The Rustic Factory, Jamestown, NC (2026)

02/12/2026

These Wysong and Miles Crank Table Bases are an absolute customer favorite. They are not nearly as heavy as some of the other cast iron table bases, which makes them perfect for residential settings, but still offer all of the intricate details and authenticity that customers look for. This one is extra special in the fact that it is extra long (stay tuned for one even MORE special coming up). While most of these bases measured at 52”, this one is a much harder to find size at 64”, making it all that better for a commanding desk or dining room table.
I purchased it from a company founded in 1919 that changed manufacturing directions. This one, (along with another acquired in that sale) were very likely purchased around that time. I spoke with multiple generations from the family owned company and all of them said it had been there as long as they could remember. The decades of dust and cobwebs corroborated their story.
After removing it from their factory, it was brought back to its original birthplace, Greensboro North Carolina, where it was painstakingly brought back to life. The massive 72x48 glass top weighs well over 200lbs and is lifted effortlessly with a few turns of the hand wheel. Make it yours today and I’ll personally deliver it to your doorstep. $14,000.

10/24/2025

And we’re off for the Fall High Point Furniture Market. It’s been an exciting day connecting with industrial furniture enthusiasts and design professionals from around the world. Stop by and say hello at The Suites at Market Square…

09/26/2025

This century-old Wysong & Miles chain drive crank base is the perfect statement piece for Día de los Mu***os or Halloween—cryptic chain, giant gears, bold circles, and a touch of steampunk mystery ⚙️💀—yet it’s equally stunning any other time of year as a bold centerpiece that commands attention.

Originally cast between 1897–1906, it spent decades abandoned in the dark basement of a long-gone furniture company in Herndon, PA. Finding it down there was a little spooky in itself—dusty, forgotten, and waiting more than a century to be brought back to life. Sold originally by Babcock Machinery Co. of NYC, it’s now polished and reborn after more than 100 years of watching the seasons—and holidays—come and go.

What makes it extra special? Rarity. Most chain-driven Wysong & Miles bases are under 5ft, but this one stretches nearly 6.5ft—something I’ve never seen published or offered by any competitor. Naturally, when I tracked it down, I couldn’t resist making the trip to rescue it. And, I didn’t leave with just this piece—so many other finds came along for the ride that the poor truck just about gave out on the way home.

Now fully restored, this base effortlessly raises a 200+ lb, 7ft glass top from 22" (coffee table height) all the way to 33" (executive desk or dining table height) with just a few turns of the handwheel. A true mechanical marvel that bridges industrial grit with timeless elegance.

Would you style this as a hauntingly bold coffee table, a one-of-a-kind dining table, or the ultimate executive desk? Whether it’s for spooky season or everyday living, this piece is built to impress.

And for the right buyer, I might just include a little something extra—a limited 2024 Día de los Mu***os Clase Azul tequila and a pair of skull mugs to set the mood. 💀

If you’ve been waiting for a rare conversation piece—the one that commands a room and brings history, artistry, and function together—this is it.

Send me a message if you want to make it yours.

03/30/2025

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything! I’ve been so swamped with certifications for the last 6 months that I haven’t had time for much else. BUT…I was finally able to squeeze some time in to finish this guy...

I’m not sure these massive steel sawhorse ends were ever manufactured by some large company…but I think someone manufactured them for holding cruise ship engines (jk, they’re just overengineered). I can’t claim too much credit for the idea of making a desk out of them, as this one was brought to my attention and ask if I could do it. Considering all the other chaotic projects I’ve taken on, these seemed like a walk in the park…except nothing with me can ever be simple. I’ll spare you all the long story…

Regardless! Here they are in their newfound glory. The old wood was unusable so the customer elected to go with solid oak beams to connect either end of the sawhorses together. Each side weighs a baffling 250lbs, but together, you will not find a sturdier table base.

I spiced things up a bit with a massive 200lb glass top, some black and copper LED desk lamps, and a few other accoutrements. The areonautical chart for Daytona Beach and the Clase Azul don’t make much sense as fair as pairing is concerned…unless you’re in the cockpit with me over DAB…then you’ll want all the tequila you can get your hands on…

I’m elated to say that this one is already sold (as it wasn’t even my idea) and that the customer is even surprised about how well they turned out.

10/07/2024

I’m excited to share that The Rustic Factory is featured in the October issue of O'Henry Magazine! A heartfelt thank you to my amazing clients across the country for trusting me to bring these incredible artifacts into your homes, and to O'Henry Magazine for sharing my journey. Be sure to check out the article and celebrate with me. Thank you all for your continued support!

07/09/2024

This was definitely one of the unplanned crank tables in the collection. This Mattison Machine Works machine table base was equipped with a machine somewhere around the 19-teens era. Information about machines and equipment this old is difficult to find, but it looks like she’s definitely 100+ years old.

