Grayhill Woodworking LLC

09/03/2026

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

Come on by, we would love to meet you

08/31/2026

I quite literally process wood material from the tree logs I acquire.

This is plum, yes you read that right a fruit tree. The grain is just stunning.

This wood acquires from a friend I used to work with. They had to take yhe tree down as it was at the end of its natural life and showing signs of rotting. So it was removed for safety. (You cant see clearly in this clip, but the pith is starting to rot, which means this tree is dying)

I have the honor of processing the tree. What's next? I will seal the ends and let these naturally air dry for 12 to 18 months, until moisture is about 10%. Then the wood can be transformed into functional, beautiful home decor pieces.

I hope to design bowls, vases, lidded boxes, hollow form vessels and trays from this wood material.

Follow along to watch the journey from tree to finished piece over time.

08/16/2026

New Post! What's Coming for Our Forests? A Woodworker's Perspective on Environmental Policy Douglas Hill Jr.

A woodworker's honest perspective on environmental rollbacks and what they mean for America's forests. Discover the cascade effects of deregulation, what species are at risk, and what you can do to protect our forests now.

07/26/2026

New Post! Riverwalk Fine Art Fair Douglas Hill Jr.

Naperville Il, Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, September 19 - 20, 2026

07/26/2026

New Post! Treasures Worth Protecting: Why America's Wildlife Laws Matter Now Douglas Hill Jr.

Discover the four conservation laws that saved America's wildlife from extinction. Learn about bald eagle recovery, current environmental threats, and why habitat protection matters for your future.