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Project Spotlight: Crafting Custom Barrel Stave Coasters for Pappy & Company Every woodworker loves a good reclaimed material story, but working with authentic bourbon barrel staves comes with a unique set of challenges. When our friends at Pappy & Company

Where Traditional Craft Meets Digital Precision: Inside Open Grain’s CNC Studio Fine woodworking has always been defined by sharp chisels, handplanes, and an eye for grain flow. At Open Grain Woodwork, traditional benchwork remains the core of what we do,

Where Traditional Craft Meets Digital Precision: Inside Open Grain’s CNC Studio Fine woodworking has always been defined by sharp chisels, handplanes, and an eye for grain flow. At Open Grain Woodwork, traditional benchwork remains the core of what we do,

Crafting Celebration: Custom Branded & 50th Birthday Wooden Coolers for Powerscreen When Powerscreen reached out to us, they wanted something far more memorable than standard corporate merchandise. A custom-built wooden cooler offers a timeless, rustic look that fits right in

Crafting Celebration: Custom Branded & 50th Birthday Wooden Coolers for Powerscreen When Powerscreen reached out to us, they wanted something far more memorable than standard corporate merchandise. A custom-built wooden cooler offers a timeless, rustic look that fits right in

The Timeless Appeal of Custom Wood: Top Trends in Design and How We Bring Them to Life Wood has always been a cornerstone of great design, but how we use it is constantly evolving. Today’s clients are moving away from

Looking Ahead: Future Concepts in 3D Printing and Custom Woodworking At Open Grain Woodwork, we have always taken pride in blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. From our precision CNC routing to our laser engraving and custom cabinetry, we are

Mapping Derby City: Building Louisville’s Downtown in 3D If you saw our sneak peek post last week, you know we’ve had something massive taking over the Open Grain shop floor. We are excited to reveal the finished project: an interactive,

From Executive Boardrooms to Fine Homes: Inside Two Recent Custom Builds A table does more than occupy a room—it sets the tone for your entire space. Whether anchoring a high-stakes corporate boardroom or bringing warmth to a family dining room,

From Executive Boardrooms to Fine Homes: Inside Two Recent Custom Builds A table does more than occupy a room—it sets the tone for your entire space. Whether anchoring a high-stakes corporate boardroom or bringing warmth to a family dining room,

Crafting a Custom 6-Foot Expanding Walnut Table When a client asked for a 6-foot round dining table that could open up for extra seating, we knew the engineering under the hood would be just as critical as the finish on

Crafting a Custom 6-Foot Expanding Walnut Table When a client asked for a 6-foot round dining table that could open up for extra seating, we knew the engineering under the hood would be just as critical as the finish on