Chareena - custom live edge Walnut dining table

“I wanted a live edge dining table, but I knew nothing about woodworking. I spent years looking for a woodworker in Portland to make one for me, and after every conversation felt frustrated. I didn’t understand what they were talking about, until I met Zak - he took the time to describe the different types of wood, finishings, and leg designs. He even took me with him to look at slabs, to get a better idea of the aesthetic I was looking for. He was very patient with me as I made decisions, so I was confident in my choices. I absolutely love my table, and will work with him again!”

Chris- Adirondack chairs

“I commissioned BGW to produce a pair of Adirondack chairs. An initial session to discuss the design followed by a session after he started to size things made for a very simple process. The final product was perfect and the price was right. Highly recommended and will be coming back for some other items in the future.”

Rose - repeat customer including custom step stool, cutting boards, keepsake box, and bowl

“I prefer to buy local. After purchasing a couple of lovely cutting boards - one for myself and another as a gift- I reached out to Zak to build a custom step stool. My husband and I knew what we wanted but we were unsure how to bring it to life. Zak listened to what we wanted, confirmed both functional and aesthetic design elements with drawings, and delivered a beautiful piece that allows us to reach the top shelf and has drawn notice from guests.”