About Woodwork & Design by AJ

Hi, I'm Andrew — some people call me AJ. I'm a solo woodworker who works in Tampa, Florida, and every single piece you see in this shop was made by my hands, in a workshop, one at a time.

It started on Etsy, where I built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and earned over 100 orders and a 5-star rating before launching this site. I am glad to announce we are now over 200 orders on Etsy. That same care and attention hasn't changed — if anything, it's only grown. To make sure every piece meets my standards, I limit myself to just 20 orders per week. That's not a marketing line — it's how I make sure you get something worth keeping.

I work with premium hardwoods chosen for their natural character and beauty such as black walnut with its rich, dark grain, curly maple with its shimmering figure, and curly cherry with its warm amber tones. I don't use stains right now because I love the natural look of wood and the feel of it once finished with an oil or wax finish it very nice and tactile, which I prefer over stains and plastic finishes.

We make cutting boards, coat racks, chess boards, keepsake boxes, and hardwood end tables — but I'm always moving toward more custom furniture pieces like dining tables, coffee tables, and bookshelves, and I am even working on a custom shoe rack right now. So if you have something specific in mind, reach out. I personally read and respond to every custom request, and I love a good challenge.

Thanks for being here. Whether you're buying a gift or investing in something for your own home, I'm glad you found your way to my shop.

— Andrew Franck