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Handmade End Table

As Kaleb's first sale in the summer of 2019, this end table/plant stand was crafted using the remains of an old wooden lamp!

Recycled Dresser: Turned T.V. Stand

Kaleb was asked to create this for a friend of his wife.

A Nostalgic Halltree

This hall tree was made by Kaleb for his sister-in-law. The doors used were taken from his wife's family's home after it suffered a devastating house fire in April of 2019. Hopefully the doors hold as many memories as the storage compartment will hold mittens!

Walnut and Oak Croquet Mallet

As a gift to his Father-in-Law, Kaleb crafted this over-sized mallet for their favorite summer game! It was also Kaleb's first project in which he used hardwoods.

An Almost Finished Bench

This bench was created by Kaleb for his wife. It was made by recycling an old dresser that was to be thrown away by a local family!

Walnut Topped Dog Kennel

This dog kennel was commissioned by a customer. While Scout: the Shop Dog often loafed around in it during it's creation, the new owner is very happy to reside in it when her owner is at work!

Wedding Signs. Flowers Make Everything Look Good.

Kaleb crafted these wedding signs for his brother's wedding in October of 2020.

Chamfered Edge on an 8" Susan

Finishing a Susan with a Roundover Edge

Example of a Roman Ogee Edge

Metal Scribing Knives that Cody made for Kaleb

Walnut

Walnut, found in varying breeds which are all used by Bear Hand Customs, can be found in a lighter (American/English Walnut) variety, or be seen in it's deep, dark variety as pictured with Black Walnut.

Cherry

Beginning as a lighter reddish-brown, cherry will eventually darken over time (especially when exposed to sunlight) into it's more characteristic shade.

Maple

Maple has many breeds, although Bear Hand Customs uses primarily Hard Maple. Kaleb is known to keep a few pieces of Tiger Stripe (a.k.a. Curly) Maple on hand for special products. Keep your eye out for those rare pieces when they hit the store!

Red Elm

While Elm is a very common tree type in the midwest, Kaleb was overjoyed to strike gold when wood shopping and brought home nearly half of a tree's worth of Red Elm, which is much more difficult to find than traditional White/American Elm. Elm is known for it's unique grain pattern, often described as "interlocking" when viewed through a microscope. This unusual grain pattern creates a very strong, sturdy wood.

Jatoba (Exotic)

Jatoba, also known as Brazilian Cherry, wood is native to Central and South America.

Sapele (Exotic)

An amazingly tall tree, found in Tropical Africa. It is often compared, in density and color, to mahogany.

Bocote (Exotic)

One of our personal favorites. Bocote has a very strange, and highly desirable wood grain and pattern. This wood can be found in much of Central America, but is more commonly located in Mexico. This wood has a very pleasant, pungent, pine-like smell when being sawn.

Osage Orange (Exotic)

Although this wood is an exotic breed, it can actually be found here in the Midwest, and across the United States. It has a very unique yellow color despite it's name!

Padauk (Exotic)

Padauk wood, of the Pterocarpus trees, can be found in various parts of Africa and Asia. Because of the water and alcohol soluble substances within the tree it can also be used as dye! Don't worry, though, these won't stain your counters or food!

Purple Heart (Exotic)

This beautiful wood species is harvested from various parts of Central and South America, from Mexico through Brazil.

Red Heart (Exotic)

Red Heart, which has been very popular for products from Bear Hand Customs, is a very distinguishable shade of red. It is located in much of Central America. Fun Fact: Red Heart smells terrible when sawing.

Juice Groove with Chamfered Edge

Example of Decorative Exotic Strip

Live Edge Board with Chamfered Edges

Example of Thumb Hole

Example of Juice Collection Area

Example of Bowtie Inlays

Example of Protruding Handle

Example of Juice Collection Area and Live Edge

Example of Inlaid Side Handles