Preservation Studios

Preservation Studios Original artworks, woodenware and pottery inspired by the WNC experience.

04/25/2026

First show of the year all day today. Trailside Brewery in Hendersonville... come on down!

These stacks represent 7 months of intense labor. This is what I hope to be 1/4 of this years inventory. Still have fini...
03/18/2026

These stacks represent 7 months of intense labor. This is what I hope to be 1/4 of this years inventory. Still have finishing and assembly to go.

That means 3/4's is still "out there"... in the form of pallets, in dumpsters or stacked behind small biz places around Flat Rock, NC that I've not even scavenged yet.

Bottom line: I've never worked as hard or enjoyed hard work as much as this.

Something that just can't be achieved with "store bought" wood... the wide variety found in local pallets as seen here. ...
03/14/2026

Something that just can't be achieved with "store bought" wood... the wide variety found in local pallets as seen here. At least 5 different species.

The assembly jig. This squeezes it all down at once then 8 wooden dowels with glue are driven in to secure the whole lot...
03/11/2026

The assembly jig. This squeezes it all down at once then 8 wooden dowels with glue are driven in to secure the whole lot. This elegant traditional technique makes it strong as a house without a single screw.

The first wine trays for 2026 roll off my workbench. New this year are the accepted patent, tighter joints, better toler...
03/11/2026

The first wine trays for 2026 roll off my workbench. New this year are the accepted patent, tighter joints, better tolerances, smoother finishing and fine engravings! I'll post my first complete images soon.

These containers are full of tray parts for the 2026 craft show season. I've been working on these since October. Assemb...
03/06/2026

These containers are full of tray parts for the 2026 craft show season. I've been working on these since October. Assembly is next.

New this year... personalized, monogrammed wine trays!
02/02/2026

New this year... personalized, monogrammed wine trays!

The newest take on the wine tray seems to be caught in the gravitational pull of the moon.
01/13/2026

The newest take on the wine tray seems to be caught in the gravitational pull of the moon.

Working hard on next season's wine trays. Always trying to "up the game". This image show at least 5 different species o...
01/08/2026

Working hard on next season's wine trays. Always trying to "up the game". This image show at least 5 different species of wood sanded down to 240 grit. All from pallets. These will be the floor of the tray and will stain beautifully.

WOODWORKING ON SUNSHINE!! I ran my planer and dust collector all afternoon without a single watt from the grid!
01/04/2026

WOODWORKING ON SUNSHINE!! I ran my planer and dust collector all afternoon without a single watt from the grid!

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