
Announcement
WELCOME, and thank you so much for visiting my shop! Everything here is handmade by me, most of it from rescued wood. Most of my stock is reserved for in-person art shows but as more of those are canceled, more items will show up here on Etsy.
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Veronica on Nov 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWorks great and I like the tin vs. a plastic container. Shipped quickly.
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Emily on Dec 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery good quality board made by Scott. Quality of wood is very nice and all the detailing is wonderful! Unfortunately, we had a lot of issues with the post office (due to the holidays). Scott was very on top of everything regarding the situation. 100000/10 with customer service. Thank you very much for everything! 😊
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Amy on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSo gorgeous! Amazing quality and craftsmanship. Ordered this piece as a gift but had a hard time wrapping it up to give away. Hope to be able to buy another piece for myself soon.
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Lady on Dec 14, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis was purchased as a gift for a lady with discriminating taste who loved the idea that her gift would be supporting an independent artist. She was not prepared for "the object of exquisite beauty" (her words) that she received. Can't say thank you enough!
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lgbrewer8 on Dec 14, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is a very beautiful tropical almond bowl. It is a species not very often seen on the internet. It has great grain pattern and color. Nicely crafted.
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Tom on Nov 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsA unique, beautiful piece that we will treasure for many years.
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missbetty2323 on Oct 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsTHRILLED with this gorgeous handcrafted bowl! This will be a family heirloom without question. With the slivers of opal, it was the perfect 24th wedding anniversary gift to my husband. He LOVES it. I appreciated the beautifully handwritten transcription of my message and the included special wax to keep it looking it's best!
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About NCWoodSmith
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At the lathe, my favorite shop tool. 👍
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Carved feet on a 15" bishop wood bowl
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Pedestal base and inlay on the gorgeous 16" rosewood centerpiece bowl
Turning rescued wood into art
I love woodworking, carrying on a family tradition built in North Carolina, where I was born (Siler City represent!). I grew up in Durham and have watched from a distance as residents and city leaders transformed that dying industrial tobacco town into a cultural haven.
I currently live in South Florida with my kids and my Lab, Skye.
I worked 15 years in newspapers, starting out at the State Press at Arizona State. I've been a reporter at the Bakersfield Californian, reporter and editor at the Eureka (Calif.) Times-Standard, city editor at the Chico (Calif.) Enterprise-Record and city editor at the Medford Mail Tribune.
In today's hectic "reality show" world governed by electronics and social media, handmade items carry special meaning. Every piece I make is unique and has its own story to tell. My bowls and art pieces are well-built and will last, carrying their story for generations.
Shop members
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Scott Smith
Owner, Customer Service, Maker
I'm a recovering print journalist who loves making things and being creative. Having survived 20 years in the news business, I've cashed out some of my savings to work for myself and build a business. This is it!
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 12 hours of purchase
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You want a custom order?
AWESOME. Bring it. Send me a note and I will do my best to make it happen.
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