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Through the Lens

posted 2011 Sep 15

During our 2010 Studio Open House we had a visit from Stella, a photographer from Chandler, Arizona. She has kindly shared some of the photographs she took while here.

Our Studio Open House is coming up in November, maybe you can visit and see how our shop looks through your lens.

To view the complete set of photos, click on over to our Flickr page.
To see more of Stella's work, visit at www.stellasingleton.com

We are not always comfortable receiving awards. We work hard at what we do, constantly trying to improve. We were honored and humbled this weekend at The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fair in Wilmington, Delaware to receive a Benchmark Award for Craft Excellence.

We were recognized in the Resolved Design category.

''...the design is resolved and individual to the craftsman. Good composition is expected. The use of tension and space enhance overall design. Choice of materials and methods show innovation and mastery with all elements working together. Reproduction of traditional work is acceptable. It must be authentic, able to be documented, and built to the criteria of the medium’s standards. Resolved design shows artistic excellence.''

We do not work to get awards, but they are a nice reminder of the hard work we put into each piece of furniture and everything we do at Bradford Woodworking.

Many thanks to everybody involved!

A Little Help From Friends

posted 2011 Jul 20

You can't have every tool or machine that you might need. Sometimes it helps to have some friends to help you out now and then. As Bradford Woodworking grew throughout the years, the need for a wide belt sander became greater. The machine allows wide boards to be sanding to a specific thickness and remain very flat. For us, it is essential for table tops and headboards.

Alvin Rothenberger Inc. has been a local custom cabinetry and mill work shop for over fifty years. Their woodworking shop is located on the same property it was started. Alvin started the business in a small building on his father's farm. In 1970 he moved to another part of the farm and built our present building. In 1971 and 1972 Alvin's sons, Alan and Kim joined the business. In the mid 1970's Brad was employed there just after graduating high school. The relationship he built then continues today. Every few weeks we will take a small group of parts down to Kim or Alan at Rothenberg's for sanding.

If you need custom cabinetry down in the Philadelphia region, we highly recommend Alvin Rothenberger Inc. You can visit them at http://www.arwoodworking.com

On a recent trip we snapped a few photos to share.

The Time Saver logo is just fantastic.

A large belt draws the wood through the machine. To the right, you can see the large belts of sandpaper.

Out comes a smoother, flatter squiggle headboard.

Alvin Rothenberger Inc., located along Skippack Pike in Worcester, PA.