
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.
Liquor Cabinet Build: Glue, Assembly & Base
kiln-dried walnut supplied by @bassarab_sawmill_and_kiln
#cabinet #walnutcabinet #resaw #liquorcabinet #resawing #bandsaw #lagunabx14 #resawking
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Liquor Cabinet Build: Glue, Assembly & Base
kiln-dried walnut supplied by @bassarab_sawmill_and_kiln
#cabinet #walnutcabinet #resaw #liquorcabinet #resawing #bandsaw #lagunabx14 #resawking
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Liquor Cabinet Build: After milling & resawing the walnut boards, it’s time to glue up panels, add domino joinery and see how it looks so far…
kiln-dried walnut supplied by @bassarab_sawmill_and_kiln
#cabinet #walnutcabinet #resaw #liquorcabinet #resawing #bandsaw #lagunabx14 #resawking
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Liquor Cabinet Build: After milling & resawing the walnut boards, it’s time to glue up panels, add domino joinery and see how it looks so far…
kiln-dried walnut supplied by @bassarab_sawmill_and_kiln
#cabinet #walnutcabinet #resaw #liquorcabinet #resawing #bandsaw #lagunabx14 #resawking
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Congrats to all the cyclists that climbed Butterfly Gap!
#butterflygap #mountaincycling #cycling
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Congrats to all the cyclists that climbed Butterfly Gap!
#butterflygap #mountaincycling #cycling
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
We’re grateful to live on the “peaceful side” of the Smoky Mountains, in Townsend TN. Over on other side of the mountains is Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, both very popular tourist destinations that we try to avoid, particularly at certain times of the year. Now we have a great reason to venture in that direction, after a pit stop at @jeffrieswoodworks in Knoxville for a truckload of cherry. We’ve partnered with Renee at @daffodildesigns1 to showcase some of our products in her gallery. She also showcases art from our Townsend neighbor, @gracehillfineartandbasketry. Renee’s craft is handcrafted pottery creations. Plus if you want to learn how to work with clay (play in the mud), she teaches and has a fully equipped studio and kiln!
#daffodildesigns #botanicaltray #pottery #gatlinburg #
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
We’re grateful to live on the “peaceful side” of the Smoky Mountains, in Townsend TN. Over on other side of the mountains is Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, both very popular tourist destinations that we try to avoid, particularly at certain times of the year. Now we have a great reason to venture in that direction, after a pit stop at @jeffrieswoodworks in Knoxville for a truckload of cherry. We’ve partnered with Renee at @daffodildesigns1 to showcase some of our products in her gallery. She also showcases art from our Townsend neighbor, @gracehillfineartandbasketry. Renee’s craft is handcrafted pottery creations. Plus if you want to learn how to work with clay (play in the mud), she teaches and has a fully equipped studio and kiln!
#daffodildesigns #botanicaltray #pottery #gatlinburg #
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Our undeniable favorite in the product line is our walnut backgammon set. The playing boards are made from solid butcher-blocked walnut panels, with oak & poplar inlays for the contrasting triangles. The outside is engraved with a map of local topography. 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 undeniable favorite in the product line is our walnut backgammon set. The playing boards are made from solid butcher-blocked walnut panels, with oak & poplar inlays for the contrasting triangles. The outside is engraved with a map of local topography. 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 ...
Shaping the bowls for a batch of our salt wells starts at the CNC for speed and consistency. Lathe work takes care of the outside details.
These are some of the products we make available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#saltwell #saltcellar #cncbowl #bowl
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Shaping the bowls for a batch of our salt wells starts at the CNC for speed and consistency. Lathe work takes care of the outside details.
These are some of the products we make available at: https://mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
#saltwell #saltcellar #cncbowl #bowl
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Liquor Cabinet Build: More resawing at the sawmill and on the bandsaw with the Laguna Resaw King blade to make panel pieces — there’s a reason it’s called the King.
kiln-dried walnut supplied by @bassarab_sawmill_and_kiln
#cabinet #walnutcabinet #resaw #liquorcabinet #resawing #bandsaw #lagunabx14 #resawking
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts
Liquor Cabinet Build: More resawing at the sawmill and on the bandsaw with the Laguna Resaw King blade to make panel pieces — there’s a reason it’s called the King.
kiln-dried walnut supplied by @bassarab_sawmill_and_kiln
#cabinet #walnutcabinet #resaw #liquorcabinet #resawing #bandsaw #lagunabx14 #resawking
#hybridartisan
#artisanwoodworks
#townsendtn
#maker
#makerlab
#littlegreenbarn
#greatsmokymountains
#peacefulsideofthesmokies
#customwoodwork
#shoplocal
#letsmakesomething
#makersgottamake
#makersgonnamake
#smallbatchmanufacturing
#smallscalemanufacturing
#woodenproducts ...
Backgammon Production: solid walnut version — making the game boards
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
Backgammon Production: solid walnut version — making the game boards
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 ...
It’s been a minute or two since we made our last backgammon batches, but now it’s production time for both styles. Take your pick.
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
It’s been a minute or two since we made our last backgammon batches, but now it’s production time for both styles. Take your pick.
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 ...
Snow Day 1/11/2025 – Townsend, TN
Mountain Makers January 12, 2025 5:06 pm
Walking the dogs
Mountain Makers December 1, 2024 10:31 am
Got A Laser Engraver & A Scrollsaw? Ditch the paper templates!
Mountain Makers October 24, 2024 9:06 am
SpeTool Cratos S01001 Router Sled – Wood Slab Flattening Mill – assembly and demo
Mountain Makers September 19, 2024 8:51 pm
Quick Rain & Sun test of maple bench protected with Clean Armor 705 exterior, UV cured finish
Mountain Makers June 29, 2024 7:39 am
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.