Woodturning
I specialize in custom woodturning. I can accurately recreate missing or rotted historic pieces.
Old growth cypress blank
Spindle for 2139 S. Lopez
Spindles for 2139 S. Lopez
Spindles for 2139 S. Lopez
Spindles for 2139 S. Lopez installed
Spindles for 2707 Coliseum St.
Mallets and kitchen items
Fabrication
I love a challenge! Here are some examples of things I have made from wood. If your house is missing something, perhaps I can help.
Dog gate
Dog gate
Dog gate
Scalloped trim for arched window
Scalloped trim for arched window, installed
Spice cabinet
Spice cabinet
Victorian curtain brackets, original and copies
Victorian curtain bracket copies
Victorian curtain bracket copies, installed
Table for store
Windows and doors
I have extensive experience building and restoring windows and doors. That includes reglazing, refitting, and re-stringing weights.
Door after restoration
Door before restoration
Windoor for Galatoire's Restaurant
Windoor for Galatoire's Restaurant
Windoor for Galatoire's restaurant
Doors for 619 Chartres St.
Doors for 619 Chartres St.
New sash fabrication
New door fabrication
New door fabrication
New door fabrication
Arch top door fabrication
Arch top door fabrication
Metal and hardware
Restoration and repair of door and window hardware and other metal objects. I can restore or repair your hardware, and I can recommend hardware that is appropriate to the age and style of your building.
Hardware cleaning in progress
Plane before restoration
Plane after restoration
Saxophone before restoration
Saxophone after restoration
Preservation
Holding a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, I meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards.
As-built drawing
4x5 film photo of Bethlehem Steel plant
4x5 film photo of Bethlehem Steel plant
ArcGIS mapping points in resurvey of New Orleans historic districts
Checking data for resurvey of Esplanade Ridge Historic District
Photo documentation of Charity Hospital, New Orleans
Photo documentation of Charity Hospital complex
As-built drawing