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Introduction: Quality, attention to detail and state-of-the-art customer service. Every effort is made to give you the quality you deserve at a price that won't break the bank although I have to warn you, custom is not cheap. If you can find what you want at a furniture store or in boxed cabinets it will almost always be less expensive than custom. I think I was born with sawdust in my veins. This is, without a doubt, the perfect job for me. It allows me to exercise both sides of my brain and there is more than enough physical work so I am not trapped behind a desk. It goes well with my aversion to paperwork. The mental challenges can be a bit daunting at times. This business seems to have defeat built in. It involves a considerable amount of math & logistics and mistakes lurk at every juncture. Transposing a figure or a moment of dyslexia can be costly and if a piece of equipment is slightly out of alignment it can mean starting over from the beginning. It's a good thing I like a challenge.

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Hired 43 times

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36 years in business

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Coffee table Wenge and Zebra wood
Custom Furniture Building
Bedroom set Wenge with polished aluminum inlay
Custom Furniture Building

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.

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Sureshnaidu L.

Oct 8, 2020

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John is very responsive and did all the customizations we asked for. Initially we did not have much idea about what needs to be done but after consulting him we got better idea and he did exactly what we wanted. He is busy man so expect bit delays in delivery of the product. I highly recommend him for any custom wood projects.

Details: No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want • As recommended by carpenter

Custom Furniture Building

Jamie H.

Jul 6, 2019

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The Wizard did a great job on our nook bench and we absolutely love it! From when I first reached out to when he was finished with the job, he always responded quickly to emails and texts and showed up on time. He took accurate measurements of the space and kept in touch with me throughout the building process. The end result is beautiful and functional and we would highly recommend him.

Details: No existing plans - need design suggestions • As recommended by carpenter

Custom Furniture Building

Randy C.

Jan 6, 2014

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Built in cabinets and bookshelves (12ft space): I conducted a good amount of research and obtained multiple quotes for this project... and John's credentials and price came in exactly where I needed them to be. Throughout the build, John communicated his progress, which is key to any project. I'm a tough one to please... I requested a number of 'enhancements' along the way... and John came through in spades. In the end, I ended up with 'exactly' what I wanted... in the timeframe I expected... and at the right price. Excellent job! Highly recommend!

Cabinetry

Anju K.

Apr 13, 2014

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John did an amazing job and built a beautiful custom cabinet, just the way we wanted it and even included a couple of small upgrades at no additional cost. He was very flexible, responsive and the work was top quality. He paid attention to detail and did not rush the job just to get it done. I would definitely recommend his work and do business with him again.

Carpentry and Woodworking

Danielle R.

Aug 16, 2015

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I am an interior designer and have used John a couple times now. He does very nice work, is on time and communicative! I will continue to use him for my refinishing and custom wood work!

Furniture Refinishing

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John Mann

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I stay on top of new materials. hardware and equipment. There are new products, it seems, almost every day.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Originally from NY I worked for cabinetmakers over the summer to pay for school. After about 3 years I decided I liked woodworking better than physics so I dropped out 13 credits short of my degree. My parents went ballistic but it was the best decision I ever made.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I'm not sure there's anything common in this business Over the years I've done everything from jewelry boxes to jewelry stores including log homes, boats and timber framing but these days I stick to cabinetry, furniture and trim. Lately I've been doing kitchen refinishes and small built ins that are either media centers or wet/dry bars. I've also been getting quite a few one of a kind desks and dressers. About 4 months ago it was kitchen remodels and bath cabinets. Before that it was saloons. This business seems to run in streaks and I've never been able to figure out why.