ANOTHER AMAZING TURNING

 Here's an interesting turning Mike did at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet the other day.  We were asked to create a replica of a bottle so the company could make a mold out of it.  Mike turned it like a regular post.  He was given a banner with the size of the bottle they wanted appearing as a graphic.  He carefully cut one side of the banner off so he had a profile of the bottle exposed.

 He then traced the profile to a piece of material.  This material can be put in the post turning machine and it will read the shape and cut the post to match.  Once he's got the profile on the material, he cuts it out using a band saw.  Once it's cut, he sands the outline until it's exactly right and ready to be loaded in the post turning router.

 As you can see in the first couple of pics, the post comes out with a crown piece at the top.  Mike cut that piece off and sanded the top to look more like the top of a bottle.  The final product looks like what you see here.  This photo shows the post after it's been cut down and sanded to give it completely smooth sides.  It matches the bottle profile exactly.

 I'm including this pic to show you how we got the bottle profile.  This banner is the one we cut to make the template for the bottle.  For the record, this is also the company who hired us to create the post.  I wanted to show this because it's a great example of how versatile Goodwin Mill And Cabinet really is.  If you're looking for something specific, we can probably do it.  We have the craftsman daring enough to try just about anything and the tools to make even the most complex ideas come to life.  Isn't it time you called Goodwin Mill And Cabinet for your project? 

MEET THE CREW: CARSON! WEDDING!

 I wanted to make this entry a combination piece.  Part "Meet the Crew" and part wedding coverage.  One of our own, Carson Goodwin, got married this past weekend.  There was some prep for the reception happening at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  Kent made these extremely cool lamps using mason jars.  The finish happened in two steps.  We painted the wood and then glazed over the paint once it had a sealer coat on. 

 These two pics show the first one he made.  This was the test lamp.  It turned out quite nicely.  In a later pic, I'll show you how the lamps were placed at the reception.  Right now, I just wanna enjoy the color and how nicely they turned out.

 The reception itself took place Saturday night at the Green
Springs Chapel.  They were set up in the back behind the building on the grass.  There were all kinds of treats for the guests and an amazing dinner was served by the bride's mother.  She made some traditional Cuban dishes and they were incredible.  They also served home made Root Beer.  As you can see, there were a lot of found and discarded wood items re-purposed for various things.  The Root Beer stand is an example.  You can also see the lamp behind it.  They were positioned all around the party for light and decoration.

 This picture is of the St. George temple where Carson and Evie were married.  Kent made the frame for it.  I wanted to show this picture because I thought the frame was just incredible.  Kent did an amazing job with it.  Originally, the white distressed section around the photo was black, but Kent decided to change it to white to help showcase the photo better.  I think he made a smart choice.  The white boarder helps the twilight colors explode out of the frame.

And now you get to finally meet Carson.  Here's the bride and groom eating ice cream...?  Carson's a valuable member of the crew.  He does most of the cutting for the cabinets.  He cuts the boxes, shelves and anything else that needs cutting on the bigger saws.  He also co-ordinates the assembly process.  He numbers each piece cut and prepares it to be put together.  Carson also runs our edge-bander.  He's an incredible craftsman as well.  He's been known to create some incredible pieces of furniture after hours.

Carson is about 2 semesters from earning his bachelor's degree in communications from Dixie.  He's interests include cars, bikes and woodworking.  He's also one of those guys everyone enjoys being around.  He's friendly, kind and loads of fun, (as you can probably tell from the photo).  He's an essential part of the company and we wish him and Evie all the best as they embark on a new life together.  

Carson Goodwin is another example of how the crew at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet are dedicated to excellence and their areas of specialization in the cabinet making process.  Put Carson to work for you by calling Goodwin Mill And Cabinet today and ordering the cabinets you've always dreamed of having!

BRAND SPANKING NEW CNC ROUTER

 There are lots of exciting things afoot at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet right now.  Back in June, we ordered a new CNC Router for cutting out our boxes and other stuff.  At one point, we were using a beam saw to do all of our cutting.  That came to an abrupt halt when the saw broke down and we couldn't find anyone who could repair it.  It's a cautionary tale of buying an unrepairable item from a company who will only service it if you fly their repairman in from Europe.  It's just not worth it.

