Where it all began…

My story began in Corpus Christi, TX.  I grew up with the typical Texas influences- football, rodeo, and later, the Texas oil fields.  My interest in woodworking started after I came home from college.  My dad came home with a wood lathe and asked if I was interested in it.  I said, “sure”.  The first time I went to try and use it, I knew nothing about it.  There was no YouTube back then.  I literally put a football helmet on and went at it. 

The most available wood was the local supply of Mesquite wood.  After fooling with it enough, I discovered just how amazing a finished piece of Mesquite can be.  I moved to Western Kentucky in 1992 with a family and settled into life here.  I started using the local hardwoods available.  Locally, there are some gorgeous species of wood, but I still kept going back to Mesquite. I am fortunate to have a college roommate in South Texas that has a large ranch where I can go get Mesquite as I need it.  

I became interested in epoxy when it first came out and began trying to master that skill.  The first thing I learned was to not let it leak and how to stop it when it does.  My floor looks like a rainbow.  I started with smaller projects such as cutting boards and serving trays, and then did some coffee tables and dining room tables with benches.  My own personal project I started about six years ago is what I now call the Tex-E-Can.  It is an insulated holder for cans and/or bottles made of Mesquite wood and epoxy.  No two are alike.  They can be personalized.  Your last sip will be as cold as your first.  

My wife and I are extremely fortunate. The December ‘21 tornado that hit Mayfield came right through our backyard.  I was in the shop working and never heard it coming.  Our house survived, but my shop was destroyed.  I dug out without a scratch.  It has taken 1-1/2 years to rebuild.  We are still working on getting things back to normal and it gets better every day.

I never do two of the exact same things.  I do custom request projects. as well as sell things that are in stock.  We have branched out a little and now do custom rock and stone engraving.  We create pet memorials, addresses, wood signs, wedding plaques, and just about anything that can be engraved.  I am retired and my wife works part-time, so I am available almost every day.  Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.  

We always enjoy a good conversation.