Our Process
At Captain's Custom Shop, our custom woodworking process is not only easy but it’s fun. Building
with us is an experience, not just a shopping trip. The design process we will guide you through
ensures every piece is a perfect reflection of your vision. Here’s how we make your dream project
come to life:
Step 1: Send Us Your Vision
Whether you know exactly what you want or are still figuring it out, send us your idea. You can fillout our contact form or schedule a 30-minute video call to share the details. To help us get startedin the right direction, some good information for us would include:
- The style you would like, or example images of similar pieces that have the design elementsyou prefer.
- The dimensions you would like. If you aren’t’ sure, that’s okay, we can help guide you. Mostfurniture and cabinets are built to standard sizes. Of course, if you are particularly short,tall, or need to accommodate mobility aids, that’s what we do best is build it just for you!
- The colors or species you would like. We can match paints and stains that are in your homenow with detailed photos, although the more specific you can be with brand and color, thebetter the match can be.
- Any special extras you want included. Some great examples include LED accent lighting incasework or personalized engravings or inlays.
Step 2: Receive a Free Design Proposal and Finalize the Design
Based on your initial vision, we develop several design ideas and provide you with a proposal thatincludes prices and options. You can make any edits or changes to the designs to explore thedirection you want to go. Many of our clients find their best ideas come after we show them thepossibilities. Once you've chosen the perfect design draft, we'll send you a bid for your approval.After you approve the design and pay a deposit, we work closely with you to refine the designusing Fusion 360 CAD. We provide detailed drawings, renderings, and augmented reality modelsto ensure it’s exactly what you envisioned.
Step 3: Production Scheduling, Material Selection, and Production
Once the design is finalized, we schedule your production and begin acquiring the materials. Wehand select your wood to be sure it is properly dried and stable, as well as do all final milling in ourshop to ensure the highest standards even before we begin. When it’s your turn in our productionschedule, we start slinging sawdust to turn your design into reality. Our blend of high-tech CNCprecision and nautical craftsmanship guarantees your project will be built just the way you wantedand built to last. We will share updates and photos of your production with you, so you can seeyour ideas becoming a reality, as well as have something to share on your social media as youanticipate your delivery.
Step 4: Finishing Touches, You'll Love
To ensure your piece is not only beautiful but also durable, we apply the finest finishes. Ourmeticulous finishing process enhances the natural beauty of the wood and provides long-lastingprotection. Once we’ve shipped or installed your project, the real fun begins. You can share withyour family and friends the project that you created! *Okay, maybe with a little help from us.
At Captain's Custom Shop, we take pride in building pieces that are special and unique to eachcustomer