 This router is awesome!  It uses a vacuum system to hold the material in place and it's a precision instrument when you look at the intricate cutting it is capable of doing.  Of course we'll mainly use it to cut boxes, so not many complex lines.  It's still cool you can do more with it if you needed or wanted to.

 This is the computer console that runs the machine.  It's actually more advanced than it looks.  This is where we enter the dimensions of the parts we want the sheet of material cut in to.  It looks like something you'd seen in a Godzilla movie.  But it's much nicer and the keyboard is cool.

 Right now, we've been cutting our boxes out on a regular table saw.  Carson Goodwin is the man responsible for doing all the cutting.  And even though he's got it down to a science, it can still take some time to get all the sides cut out.

 Using this router, we can cut that time down significantly.  And I'm not just talking about minutes and hours here.  With this machine running, Carson can cut an entire kitchen in a half a day.  That's faster than we can assemble them. 

We've been studying some lean manufacturing techniques to try and speed up the assembly process.  If we can, we'll be able to match the speed of our router.  That would put us on track to deliver and install four times faster than before.  With that type of installation speed, we can take on more work and more Southern Utah residents can benefit by having Goodwin cabinets.  Now's the time to contact Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  Let us transform your life and help you realize your dream of the perfect Kitchen or other space through tasteful, stylish cabinetry!

SPRINGDALE JOB

 Goodwin Mill And Cabinet is at it again!  This time, we supplied cabinets for a home in Springdale, UT.  For those of you not in the know, Springdale is a lovely little town outside of Zions National Park.  This is the second job we've done in Springdale for Jensen + Sons.  This house is smaller than their last one, but it has a huge amount of character and charm!  

 It's nestled on a little ave that is perfectly picturesque.  It's just lovely.  I went there to measure this house for the cabinets and I love the area.  The house is cozy and has enough space to be warm and inviting.

 Because I wasn't part of the installation team that set these cabinets, I haven't been back to the house to see how they turned out.  However, I did snap some pics as we were building them and staging them in our loading area.  I figured this would be a good time to show you how that process happens.  After the pieces of the cabinets are assembled, the finish box is stacked with other boxes from the same job.  We try to group them with other cabinets in the same room.  This helps when we deliver the job as we can take all the cabinets directly into the rooms they go and stage them in place.

 There were actually two of these larger units, but the pics I'm showing are actually the same piece.  I think these full length boxes are for the kitchen, but I'm not sure.  I'll have to pick up the plans and see.  I plan on taking pics of the cabinets in the house if I can get out there before the remodel is complete.  Stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed.

Both of the Jensen + Sons homes in Springdale are remodels.  Goodwin Mill And Cabinet can take any space and build the cabinets you want to fit it.  If you're planning on doing a remodel, Goodwin Mill And Cabinet's cabinet design service will let you design your kitchen to fit your space.  With the design finalized, you can shop for bids and find the best price.  Now's the time to call Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.

ROCK SOLID DIXIE SPRINGS JOB #1

 Once again Goodwin Mill And Cabinet has teamed up with Rock Solid to create another masterpiece in the Dixie Springs community!  This little home is absolutely gorgeous as the pics will demonstrate.  I'm gonna start this gallery in the Kitchen.  This first pic is of the lower cabinets sitting right in the corner angle of the kitchen layout.  There's a drawer bank on the right and a shelf unit on the left.  That center cabinet is a Lazy Susan.

 The second pic shows the uppers in the same corner. The center cabinet is the interesting piece here.  It's flanked on both sides by two shelf units.  This is a great set of cabinets and those can lights really help to accent the stain color. 

 Here's a wide angle shot to give you a better idea of what the kitchen layout looks like.  There's a south wall and an east wall with cabinets.  The south wall has the opening for an oven and microwave hood. The east wall has an opening for the fridge.

 This lower is a shelf unit with two drawers up top.  It's also to the right of where the cooktop oven will sit.  The area to the right of it will be the dining area for the entire home.

