
An Artisan Woodworks and Maker Shop in Townsend Tennessee
An Artisan Woodworks and Maker Shop in Townsend Tennessee
Nestled in the foothills, on the quiet side of the Smoky Mountains, there’s a little green barn on a small family farm. In it, beautiful things are being made – sustainably, with human hands and often from local wood.
Building a base and gluing together the cabinet body
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#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
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#smallbatchmanufacturing
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Building a base and gluing together the cabinet body
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
To recreate the look of a rustic planked door for a client’s new cabin, we started by resawing oak from a demolished barn into 5/8” boards. These will be used to sandwich a rail & stile panel-framed core to get the rough, aged look they want, while maintaining the stability required for an exterior door.
#reclaimedoak #reclaimedbarnwood #reclaimedwood #oak #oakdoor #rusticdoor
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
To recreate the look of a rustic planked door for a client’s new cabin, we started by resawing oak from a demolished barn into 5/8” boards. These will be used to sandwich a rail & stile panel-framed core to get the rough, aged look they want, while maintaining the stability required for an exterior door.
#reclaimedoak #reclaimedbarnwood #reclaimedwood #oak #oakdoor #rusticdoor
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
This pecan wood had some unique figuring and color to it and since we prefer keeping things natural, the idea of using stain was the last thing we wanted to do, but we also needed the finished product to blend with other pieces of furniture where the client was going to place it. To get the best results, we started with some pre-stain conditioner to make sure the stain went on evenly and then used a black gel stain for the dark look we were going for, still showcasing the grain and creating an evenly dark tone.
#pecanwood #gelstain #liveedge #cabinettop
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
This pecan wood had some unique figuring and color to it and since we prefer keeping things natural, the idea of using stain was the last thing we wanted to do, but we also needed the finished product to blend with other pieces of furniture where the client was going to place it. To get the best results, we started with some pre-stain conditioner to make sure the stain went on evenly and then used a black gel stain for the dark look we were going for, still showcasing the grain and creating an evenly dark tone.
#pecanwood #gelstain #liveedge #cabinettop
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Custom Compass Cases
#compass #compassbox #compasscase #walnut #walrusoil #displaybox
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Custom Compass Cases
#compass #compassbox #compasscase #walnut #walrusoil #displaybox
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
We took a little summer break to catch our breath — delivering this chess set should get us back into the groove.
Check out the “partner products” link in our bio or go to https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/ for more details on products like these.
#chesspieces #chess #cnc #4thaxis #rotarycnc #stepcraft
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
We took a little summer break to catch our breath — delivering this chess set should get us back into the groove.
Check out the “partner products” link in our bio or go to https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/ for more details on products like these.
#chesspieces #chess #cnc #4thaxis #rotarycnc #stepcraft
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Applying walnut veneer with contact cement to give this well-worn galley cart a facelift for its second life.
#upcycling #galleycart #flightdeck #secondwind #recycling #secondlife #veneer #walnutveneer
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Applying walnut veneer with contact cement to give this well-worn galley cart a facelift for its second life.
#upcycling #galleycart #flightdeck #secondwind #recycling #secondlife #veneer #walnutveneer
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Turning chess pieces entirely on lathe can be enjoyable, when you’re not juggling projects. To automate the process, we just do a little dance, switching between the lathe and CNC.
Check out the “partner products” link in our bio or go to https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/ for more details on products like these.
#chesspieces #chess #cnc #4thaxis #rotarycnc #stepcraft
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Turning chess pieces entirely on lathe can be enjoyable, when you’re not juggling projects. To automate the process, we just do a little dance, switching between the lathe and CNC.
Check out the “partner products” link in our bio or go to https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/ for more details on products like these.
#chesspieces #chess #cnc #4thaxis #rotarycnc #stepcraft
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Available locally at the Dogwood Mall
8455 State Highway 73, Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-2281
Or we can make one just for you!
#rivertrays #botanicaltray #servingboards #cuttingboards
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Available locally at the Dogwood Mall
8455 State Highway 73, Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-2281
Or we can make one just for you!
#rivertrays #botanicaltray #servingboards #cuttingboards
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
From the flight deck — we have a new collaboration in the works. Here’s a first look at an up-cycling project that’s going to give something a “second wind”.
#upcycling #galleycart #flightdeck #secondwind #recycling
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
From the flight deck — we have a new collaboration in the works. Here’s a first look at an up-cycling project that’s going to give something a “second wind”.
#upcycling #galleycart #flightdeck #secondwind #recycling
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
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Rod Molina, Founder of Mountain Makers
TN | USA
Greetings!
I’m a first-generation Filipino-American who spent my formative years in South Florida. I did some cubicle time at a well known tech company and later co-founded a successful digital media agency. Now, I find myself nestled in the serenity of the Smoky Mountains in Townsend, Tennessee.
Here, life is a continual exploration—a journey of woodcraft, creativity, and discovery. My wife, Dawn, and I make things in our little green barn, originally raised for our small herd of goats. But over time, it has transformed into a well-equipped maker lab and workshop—what I like to call our “makery.” Together, we craft things, usually from wood, or whatever we can get our hands on. We enjoy personal projects and collaborative opportunities where we design & create unique pieces for appreciative partners.
As a creative thinker, I’m perpetually tinkering—a DIY nerd with an insatiable curiosity. I’m a self-proclaimed techsplorer. My background as a software engineer and technology director fuels my passion for blending time-honored techniques with the latest innovations, to discover new methods to make things that are beautiful, functional and enduring.
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