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Robert began his woodworking journey in 2018 in Austin Texas while trying to build recessed shelves. Starting without a workbench or anyway to cut wood, Robert fell head-first into the craft and transformed his garage into a workshop. It became a good way to escape in the evenings from the software development day job. Robert also deployed twice while in the Marines. Woodworking became a way for him to find peace and patience. In 2023, he made the decision to quit his software career and pursue woodworking full-time. He spent nine months at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, CO for formal education on fine woodworking. He plans to return to Texas after an education path to expand his custom furniture shop.
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"Every piece I make has some part of me with it. Not blood, not sweat, but my time and history. I can only make so many tables or cutting boards or cabinets, so everyone of them is special in that I devote myself to it and focus on the details where other big name assembly line manufacturers may miss. Besides building, seeing the satisfied and excited look in people's eyes when I deliver their customized 'thing' makes it that much more worth it."
Major Projects
This list contains projects requiring extensive house of design or building and does not include many small custom orders such as engraved coasters, cutting boards, chess boards, or other small furniture projects.
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2020 September - Four large custom dining tables for Lackland Air Force Base Culinary Training Center in San Antonio. Custom design and construction.
2023 Jan - Four matching custom dining tables variations for Lackland Air Force Base Culinary Training Center in San Antonio. Custom design and construction.
2023 November - King sized kigumi style bed. Assembled by joinery; no screws, no glue. Custom design and construction.
2024 April - 5' tall hardwood floor lamp with exotic wood and brass accents.
Awards
2024 May - Best in Show: Turning. Awarded by Red Rocks Community College for best work through Spring '24. Link to Photos