Custom furniture & woodworking

Made to
last a lifetime.
Then some.

One woodworker. One shop in Port Townsend. Every piece designed around your space and built by hand, start to finish. No production line. No shortcuts.

Commission a piece
White oak table detail
White oak, clear oil finish
Current material stock
14
Years building
~8
Week lead time
On the work
Good furniture doesn't announce itself. It just makes the room feel right. I build pieces that earn their place in a home: solid joinery, honest materials, proportions that still look right in twenty years.

Recent work

All pieces commissioned
Hendricks Dining Table, white oak
Hendricks Dining Table
White oak, 84" × 40"

Waterfall edge on both ends. Hand-cut mortise-and-tenon base. Oiled finish, no stain. Built for a family of six in Bainbridge Island.

Completed 2024
Kellerman Bookcase, floor to ceiling walnut
Kellerman Bookcase
Walnut, floor-to-ceiling

Built-in unit, 9 feet. Adjustable shelves, integrated reading light channel, hidden lower cabinet. Bellingham, WA.

Completed 2024
Studio Writing Desk
Studio Writing Desk
Cherry + blackened steel

Standing desk conversion, crank-adjustable. Reclaimed cherry slab top, welded steel base. Port Townsend artist's studio.

Completed 2023
How it works

Building something right takes time. Here's how we spend it.

01
Conversation

We talk about your space, how you use it, and what you need. I ask a lot of questions. No obligation, no deposit.

02
Design

I draw up a proposal with dimensions, materials, joinery details, and finish options. We revise until it's right.

03
Build

50% deposit, then I start. You get photos at key milestones. Typical build runs 6–10 weeks depending on complexity.

04
Delivery

I deliver and place the piece myself within 60 miles of Port Townsend. Longer distances arranged case by case.

Start a commission

Most pieces start with a simple question.

Email me what you're thinking. A rough description, a sketch on paper, a photo of a space. I'll write back within two days and we'll go from there.

Current lead time: approximately 8 weeks from deposit to delivery.
Accepting new commissions through late 2025.
hello@knotandgrain.com
What does a typical piece cost?

Dining tables run $2,800 to $5,500 depending on size and material. Bookcases and built-ins vary widely. I give firm quotes before any deposit is taken.

Do you work outside Port Townsend?

Yes. I've shipped pieces to Portland, Seattle, and Spokane. For large items, I work with a freight carrier I trust and include crating in the quote.

Can I supply my own wood?

In some cases. If you have a slab or reclaimed material, bring it in and we'll look at it together. I need to assess workability before committing.

Do you do repairs?

Occasionally, if the piece warrants it. Old furniture with good bones is worth saving. Email me a photo and I'll tell you honestly whether it's worth the work.