Birdseye Design

09/18/2025

This is a project I completed earlier this year. One of the more challenging projects I've ever done. Getting the measurements and the angles just right on all the raised paneling had me pulling my hair out. The raised panels are "authentic" solid cherry. There is no plywood involved. The scroll work was done by hand on a scroll saw, NOT CNC. The scroll cutting took about 60 hours to complete. The design was borrowed from a huge organ-type instrument that Mark Twain had commissioned in the early 20th century, which I happened to see on our trip through Hannibal, MO last year. The scroll cut panels are three 1/8" layers of solid cherry laminated together to minimize warping and cupping. The panels and inlay in the newel are from some very nice curly maple I had on hand. Carving the curved handrail was a huge challenge as well. It took me a couple months of pondering it before I dove in head first.

07/31/2024

Here is this years guitar to be raffled at Blues on the Chippewa, signed by all the artists. Don’t miss out!

03/09/2024

Recently completed sauna project. For a client.

06/28/2023

I was privileged to be asked to build a new wedding arch at Liberty Tree Farm. The lumber used came from the 3 X 10 beams from the part of the barn that was taken down at LTF. I drilled 288 half-inch holes in quarter-inch steel. That’s a good day of drilling. Be sure to check it out next time you’re there. Like July 4th when you can see Rush River Delta at the coolest music and wedding venue around.

03/17/2023

Another recently completed project from Birdseye Design. This is at the Golden Leaf Cafe on the East end of Menomonie. A customer sitting bar with a coffee bean river table on top. It’s about 12 feet long with cherry paneling on the front and sides.

03/04/2022

A recently completed project. Built-in office. Quartersawn teak veneer. I don’t deal with veneer often so it was a bit of a challenge.

08/07/2015

Confluence of Art Winners Exhibit - Janet Carson Gallery in
Eau Claire

I have this show opening today in Eau Claire. Stop in and check it out if you have a chance. Watch out for the road construction!

04/22/2015

My business page.

This page is to show the type of work and different projects undertaken by Birdseye Design.

04/22/2015

This page is to show the type of work and different projects undertaken by Birdseye Design.

04/22/2015

Some samples of projects I've done.