Salt Shaker Woodworks

Salt Shaker Woodworks Re-tasking reclaimed wood with a story, to make all manner of handcrafted items from key chains to cu

In 2022, I was honored to be invited to participate in the Battleship Texas artisan program as one of only 12 woodworker...
06/16/2026

In 2022, I was honored to be invited to participate in the Battleship Texas artisan program as one of only 12 woodworkers selected.

The wood used in these projects came from the historic Battleship Texas during her restoration.

Aside from the pieces I created for the Foundation's auction, I received enough wood to make just two charcuterie boards and seven toppers.

The board pictured here was one of those two boards and has already found a home.

Today, only three toppers remain.

Learn more about the project:

https://www.saltshakerwoodworks.com/battleship-texas?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june2026_post4

In 1912, the Blumberg House was built in Seguin.More than a century later, during a porch restoration, the old-growth lo...
06/08/2026

In 1912, the Blumberg House was built in Seguin.

More than a century later, during a porch restoration, the old-growth longleaf pine columns were removed and the wood found its way to Salt Shaker Woodworks.

The boards in this photo came from those columns.

After counting the growth rings, I estimated the tree may have been over 500 years old when it was cut. If that's true, this tree was already growing long before Texas became a state.

That's the kind of wood I enjoy rescuing and putting back to work.

Read the full story:

https://www.saltshakerwoodworks.com/higgins-longleaf-pine?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june2026_post2

This bowl started as reclaimed wood and ended up as something useful and beautiful for the home.The grain and figure you...
06/04/2026

This bowl started as reclaimed wood and ended up as something useful and beautiful for the home.

The grain and figure you see weren't added in the shop—they were already hidden inside the wood waiting to be uncovered.

At about 9½" in diameter, it's a good size for a coffee table, kitchen island, or entry table.

Available now:

https://www.saltshakerwoodworks.com/available-now/p/medium-bowl

One of the things I enjoy most about working with wood is that sometimes the wood creates the artwork long before I ever...
05/28/2026

One of the things I enjoy most about working with wood is that sometimes the wood creates the artwork long before I ever touch it.

This is Ambrosia Maple. The streaking and color variations are caused naturally by the Ambrosia beetle, leaving behind patterns that simply can’t be duplicated.

No stain.
No tricks.
Just wood being wood.

— Will

05/26/2026

Gandalf

Not every part of woodworking is sawdust and finished pieces.Sometimes it’s glue-ups, clamps everywhere, waiting for thi...
05/21/2026

Not every part of woodworking is sawdust and finished pieces.

Sometimes it’s glue-ups, clamps everywhere, waiting for things to dry and hoping everything comes together the way you pictured it in your head.

That’s part of the process too.

— Will

A gentleman from Waco contacted me recently after finding Salt Shaker Woodworks online while preparing to move to Seguin...
05/15/2026

A gentleman from Waco contacted me recently after finding Salt Shaker Woodworks online while preparing to move to Seguin.

He asked if I would consider restoring an old family table that he grew up sitting around for family meals. I normally don’t take on refinishing work, but this one had a story behind it and I just couldn’t say no.

The original finish on the table top and leaf is badly worn and blistered beyond simply cleaning it up, so the decision was made to refinish only the tops while preserving the original base and aprons. Once finished, the new stain will be blended back to match the rest of the table.

Started working on it yesterday.

Amazing what starts coming back to life once years of old finish begin coming off.

— Will

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