It all started…

Back in the 80’s, I remember hammering scraps of wood together to make toy airplanes.

Some wood, nails, a hammer and my imagination led me to a world of woodworking. My grandfather was a professional cabinetmaker and my dad a woodworking hobbyist, so lots of tools were there for me to learn with. In High School I majored in Auto-body, but upon graduation I went into my father’s business, our jewellery store. For 15 years I was working that industry but it was never the right fit for me. Something was missing and it took awhile for me to realize what.

Then one day, my dad asked me to come to his house to build a deck chair and I started rediscovering my love of making stuff out of wood. The smell of the wood, sawdust all over me, hum of the saws. There is just a satisfaction about making something. So time goes by and I keep building and soon designing bigger and more complex projects. I read every book and magazine about woodworking I could find. Then in 2006, I decided to leave the family business and go to college to become a Cabinetmaker. One year as a full-time student and four years as an apprentice. I graduated as a Red Seal Journeyman Cabinetmaker (if only Grandpa could see me now!). Then in 2012 I started my shop and Knotty Dave’s Fine Woodworking was official. Since 2006, I have designed and built offices, kitchens, bathrooms, jewellery stores, furniture, fireplaces and the list goes on. (I have lost count of the many projects I have left my mark on). Today that love of making stuff out of wood is alive and well. I’m ready for future projects and challenges.

Need a room designed?

Do you have ideas for a space in your home or business, I would love to work with you. Feel free to give me a call. Just say you are looking for Knotty Dave.

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