05/03/2026
Built this cute little entryway bench from an upcycled church pew. Finished in Dark walnut and urethane. The grain really pops on this piece. $100.
We hand build rustic decor items for indoor and outdoor use and we use a lot of re-purposed wood when it is available.
If you want new wood in your project just ask and we will be happy to accommodate. Welcome to "That Hobby Guy's" face book page. I am Ted Parks the owner/operator and master of the mancave,, lol. Like the title says it is just a hobby. Something to keep me out of my wife's hair now that I am retired, lol. I do not make buckets full of money building this stuff and I only work when I feel like it
05/03/2026
Built this cute little entryway bench from an upcycled church pew. Finished in Dark walnut and urethane. The grain really pops on this piece. $100.
04/30/2026
The Troubled Monk commissioned me to build the Koozie Exchange, as shown. Built from an AI picture the GM designed. Had an awesome time building this project. Even with the challenges it was fun. Many thanks to Kim and her gang at The Troubled Monk for giving me this opportunity. And if you are into craft beer "The Monk" is a hotspot. And they make awesome ceasers with their own liquor crafted on site.
04/27/2026
Just built this cute little ornament shelf unit. We can build them to a dimension that will suit your space. Send me a note if you are interested.
04/27/2026
Just built this for a customer right here in Eckville. Turned out awesome and she loves it ! The baskets can be used for anything, vegetables, flowers, ornaments, you decide ! Give me a call if you want one.
04/22/2026
An awesome write up about me ( Ted ) by the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce. Thank you C of C
03/20/2026
Yes we build raised planter boxes any size you want ! And any Height you want. Stop by the shop, 5013-50st in Eckville or give me ( Ted ) a call 403-506-6480 if you have questions or would like to order. I will also be running courses on how to build your own !!! Spring is just around the corner so let's do this !!
03/10/2026
Kristina was the winner of the Plant Hanger we gave away after our recent Show and Tell here at the shop. She came in and finished it off with Dark Walnut stain and clearcoat and then we added the decal of her choice supplied by Janeil over at Bay 4 Promotional Printing. Many thanks to Janeil and The Eckville and Area Wellness Coalition for leading this project. We are going to do some more of these Show& Tell evenings and would like to hear your ideas on what we should be demonstrating as DIY projects. Give me a call or contact Janeil to add your input to the program.
03/09/2026
Recently spent a great day in the shop teaching my beginners woodworking course to these two local Ladies. Linda and Jane were great students and we had a great day. Thank you Ladies. If you want to learn some basic wood working skills give me a call or stop by the shop and let's get you signed up for a course.
02/22/2026
I will be running Show and Tell Classes on Feb. 26 in my shop here in Eckville . One in the afternoon and one in the evening. Check out the poster ! And then call the number to get signed up. It's free to participate.