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If you are considering commissioning a custom piece, and if you think I might be the one to build it, please contact me to arrange for a preliminary consultation. There is no charge for such a consultation, after which I will attempt to provide you with a cost estimate, the accuracy of which will depend in part upon the clarity and specificity with which you describe your project.
Once you and I agree on a design, I order the raw lumber needed to construct the piece, unless I happen to have sufficient quantity of the desired wood species on hand.
When the lumber arrives, I check the moisture content (MC), which ideally should be approximately 8%. Even kiln-dried lumber is affected by relative humidity, and can absorb moisture during storage and transport. If necessary, I acclimate wood in the shop (which is centrally heated and cooled) until the MC reaches an acceptable level. Depending on the MC, this can take up to a few weeks. Skipping this step invites problems, such as warping and poor finish.
I then mill the lumber to the rough dimensions dictated by the design, and again allow a period of acclimatization to insure dimensional stability before machining to finish dimensions and assembling your piece. You are welcome to visit the shop during construction to see your work in progress.
When I have completed construction and final sanding, I apply an appropriate finish. Unless you specify a different finish, I typically use a hand-rubbed oil-and-varnish finish because of its good appearance, durability, and ease of repair.