
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.

 Someone’s gonna hit the jackpot on beautiful figuring and curliness when they get one of these knife blocks!
The mesmerizing ambrosia maple & walnut were sourced from @jeffrieswoodworks
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#walnut #curlymaple #ambrosiamaple #knifeblocks #knifeholder 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 Someone’s gonna hit the jackpot on beautiful figuring and curliness when they get one of these knife blocks!
The mesmerizing ambrosia maple & walnut were sourced from @jeffrieswoodworks
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#walnut #curlymaple #ambrosiamaple #knifeblocks #knifeholder 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 The pallet-load of kiln-dried cherry from @jeffrieswoodworks amounted to well more than 500 board-feet of lumber,  just enough to produce around 250 large serving boards, and logged Jake enough hours to get a graduate degree in milling, panel building and production management.
Create your own cheese board here: https://www.blackberryfarmshop.com/create-your-own-cheese-board/
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#cherrywood #cherrycheeseboard #cheeseservingboard #servingboard #cnc #shapeoko
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 The pallet-load of kiln-dried cherry from @jeffrieswoodworks amounted to well more than 500 board-feet of lumber,  just enough to produce around 250 large serving boards, and logged Jake enough hours to get a graduate degree in milling, panel building and production management.
Create your own cheese board here: https://www.blackberryfarmshop.com/create-your-own-cheese-board/
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#cherrywood #cherrycheeseboard #cheeseservingboard #servingboard #cnc #shapeoko
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 Bud Vase centerpiece stand made by us, vases made by @pretentiousglass
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#budvasecarousel #budvaseholder #budvasecenterpiece 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 Bud Vase centerpiece stand made by us, vases made by @pretentiousglass
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#budvasecarousel #budvaseholder #budvasecenterpiece 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 On this week’s menu: backgammon, knife blocks and another big batch of cherry serving boards…
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#backgammon #woodengames #knifeblock #knifestand #knifeholder #servingboards
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 On this week’s menu: backgammon, knife blocks and another big batch of cherry serving boards…
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#backgammon #woodengames #knifeblock #knifestand #knifeholder #servingboards
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 Good morning!
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 Good morning!
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 A local critter decided to decorate our barn, just in time for the season…
#yellowgardenspider #spider 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 A local critter decided to decorate our barn, just in time for the season…
#yellowgardenspider #spider 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 Our more traditional style backgammon set, with walnut frame and triangles dyed black for a higher contrast to the much lighter maple parts & pieces. The laser-cut outside panels are an homage to the art of Japanese kumiko. Aside from the metal hardware, all of the playing pieces, the dice, cups & checkers, are made in our little green barn.
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#backgammon #woodengames
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 Our more traditional style backgammon set, with walnut frame and triangles dyed black for a higher contrast to the much lighter maple parts & pieces. The laser-cut outside panels are an homage to the art of Japanese kumiko. Aside from the metal hardware, all of the playing pieces, the dice, cups & checkers, are made in our little green barn.
These are some of the products we have available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#backgammon #woodengames
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 Fresh batch from the makery!
Walnut from: @jeffrieswoodworks
Epoxy from: @heyclear.art
Botanicals from Townsend TN
#botanicalboard #riverboard #rivertray #creekboard #resinbtray #epoxytray #heyclear
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 Fresh batch from the makery!
Walnut from: @jeffrieswoodworks
Epoxy from: @heyclear.art
Botanicals from Townsend TN
#botanicalboard #riverboard #rivertray #creekboard #resinbtray #epoxytray #heyclear
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
 Kiwi peekaboo
#kiwi #peekaboo #cherrycheeseboard #cherrywood 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts
 
 
 Kiwi peekaboo
#kiwi #peekaboo #cherrycheeseboard #cherrywood 
#hybridartisan 
#artisanwoodworks 
#townsendtn 
#maker 
#makerlab 
#littlegreenbarn 
#greatsmokymountains 
#peacefulsideofthesmokies 
#customwoodwork 
#shoplocal 
#letsmakesomething 
#makersgottamake 
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing 
#smallscalemanufacturing 
#woodenproducts  ... 
Snow Day 1/11/2025 – Townsend, TN
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Walking the dogs
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Got A Laser Engraver & A Scrollsaw? Ditch the paper templates!
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SpeTool Cratos S01001 Router Sled – Wood Slab Flattening Mill – assembly and demo
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Quick Rain & Sun test of maple bench protected with Clean Armor 705 exterior, UV cured finish
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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.

