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Chagrin Valley Custom Furniture: Craftsmanship Meets Collaboration
What started in a basement woodshop in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, has grown into one of the most respected custom furniture studios in the country. Today, Chagrin Valley Custom Furniture (CVCF) operates from a 6,000-square-foot workshop filled with sawdust, creativity, and...
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Chagrin Valley Custom Furniture: Craftsmanship Meets Collaboration
What started in a basement woodshop in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, has grown into one of the most respected custom furniture studios in the country. Today, Chagrin Valley Custom Furniture (CVCF)...
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Daniel Barousse: Skateboarding, Woodworking, and Mobile Creation
Welcome to our creator spotlight featuring Daniel Barousse, the designer, craftsman, and lifelong skateboarder behind Barousse Works. Barousse Works is not just a workshop; it’s a creative studio rooted in...
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Bud of Forrest Design Co. | Woodworking with Purpose
Some makers find their calling early, others have to carve it out, literally. For Bud of Forrest Design Co., woodworking became more than a craft; it became a path back...
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Sailor Barry of Thunder Child
Welcome to an inspiring journey with Sailor Barry and Hailly, the dedicated stewards of Thunder Child, a magnificent 41-foot Colin Archer-type Gaff Ketch designed by William Atkin. Originally built on...
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Adamsen Woodcraft: Woodturning with Technical Skill and Creative Risk-Taking
When your YouTube channel comes with a disclaimer that says “my methods are not necessarily advisable,” you know you’re in for a good time. Meet David Adamsen, a woodturner based...
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Xyla Foxlin – Engineer, Rocket Scientist, Maker, and Relentless Joy-Seeker
Xyla Foxlin doesn’t just break boundaries, she builds right through them with epoxy, electronics, and maybe a little bit of glitter. A mechatronics engineer turned full-time creator, Xyla has become...
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Erica Klein: The Whimsical World of Hot Fluff
There’s something instantly disarming about Erica Klein’s work—an unexpected collision of craftsmanship and whimsy that leaves you smiling before you even realize what you're looking at. Through her brand Hot Fluff,...
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Lukas Hart: Ambitious Student Boat Builder
Meet Lukas Hart: varsity athlete, marching band captain, student government leader—and boat builder. A driven high school student with a love for hands-on learning and creative problem solving, Lukas took...
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Evan's Workshop: Junior Woodworker | Maker | Philanthropist
At just 16 years old, Evan from Evan’s Workshop is proving that passion, dedication, and a strong work ethic can take you far—no matter your age. Hailing from Toronto, Canada,...
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Paul: The Creative Mind and Hands Behind Copper Pig Woodworking
Welcome to another edition of TotalBoat's Ambassador Spotlight! In these articles we shine a spotlight on talented artisans and craftsmen who are doing amazing things in the maker community and...
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Andrew Szeto: Skateboarder, Storyteller, Maker Extraordinaire
For Andrew Szeto, creativity has always been about pushing boundaries—whether it's perfecting a skateboard trick, capturing the perfect shot through a camera lens, or turning discarded skateboards into stunning woodworking...
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Hannah Goldberg: Young Sailor Living out her Dream
This month, we are taking our Customer Spotlight over to the sea as we interview Hannah Goldberg, a young sailor who's become a huge TikTok sensation sharing her journey with...
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