About Us

 

Hi, I'm James, a maker, a teacher, and a proud dog dad based in Guilford, Connecticut. Wet Nose Woodworks is my small woodworking and laser-cutting shop, built one project at a time out of a love for crafting things with my hands and putting a smile on people's faces.

Wet Nose Woodworks is a dog run business. Well, maybe the dog doesn't actually run the show, but the kids sure do. We focus on custom pieces, trying to make the whimsical dreams of our imaginations come true. Sometimes those dreams are just practical pieces, like a sturdy bench that the whole family can gather around for a meal. Either way, something real gets made, and that's the whole point.

The Name

The name Wet Nose Woodworks has a story behind it. It started with Daisy, our beloved fur baby whose wet nose and wagging tail inspired me to take the leap into this woodworking side business back in 2021. We lost our sweet Daisy a few years ago, and it hit us hard. But her memory lives on in the name, and in every piece that comes out of this shop. These days, a new pup named Mabel has taken over shop dog duties. She's a bundle of energy and mischief, and she keeps things lively around here. Daisy will always hold a special place in our hearts and in our business name, and Mabel brings her own joy and companionship to the woodworking adventures.

Why I Started

I've always loved making things. There's something deeply satisfying about starting with a raw piece of wood and ending up with something beautiful and functional, like a cutting board someone will use every day for years, an ornament that becomes part of a family's holiday tradition, or a personalized keepsake that actually means something. When mass-produced gifts started feeling more and more hollow, I leaned harder into making things by hand. Wet Nose Woodworks grew out of that instinct.

What We Make

We're a woodworking and laser-cutting shop, which means we can do things that are hard to find anywhere else. Our products range from large-format artisan cutting boards in walnut, maple, and cherry, to small laser-engraved gifts like ornaments, keychains, birth month flowers, and coasters. We also offer digital SVG files for fellow makers and crafters, and we're always open to custom work. If you can dream it up, chances are we can make it happen.

Everything is made in small batches or one at a time. That means no two pieces are exactly alike, and every order gets real attention.

Based in Connecticut, Shipping Everywhere

We're proud to be a Connecticut-made small business. Whether you're a neighbor in the Guilford area looking for a unique local gift, or you found us from across the country, welcome. We ship nationwide and put the same care into every single order, no matter where it's headed.

If you ever want to talk through a custom idea, ask a question, or just say hi, reach out. We love hearing from you.

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