While purchasing another table base from my friend Joseph in Pennsylvania, I saw this one sitting in a corner of his massive warehouse completely by itself. Intrigued, I ask him if he would sell it. Joseph didn’t even know what I was referring to until I walked him over to show it to him. He flat out said “no”. Well that was the end of that, he’s not a guy you ask twice. We loaded up the other crank table that I purchased and just for the hell of it, I ask him about selling it one more time. “No” again…
Somehow we got to talking about other things in life and somehow in the course of that conversation, I convinced him to sell the thing. Again, he’s not the kind of guy where you ask things twice and he doesn’t like repeating himself. I dont even think he likes me to be honest, but somehow I got him to agree to sell it.

Well it only took me 2 years to get to it between other projects (or curses…depending on how you look at them) but here she is! Because of its lower profile and less bulky design, it would make the perfect office desk, residential dining room table, coffee table for your business, hangar desk, barndominium table, etc. Effortlessly lifts a 200lb glass top from 18” to 32” with a few turns of the hand wheel. It’s available.
$14000

02/09/2024

(SOLD)Game day setup with a touch of nostalgia! This vintage Heston and Anderson Swing Saw is likely well over 100 years old, making it older than the Super Bowl itself. Revitalized and reborn into this big screen TV stand, it seamlessly blends into your modern Game Day celebration.
Literally hang almost size flat screen TV to the custom made TV mounting brackets on the upper portion of the saw. Need to angle it down? No problem. A few twists of the k***s on the rear brackets allow over 30 degrees of articulation. What if you can’t miss a minute of the game while you’re grilling? Throw it on the handcrafted factory cart coffee table and effortlessly take your TV with you. Working on your airplane at the hangar but want to watch the latest true crime TV episode? Roll it on over! Have a dedicated space but your TV is just too big? Not to worry, the lower table portion of the saw was restored as well and it easily drops back into the original stand in a few seconds. Bought a new living room setup and want to put it on your new entertainment center? Simply remove the twist locks from the base and in a minute or so, you’re in business. The possibilities are endless.
Elevate your space with timeless charm and make every touchdown a trip down memory lane. 🏈📺
Heston and Anderson TV Stand with Base: $7000
With Four Wheel Black Walnut Cart: $11000

12/06/2023

SOLD. Networking is such an awesome resource…It has assisted me with every career, helped me with this business, and has just been an invaluable resource all together.
So networking is what led me to this extremely rare Canton Foundry Crane No. 5. My good friend and miracle worker Scott Cain had some of my works in progress sitting in his shop, when it was noticed by another customer. The customer explained that he had one of these cranes and he may be interested in selling it. Scott told me I may be receiving a call at some point from his other customer and that was that. Scott had no details about the crane that may potentially be available, its condition, price, nothing…

Sure enough, a few months later I received a phone call about this mystery crane and drove out to look at it. Initially I wasn’t very excited about it, only because it was sunken into the ground and in horrible condition (see the last pictures). In fact, the gentleman told me it had been sitting outside in the same spot for over 30 years. Despite my initial hesitation, I had never seen one like it before, so I knew that even if I didn’t want it, it probably had some value at some point. We discussed some pricing and I decided to purchase it. That’s when the fun began…

From sitting outside for over 30 years and sunk into the ground meant rust. Lots and lots of rust. It meant nothing moved, turned freely, or worked. Several times I wondered if I had made a mistake purchasing it. It was egregiously heavy and dangerous, and due to the layers of rust and filth, I didn’t really want to work on it. Slowly but surely I began taking it apart and freeing up frozen components. Bit by bit, the leviathan crane slowly began to emerge…reborn. Thanks to Scott Cain and his miracle working abilities, special welding, drilling, heating, bending, and shaping were all done to various components to keep authenticity and bring her back to life. On October 31st after 30+ years of sitting in a field rotting away, she was stood upright and rolled effortlessly on her own. This was what I needed to be motivated and fall in love with the leviathan monster. Restoration moved quickly after that and she was completed a month later. Outside of the massive 16” cast iron handwheels affixed to both sides (and cotter pins), she is completely original and 100% restored.
To my surprise, she has already found her new home, coincidentally, nestled up next to one of her little sisters (a Canton Foundry No. 2 Size Crane) cast together in the same factory likely over 100 years ago, separated by thousands of miles, and reunited together today (see last photo).

11/23/2023

SOLD. You know what I’m thankful for this year?? Plenty. I have been very blessed and am very fortunate. However, The Rustic Factory is grateful for incredible clients…

I don’t get excited about “factory carts” anymore. The factory cart coffee table trend a few years back brought out some interesting characters. People buying them at auction from factories only to try to flip them for egregious amounts without doing any work to them whatsoever. They were covered in grease, termites, rust, and plenty of other things I wouldn’t want in my home…
However, there are still a couple of them that grab my attention from time to time. Just like this pair of Factory Service Company Carts originally made in Milwaukee Wisconsin that have been beautifully transformed into matching end tables. Acquired in Ohio and Pennsylvania, I brought these two home during a routine work trip. The original wood was obviously not what I pictured and was immediately discarded. After some intense blasting and polishing, I found myself with two metal frames in need of some worthy wooden tops. Per my usual, I chose black walnut and was able to incorporate both tops to both carts of wood from the same tree. The wood was cut, milled, and hand sanded right here in Jamestown, North Carolina.
They are surprisingly large, measuring 33”x33” square. Not surprisingly, they are quite heavy, and those 1.5” thick slabs of walnut didn’t help in that regard. Thankfully for me, but unfortunately for everyone else, these two have already found their new home. However, occasionally I find these things from time to time and can craft a custom set for your home or office. Contact me if you’re interested!

