On the Ohio River, West Virginia
Heirloom hardwood, made one piece at a time.
Beauty hidden in plain sight. One man, one shop, on the banks of the Ohio River — milling rough-cut lumber I hand-pick myself into pieces meant to be handed down. Guaranteed for life.
Hand-built in Williamstown, WV 26187 · American Family Hardwood Co., est. 2012
First look
See new pieces before anyone else
Most imaginative creations
From solid walnut tables to a vertical chess board — each piece made one at a time.
Boards
I've been making cutting boards since I started woodworking — it's the first thing I teach. Face-grain, edge-grain, and end-grain, each with its own character and feel in the hand.
Crafts
The most fun part of what I do, and where I got started. Lately it's been everything from game boards to a dog staircase. I never know what somebody's going to ask me to make next.
Furniture
Making furniture is why I got into woodworking. There's no part of it I don't appreciate — the design, the milling, the finishing. Three separate disciplines, each with its own set of rules.
What I make
Every piece, milled and built by hand
What clients say — coast to coast
Shipped across the country, kept for a lifetime
“The quality and durability are remarkable.”
“Ben does awesome work — my cutting board was so pretty it took me a while to use it.”
“I received phone calls from my neighbors telling me how much they loved my planters.”
“Love my cutting board! Great craftsmanship. I've already ordered another.”
“Ben, you do great work.”
Commissions open
Have something in mind? Let's build it together.
Tell me about the piece — the wood, the size, the person it's for. I'll mill it, build it, and stand behind it for life.