Groove Woodworking Studio Handcrafted Wood & Epoxy Tables & Surfboards
Locally sourced, locally made in Honolulu, O'ahu
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About
Michael, who is nicknamed Groove, is a local O'ahu woodworker who finds his artistic inspiration in the endless beauty of Hawaiian hardwoods. His passion for woodworking began young, but fully blossomed when he began creating artistic wooden furniture and art for himself and his community.
Groove enjoys working with live edge slabs, or single pieces of wood milled when a tree is naturally felled. Each live edge slab captures the natural form and figure of the tree.
Always driven to explore his creativity through learning, Groove has recently expanded to work with eco-friendly epoxy to create stunning epoxy-wood creations that seems to have a life all its own. These live edge collection pieces harness the natural strength of epoxy for structural durability, yet the endlessly colorful canvas of epoxy.
Groove proudly only uses locally and ethically-sourced hardwoods from O'ahu. He has created pieces out of Koa, Monkeypod, Mango, Cuban Mahogany, Macadamia, Milo, and Monterrey Cypress- to name a few. He connects with local millers regularly to receive updates on new available wood.
He looks forward to helping you bring your visions to life!
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Groove Woodworking Studio
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Hours
By Appointment Only
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach me if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes! While it is wonderful to create for the sake of creating, I can only have so many 10' tables or surfboards around my shop. Instead of letting them collect dust, I prefer to meet clients, see their space, understand their vision, and then collaborate with them to create unique heirloom-quality pieces of art.
No, while the surfboards are shaped similar to high performance thruster surfboards, they are too heavy to surf. These should live on the wall.
Form and function is the standard! I typically use a double coat of epoxy to seal the wood. This ensures that tables are protected from normal wear-and-tear, as well as water stains. Please note that excessively hot items (e.g., tea kettles) may damage the epoxy coating. If my clients prefer a natural look and feel, I can create a custom piece with a stained finish. Please note that these creations might age faster over time.
Each wood slab is different. Usually we can find single slabs up to 10-12' long, or even longer. The width tends to be under 6', with 2-5' as a common width dimensions. When a slab is selected and a size is determined, the entire slab is purchased and then cut down to size. This might affect total cost for a project and it is therefore advised to select a slab closest to the preferred dimensions.
However, river tables allow for wider dimensions. For instance, if the slab is only 3' wide, we can make a 5' wide table using epoxy.
I customize each piece for the client. While dinner tables are commonly requested, I also make surfboards, skateboards, conference tables, cafe counters, desks, coffee tables, end tables, vanities, kitchen island tops, and TV stands. I also make cutting boards, sushi trays, skateboards, surfboards, and wooden sculptures.
Yes! I have created stunning outdoor tables that have a polyurethane coating. This is similar to the finish of outdoor decks. While polyurethane is effective against water damage and UV, it might age over time with exposure to the elements.
It depends. The process usually entails meeting with clients, seeing their space, contacting local millers, and crafting the piece. A one month turn around, depending on availability, should be reasonable.
Absolutely! I coordinate with a local freight-shipping company to send pieces to the mainland. The cost is surprisingly lower than one would think. For all prospective projects, it is best to discuss dimensions and estimated shipping costs prior to beginning the project. The client is responsible for shipping costs and will receive a copy of the invoice for transparency.
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