITURE

Handmade furniture is made with traditional hand saws, planes & chisels, using solid wood & strong joinery relied on for centuries.

This method creates a particular look and feel. This “natural” feel is a little different from the modern techniques we’re used to.

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CUSTOM DESIGN

Create something that’s never been done with a custom project.

We will review your goals together, and create a custom design for hand-tool craftsmanship. The design fee will be applied to the price of the build.

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ANTIQUE REPAIRS

Repairs are offered in the form of hand-tool methods and non-toxic oil finishes used in the woodshop.

This service is most effective towards pieces originally made with traditional hand tools. Stains & alternative finishes are not offered.

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KNIFE SHARPENING

Sharpening is done by hand on natural stones.

Starting at $50 for the first 5 knives. Straight edge blades only, no serrated edges.

Send an email to schedule drop-off & pick-up.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Traditionally Handmade

Made using hand saws, hand planes & chisels. This is not a power tool woodshop.

Natural Materials

Solid woods, hand-cut joinery, natural glue & natural finish. Nature friendly.

New Location

The woodshop shown below has re-located back to the ‘home shop,’ to spend less time managing a storefront and more time making cool things.

About the Craftsman

Sean has a history of engineering, artistry and style influenced by Asian cultures. Knotty Woodpecker came together as the pursuit of craftsmanship.

Furniture style is influenced by traditional American hand tools using local woods & finishes, and Ming Dynasty furniture of elegant designs & strong joinery.

All pieces are made with real hands, natural materials, and traditional hand tools.