https://www.rootfire.ca/contact daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478815003239-3WIEZ4FPNURG5KRKG4LS/image-asset.jpeg Contact https://www.rootfire.ca/home daily 1.0 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1730324579659-OE2EN07TW7K4YLYRX8BS/DSCF4680.jpg Home https://www.rootfire.ca/about daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1480386673744-OV3SGEG2WD9GS8NLSFD7/image-asset.jpeg About https://www.rootfire.ca/new-page daily 0.75 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548783544680-RZD6B1TF6TPLASXZ4EPG/Teak+Table Repair Base made for existing teak tabletop. Also refinished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548783857811-5HIZXSM0EPOUIYNQDIS6/Built-in+Wine+Rack+1.JPG Repair New fridge necessitated dealing with a empty space in the cabinets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548783709102-8H7HESZJXATERM4TI0KV/Cast+Iron+Grate.JPG Repair Cast Iron grate repaired with brazing https://www.rootfire.ca/boxes-turnings-and-more daily 0.75 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548787878674-X66EMOT6NZOWB3KONJPB/Little+Free+Library Boxes, Turnings and More Little Free Library. Cedar, Douglas fir, bald cypress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548789822421-J8BR7B3NOBBVYLJDPDHN/Wave+Box Boxes, Turnings and More Wave Box. Bald cypress. Forged nails and rabbet joinery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548789602129-ZZX373EMOIWGNUIREPRW/Blackened+Urn Boxes, Turnings and More Funerary Urn. Shou sugi ban ash. https://www.rootfire.ca/tables daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548795916604-BWGQV37APX8U7CQG343O/Dutka+Table+2.JPG Table Gallery - Hall Table Live edge black ash. Fabricated steel base. This table was made with the client’s own lumber, cut on their land near Pine Falls, MB. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548795932249-Z0ZS5E5U5R6M4HSRE9LW/DSCF3061.JPG Table Gallery - Oak Nighstands Manitoba burr oak, walnut. These were made to match a clients existing bedroom suite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548795975724-O1AWTSC5NHOG7TANAA71/Beam+Table+1.JPG Table Gallery - Beam Table Reclaimed Douglas fir beams. Shou sugi ban finish. Japanese technique of scorching and polishing the wood, then applying oil. Massive dovetail joinery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548795951946-9RERKT8M4X69BV0K2TG6/Maple+Marvel.JPG Table Gallery - Maple Marvel Reclaimed maple, maple ply, metal pull. A fun table with snazzy squiggles. I love this one. The legs were turned as one then split apart (split turning) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548795968274-LA57XNCUFSEZZSO4W53W/Tavolo+di+Cavallo.JPG Table Gallery - Tavolo di Cavallo Curly cherry veneer, solid cherry, walnut. Italian for Horse Table, the feet on this piece are inspired by classical Chinese furniture legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548797349302-S01RKF6TWS7X78TGQSGN/DSCF2873.JPG Table Gallery - Refurbished Teak Table A client came to me with a tabletop without a base. I refinished the top and constructed a new base, turning this dining table into a coffee table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548864391991-AZH9PHLB9WZYS4JMXR5C/May+2014+upload+063.JPG Table Gallery - Side Table Reclaimed oak flooring, reclaimed Douglas fir. Made this for a friend’s wedding silent auction. Her mom won it. This made me happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548864521864-HIHF1L2JF5A3I2WQ6PKQ/Table-desk.JPG Table Gallery - Simple Table Tamarack. I designed this for myself. Used as a bedroom table and a small desk. Turned legs are always lovely. https://www.rootfire.ca/cabinets-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548867110710-MZK5TI054XR9U283TNK8/Audiophile+Credenza.JPG Cabinets Gallery - Audiophile Credenza Black ash, blackened steel. This piece was commissioned by an audiophile for their prized turntable and received set-up, as well as their LP collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548867275128-BB8O9AD3716QGDH0NKUT/DSCF2777.JPG Cabinets Gallery - Essential Oil Display Cabinet Reclaimed Douglas fir. This cabinet is a production item for a local retailer of essential oils. There is space for almost 200 bottles, as well as pamphlets. https://www.rootfire.ca/woodworking daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548784895740-1A58P8G6ROTZ81S4S4RQ/White+Oak+kitchen+cabinets Woodworking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548785499951-O83MC2COKV8JYCEWSJVN/Calligraphy+Box.JPG Woodworking Hinged lid box in arbutus and yew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548784187330-VOM6BUGY6OBOPZV4H7DF/BookBench Woodworking Book Bench. Dual purpose for smaller spaces, this unit is wall hung. https://www.rootfire.ca/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548859365141-ZGYFGTMM2TAZLUFOB4FX/DSCF2827.JPG