Antique examples of the types of furniture that I build.
Welcome to the Logan Cabinet Shoppe, located in Logan Township, New Jersey. I'm an amateur cabinetmaker specializing in custom furniture of the 18th century American and Shaker styles. I don't like to build exact reproductions of period pieces, rather I prefer to design and build new pieces using the design principles, tools and construction methods of the period. By building my furniture this way, my pieces have the feel of an antique without attempting to be an exact copy of one.
Every piece of my furniture is one of a kind. I design every piece personally so I can customize them to suit a particular space, function or taste. I can also scale a piece to fit a particular space more appropriately while still maintaining the period proportions and aesthetics of the piece. I am not bound by the exact dimensions and details of an original piece because I do not make exact reproductions.
I prefer to do all of my work with hand tools because I enjoy the process of building a piece just as much as the finished product...maybe more. I'm not a professional and this is not how I make my living so I can afford to slow down, take my time and enjoy the journey. If you enjoy woodworking and hand tools, I invite you to check out the rest of the site. After all, the site was created as a place for me to share my experiences, my creations and my knowledge of woodworking by hand with others who have similar interests.
Be sure to check out the Articles section and my Blog. If you like the site, want to make a suggestion for an article or blog topic or just want to say "Hi", please use the Contact Form to send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!