Jacob Dorpfeld

We finish and shipped these two matching quarter sawn white oak bench in time for Thanksgiving. We are always great full for great customers. #woodworking #finewoodworking #custombench #customfurniture #quartersawnwhiteoak #modernbench https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhyBaTDtA-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another look at these counter height benches. 51”x24”x14”. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHshHeDGnB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We finished two of these this weekend and sent them off today. #woodworking #finewoodworking #blackbench #counterheightbench #custombench #handmadebench #handmadefurniture #customfurniture https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHsP67jgpT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We finished and installed these built-in cabinets a month ago but waited to take pictures as we had an additional request to fill. On completion of the install in the 1800’s hand hewn timber frame home the customer said the out of level beam in comparison to the the level cabinets might drive her nuts. She asked if we could do something and we did. We made a faux beam out of reclaimed hemlock from torn out framing in the house and tacked it on top. More pictures to come on the cabinet details. #woodworking #finewoodworking #timberframe #timberframehouse #customcabinetry #finecabinetry #customfurniture #trimcarpentry #whitecabinets #custombookshelves #entertainmentcenter https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjjj13pjv_-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here is how I produced the pattern on the sideboards. After creating a vector drawing of the pattern it was cut out on vinyl and the applied to the cabinet already painted with the base color. The hundreds of pieces are “weeded” out creating a mask. Then a quick coat of paint is applied followed by peeling all the vinyl mask off. #woodworking #stencilpainting #stencilpatterns #customcabinetry #customfurniture #handmadefurniture #sideboard #ornatecabinet #furnituredesign https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjb78uWje4z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A on going customer of mine commissioned the two sideboards with the inspiration of bone inlay cabinets. They are painted and then and the pattern painted on and are finally sealed with two coats of general finishes water based top coat high performance. The pattern alone took 20 hours to apply. I will share more pictures and videos soon if the build and finishing process. #woodworking #finewoodworking #customcabinetry #customfurniture #handmadefurniture #oneofffurniture #paintedpattern #stencilpainting #furnituredesign #bespokefurniture #customwoodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/CjZJfNsDXFy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A little bit of how I apply the danish soap finish to the white oak benches. Get yours on Etsy. Link in bio. #woodworking #finewoodworking #danishsoapfinish #soapfinish #whiteoak #whiteoakbench #handmadebench #customfurniture #naturalwoodfinish https://www.instagram.com/p/CgdTtIxDHqF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last part of this Greek Revival project. The customer saved this cabinet and wanted to feature it in the closet to her office. As it was in a corner it needed missing parts added and a base to sit on as well and being stripped and primed. The last picture shows how it started. #woodworking #finewoodworking #cabinetmaker #cabinetrestoration #hardwarerestoration #greekrevival https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZEBjUryyv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Operating just fine now. #hardwarerestoration #vintagedoorknob #brassdoorknob https://www.instagram.com/p/CfJYhFFrJ3_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Looking back at large trim and restoration project the we finally finished up last week now the all the doors have been painted. The customer loves to preserve but also enjoys the natural wear on a house. All the hardware was covered with paint and corrosion so that you couldn’t even tell what metal they were made of let alone the details. They have all been restored to working order! Videos of operation to follow. #vintagehardware #greekrevival #medinany #trimrestoration #doorrestoration #hardwarerestoration https://www.instagram.com/p/CfG9VKYLyFX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here are some details of how the Banas stones were installed useing @silcasystem_nz grid. Each of the solid stone steps weighed 350lbs! #banasstone #stonedecking #stoneporch #silicasystem #deckremodel #porchremodel #porchrestoration https://www.instagram.com/p/CfF2QIMDib8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We finished up the last small piece of trim last week. There was a lot of learning on this project with the stone steps and stone decking but by doing the research and consulting some experts in the field it turned out great! Swipe to the end to see the before. #woodworking #finewoodworking #victoriantrim #farmhouse #farmhouseporch #porchrestoration #abatronliquidwood #banasstone #stoneporch #historicporch #oldhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CfFqR5Kj-Ho/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lots of rot on the porch’s soffits. Required some surgery and replacing the frame work for the new PVC soffits. Next up will be preserving and restoring the cornice, brackets and other architectural components. #woodworking #finewoodworking #porchrestoration #victorianporch https://www.instagram.com/p/CeIAx3yDyMM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Replacing some architectural components on these porch columns that were too far gone to save with Abatron wood epoxy. If you have a porch that is a piece of history and needs to be saved get on the schedule for next year. This year we are booked up. More to follow in a few weeks on this porch’s transformation and resurrection. #gothicporch #victorianporch #woodworking #finewoodworking #porchrestoration #architecturepreservation #customwoodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/CeC6gcXDvvF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When possible I prefer to scrape to remove the finish on a refinish project. With the right tools it can be just as fast as chemical strippers. This 6 ft table and two leaves took 2.5 hours to scrape and sand starting at 80 grit and ending with 120. Now to color match. #woodworking #finewoodworking #refinishedfurniture #refinishing #tablerestoration #bachotools https://www.instagram.com/p/CdFBrKGDyh8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Picked up some American Chestnut for a furniture repair project. It was reclaimed and has sat it a wood shop for 10+ years. Difficult to find as the trees have been gone for almost a century. #woodworking #finewoodworking #furniturerepair #furniturerestoration #americanchestnut #oldwood https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7wRoMLaXB/?utm_medium=tumblr

My new tool (toy) arrived today. I’ve slowly been gathering the tools I need to timber frame a outbuilding and my new to me 6 5/16” planer arrived today. My need a new bearing but other than that it works great and has a 15’ cord! Who does that? Makita. #makitatools #woodworking #finewoodworking #timberframing #bigtools #powerplaner https://www.instagram.com/p/CbiaMA2rMz3/?utm_medium=tumblr