He's even taken apart an old, but beloved, piano and created a gorgeous frame from a PHD certificate and an ornate shelf featuring a series of the piano keys! He enjoys the variety offered by a creative challenge, so don't rein in your dreams.

His custom work also includes engraved maps, such as a beautiful rendering of Tolkein's Middle Earth.

1. Initial contact: Give us as much detail as possible about the requirements of your project, include sample images when you can. From this information, we'll create a draft design.

2. Draft discussion: expect some emails back and forth as we prepare digital images for your approval and feedback before work begins. We will also propose a price for the process and product at this stage. The more clearly you communicate your desires, the happier you'll be with the outcome!

3. Practical mock-up photos: Dick will often make a sample piece out scrap wood in order to give you a visual for final approval before the actual construction

4. Final construction and finishing: we'll let you know a reasonable timeline for your finished work as soon as we can.

Custom projects proposals will be accepted based on the discretion of the craftsman.