Welcome to Olde Mill. I have been in business for over forty years, focusing on offering a variety of woodworking seminars as well as providing hard to find period finishing supplies. This was accomplished in the pre-internet days, where sourcing items and instructors was not a simple search. Over these many years I have been privileged to meet and work with some of the top woodworking people in the USA – suppliers, instructors and students.

Over time, my interests turned to accurately reproducing exceptional period pieces of American furniture using time honored hand tools and techniques, teaching these processes to those who want to learn more, and write about these experiences. Full-size plans will still be available for sale. They are carefully vetted, having been built by several people in class settings, so discrepancies have been resolved.  There is a section in the menu if interested. There are about 26 projects available – all representing fantastic American craftsmanship. I will no longer sell the finishing supplies as I have for so many years. I will, however, have a section on this web page that will offer specials on some of the products I have remaining in stock. If there is a particular item you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact me.  I thank all my patrons from over these many years. Know that I deeply appreciate your support, and the knowledge you have kindly shared with me. 

I hope that you enjoy making great Period American furniture as much as I do. It is exciting, frustrating, challenging, deeply rewarding and has enriched my life in so many ways.