All of the music stands start with rough sawed lumber.

It is machined and squared. That gives me a starting point for the design. Sometimes a design revolves around the wood, especially if it is of rare grain and color. All the cutting is done by hand and machine. I do not believe in using computer controlled machines because I believe the craftsmanship is what defines my artwork. My music stands have a soul. Non-square parts are cut with various tools such as a band saw.

Band saws have been around for hundreds of years beginning with manpower, progressing to water power, then steam, and then electric.

To duplicate pieces of the same shape a craftsman must make jigs, which can take longer to build than the final part.

After the rough shapes are done, hand tools come into play. I use many different kinds of planes, chisels, rasps, saws, scrapers, etc. These same tool designs have been used for hundreds of years.

After a final sanding with 400 grit sand paper, the wood is sealed and then sprayed.

After a final polishing, the final product is packed.

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The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Conductor's Suite

Here is a sample of what we can do. We used an art deco look to match the center's architecture and design. Even the colors were selected to match. Materials included steel, aluminum, carpet, high-density plastic and of course wood! The rail can be used in place or taken out when necessary. All removable parts have locks to keep them secure and in place. The height of the music stand can be adjusted very easily because of our easy-lift system.  This conductor's suite comes with dolly and padding to keep it protected.