11/03/2023

SOLD. Meet my Hercules Portable 1 Ton Capacity Shop Crane…fortunately for me (but not everyone else) she already has found her new home…and taught me several lessons along the way.

Originally found by a friend of mine in Chicago, the Hercules Crane was so badly corroded, that I had no interest in it and ignored it. That was a mistake. Lesson number 1…just because it might not be my favorite, doesn’t mean it might not be something someone else enjoys. Ironically enough, a very good customer of mine knew exactly what it was and wanted it. Off I went to acquire it halfway buried in the red clay mud of South Carolina.
The next lesson I learned on this one was NOT to underestimate. I quoted my customer a nominal fee for the restoration and even tried to do it for free while luring him in to make another purchase. The crane looks simple right? Not much to it? How hard could it be? Absolutely, categorically, flat out wrong. My customer ask me to retain as much of the original components as possible, and I was able to save or salvage almost all of it. Thanks to my very good friend and miracle worker Scott Cain, we were able to build custom brackets and hardware with existing compoents to where only the original chain had to be discarded. The original handles were missing and I supplemented these with cast iron handwheels on the end of the winch drum.
Third lesson I learned…never judge a book by its cover (I’ve learned this one, but this was a good refresher). Now that the Hercules is completely restored, I absolutely love it. I don’t even want to taker her to her new home. She rolls effortlessly, cranks up and down with one finger, and is just flat out awesome.

I couldn’t be happier with how she turned out…let me know what you think…

10/13/2023

They tell me to be successful with promoting my business on social media, I need to post something everyday to encourage engagement…
…Well I fail in that regard (maybe they’re right, but I’d rather spend my time working and crafting).

So it’s been awhile since I’ve posted…BUT…it hasn’t been from lack of activity! I’ve still been fortunate enough to be wide open. However, I did have a slight pause earlier in the year, where I was able to FINALLY get to cleaning up this rascal. I made a special 800 mile trip in the wee hours of the morning over two years ago to grab this genuine Yates American Machine Company 430 Stroke Sander Base in the rural hills of Pennsylvania.
As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. And while this one was significantly cleaner and in much better condition than most of the pieces I have refinished, she was still no “walk in the park”. For starters, she’s huge. You can see in the last pictures that she extends the entire bed of my truck. Secondly, I believe the majority of her makeup is cast steel, not cast iron (so significantly heavier due to the density difference). The crank mechanism was also frozen due to age and lack of use.
While there was no serial number with the base to reference her age, can see the two sales ads from the turn of the century in the early 1900’s. If she isn’t already 100 years old, she’s very close to it. After being completely disassembled and having decades of scale and rust blasted away, she was meticulously crafted to leave the new finish you see here. Lifts the 120lb glass top effortlessly.
Make it yours and take it to your airplane hangar, your man cave, your new office desk, dining room table, poker table, or whatever else you can imagine.
Available. Delivered and installed for $18,000.

01/30/2023

SOLD. I can’t seem to find too much information about The Factory Service Co. from Milwaukee Wisconsin. However, the carts they began manufacturing almost 100 years ago are now becoming more and more popular today as industrial style coffee tables. Of course, if everyone else is doing it, I want to do something different.
One evening, (after probably one too many adult beverages), I had an epiphany for what I thought would be an easy way to solve a big screen TV problem. Why not make ”a train” of these carts? They are only about 15” off the ground, and when hooked together in a train, they could stretch nearly 14’. Easily enough room to accommodate a 120” TV, without putting it through the ceiling.
What I thought would be an “easy” solution was far from it. After sourcing carts from West Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, and Indiana, it came time to refinish them. The existing wood was disgusting. Two of the carts were nearly rotted through, the others were soaked in decades worth of grease and oil.
After a month of metal work, it came time to build some tops. Of course I chose black walnut, and black walnut is not cheap. Thankfully my good friend Freddy had recently cut down a black walnut tree over in Summerfield NC and off I went to get it. The tree was barely wide enough to cut the 12x wood slabs that I would need to make the tops for the carts. Thankfully though, I was able to cut all of the slabs from the same fallen tree. The slabs were rough cut, fitted, and then hand sanded for hours. The final result is a newly 14ft long and 800lb TV stand that you can move with your index finger. Obviously the TV isn’t in the picture, but you get the idea…

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