ABSW Designs

23/02/2026

How are you using AI? It did this nice voice over for me 😎

Last year I put out a Free to Use tool for easy shop layout for anyone not wanting the steep leaning curves of Sketch up or other tools. I didn’t find a lot of solutions online that fit my use case. Trying to keep things simplistic in nature but provide freedom and flexibility.

For a community that has done so much for me. I hope this helps give back to

Recently I made some updates and am launching a beta, shop architect. With a few more features. Again this is free to use for any maker. It doesn’t have to be a woodworking shop. The ability to add custom “tools” makes it ideal for anyone looking to at least preview their space.

Give it a try today. Send any and all feedback my way via social media or abswdesigns.com

24/06/2024

Invest in things that last. Just posted, Investing in handmade. A lot of comments i get as a woodworker are tied to the cost of a piece being made. Take a look and see why getting something made can give you a stronger sense of enjoyment, and can save you money in the long run.

A client recently let me have a stab at had carving some barstools, and it got me thinking about why it makes sense, and the benefits of having your visions both custom and handmade

https://www.abswdesigns.com/post/investing-hand-crafted

24/12/2023

Cherry cabinet case for a hall tree. Quarter sawn cherry with veneered plywood. Working slowly and watching details and trying to be meticulous craftsman on this piece. 🌳 Putting good amounts of time into each choice and moving slowly decisively.

20/12/2022

My daughter just turned 8.

As an early Christmas present I made her this keepsake box. All walnut.

If you’ve followed along for a bit. I started this a couple months ago. I got hit with a few other projects and orders. Also why my social presence dipped (I try to be a content guru but I just am not 😃)

07/11/2022

Pretty happy with the dry fit and being able to get the first look of how this little 3 drawer cabinet is going to look. I’m very pleased.

06/11/2022

When I started this shaker inspired little tower of drawers I knew I wanted to do some joinery. Never have I done a lot of mortise and tenons. So that’s the primary configuration for this piece.

Almost there to get the whole body assembled. Then onto drawers and a top. Really happy with how these test cuts came out.

01/11/2022

Gonna have some fun getting some assembly going.

26/10/2022

Needed a little drawer cabinet for the office. Have had this walnut hanging around for quite a while. Going for a little shaker style. Milled up, and almost ready for glue up.

24/10/2022

It’s not too late to get something hand made, crafted, or engraved to give your gifts a unique appeal this season.

Head over to Etsy or message to get your orders in today.

A personal favorite from my Etsy shop

This Cutting Boards item is sold by ABSWdesigns. Ships from Sandy, UT. Listed on Sep 13, 2022

16/10/2022

Had some fun learning to use my shaker for some simple in lays. But also need these for my own OCD of making sure things are flat.

15/09/2022

https://etsy.me/3RRG8hs

New up. Quality cherry cutting board. Simplistic and elegant. Made to order.

This Cutting Boards item is sold by ABSWdesigns. Ships from Sandy, UT. Listed on Sep 13, 2022

14/09/2022

Still at it. Another one done. All cherry. With subtle cherry strips. Not the biggest board but very functional. I’m a sucker for cherry