Locust Grove Woodworks

10/08/2025

Plain Pine boxes in stock now! One is going out the door today. I’m glad to be of service to those who wish for a more natural biodegradable send off. What are your plans?

02/01/2024

SALE PROMOTION! 20% off my handmade cherry rockers in stock. That’s $360 savings! Only six left, so hurry!

Please note - my account was recently hacked and was disabled by Meta. I believe the problem has been solved now and I can access it. If you tried to contact me during the time it was disabled and couldn’t, my sincere apologies! The sale is still on, so take advantage of this low price!

08/18/2023

Current prices for my handcrafted cherry chest of drawers with hand cut dovetails throughout is $10K Machine cut dovetails is $7,500. There is no plywood used. Solid cherry throughout. The back is finished like the front, so it can be used with it exposed if so desired. Built to last a many lifetimes, it’s worth the investment. A simply gorgeous yet very useful piece!

01/16/2023

I now have plenty of my best selling cherry wood rockers in stock! Favored for their excellent lumbar support and smooth rocking experience, customers rave! Get yours today. $1,800 each
(Note that my website prices are not current).

01/16/2023

Puzzles anyone? Decide to make a run of 100+ Chinese Burr puzzles from mostly cherry wood scraps. Sold disassembled, the challenge is to fit the pieces together.

06/17/2022

Here’s an edited version of my traditional wide shoulder coffin in black & white. I like the effect.

01/06/2021

As a notice to those who visit my website - it needs to be updated and my webmaster has retired. I'm in search of a replacement and/or learning how to do this work myself. Until then, realize that some of my prices on the website have changed, and I reserve the right to make such changes as I see it needful.

Thank you for your understanding, and I hope you can all find what you're looking for fine handcrafted furniture.

10/02/2020

Maine Craft Weekend Open Studio Grove Woodworks! I'll be giving demonstrations of my horse-powered shop at 10 AM and 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Come see real workhorses that power a furniture shop! Also, tour my showroom to see, touch, and feel the quality of heirloom crafted furniture.
Select items will also be available at this time. Come and enjoy an outing and a step back in time to old-fashioned ways of working wood!

Note: Due to the continued threat of COVID-19 transmission and in compliance to our governor's mandate, properly fitting masks are required while visiting the premises. Your cooperation is much appreciated!

04/19/2020

So I've created what I call a "Quick Coffin" for $700. It's a very plain version although still features mitered corners and all wooden fasteners. The difference is there are no handles (you grab the lipped bottom to carry it), no lining/padding (you make your own), and no finish.

For those on a budget, the lack of handles, padding and finish should not make a problem. And it allows you to customize it your own way. Still a sturdy and beautiful box, this should be of interest to a number of folks.

04/13/2020

Introducing the all-wood coffin with no metal fasteners! For those who wish to be buried with only biodegradable materials. Using only wooden fasteners, shredded wood fibers and 100% cotton fabric for padding, and cotton rope for handles, this is a great coffin for environmentally concerned folk. Price: $900. Check it out!

02/28/2020

Here are a few photos of a recent table I made along with the bench per my customer's order. You'll notice that the table, made of solid cherry wood is rather light in color - more salmon-colored. This is typical to freshly milled and finished cherry, which will rapidly change from sunlight exposure to the deep red hues we all love.....

04/14/2019

Here's another addition to my chair line. It's a first for me to make a swivel desk chair out of my popular Mission style chair. I purchase the steel leg base and lift/swivel mechanism then encase the steel base with wood. I made one for myself along with the one for my customer and am using it in my office. Quite comfortable!

Here is my popular Mission Arm Chair design modified into a pleasing desk chair with a steel-reinforced wooden spider base with smooth-rolling casters and gas lift.