About Diamond Lake Custom Woodworks, LLC

Don Thomson started Diamond Lake Custom Woodworks, LLC after relocating from Ohio in the summer of 2007. In Ohio, he had a custom woodshop for 7 years.  Prior to that he built projects for family and friends for over 25 years in between assignments while in the US Coast Guard. He is now retired from the Coast Guard. The shop staff is a husband and wife team (Don and Nancy Thomson ) focused on combining the efficiency of modern technology and the craftsmanship of traditional woodworking techniques to reach the objective of:

Building tomorrows antiques today^®

Our focus is to build functional furniture with character. We approach a project with the assumption that it is going to be used by the customer on a regular basis (functionality), not just sit in a corner taking up space. Strong, long lasting techniques go into the construction. The use of natural colors of woods to add contrast, interest and character is an important part of each piece. If possible, using artificial coloring (stains and dyes) is avoided. To add additional interest inlays of contrasting woods are added where appropriate. The final step is to use hand rubbed oil finishes to really bring out the natural beauty that is in every piece of wood mother nature provides us.

Sure, modern machinery and technology is used for efficiency (less time = lower cost). But, when it comes time for assembly, hand tools are used for the very fine work needed to get tight fitting joints. Plus, hand tools don't make noise, so we can take off our hearing protection and listen to some nice music. :-)

Areas served:

We proudly serve All of Washington State, Northern Idaho

Chip Carving. This style of carving dates back to the 1700's and originated in Sweden. Most chip carving projects are doing using one or two carving knives. Chip carving is applied to many types of projects including jewelry boxes, cabinet doors, table tops, plus a lot more.