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About Sawdust N Shards

Sawdust N Shards originated about 15 years ago in a two car garage in central Nebraska. The owner, James Christensen, would buy old furniture cheap at auction, fix it up, and resell it at garage sales. Eventually people started trusting him to bring their family heirlooms back to life. The attention and care for each piece, large or small, valuable or nostalgic, was quickly recognized by customers and the two car garage (and sometimes family room) was always full of projects. In 2021 the business moved east to an amazing location just north of Whitney Point, New York. The move offered a 1300 square foot shop area, allowing larger tools, and a dedicated heated finishing area.

James Christensen is a self taught craftsman that had a little help here and there along the way by some great mentors. He was taught not only the craft, but the respect for the craftsman who originally made the piece. 

 

 “I strive to not make a piece look refinished, I would rather it appear as a well cared for original”

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HAVE A QUESTION?

Basically, if it is old, made of wood or glass, and you have an idea of what you want to create, we will bring that to life.
Get in touch and let us know your ideas!