The uppers on the south wall are all shelf units.  You can see the space for the microwave hood.  If you notice, the tile backsplash also ends with the uppers and continues on with regular painted walls.  It's quite lovely.  They picked a very subtle paint and it helps the backsplash stand out.  The counter top also possesses a soft tone that brightens the wood.

 I wanted to point out to you that this is not a shelf unit.  This is the entrance to a hidden pantry.  It seems these concealed pantries are all the rage right now.  These panels are awesome when they're done and really give you a sense of grandeur in a kitchen.  These cabinets look like pantries unto themselves.  Imagine the surprise you would feel opening this cabinet and finding a room with shelves and all kinds of food storage...

 Here's a wide shot of the whole East wall.  You can see the upper over the space where the fridge will be and the finished panels on both sides of it.  You also get a side view of the Pantry door.  The next two pics are of the island.  The first one

 Yep, here's the island.  We'll be seeing if from two sides.  This first view shows it from the inside and you can clearly see the space for the dishwasher.  The sink is also part of the island.

 The outside of the island looks a little different in color mainly because the sources of natural light change drastically from one angle to the next.  It was impossible to preserve the golden look of the kitchen in this photo.  Too much natural light.

 This is the full kitchen as seen from the Living or Great Room.  You can see the tile floors, those delightful hanging lights and the backsplash.  It's not the biggest kitchen we've done, but it is a great one!

 Here's the master bath.  I'm actually including two pics even though there's only one combined unit.  I'm just showing it from both vantage points.  I think the tile is the same as from the Kitchen.  The counter top is the same color as well.

 This double vanity is the only cabinetry in this room.  Sometimes we do uppers on the side with a valance, but this is all the buyers wanted so it's what we did.  I love these side by side vanities.  I think they're awesome!

 The powder room or guest bath has this simple vanity.  There's a sink and a drawer bank.  I should've posted a pic of the entire bathroom because it's very nice!  For a second bathroom, it's done well.  Rock Solid does great work folks!

 These last three pics are all of the Utility room.  This room has a folding table and then a base cabinet with an upper above it.  Directly right is where the washer and dryer will go.  This pic shows the base unit by itself.  The upper is directly over it, but I wanted to showcase the cabinets individually.  These units all feature tile counter tops.  The base unit here is a shelf unit with a drawer at the top.

 This is the folding area directly across from the base cabinet.  It's a row of three shelf units with a tile counter top.  It's a great idea!  I've seen counter space in laundry areas before but nothing quite like this piece.  It's a great idea to have a space like this.

Here's the Utility room upper.  It's a basic shelf unit with finished sides.  There's not a lot of custom work in this room, but it looks great!

If you're interested in building a home in Southern Utah, especially in the Dixie Springs area, you should contact James Cheney at Rock Solid.  They build great homes and offer their clients an excellent experience in building a home.  You should also call Goodwin Mill And Cabinet!  We'll help you design your cabinet layout.  You can design cabinets that fit your needs rather than adjusting to what's there.  We can bring your dream Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry room to life.  Call today.

AND THE WINNER IS...

 If you remember, Goodwin Mill And Cabinet produced a specialty door and we had a contest to see who could name the pattern.  After weeks of waiting for entries, we finally held a drawing and a winner was chosen.  Our lucky entrant was Becky Gifford of Cedar City, UT.  We sent her a $10 gift card to Subway where she can enjoy a lunch on us.  Her suggestion was "Abstract Wave" and that is now the official title of the door style.  We will continue to have this door available for a short time until we decide to retire the pattern.

 

This first photo shows the door pattern.  Although the glass isn't in place and the door itself was in the spray room getting finished.  The second photo shows the door after it's been hung in the house.  The glass panes are missing, but you get the general idea.  I wanted to include the pics because I thought the door looks really incredible in this light.  And I wanted you to see it in place.  The third pic shows the door with the glass installed.  I wasn't sure what kind of glass they were going to use on this home.  I thought it might be tea stained or some obscured glass.  You can't really tell the glass is there as it is simple, clear glass.  Still, it looks incredible in place.  I'm going back to the home when it's evening and I'm going to take final pics.  The light should be less extreme and allow for more detail.  

