About Me
Bio
I am a maker currently based in Glens Falls, NY. I have been making planes in the boat builder's tradition since I learned how while attending the International Yacht Restoration School in 2006. For 10 years after that I made many planes for myself, coworkers and clients while working as a professional shipwright on Long Island. I then moved to NYC to teach wooden boat building full time as part of an after-school program in the Bronx and continued to refine my craft, expanding into making knives and plane irons with some of the finest steels available. In 2020 I made the move up to Glens Falls, took a job building Mahogany powerboats, and am beginning to set up the foundations of taking my business full time.
Expertise
My planes are influenced by the long tradition of shipwrights making their own planes for the specialized work we do. Historically utilizing hard-wearing exotic hardwoods that came off ships from around the world, as well as design and features (like narrower irons, shaped soles and razee totes) that suited them to the long hours of hard work that the craft requires. I add my own experience in design to try and create tools that are not only highly functional, but beautiful and truly unique.
Work with Me
Have an upcoming project or specific design requirement? I'd love to collaborate with you to make exactly what you need!
Get in touch with me using my contact form to discuss rates, scheduling and more.