The Craftsman

The Story Behind
Third Stall Customs

I run Third Stall Customs out of my third-stall garage in West Des Moines, Iowa.

From keyboard to workshop.

I've been a software engineer for 20+ years, and I run this shop on the side. Woodworking is a serious craft for me, and I keep building the business one project at a time.

I'm a one-man shop, so communication is direct and the process is simple. I model projects in 3D first, then build with care.

I can work with the wood that fits your project and can be sourced locally, including maple, white oak, red oak, poplar, walnut, and pine. I'm open to furniture, signs, and practical custom builds.

My family
Cutting plywood in the shop
Clamping up a hexagon shelf
Glue up for the hexagon shelf project
Making frames in the shop
Working in the shop with my kids