Community

Patrons

We consider an order placed with us to be the beginning of a relationship not a transaction that ends with delivery.  We aren't going to send ads to your inbox or Facebook page. (You might get a newsletter once or twice a year, unless you decline.)  But if we can do something for you, we will.  If you have a problem, we'll do our best to fix it. 

We hope you have an occasional thought of us when you rock or dine.

Michael S. came to the shop to pick out a rocker 17 years after we built him a desk.  By chance, a week later, I found a photo (film, printed) of him and me on the porch of the showroom.  When I sent it to him, he suggested a re-shoot.  He still had the same coat.  I still had the same hat and sweater.  Tanya came.

Craft

Furniture making has a long tradition and short rations.  It's hard to make a living.  If we can help someone trying, we will.  

I gave a talk at a Furniture Society Conference in 2016 on how we had made it so far.  After his talk, I had a conversation with Wendell Castle, who made it much farther and who has inspired many.  From the podium, his take on knowledge of craft verified and articulated mine: "Share everything you know."

Home

We're fond of Fischer Hall, local community center, scene of song, dance, family, food, and fest for a century.  We fixed a structural failure, and hope we have ensured another century for it.

Helping Out

We give rocking chairs to other regional organizations and to local individuals a time or a few times a year.

At benefit auctions, our rocking chairs usually bring more than the selling price. 

We have been regular supporters of the West Texas Rehabilitation Center since 2007.