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Tinker Wood Shop is a veteran owned and family operated custom wood shop in Northern Virginia. We proudly create handcrafted furniture and home decor that is inspired by the "less is more" movement. Reclaiming when available. Repurposing by choice. Restoring with pride.
Since I was a kid in NJ, I always enjoyed building stuff with my hands, from tents in the living room using blankets and chairs to forts in the woods using felled tree branches. In Middle and High school, I excelled at Metal Shop, Wood Shop, Geometry, and always felt comfortable in a work shop setting.
As a skateboarding/snowboarding teenager, I found myself building small and complex skate ramps with friends all the time. My passion to build and create something from nothing was instilled at a young age it seems. My progression and inspiration to build only intensified through the years with the occasional special project. I thought how cool it would be to start building stuff and selling it. At the time, it was just a passing idea.
I later worked in a custom cabinet shop building kitchen cabinets and was mentored by a Master Carpenter with 60 years experience. It was a humbling experience to say the least but the training I received was without measure. This is where I saw the raw potential for making an idea a reality. But like all things, real life would take priority. I would eventually start working for our family business building homes as a finish carpenter. Again, being mentored not by one, but now two, great woodworking craftsman at the same time with over 50 years experience and vital perspectives each. I quietly soaked it all in like a dry sponge. This on-the-job woodworking training and experience gave me a solid foundation to build on and create.
Fast forward. I proudly joined the United States Coast Guard, attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, and received my B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The military discipline that was so needed, the attention to detail in aeronautics that inspired me, and technical fabrication skills obtained from my life adventures over the years helped Tinker Wood Shop finally become what it is today. Something Real. Tinker Wood Shop. Push The Wood.
Thanks in advance for visiting our site. Contact us for your next passion project!
I had a hat when I came in, and I'll have a hat when I go out , said someone once. We took our time researching hat manufacturing companies. Like, over a year. We take hats seriously around here. Especially if we put our name on it! This Trucker mesh style boasts 6 panels for an awesome look. The 8 stitch on the brim provides strength while the reinforced upper backing supports our custom patch. One size fits most as they say. 6 colors available. Props to my daughter Alli for modeling the hats!
Never break a pint glass again! Yes, seriously.
These are seriously the only pint glasses you will ever need! If you haven't heard, glass breaks. These are the perfect solution for those backyard gatherings, weekend camping trips, tailgates, and of course, boating and sailing. Never break a glass again and be ready for all life's social adventures. Made of 100% Food-Grade Silicone. BPA Free. Insulates Hot & Cold. Microwave and Dishwasher OK. Freezer Fine. They are even OK in ovens and grills if that's your thing. Lifetime Guarantee.
This large 42" Walnut Charcuterie board will surely be the talk of the table. Host your favorite meats, cheeses, & veggies with pride. Hand finished using only food safe oil & wax. Rebar style handles offer the sturdy look and feel. Reinvigorate your kitchen counter.
This 18" Cherry Charcuterie board is a game changer. Serve handhelds, flatbreads, and your daily harvest directly on it. A smart modern design uses decorative leather flanked handles that swivel and allow the underside to be utilized instantly. Primary surfaces eventually wear due to knife cuts. Switch to the fresh side for a clean look. Scratch the surface. Serve a purpose. Hand finished using only food safe oil & wax. Serve daily as needed.
This 24" Maple Charcuterie is the chef's perfect partner when hosting. The smart modern design uses decorative leather flanked handles that swivel and allow the underside to be utilized instantly. Primary surfaces eventually wear due to knife cuts. Switch to the fresh side for a clean look. Scratch the surface. Serve a purpose. Hand finished using only food safe oil & wax. Improve your every day.
Tinker Wood Shop's playful nod to classic neighborhood parks everywhere! Our not-so-lazy Susan is born from repurposed whiskey barrel heads proven to stand the test of time. Four sturdy rebar style wrought iron handles offer the look and feel of something truly special and will surely be the center of attention in your home. Hand finished using only food safe oil & wax.
