Hello, I'm Bob Holcombe and I have been in love with woodworking my whole life. Growing up in rural areas of Iowa, Northern Illinois, and Georgia, I spent extensive time in nature and grew to appreciate it's wild diversity. Old things - and especially gnarly trees - fascinate me!
Since retiring, I've been envisioning, designing, and crafting one-of-a-kind live edge pieces for family and friends. Their enthusiasm for my work has led me to form Old Sentinel Live Edge, my hobby business. It is a dream come true.
It gives me great joy to introduce others to the beauty that comes from transforming old, dead trees into a beautiful, purposeful new life.
My work is exclusively custom order or one-of-a-kind pieces. I specialize in locating interesting slabs of hardwood and making small to mid-size, imaginative, hand crafted objects for your home or office that are cherished for their beauty and function.
Whether it is a stunning charcuterie board, an eye catching coffee table or side table, or an intriguing bench for an entry foyer, my passion is to create a "statement piece" that will bring you joy for many years to come.
I work collaboratively with you to bring an idea to fulfillment: from the decisions about the piece itself to the design, the types of wood, the color, the use of epoxy, and laser engraving if desired.
It starts with a conversation and "wish list" of your preferences to guide the product. Although retired, I am not a full-time woodworker and do not mass produce items. Each item is made by me from start to finish. Exceptional workmanship is one of my highest values, therefore I don't take rush orders. The completion deadline is a mutual decision between us.
I'm located in Northern Illinois and insist on direct personal contact via phone, text, email, or in person so that I can guarantee your satisfaction. Occasionally, there may be finished pieces for sale that will appear on my website, however, I don't make sales through the site. I believe that our transaction should be personal and secure, and not exposed to any form of cybercrime.
Would you like to give someone a one-of-a-kind artisan gift? Or purchase an impressive, functional work of art for yourself? If so, please leave a detailed message (See "Contact Me" below):
Or email me at: bobholcombe1@gmail.com.
Or call or text my cell at 847-989-3034.
I'll reply as soon as possible. Thank you and I look forward to speaking with you!
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