Sawing a fresh walnut log into live edge table slabs for a customer.
Maker
Larry Copas
Business
Copas Sawmill
City
Springdale
Bio
I took an early retirement from the telephone company in 2000 to build a new house and shop in beautiful northwest Arkansas. Retirement also allowed me time to run my sawmill. I custom saw for many people who bring any where from one log to a dozen logs. Many times these logs would have ended up in a burn pile.
When not sawing, I work in my shop where “I just make things”. I primarily make products out of wood but I also do some metal work. Production work is boring so I like the one off designs.
As a maker, my goal is to make items that are both useful and beautiful. When I accomplish both, it satisfies my soul.