I then got into the frame business.

I then found myself in the frame business which is were i got my real start getting my hands on attempting classic joinery in mortice and tenon joints. My first frame was put together for a neighbor and friend made out of rough cut cherry lumber. I framed a 2x4 foot chalk board. After this I got my first chance to really make some money and hang my handy work in a place for all to see. I was commissioned by the owner of a local tavern who saw my first frame and was in need of a much large chalk board to display their specials. I again was able to put some classic mortise and tenon joinery to work and built a frame around a 4x8 chalk board which now hangs largely at the local establishment.