About Grevstad Woodcraft

It began with an old cedar fence.

After a career path that included aerospace engineering and teaching middle/high school science and math, I decided to step back and slow things down to spend more time on my passions for woodwork and handcrafted items.

What does this have to do with an old fence? Well, when I took down an old cedar fence in my back yard, I decided to try cleaning up the wood to see what it looked like on the inside. After much planing and sanding away the weather-worn exterior and cutting away the unsavory bits, I was able to uncover the beautiful grain and color of the redwood cedar inside. Looking at this wood, I imagined tables, shelves, coatracks, coasters, birdhouses, and a myriad of other items - all handcrafted to show off the natural beauty of the old cedar woodgrain.

With an ever-growing collection of woodworking tools and a big pile of old fence planks, I set up shop on Camano Island, Washington amongst the cedars and Douglas firs and began creating.

My wood sources and wood varieties have expanded to include reclaimed oak from hardwood flooring and mahogany door frames, and fir off-cuttings from a window frame maker, as well as domestically sourced maple, cherry and walnut hardwoods. Along with my wood sources, my selections of products have grown. Check out some of the cool new products on the Shop page.

I invite you to browse the online shop or visit me in person at a local art and craft fair. Find something for yourself or a gift for someone special who’d appreciate something made by hand.

New pieces are added regularly, so check back often.

All the best,

Kurt G