We can customize any Lazy Susan with 2 or 4 distinct handles
The Grabber Rack is the perfect spot to hang that light jacket, Tinker hat, or rain gear. Simple, yet elegant organization for your busy life. Solid Honduras Mahogany with Satin Nickel. Inverted 1/4 pipe style raised bookends flank the 45 degree chamfered baseplate. Multiple configurations and sizes possible (shown in 52"). Simple installation with pre-drilled 16" on-center wall mounting. Hand finished. Hardware included.
This is more than a casual candle holder, it’s your sidekick while enjoying family and friends. Take five and enjoy life! Uses five Tea Light candles and reclaimed from exactly what you'd expect from our Barrel Series, a repurposed White Oak Whiskey barrel stave! Set yourself apart and standout with this flagship classic Tea Light set up. Due to the nature of its prior barrel life, particular scents from the housing of Whiskey or Bourbon may be pleasantly experienced. Hand finished.
The same as the flagship classic Take Five but these are wider and more robust for larger settings. If you’ve got some Dave Brubeck on the play list, this larger Glass Votive style (our favorite) truly completes the mood. Make it a center piece on your dining room table or mantle but we think it looks great really anywhere! Decorate year long. Hand finished.
Barnstable, MA was the inspiration for this idea (long story). These are Whiskey Bourbon barrels that are cleaned, sanded, cleaned again, and waxed to enhance the authentic look as you would expect. Each barrel is unique and care is given to preserve any original markings and stamps from the Cooper who made them. Shelves are built in to accommodate your favorite bottled beverages. Top with some tempered glass from your local glass shop and you are all set to entertain. 35"H x25" W.
As seen in the Washington Post. A timeless piece that maintains the momentum and style of who you are. Hang it proudly indoor for visual interest or outside on a barn or shed to make a statement. Made from repurposed/reclaimed Whiskey Barrel staves and steel hoop. Rust, staining, hoop and rivet marks complete the rustic look. These are hand finished and sealed for indoor/outdoor display. Three hoop sizes and stave widths made to scale.
Kick back, put your feet up, and commence the conversations. This solid wooden top workhorse easily and casually converts over your existing ottoman, turning it into a portable coffee table. Haul it over when you need it, simply stow it when you don’t. Shown in Honduras Mahogany with strong half lap joinery. Vacuum sealed wood Veneer top/bottom with solid wood edging. Stable, level, and heavy. Hand finished.
All woods are hand selected for optimal finished beauty
Bring visual interest in a rustic and playful manner to your home with this retired wooden frontier piece. Use the negative space between the rungs in a positive way with your existing hanging light fixture. Purposely distressed by hand and supported by authenticity pleasing wrapped line. For display only. Available in various sizes in Cisco White, Onyx Black, and Barn Red (our favorite). Hand finished. Custom.
Simply put, our goal with these nesting tables was to build the most simplistic pair, with strength and beauty, that meets the demands of every day life. Made from solid Honduras Mahogany with eased twists near the aprons. Hand finished. Custom.
Inspired by boat slips and boardwalks everywhere, this handmade coffee table celebrates a slightly offset planked top that mimics what only age and the elements can provide. Hand selected, unique woods are moored with purposeful imperfections. Aged steel tie-down rings, corner stays, deleted bolt throughs, and nail pops all play on the worn dock look. Industrial steel painted caster elevates this piece and offers an anchored foundation. Oak and Cherry only. Hand finished. Custom.
Haul Over in Teak w/ solid Maple edging. (25.2" wide x 40" long) shown. Scroll right for more pics!
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The Dock Top Coffee Table can be built using Oak or Cherry. The choice is yours! Authentic and manipulated worm holes, distinct sawmill marks, knots, and checking are displayed throughout. All woods can be left alone unfinished (raw wood) or we can utilize our oil & wax finish. Less is more..
Docking made easy! Purposefully aged steel tie down rings, corner stays, dock handles, and tow hitch. Intentional placement of deleted bolt throughs, nail pops and bend-overs play on the worn, used floating dock look. Sea salt rustic at it's best.
Industrialized 8" 100% painted steel casters provide extra strength and reliability. Front swivel, rear fixed. 1000b capacity. Plays well with the wood and hardware. Built to stand the test of time. Yes, its that's simple.
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