About us

Born and raised in the tiny rural town of Rathbun, Iowa, Joe has always been around woodworking. His dad and grandpa were always building something, from little doll beds to complete houses. Throughout his school career, college, and marriage, woodworking and building things has always been a passion.

For around 25 years, he's made furniture, turned wooden bowls and cups, built kitchen cabinets and countertops, installed custom wood flooring, and been all around construction. Lately, the desire to move to full-time woodworking has become a new personal goal. A husband of 16 years (and counting) and father to 6 wonderful kids, Joe has realized the importance of showing his children that it's possible to turn a passion into a livelihood.

Also born in a small town, but thousands of miles away, Franklin hails from Cameroon, Africa. He and Joe met in 2016 when Franklin got a job at the factory that Joe was working at. They quickly found common ground when Franklin needed help with some small construction projects on a house he had purchased. Through the next few years and many small and large projects later, Franklin is finding the same love of woodworking. Franklin, his wife, and 3 beautiful kids now live in Oskaloosa, Iowa, just a few blocks away from Joe.

Thank you for stopping by and checking us out. Please send an email or call if you see anything interesting, or if you have an idea for a custom piece you'd like to see in your home or business.