Grayhill Woodworking LLC

10/12/2026

Talk about personality
Each penguin has their own.

Which one have you fallen in love with?

Limited quantity available, once they are gone they are gone until 2027.
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Last year, these sold out in under 3 weeks

10/12/2026

New Post! Under Tension: What Makes Branch Wood Sing Douglas Hill Jr.

Branch wood tells a story through its grain. Explore how tension, compression, and gravity create chatoyancy, color variation, and curves. Learn why crotch wood is perfect for wedding gifts and how to highlight beautiful branch grain character.

09/29/2026

October events are here!

JERSEY CITY this weekend!
OCTOBER 2 to 4
Grove street PATH plaza

PGC Fall Fine Craft Show
OCTOBER 24 & 25
Oaks, PA
Attending? Limited free tickets available, see website for details

09/27/2026

New Post! Peak Fall: Your Guide to Northern NJ & Tri-State Fall Foliage Douglas Hill Jr.

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09/18/2026

New Post! How Trees Write Their Story in Wood Douglas Hill Jr.

Discover how trees grow in three directions and why branch wood develops distinctive grain patterns. Learn to read the story written in wood grain—from tension wood to crotch patterns. A woodworker's guide to understanding tree growth and wood character.

09/13/2026

Today while I was processing a plum tree I acquired, my wife was asking about why I cut the wood the way I do and if direction of cut matters.

So here's today's lesson on wood cuts. Enjoy.

Wood moves and changes as it looses moisture (dries out). This freshly cut tree's moisture is high (well over 20%), I like to work with wood at less than 10% moisture when creating my work.

I process logs into rough cuts to speed the drying process. These will be ready to work with in 12-18 months.

Let me know if you have questions!

09/11/2026

New Post! Jersey City Happy Holiday Market 2026 Douglas Hill Jr.

Two weekends in December, we host our annual holiday shopping market, filled with locally handmade goods. Downtown Jersey City is the perfect place to shop for the holidays.

09/11/2026

New Post! Jersey City Happy Holiday Market Douglas Hill Jr.

Jersey City Happy Holiday Market 2026 Two weekends in December, we host our annual holiday shopping market, filled with locally handmade goods.

09/05/2026

New Post! When Bark Stays: The Autumn Luck Behind Living Edge Douglas Hill Jr.

Is the bark real? How does it stay on? How long will it last? These and other FAQs about live edge woodwork.

09/03/2026

Spreading our wings and heading out to Naperville (Chicago suburb) this month.

Come on by, we would love to meet you