Otis Woodworx

Otis Woodworx This is my woodshop. Hoping to make stuff for people etc. Formerly Otis' Doggy Dugouts & Kitty Kastles. Satisfaction guaranteed or I will make it right.

I started with the intention of making custom dog houses & cat play trees; but everyone keeps their dogs inside, & can't compete with China. Custom wood working, including lawn and garden items, cutting & charcuterie boards, wood furniture repair and refinishing, willing to try anything made of wood.

Headed up to the future home of the shop last weekend.  While the pad extension is cured and ready, the shop building mo...
09/01/2026

Headed up to the future home of the shop last weekend. While the pad extension is cured and ready, the shop building move may be postponed until Spring due to some logistical and financial issues. At least now with every trip up though a load of wood can be brought up as the storage rack is ready. All good things in time i guess. As you may be able to tell...patience is not one of my strong suits.

Was reminded how much more time it takes to refurbish versus making some things from scratch.  Lot of hand sanding time ...
08/12/2026

Was reminded how much more time it takes to refurbish versus making some things from scratch. Lot of hand sanding time on this one. Sanding is probably my least favorite thing about wood working.
When i can afford it I think i will give in to the Festool craze as everyone raves about their random orbit sander. I have gone through 3 random orbit sanders in the last year!
Anyway. This was a friend's dad's dresser, she gave it to me to "see what I could do with it." She said if anything I could sell it, but when I sent her a picture she wants it back. Will take that as a huge compliment.
Up next a refurbish project for my neice, then it should be about time to start packing up the shop for the move...really nervous about that.

Futurw home....
08/05/2026

Futurw home....

Been taking a break, trying to get my mind straight.  Still havr some cedar to make planters if anyone would like one.  ...
06/10/2026

Been taking a break, trying to get my mind straight. Still havr some cedar to make planters if anyone would like one. Also have a couple planters (3 tiered herb planter. On large cross planter, and some small ones) leftover from the sale if anyone would like one.
Will probably get back into the shop this weekend. SO much cleaning to do in the shop and the house. Until then, here are some pics of people putting my planters to use. Makes me happy when people show me what they have done with what I make.
Blessings to all.

Had to take a couple days off to let my hands recover from making all those planters (still have some available if you w...
05/22/2026

Had to take a couple days off to let my hands recover from making all those planters (still have some available if you would like one). Decided i needed to do something with wood besides cedar, so dug into my cut-off bin. First a littlw back story:

I have been following the journey of Alistor, a baby goat that is one if several animals cared for by Brandy Kristin. When he was born, Alistor was blind and could not stand up or walk well. She got him a cart so he could build up his strength. Alistor is now walking about her shop (Unique Enchanments-Check it out!) and much of his vision has returned.

The pictures Brandy posted inspired me to make this frame, print 4 of the pics from Alistor's journey and give it to her, as a bonus I got to meet Alistor!!!

The woods included in this are Black Walnut, Maple, Padauk, and I think Ash or Boxelder. Finished with Linseed oil, then a beeswax, and orange extract mixture. Pretty happy with the final product, reminds me how difficult it is to cut glass (I really need a good straight line glass cutter!).

Again, several planters left, and if you don't want one if those left, I still have plenty of cedar to make one you do want! Blessings and thank you for stopping by. 😊

One week until the sale.  What i have so far.  Sprayed finish on them today, already had one guy stop and he wants to bu...
05/02/2026

One week until the sale. What i have so far. Sprayed finish on them today, already had one guy stop and he wants to buy some. 😊 Need to knock out some more this week, but my body is protesting 🤪.

I tried to create an event so people could show interest or if they plan on going.  Apparently I am not smart enough to ...
04/20/2026

I tried to create an event so people could show interest or if they plan on going. Apparently I am not smart enough to do so on this page. Anyway. I will be set up May 9th in Athens for Glory Days, this is just a sample of the stuff (mostly planters) I will have, I will keep making things through April. Hope to see you out there!

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501 N Hill St
Springfield, IL
62702

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(217) 725-0393

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