

I owe my skills to my master, David. It was 33 years ago this year, as his aspiring apprentice, when I began to learn the ways of finish carpentry.


I owe my skills to my master, David. It was 33 years ago this year, as his aspiring apprentice, when I began to learn the ways of finish carpentry.

Geometry: a divine gift from God.


The ancient knowledge can be found within the hands of a well-seasoned carpenter.



Beyond what we see, is where we should glance.







The magic lies in the process and its execution. The professional results are merely a reflection of this construct, a natural byproduct from years of practice.
My mind finds calmness in the multidimensional geometry of the staircase. Constructing it, my hands become that which are not unlike the Christ.
Carved Canoe LLC – Interior woodworking carpenter service since 1992. Colorado and Southern Missouri.



Before and after

When the banister is the focal point in a home, the geometry connects heaven and earth.