The story of WR Woodworking began in Haskell, Oklahoma, where Wes Reynolds was inspired by his grandfather, a skilled furniture maker. During his college days at Texas A&M University, Wes crafted furniture for his dorm room, quickly gaining attention from fellow students.
After a career in tech, he returned to his woodworking roots, turning his passion into a family business with his wife, Jody, and a dedicated team of craftsmen.
“Wes’s dream is to have one or more of his grandchildren learn the craft of woodworking to continue the legacy of WR Woodworking,” says Jody. “We’ve been blessed to receive orders for custom stair treads, tables, and countertops from across the U.S., as far as Hawaii.”
A standout project came from the Texas Historical Society, which commissioned WR Woodworking to create period furniture for Stephen F. Austin’s San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site.
“We had to research what each piece originally looked like, and use native woods from that era, like cypress from the Guadalupe River or other local rivers and streams,” says Wes. “It was not only extremely fun to recreate pieces built in the 1830s using the same type of tools and materials, but also educational, learning from the past like I did with my grandfather as a boy.”
WR Woodworking collaborates closely with clients to design unique pieces, starting with consultations to understand their vision and purpose. From selecting wood and stain colors to the occasional sawmill field trip, every detail is tailored to make something one-of-a-kind.
“We love helping clients find the perfect piece for their home, from building butcher block countertops to built-ins for that ‘What are we going to do with that space?’” says Jody. “One of our favorite things is when we bring in their order and watch their eyes light up, hearing them say, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s more than what I expected!’”
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