Honorable Mentions

A commissioned piece from a client, we went back and forth to come up with this design. The breadboard ends keep the 24" x 36" top flat and are pinned to the main lamination to allow for natural wood expansion and contraction.

Don't forget to count those 15's! I made this cribbage board just for myself, and features a beveled appearance and interior storage space for three sets of pegs and a deck of cards. The top is registered in place by two small magnets.

These pens are individually handcrafted resulting in a unique piece every time. I would bring these to craft fairs to sell alongside my father's cutting boards. While I never kept a perfect count, I estimate that I've turned around 300 pens.

This sculpture, made from Carrara marble with a curly maple base, was inspired by a similar, larger sculpture in the Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy. I had the opportunity to make this sculpture after connecting with Gay Hanna in her role as an adjunct faculty at Georgetown University, who graciously allowed me to use her studio! 

My first experience using a sewing machine was to make a lightweight camping hammock. After that, I also made a tarp and sleeping quilt to go with it. For several years I used this kit on camping and backpacking trips. I also ran a small business in college selling these hammocks.

Modeled after the Hartford Coffee Table, this table was made with birch wood I milled myself. The legs are hand shaped with spokeshaves and chisels, and the top is polished to 320 grit with a satin polyurethane finish.

This 24" x 24" wall hanging is modeled after the logo of the Brown University Men's Ultimate team. The inlay was cut with a CNC, but the pieces do not sit fully flush which gives the art a great, tactile feeling. A plywood backer supports the maple and walnut veneer pieces.

Made as a birthday present, the brass is CNC engraved with a custom monogram. The maple burl handles are sanded to 400 grit to a silky smooth finish. The carrying case is equipped with a magnetic clasp to hold it shut, and the interior is flocked with black fibers. 

These decorative spheres showcase the beautiful grain structures in each wood species. I made these almost as an archive of all of the different wood species that passed through my father's shop. The finish is a simple oil and varnish blend. You can see how I turned the walnut sphere in this video from 2014.

Of course I made my own table in college! This kitchen table and bench set was built using only construction grade lumber and pocket screws. It has been finished with a mixture of wood stains and has a topcoat of polyurethane. 

The natural edge on this frame was challenging as there were no flat edges to reference when cutting the miters. The corners are reinforced with maple splines. I also custom CNC engraved the brass plaque and cut the mat board to exact size.

This was a unique piece commissioned by a Harvard biologist who studied mice. The image is a cross section of a mouse finger, with walnut bones, padauk skin, and a cherry fingernail. Weird but so cool at the same time. 

I was commissioned to make this end table by a college friend to match an existing end table her family already owned. The sharp angles combined with the smooth texture of the walnut create a truly interesting piece of furniture.

I designed this case freshman year of collage when I should have been studying for finals, and then built it in my father's shop over winter break. It features four felt-lined sliding drawers, with the upper drawer acting as a display under a clear layer of polycarbonate, and aluminum hardware.

I first learned about "Strumsticks" through a youtube video, and decided they looked simple enough that I could make some! They are effectively a mix between a guitar and a dulcimer. The result are fun and easy to play instruments since the diatonic fret spacing makes every note sound good. I ended up making and selling around 15 of these.

One summer's experimenting with chainsaw carving. Each took about 6 hours to complete, and were done freehand by looking at source images. I don't often do this kind of freehand sculpture, and honestly I find it challenging, but I was pleased with the way these turned out.

I made this marble machine in my senior year of high school to supplement my college applications. The machine features three gears which lift the marbles to the top, and four separate tracks for the marbles to come back down. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like a good marble machine. 

Inspired by a sushi bridge found at a local restaurant, this decorative serving platter is perfect for displaying your raw fish. The center section is removable for easy cleaning, and the side trays offer easy access to favorite pieces. It was made from a simple 2x6.