My name is Bob Holcombe. I live in Hampshire, IL. I have been in love with woodworking my whole life. When I retired in 2025, my love of artisan woodworking led me to create Old Sentinel Live Edge as my retirement hobby business. It is truly a dream come true! Please understand that I am not a full time woodworker, I do not mass produce my pieces, and I am not in a position to create and deliver my work pieces under demanding deadlines. I strive to make very beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that are quite literally functional works of art for your home, office, or workspace that will make you smile for years to come, every time you use it.
I specialize in making small to mid-size, high quality artisan home decor & furniture pieces that are valued as much for their beauty as for their function. My work is exclusively custom order or one-of-a-kind. Whether it is a custom charcuterie board for a wedding present, a one-of-a-kind coffee table, an eye catching side table, or maybe a bench for your hallway, my passion is to create a beautiful "statement piece" for you that will be a source of joy in your home for many years to come.
I work directly with you to either create a custom piece for you, or to sell you one of my pre-made, one-of-a-kind pieces when they are available. Although I will occasionally display pieces of my work for sale here on my website, I DO NOT do on-line sales solely to protect my customers. (Sadly, there is too much on-line fraud out there for me to compete with). Instead, I insist on direct personal contact with my customers via phone, text, or email so that I can guarantee their satisfaction. For custom orders, I have simple checklists available for download that my customers can fill out and send back to me that will help guide myself and them in the decision making process. Do you have an idea for something you might like me to make? Contact me at bobholcombe1@gmail.com, or you may text or call me at 847-989-3034 (c). If I miss you, please leave a detailed message and I will reply back as soon as possible. Thank you. I look forward to speaking with you!
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