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05/31/2019

LEGO creations return to Powell Gardens

Sarah and I walked this with Sid yesterday. Wonderful weather and really cool Lego sculptures.

I suggest going today! Rain soon and then hot forever after that :-p

KINGVILLE — Nearly half a million LEGO bricks create a dozen displays for Sean Kenney's Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks showing at Powell Gardens.

04/23/2019

Mission accomplished, client is pleased 🙂

Looks just like the old ones, just without the rot.

04/17/2019

The Shop had an away game today!

Client asked for a full rebuild of four storm windows. I cut all the parts on site - next is the glue up and paint while the replacement glass is being cut.

This project put my table saw joinery to the test - had a couple ‘make it work’ moments - but success is in sight.

04/14/2019

I love it when real estate has me in the shop :-)

I’m very exited to roll out the new signs I built for my sellers.

And tomorrow it goes into action! Stay tuned to see my newest listing...

04/10/2019

The shop has seen some activity lately! Loaded up the car to do some trim work for a family selling their home. Nothing fancy - just fundamentals.

My next project: hand-built storm windows...

03/27/2019

Will Wilkins - Realtor

Will Wilkins - Realtor

I like to bring some know-how to real estate.

Have any suggestions on color? Drop them in the comments.

Results in the next video - complete with my new signs!

12/24/2018

William Wilkins | RE/MAX United | Excellence in Real Estate

Welcome!

I've been less present in the shop of late because I'm focusing on my real estate business and soon-to-arrive baby.

I've switched to RE/MAX United and invite you to check out my page - myrealtorwill.com - and to please keep me in mind when you need a real estate professional.

I imagine this page will take on a more "home DIY" flavor going forward :-)

Best,

Will

Buying a home? Selling a home? Whether in Warrensburg or the Johnson County area, you’ve found your realtor. Providing the best in customer service and market knowledge, you’ll be glad you chose William Wilkins at Elsberry Realty.

07/16/2018

Built this last weekend to welcome our newly-adopted TV.

The shop's social media presence has taken a 3rd row back seat to my work in real estate but I'll try to keep the updates coming when I can.

11/29/2017

All set up and ready to go at the 2017 UCM Holiday Market! In the ballroom of the Elliot Union; come check it out :-)

11/26/2017

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The shop is gearing up for UCM's 2017 Holiday Market. In addition to taking orders for custom work I'll be offering some decorative stencil creations I've been working on. Please come out to support local artisans and knock out some of your holiday shopping :-)

11/26/2017

The shop is gearing up for UCM's 2017 Holiday Market. In addition to taking orders for custom work I'll be offering some decorative stencil creations I've been working on. Please come out to support local artisans and knock out some of your holiday shopping :-)

11/22/2017

Will Build's cover photo

11/09/2017

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10/11/2017

Orders for corn hole boards are taking off! Recently upped my game to stencils. While I'm not particularly stoked about football (and specifically native-appropriative mascots), I am pretty excited with how they came out.

09/28/2017

It's been a while since I've been in the shop since moving into our new house and starting up a real estate business (Will Wilkins - Realtor), but recently I built some corn hole boards for UCM. I've received a few other orders that I'm working on filling so we can all have a look at my ability to stencil! More to come :-)

02/15/2017

Thank you for visiting! Please be sure to *like* the page for more updates and info on new projects. Again, thanks for visiting and stay tuned :-)

01/19/2017

Here's the newest version of the 2-bin and 3-bin recycling organizers. Soon to be available for local sale...

11/02/2016

Tried my hand at building what's called an English server (minus drawers; maybe next time...). Here are some photos of the building/glue-up process, plus the new jig I build (design credit to Norm Abram) to cut tapered legs. Thanks for checking out the shop!

10/24/2016

New build I put together for Sarah's bathroom. Four-tiered corner shelf made with scraps and some craftily-applied all-thread.

Upcoming: I'm preparing to scale production on my recycling bins. Updates to follow.

10/06/2016

Shop updates

Short clip of rabbeting the bin spots for the newly-improved recycling bin I'm gearing for production... and making TONS of sawdust! I hope you enjoy :-)

10/06/2016

The shop reborn in Warrensburg, MO.

10/03/2016

Project update: I got as far as the front towers when I accepted that I'd rather spend time working on products than working on how to move materials. I'll put in the future projects file.

09/20/2016

Welcoming the newest member of the Will Build workforce: BOOM! The '99 Taurus SE wagon. (Pause for ooh's and aah's) Step one to operating a successful shop (or any bx for that matter): acquire suitable hardware within available means. Now to design and mount a rack for material transport. This'll be super classy :-)

08/10/2016

Aaaaaaaand table number two. Happy plants. Making the same item repeatedly isn't my favorite, but I will say each one gets faster and easier...

08/09/2016

The shop is up and running at our new home garage in Warrensburg, MO. Huzzahs all around. Morning project: window plant tables. One down, one more to go. Excited to be making sawdust again.

07/07/2016

Will Build's cover photo

04/18/2016

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It's been a whirlwind of a month! I received my first order for the Kuranda dog bed crate through Etsy; what a learning experience. In addition to design edits, production, and shipping, I also made a video explaining how to assemble the product.

At the ripe old age of 29, I present my first youtube video:

https://youtu.be/_ziBeRvChcQ

Thanks all,

Will

04/18/2016

Kuranda Crate Assembly Tutorial

It's been a whirlwind of a month! I received my first order for the Kuranda dog bed crate through Etsy; what a learning experience. In addition to design edits, production, and shipping, I also made a video explaining how to assemble the product.

At the ripe old age of 29, I present my first youtube video:

https://youtu.be/_ziBeRvChcQ

Thanks all,

Will

02/08/2016

Client's proposal: to build a custom structure to convert a specialized dog bed (200lb mastiff) into a full house/crate for their pup.

Leaning heavily on dados and lap joints, this piece can be parted out and transported to provide a lifetime of elegant utility for my client. Oak frame and bars, Baltic birch door, and a cherry/maple veneer top.

Have you been considering a new piece of furniture to add beauty and functionality to your own living space? Feel free to send me a message and we can discuss bringing your ideas to life.

Thanks,

Will Build

02/01/2016

I built this jewelry box for Sarah's birthday back in October. Oak frame, Sapodilla (I believe) drawers, and Maple accents. I really like how it came out, and it's presently serving Sarah's jewelry/makeup storage needs. I also made a base for the ring holder. Thing kept falling over! Problem solved, looks pretty :-)

Thanks for your time and checking out my work!

WB

02/01/2016

The site's been quiet, but the shop's been busy! Here are some simple upgrades that have improved capacity and scope of the shop:
1) Router table with micro-adjustable fence and dust collection.
2) Workbench with bench screw/dogs and storage space.
3) Expanded work surface and adjustable fence for the drill press.

09/24/2015

Most recent venture: frame building!

Many thanks to Shanna Trumbly for approving the use of her artwork. Check out her other works on her page!

08/29/2015

Thanks to Sarah Ray for documenting my most recent build. As always, if anything on the site catches your eye/interest the shop is standing by to churn out one of your very own :-) Thanks for swinging by.

08/14/2015

A glimpse into my past. Thanks Mom!

06/05/2015

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