Shelf Gallery - Curved Bookshelf Bald cypress. The undulating curves of this bookshelf echo rippling sand, waves and wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548860505429-P8M5YMPE1O9I26ZYP2HC/DSCF2805.JPG Shelf Gallery - Branch Branch Shelf Reclaimed Douglas fir. Local diamond willow. This piece seems to emerge out of the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548860932040-9CS7ZS35O94LFDW19QTZ/Bike+Shelf+4.JPG Shelf Gallery - Bike Shelf Maple, cherry. This handy wall-mount is a stylish way to store your bike. Features a compartment for small gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548861014149-KQVUETI3BN8EXDMIN48C/Peg+Shelf+full+3.JPG Shelf Gallery - Triangle Peg Shelf Black ash, Blackened steel pegs. This handy pal will be a landing pad for you essentials. Laser-engraved triangles add zang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548863726940-HQEQ401HNY5WQWZFNCSH/Curved+Corner+Shelf+3.JPG Shelf Gallery - Curved Corner Shelf Bald cypress, blackened steel. This number nicely balances the warmth of wood with the sculptural possibilities of steel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548863813411-N9HVI2D7KPS0KSAMAMRL/Curved+Corner+Shelf+7.JPG Shelf Gallery - Curved Corner Shelf Reclaimed Douglas fir, blackened steel. Another iteration of this shelf. A handsome way to make use of a corner. https://www.rootfire.ca/cabinets-and-builtins daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548866213077-Q0JEBTOXGK6LQQUAEDYC/White+Oak+Kitchen Cabinets and Built-Ins White Oak Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548865758780-W5P8RDSFUN1A9ZR24ERE/Audiophile+Credenza.JPG Cabinets and Built-Ins Audiophile Credenza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548866112022-RFIO1B33691QIS2UC5CI/Built-in+Bookcase%2C+Desk+and+Cabinets Cabinets and Built-Ins Built-in Bookcase, Desk and Cabinets https://www.rootfire.ca/gallery daily 0.75 2024-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548791441183-MO0A95FC9AMHKAEQHPPR/Curved%2BCorner.jpg Gallery - Curved Corner Shelf Cypress Shelves. Forged Steel structure. This shelf is both sculptural and functional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1494043937601-O4P58UYY93VTUG0PEN3U/Fullered+Hooks.JPG Gallery - Fullered Hooks Steel hooks. Heavy duty design with decorative fullered indent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548791373975-89UUVPC5ADRE4Y697B30/Audiophile+Credenza.JPG Gallery - Audiophile Credenza Black ash case. Steel legs. Integral record cage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1508173721228-HU55XN4HDS8L1HNEIZ7C/Night+Stands.JPG Gallery - Matched Nightstands White oak, walnut. These matched nightstands were made to blend with a client’s existing bedroom suite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1479854652393-TC4R688BSEDW9DZ5TQPZ/Tiered+Chest.jpg Gallery - Tiered Blanket Chest Black ash. Inspired by zyggurats, this is a favorite of mine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478815923723-MXSTM21GJUDTL2IDZH2Z/Custom+House+Numbers.JPG Gallery - House Numbers Steel. Clear coated for rust protection. Hand-forged, made to order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1479875823517-4GNMQWYMA5X2WB12BH94/Tavolo+di+Cavallo.JPG Gallery - Tavolo di Cavallo Cherry veneer. Solid Cherry. Walnut. Italian for “Horse Table,” the feet are inspired by classical Chinese furniture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1479854548788-LWT50GXJ1JOURH9I3I6X/Beam+Table+1.JPG Gallery - Beam Table Reclaimed fir beams. Shou sugi ban. The finishing technique is a Japanese one, where the wood is scorched, rubbed and finished with oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478816121502-42LNGQQC665H6DCZA3VK/Headboard.JPG Gallery - Headboard Manitoba burr oak. Stain. Custom made to match the client’s bedroom suite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1479854567106-YVP72I7VT0Q9TX7J1H6A/Maple+Marvel.JPG Gallery - Maple Marvel Hard maple. Metal pulls. This is piece is a cute one, especially the squiggles. The legs were turned as one then split apart. (split turning) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478816165442-F9E6T7Y172FP8XZGU3RM/WIld+Shelf.JPG Gallery - Branch Shelf Reclaimed Douglas fir. Local diamond willow. This shelf appears to be growing out of the wall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478818181949-2PGP5HZG8HSP2919BJ2J/DSCF1599.JPG Gallery - Serotina Bookcase Black cherry. This detail shows the sliding dovetail joinery. Serotina is part of the botanical names for black cherry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478818434918-1PEPZ72SKSXK7B46XLDK/DSCF2231.JPG Gallery - Bike Trailer Cedar. Existing chassis. I was asked to add sidewalls to an existing bike trailer. Used to haul compost