Author Archives: Black & Sons

Believe it or not, I was actually hoping that after we finished our Vilas bungalow remodel, I would get a few weeks to breathe a little and catch up on some creative projects yet unfinished in our shop. And, by … Continue reading →

I would like to thank everyone who has continued to support Black & Sons Furniture Makers through a challenging start to 2011!  We had a great experience at the NARI Home Show in February, with many earnest and interested visitors … Continue reading →

Black & Sons would like to invite our customers and friends to the Madison NARI Home Expo at the Marriott West from February 4-6. Whether your home improvement project is large or small, you will find all of the answers … Continue reading →

It’s sometimes during the everyday moments that I find myself inspired, or maybe I should say re-inspired, to keep on doing what I do.  I was just taking my lunch, and I opened the latest issue of Yankee magazine, one … Continue reading →

First, on behalf of everyone in the Black Family, and everyone involved in our shop, may I wish you a heartfelt happy holiday season.  May the blessings of this great time of year be many for you and yours!  And, … Continue reading →

Black & Sons is pleased to announce some recent awards for our involvement in two unique Madison, Wisconsin remodeling projects.  Both awards were given to us by the local chapter of NARI, of which we are a member, and they … Continue reading →

Well, we were able to chalk up another first for the shop recently.  A dogsled repair!  A Madison-area musher brought in his wooden dogsled for a new handlebar and a strut.  I was amazed at how lightly constructed his sled … Continue reading →

Well, a visit to the coast of Maine by any self-respecting woodworker and his family (that’s me) would not be considered complete without a visit to the hallowed grounds of Wooden Boat.  We rolled into Brooklin on a foggy Maine … Continue reading →

My family and I just returned from a really wonderful vacation to the coast of Maine.  It was nothing but scenic small towns and shops, trees, and the ocean.  The kids spent all of their free time digging around on … Continue reading →

Thanks again to anyone and everyone who visits our website and this blog!  As always, feel free to leave me questions about woodworking, cabinetmaking, remodeling, and all things wood! I wanted to write a little bit about our recent Walnut … Continue reading →