Shaker-Style Boxes by Steve Strouse
Welcome. After many requests, I've finally got a website up and running at strousewoodworking.com. For some time, this will be a work in progress, but I think it will be extremely beneficial for me, as well as for current and future customers. It is my hope that this website will allow a wider group of people to view my work in a simple and functional way. Additionally, I hope that it will provide a way for customers to purchase some of my work online.
My work primarily consists of making Shaker-style boxes in a number of different woods, in a variety of different sizes and designs. I also build custom-made pieces of furniture. Something new for 2009 are Display Shelves that I have begun to make out of some of the most interesting woods that I have on hand. Many pieces can be viewed by clicking on some of the tabs above.
With regards to my work, I look forward to sharing the idea of combining our beautiful hardwoods from Central Pennsylvania with the simple elegance of the Shaker-style box. Most pieces are made to measured drawings of actual Shaker boxes, while others are variations using the same oval bands to form useful carriers and trays. Most of the boxes are made with wood salvaged from storm-damaged trees or through local tree care services. Each piece sold comes with a card including care instructions and also some brief information on the tree that it was made from. I am trying to include more of the woods that I am currently working with and the history of the specific trees. Overall, it is my greatest privilege to get to work with pieces that are part of our local history and I hope you enjoy the information about the trees.
Feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail if you have any questions about my work. Also, if you're in the area, you are welcome to stop by my shop in Bellefonte, PA. I look forward to hearing from you and I hope you enjoy my work.
Strouse Woodworking
Steve Strouse
1053 Seibert Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-880-9499
email: sstrouse@hotmail.com
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| Curly Maple No. 17 on display at the PA State Museum in Harrisburg |
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| Elm boxes and Pencil Box |
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