in downtown Winnipeg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478816134096-WLG8WZ7EU6D8BFASGHW9/ReFrame+Table.JPG Gallery - Side Table Reclaimed oak flooring, reclaimed Douglas fir. Made this for a friend’s wedding silent auction. Her mom won it. This made me happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1478818300868-F5OTRRV9GBCLQMXYI89J/DSCF2191.JPG Gallery - Archway Galvanized steel. Simple and elegant, this was custom made to fit over the client’s existing fence posts. Really ties the fence together. https://www.rootfire.ca/metalworking daily 0.75 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548798176983-695D9Z82RDV2YIELOY9X/Stepped+Bracket Metalworking CNC plasma cutting was used to make these custom pergola brackets. They are also rust patinated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548782069275-6JML6T3ETVMMSHBQ4073/IMG_4474.JPG Metalworking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548782039266-LAV4AE7NUBWJZKEY3FR7/IMG_4129.JPG Metalworking https://www.rootfire.ca/builtins-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548869991801-H77W6LG1515Y7JD378U8/DSCF3985.JPG Built-Ins Gallery - Built-In Bookcase Douglas fir veneer. This bookcase replaced a rather dated tile wall. It’s now useful, with a nook to display some art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870157261-311NFM26ILL5R0ODYS5I/DSCF3927.JPG Built-Ins Gallery - Built-In Shelves, Desk and Cabinets Douglas fir veneer, white oak veneer, solid wood, forged iron pulls. This unit really changed the space, and was designed to match the exiting feel of the room. LED task lighting helps out for working. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870291528-379K1NUWNLNIIXZR8RHJ/DSCF3933.JPG Built-Ins Gallery - Built-In Shelving Detail shot. Moveable shelves to adapt to different sized object. Salvaged Douglas fir solid edging has great patina. https://www.rootfire.ca/furniture daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548797865043-0L00QJVM12TX49V1L6G5/Triangle+Peg+Shelf Furniture Triangle Peg Shelf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548797711084-N92LZ96XGMS5D5EB4PNO/BookBench Furniture Book Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548795838813-3AL2LGM1809O4R6KUY7G/Hall+Table Furniture Hall Table https://www.rootfire.ca/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://www.rootfire.ca/seating-gallery daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548864926561-XRLR0TWVEWNTTI412V82/DSCF4086.JPG Seating Gallery - Book Bench Black cherry. Designed this one for a small-ish dining room. Dual purpose shelf and bench seating at the dining table. Wall mounted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548865181916-BFVFSH06TGECEBU2OMJJ/Sturdy+Stool.jpg Seating Gallery - Sturdy Stool Tamarack. This stool has slightly played legs and box joint joinery. Extremely sturdy and eminently handy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548865034836-W8UPQIADVC92I7L36B58/DSCF4092.JPG Seating Gallery - Sturdy Stool II Reclaimed Douglas fir. Multi-purpose. I use mine as a step stool, to practice drum technique and as a plant stand. You decide! https://www.rootfire.ca/kitchen-cabinets-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870486711-CJ43V3153PQYK40FGJ63/5.JPG Kitchen Cabinets Gallery - White Oak Kitchen White oak veneer. Custom cabinets allow more maximum versatility and character. The designer spec’d these great machined aluminum pulls. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/5c51e3178a922deb411f10d9/5c51e39cb914431f900e0ed7/1548870556802/ Kitchen Cabinets Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870573077-6U6GAF5CG0R3JHAC8BTA/18.JPG Kitchen Cabinets Gallery - Corner Drawer Corners are always tough in a kitchen. Here is one way to approach it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870622374-HU9BA57693OMSEQ9VO6E/14.JPG Kitchen Cabinets Gallery - Pantry This kit from Blum allows for full extension drawers in this immense pantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870769555-YTOJAWX2FFKBDODZ7JEQ/Cedar+Kitchen.JPG Kitchen Cabinets Gallery - Cedar Kitchen Cedar veneer and solid cedar. The client’s house (he designed it!) was trimmed out in cedar. I refaced the cabinets and also put in a new countertop. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/5c51e3178a922deb411f10d9/5c51e4a5cd8366a4c202f87d/1548871334305/ Kitchen Cabinets Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870825415-5SHMGOGSXSK1JHUV8LHY/Cedar+Kitchen+2.JPG Kitchen Cabinets Gallery - Cedar Kitchen Here are the pantry doors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5824eb1db8a79bf386af1981/1548870861476-VMQTCD7OKYN93SXEOLEI/IMG_1506.JPG Kitchen Cabinets Gallery - Modified Kitchen Island These clients wanted seating at their kitchen island. I modified it for them to suit their needs.