Keep checking in with Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  Read the blog and check out the website.  There will be more chances to win contests and more exciting details about our work and what's happening.  Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen.  Even you!  I know you do.  And reading this blog - viewing our pics - learning more about the business...  These are ways for you to decide what you want in your own space one day.  Goodwin Mill And Cabinet is here to help you realize your dreams.  So stay tuned!

POSTS, CUSTOM FURNITURE AND ALL THE FUN STUFF IN BETWEEN

At Goodwin Mill And Cabinet, we know we're fortunate to have such incredible clients!  Right now we have a few jobs running in the shop.  We've installed a few kitchens lately and they've all turned out great!  In the meantime, we've had some smaller work come through and I wanted to take the time to show you some of these.

Custom furniture is an area we're known for and our reputation continues to grow as we produce more and more unique, beautiful and decorative work.

This piece is a custom headboard cabinet.  We needed to match the wood species, color and style of the existing cabinetry in the room.  There are six shelf openings and four doors.  The doors are on a slider system and slide left or right to open other spaces.  We show the two middle spaces open as that look is more balanced.  Since it's a free standing headboard, there wasn't any installation.  We simply delivered the piece and set it in place.  It turned out quite lovely and I think the owners' were pleased with it as well.

This table was a side job done in the shop, though I'm not sure who it went to.  I snapped a photo of it because I thought the post legs were extremely intricate and I loved the way it looked once it was completed.  I would love to get a shot of this table after it was set in place.  Some of these items look absolutely incredible when they're in a decorated setting.  And this table would be no exception.

 These two tables were commissioned by Tapestry Design.  The larger of the two is a Sofa Table and the smaller is a bench with a padded seat.  I don't know who these were made for, but they turned out beautiful.  The posts for the legs were simple, but substantial and when we put them on, it was obvious they give each piece a strong, vibrant look.  I also took a second pic of the Sofa Table to show you how cool the metal work on it was. 

I recently added a gallery on the website showing some post turnings we've recently done.  I've been keeping track of the orders as Mike's been filling them.  I wanted to take some time to show you some of the posts he's been turning.  This first one has that spiral center; a look that's always reminded me of an old fashioned barber shop pole.  It also has a Celtic look.

This one is actually a shorter post.  It has the look of a column.  I'm not sure whether it's more Greek or Roman as both styles used the grooves running up the column.  From my research, the difference is more in the top of the column.  Roman columns seem to be more ornate and Greek columns are simple.  Using that criteria, I'd categorize this post as Greek.

A more simple post than the previous two.  This is a Tuscan type post.  Tuscan columns and posts were the first to use smooth surfaces with the ornamentation occurring in the rings around the column at the top or the bottom.  You expect to see an old street lamp on top of this post.  It's simple and that's where the elegance lies.

This post uses the four sided block on the top and bottom, but the center portion is cut in a hexagonal pattern.  I think that's an interesting juxtaposition and I love how it looks as a post.  This particular post is much shorter than the previous ones.  As Mike was making these, I noticed the sizes varied.  I suspect these are meant to line up in a graduating scale.

The shortest of all the posts I was photographing.  These little guys reminded me of metal posts I saw all over Europe.  People had them like mini-fences all over the place with chains running between them.  They're obviously meant to stand alone as they have a top.  Posts that go between things, like posts on a stair rail, have square ends on both the top and the bottom.

For some reason, I think of antique brooches when I look at this piece.  Maybe it's the oval shapes.  I want to point out something all the posts we've seen so far have in common...  They're all unfinished.  Much of the orders we get for posts are for unfinished work.  Sometimes there's color in the wood depending on the species.  

If I had to give these posts a name, I'll call them swan necks.  They have gentle slopes like champagne flutes.  I think they are extremely elegant.  They're not as much in demand in this area; but that's because so much of the style is Southwestern and Native American.  These posts don't really fit either style... 

The final photo for the day is this batch of posts Mike turned for an order.  The order called for a color and finish, so these got the full treatment.  I'm not sure what color that is.  I know it's not white.  There was something mixed in, I'm certain.  Either way, this is one of those times where the order is for something finished and we were able to match a color for the company who commissioned the work.

So now you've seen more of what can be accomplished at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  Call today and let us show you what we can do for you.  Scan the pic to visit our website.