Heron Woodworks

Heron Woodworks I do custom woodwork, antique restoration and repair. I also re-purpose or re-size furniture to fit your space or style.

Take a look at my pictures to see a sample of some of my work. Some of the pictures are before I started and after the project was finished. Use the album to view the pictures and you can see them in order.

After a busy summer and fall that went by way to fast, I finally got to spend some time on the Guide Boat. Oak Gunwales ...
11/23/2025

After a busy summer and fall that went by way to fast, I finally got to spend some time on the Guide Boat. Oak Gunwales attached and patterns made for bow and stern decks that will be transferred to cherry. Starting to look like a boat!

Over 1/2 way done! A big thank you to one of my neighbors Tom Huryn who helped me with the fiberglass. He has built over...
03/17/2025

Over 1/2 way done! A big thank you to one of my neighbors Tom Huryn who helped me with the fiberglass. He has built over 60 canoes and guide boats in his lifetime. Sure looks bigger right side up!

Finally caught up with work in the shop. Time to do some boat work! The first picture is a kayak that belongs to my brot...
02/21/2025

Finally caught up with work in the shop. Time to do some boat work! The first picture is a kayak that belongs to my brother. Removed the old coaming and replaced it with a larger one to make it easier to get in and out of. The ribs and bottom board are all faired on the Guide boat and stripping will continue next week!

Took on a little bit different project for a friend a few weeks back. Milled an oak bed for a 1941 Dodge w-12 restoratio...
12/06/2024

Took on a little bit different project for a friend a few weeks back. Milled an oak bed for a 1941 Dodge w-12 restoration. He will use the truck in parades

Ribs installed on bottom board and skeleton installed on strong back. In the last couple of pictures, the rib bracing ha...
10/03/2024

Ribs installed on bottom board and skeleton installed on strong back. In the last couple of pictures, the rib bracing has been installed. Next step is to fair the ribs and stems and I am ready for stripping!

Starting a new boat building adventure....60 ribs completed for an Adirondack Guideboat. Stay tuned if you like to watch...
09/17/2024

Starting a new boat building adventure....60 ribs completed for an Adirondack Guideboat. Stay tuned if you like to watch the progress!

Decided to do some work for myself this past week. New oak cabinet for under the TV!
08/09/2024

Decided to do some work for myself this past week. New oak cabinet for under the TV!

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Cadyville, NY
12918

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