TJS Woodworks

TJS Woodworks Fine Cabinetmaker creating wood furniture and cabinetry for the home. Using prime grade North American and Tropical American Hardwoods and plywood.

TJS Woodworks builds heirloom quality furniture and cabinetry. Tim Samelak is the owner and cabinetmaker. Tim learned his trade at Macomber Vocational HS, in Toledo, Ohio, where he graduated as a cabinetmaker. He then attended Hocking College and majored in Forestry. Tim worked in the hardwood lumber industry for 25 years before opening TJS Woodworks in 2001. His experiences working as a lumber in

spector, log scaler, dry kiln operator and mill manager give him tremendous knowledge about wood species and characteristics. TJS Woodworks maintains working relationships with finishers, door and drawer manufacturers and installers. This gives Tim and his company the range to work on projects as small as a blanket chest all the way up thru an entire home of cabinetry. All projects are handcrafted with the highest quality materials and workmanship. Tim and his wife Diane have been married for 31 years. They have lived in Greensboro since 1995. Diane is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. They have 2 grown children. In addition to crafting fine woodworking, Tim is a Teaching Professional at Precision Golf School and Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach at Grimsley HS. TJS Woodworks welcomes any inquiry for both furniture and cabinetry. Allow us to assist you in bringing your ideas to life. Tim can be reached at 336-299-5913 or by email: [email protected].

Completed and installed a 16 cabinet kitchen yesterday. Homeowner to handle appliances, countertop and backsplash instal...
04/16/2026

Completed and installed a 16 cabinet kitchen yesterday. Homeowner to handle appliances, countertop and backsplash installation.
Special thanks to for the assist with finishing.
SW Color Express solvent based lacquer used. Blum soft close hinges and under-mount drawer slides too.

Walnut vanity for a bathroom renovation. Pictures show mocked up in shop prior to finishing and final installation. Real...
04/14/2026

Walnut vanity for a bathroom renovation. Pictures show mocked up in shop prior to finishing and final installation. Real happy with the result.

Client removed a dishwasher and wanted more storage. The existing cabinets are red oak and Sherwin Willams was able to m...
10/17/2025

Client removed a dishwasher and wanted more storage. The existing cabinets are red oak and Sherwin Willams was able to match the color with their wiping stain. I matched the door profile and added pullouts for more storage. Client was very happy with the result!

Picture of the Red Oak mantel I built recently. Contractor installed and finished the mantel with a clear finish. Client...
09/29/2025

Picture of the Red Oak mantel I built recently. Contractor installed and finished the mantel with a clear finish. Client was very pleases with the result. Often times after a project leaves the shop, unfinished, I don’t hear back or see the final result. Happy to share this awesome result!

Built and installed 5 planter boxes for a client that is an organic gardener. Used 2x12 untreated SYP pine for the boxes...
09/10/2025

Built and installed 5 planter boxes for a client that is an organic gardener. Used 2x12 untreated SYP pine for the boxes and White Oak for the “ rabbit guards”. Side gates are removable for access. Bottom of each box has holes drilled for drainage. Boxes are 48” x 96”.
These replace boxes I built 5 years ago.

Red Oak Mantel.Dimensions 7” d x 90”w x 65” t. Front panels to sit on brick hearth with side legs extending to the floor...
09/04/2025

Red Oak Mantel.Dimensions 7” d x 90”w x 65” t. Front panels to sit on brick hearth with side legs extending to the floor. Frame and panel design. Solid red oak crown molding under top adds a nice touch. Contractor to finish and install.

Install this desk with side cabinet and two adjustable shelves today in a meeting room of a local church. Desk will be u...
08/19/2025

Install this desk with side cabinet and two adjustable shelves today in a meeting room of a local church. Desk will be used with sound board and audio components. 18”d x 30” t x 48” L. Red Oak plywood along with red oak lumber for edgings. SW stain and clear finish used.

Built/ installed new pantry cabinet with shelves for small microwave and toaster oven. Lower part has pullout trays for ...
08/14/2025

Built/ installed new pantry cabinet with shelves for small microwave and toaster oven. Lower part has pullout trays for food storage needs. Same footprint as previous full sized oven/microwave cabinet that could not be reworked for storage. Dimensions:24”d x 27”w x 84”t. Stained Red Oak doors and exterior. Cabinet interior used Pre finished maple plywood.

Another recent build. TV/Audio Wall and Base Cabinets. Center base pullout for turn table. 120” wide x 108” tall. Built ...
08/11/2025

Another recent build. TV/Audio Wall and Base Cabinets. Center base pullout for turn table. 120” wide x 108” tall. Built in 6 sections, 3 upper bookcases with adjustable shelves and 3 lower cabinets to allow for transport and installation. Center TV opening 34” tall x 48” wide.
Client lives in retirement community. Their in house team will install, paint and add crown and base molding.

Busy in the shop and have not posted in a while.  Photo shows 2 of 3 sets of bookcases that I recently built for a local...
08/08/2025

Busy in the shop and have not posted in a while. Photo shows 2 of 3 sets of bookcases that I recently built for a local contractor. Contractor stained, finished and installed. Each set is 108” wide x 108” tall. 8 shelves each section for a total of 72 shelves!💪

Address

707 Shelby Drive
Greensboro, NC
27409

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13362995913

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