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I am a professional cabinetmaker (employed at a church organ factory.) I have a complete shop at home and in my spare time I enjoy making whatever I please. My specialty is church woodwork. I maintain a small inventory of finished products ready to ship. I sell these items on Etsy.com (via bettercraftsman). I will do custom work on an individual basis but usually only for churches.I am first and foremost a craftsman, but I also have a diverse background in business. I am a graduate of DeSales University, and have experience in retail and wholesale marketing as well as accounting, forecasting, inventory control and product management. 19 years ago I left the corporate world to pursue my passion for woodworking. My only regret is that I should have done it sooner.I learned my trade from my father and grandfather. Many of my tools are theirs and each time I pick one up I think of them. I like to think that they live on through my woodwork.I found my niche in church woodwork due to a noticeable decline in the amount of craftsmen servicing the church. Initially I did it as a way of leaving something behind of myself but since the arrival of my daughter Andrea that desire has subsided. As a faithful Catholic I love the church and over the years I have had the pleasure of seeing my work spread to several places of worship around the Diocese.I take pride in precise joinery and my work is usually finished without wood stain. One of the things I enjoy is exploring the diverse areas of techniques that comprise the art of fine woodworking. I can carve and turn wood. I also enjoy using different wood species some of which are termed exotic (such as African ebony or rosewood or bubinga.) Each species has it's own characteristics and sometimes a distinct odor when cut. I buy most of my domestic wood from a local sawmill. Sometimes they will put especially beautiful pieces on the side (such as curly maple) and I use this wood for my work.Thanks for visiting!
Jeffrey Potylycki
Chair repairs
Handmade Corbels
