Need a Need table made in Austin, TX - Any references?

[Brenda Langford]

Hi, we are needing to have a table made that will seat 12. It is for our ranch so we want that rustic "King Ranch" look (without the KR price tag, of course.)

Does anyone know of a place to get the wood and any recommendations of a shop to do it in or near Austin, TX?

Thanks.

[Steve Clardy]

Charlie Plesums.
He's a member here.

Lives in or around Austin.

[Don Stutsman]

Brenda,

There are a lot of good woodworkers in Austin. I believe they have a club headquartered out of the WoodCraft Store at 8907 Research Blvd., Austin, 78758, PH: 512-407-8787. I would suggest you stop by or call the store and they should be able to put you in touch with someone to meet your needs.:)

Don Stutsman
San Antonio, TX

[Charlie Plesums]

Hi Brenda

Welcome to the forum

I have sent you an email... I retired from a tech job and now build custom furniture full time from my home in Northwest Austin (Arboretum area). I am also on the board of the "Fine Woodworkers of Austin" club that Don mentioned, that meets at the local Woodcraft store.

[Don L Johnson]

I recently rented some drum sander time from an individual here in San Antonio (probably close enough, if he makes your short list). He works in Mesquite and is semi-retired. He was working on some mesquite rocking chairs when I was there - beautiful work; he showed me a picture of a mesquite table he made for someone in the past. At any rate, his name is Jim Baker and his phone number is 210-667-1385. Only met him the one time and he seemed like a fine gentleman.

Don Johnson

[Jim Becker]

Both Charlie Plesums and Sam Blasco are in the Austin area. Both do great work.

[Tommy Emmons]

I have seen some of charlie plesums' work and he is a good craftsman. I would recommend him.