Not Just Killer Tables!

I took on a huge project, at such a bad time.. I half regret the choice, to build it.. But, the outcome is is pretty fantastic!

Probably the toughest build yet, and definitely the longest.. Not because of design or lack of skill.. It's just that I had people coming to view the house.. Documents to sign.. Open house.. Ugh. It was just bad timing. My own fault. And had I known.. I would have waited, until after the move.

That being said.. I know the client, and wanted to get this big bastard done! She'll love it. Assuming it fits in her truck.. I so, hope it fits..


This exact model is certainly not available, by the way.. It's definitely one of a kind.. However.. That being said. I will most likely have a similar model, once I am back up and running.. Maybe a bench / coat rack.. With storage.. Maybe.. I don't know yet!

Did I mention the house is sold?!? Sell with Keller Williams. They are very dedicated and knowledgeable! Not your average slithering, shifty Realtor.

Thanks Michelle and Rob! <3

Escape from London

My time in this city is quickly reaching it's joyous expiration date. Killer Tables will inevitably be packed up, and buggered off, to another location. Good times!

Will I miss London? I dunno.. I met some pretty awesome people here.. But, there's certainly no shortage of weirdos, either.. I only hope the normal, human folks don't mind a quick burn down the highway, to visit the new shop. <3

Down to business:

My absolute, very last custom order is out the door! From here on, there will only be "inventory" coffee tables. That's 4'x22"x17"H  standard. There's just no way to guarantee the pickup location of a custom order, at this time.. And I am going to avoid that argument, like the bleeding plague.

Sorry, if that's a bit of a bummer.. It's just how things is. We'll inevitably get over this sadness and move on with our lives, though. I promise. Things will turn around for you. They will.

Keep an eye on the blog, for updates on the workshop location though. I'll keep you all posted!

Getting Started

Okay.. I know what you're thinking.. How the heck does an author land himself a successful furniture "business." Going from writing, to woodworking? That doesn't make any damn sense at all!

And you're right. I never would have imagined myself as a carpenter.. Although, my father would be presently surprised, I am sure. As well as his father. Both of whom were fully certified carpenters. With their fancy book learned trade papers and all! Not me though. I can't stand the abhorrent taste of tuition, on my tongue. It would ruin the whole experience, for me. Entirely!

So, I skipped school.. Skipped the loans and debt.. And now? I am making a name for myself.. My popularity is growing, due to my low cost, high end looking furniture. I mean.. There's no real difference, aside from how the builder values his time. I am just being more realistic.

So what kind of investment did I make? Roughly? Well, I needed to make straight cuts. So I bought a $20 mitre box, from home Depot.. A couple of nails.. A hammer and about $20 worth of lumber. That takes care of the building process. What about stain? A hunk of steel wool and a few cups of vinegar. That's it. The whole thing started with a few bucks and a little patience.

Now I've got a whole plethora of RYOBI tools, and gadgets.. Saws, stains, fans, and filters..

The best advice I can give, for anyone looking to get started?

-It might not work out. So don't get carried away, with buying tools. Start small.

- Don't over estimate your value. Whatever amount of time you put into a project, is Irrelevant to the consumer. Price realistically.

- If a customer doesn't like a piece, made specifically for them. They're either looking for a freebie, or they have far too much free time. Drop them, immediately.

- Some people are just fucked, and should be avoided at all cost...

Empty space

It's not very often that I get such a huge area of free space! Thanks everyone, for picking up your orders. Now,  I'll have to work on filling it, with more tables. Especially with the students coming back. I'll want to stock up on espresso coffee tables!

But, not today! I am spending the day with my son. Maybe tomorrow, we can get a few tables into the paint shop. Which is nearly ready, after...

Oh yeah.. I still haven't unveiled the mystery piece.. I know someone knows what it is! You'll just have to wait! It's going to be a masterpiece. I can see it already!

Okay. Back to coffee and babying.

Another day at the office.

I've been working pretty hard on a new project.. I am really excited about it, actually! Unless that's the paint fumes, again. Actually, I've never really noticed how pretty the color of this room is..

Ah, Er.. Never mind.

So, a young guy came by and put a deposit on something really big.. So big, in fact. I am not entirely sure I can get it back up the steps! So, what is it? Well, I am not gunna bloody tell you! You'll just have to wait, and see.

In other news.. I am just about cleaned out, again. I just can't keep an inventory. Sam Walton would be proud.. I am destroying the competition, with lower prices! And, I am not even ordering anything, from China!

Made in Canada

And, lastly.. Everyone decided to pick up their furniture, on the same damn day! All within about twenty minutes from one another. Two clients even passed by each other, in my little condo complex.

Back to work!

I know.. I've been slouching, on my updates.. Well, my son just turned 2 this weekend! So, I've been a little preoccupied.. And, I was trying to keep the house reasonably clean.

It was a lot of fun, and people seemed to really like my furniture.. So much so, that I even made a sale! That's fun. Sometimes, you just need to see these things, in person. My stuff looks good.. But, in person.. You really do need to stop in and see it!

And I forgot about buying those LEDs, for upstairs.. Bugger.. Don't let me forget!