APWoodwork & Engraving LLC, Caledonia, MI (2026)

What started as a hobby became a growing LLC.

07/11/2026

Part 2 of the process is officially underway!

This stage had to wait for the right conditions. Epoxy resin is probably the most temperamental part of any project, and with the garage sitting around 90°, timing is everything. One wrong move and you'll know it.

That said... when everything comes together, it's hard to beat that deep, glass-like finish. I decided to go all out on this one and add a protective epoxy coat to really make the metal and colors pop while giving it lasting durability.

Just one final step left, and this piece will be ready for delivery on Sunday.

Slowly but surely, I'm catching up on projects... even if this Michigan heat is trying its best to slow me down! 😅

As always, thank you all for following along and supporting my little shop. I can't wait to share the finished piece! All I have some new 3d printed stuff I've been working on too stay tuned!

06/22/2026

A few months ago I shared a project that had been sitting in the shop longer than I intended. Life got busy, other priorities took over, and this Tavern 1836 sign ended up waiting its turn.

Well, the owner finally got it hung up, and I have to say... seeing a project in its final home is one of the best parts of building. What starts as an idea, a pile of wood, stain, hardware, and a lot of trial and error eventually becomes something people see every day.

The chains, brackets, layered logo, and raised lettering all came together exactly how I pictured it. Seeing it hanging outside the tavern makes it feel complete.

A huge thank you to Tavern 1836 for trusting me with the project and for being patient while I worked through my ever-growing list of projects. I think it turned out pretty awesome.

Now onto the next one. The catch-up game is still strong. 🍻

06/06/2026

A few months ago, my father-in-law, Mark, handed me an old frame and this Detroit Lions metal logo cutout and simply said, "See what you can do with it."

Like many projects, life got busy. Between family, work, and everything else, it ended up sitting in the garage longer than I had planned. While cleaning and organizing the shop recently, I came across it and realized it was time to finally bring the idea to life.

Starting with the metal logo, I designed and built an entirely new frame, added custom engraved stadium artwork, a commemorative plaque, and finished everything with a cedar sealer that will continue to darken and develop character over time.

I have to say, this one exceeded my expectations. It turned out looking less like a simple wall decoration and more like something you'd find in a sports memorabilia gallery. Best of all, it's truly one of a kind.

Thank you, Mark, for your patience while I finally got this project across the finish line. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed building it.

Now, on to the next project. The catch-up game is getting stronger one project at a time.

05/28/2026

I finally got around to finishing this cedar bench for the lake house, along with a custom engraved memorial plaque for Aunt Sandy.

The old bench up there had definitely seen its last days, and while working on this one I asked Grandma Lewis last year if it was okay to replace it. I remember Aunt Sandy always sitting in that area relaxing and hanging out, so I thought this would be a meaningful way to honor both her and that special spot by the lake.

I wanted to keep it simple, respectful, and something that would blend naturally into the lake house while still carrying meaning behind it. Seeing it all come together honestly meant a lot to me, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

05/26/2026

Hello everyone, hope you all had a great weekend! Finally taking a moment to sit down and make a post. Life with family, work, and everything in between has definitely kept me busy this year, but I’ve slowly been catching up on projects and getting back into the shop along with upgrading and fixing up my office, and of course the house stuff and projects

One of the first orders I wanted to finish was this Tavern 1836 sign. Last year a storm knocked the original sign down and completely broke it apart. I tried restoring it, and after months of work, Sadly it was just too far gone , so I decided to rebuild the entire thing from scratch.

This piece is double sided and took weeks of sanding, weeks of weather proofing as it required several coats to ensure every inch was covered for that long lasting protection , along with staining, painting, touch ups, hand cutting, and even drawing/painting some lettering by hand. Definitely one of the more time consuming projects I’ve worked on, in a long while! but I’m really happy with how it turned out and can’t wait to see it finally hung back up where it belongs. 🍻

Next update is coming soon!

05/07/2026

After trials, testing, and making sure I could get a clean consistent print every time lol… I’m finally adding the Blob Monkey collection to the 3D printed roster.

These little guys turned out awesome honestly. They connect together like the classic Barrel of Monkeys toys, making them fun to pose, stack, hang, and collect. They’re great as desk companions, fidget toys, shelf decor, or just something fun for the kids.

I went with softer matte “nursery” colors because Gabi and Roli absolutely loved the look of them during testing, and I wanted something different from the usual bright rainbow prints you see everywhere else.

Current colors include:
• Sky Blue
• Lavender
• Mint Green
• Brick Red
• Yellow
• Glow colors coming too

Different sizes and accessory sets will be available including bananas, jungle branches, and linked monkey sets.

Design by Blob Lab
Printed by APWoodwrkStudio
Etsy Link in bio
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4501015236/poseable-blob-monkey-figure-with-banana

Address

Caledonia, MI
49316

Website

https://apwoodwrkstudio.etsy.com/

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