Our Story

I’ve been woodworking for over 20 years, and I still get the same feeling every time I finish a piece—that sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from creating something with your own hands. It’s hard to beat.

Woodworking is in my blood. I come from a long line of carpenters and craftsmen, and one of my proudest connections is to my great-great-grandfather, Benton Jones. Between 1870 and 1880, he built five of the six remaining covered bridges in Madison County, Iowa—the same ones that inspired The Bridges of Madison County novel and movie. One of those bridges, the Roseman Bridge, was featured prominently in the film and has become something of an icon. That’s why it’s the symbol in my logo. Madison County once had 19 covered bridges, earning it the title “Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa,” and Benton Jones helped define that history.

I grew up on a ranch-farm where we were always building or fixing something—mending fences, adding onto the chicken coop, or making things work with whatever we had. That’s where my love for making things started.

Over the past few years, I’ve been slowly building out a small workshop in my garage. Starting this business is a way to support my passion—one that hopefully helps fund a few new tools and keeps me doing what I love: making quality pieces that people can appreciate for years to come.

Thanks for stopping by. We are glad you’re here.