toddclippinger

Todd Clippinger, Billings, MT, US
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I am a Designer~Craftsman and I am self-taught. My business is Todd A. Clippinger-American Craftsman. I get inspiration from art, architecture, and things that many would not find relevant to furniture.

I started out in 1997 doing handyman work, then grew into a more serious remodeling contractor. Being a contractor has opened many doors of opportunity for me to express my artistic side through custom furnishings.

I am invigorated by being part of a community. I find a greater connection to the artists I know than any contractors. I am challenged by the incredible woodworking talent out there. Individuals of the highest caliber become my benchmarks and I am driven to excell in design and technical expertise. I am not trying to become better than them, only to become better for myself.

Even though I am self-taught, I have advanced because of the generosity of others sharing their knowledge when I asked for help. My goal is to share the knowledge as freely as it has been shared with me. This is the true spirit of an American Craftsman.

Visit my woodworking site at http://www.americancraftsmanworkshop.com

Visit my remodeling portfolio site at http://amcraftsman.com

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Contributions

Asian Inspired Stairwell Barrier

Jun 26, 2009

This stairwell barrier is made of black walnut veneered panels, solid stock, brushed steel, and 1/2" tempered glass. It is bolted clear through the floor to backer plates underneath. This is another...

Prairie Chandeliers

Jun 26, 2009
1 comment

These prairie style chandeliers are made of ribbon mahogany with shoji material and glass in the windows. The chandeliers are 14" square and are 5' 6" tall without the 3' down rod. They hang from a...

Modern Closet

Jun 17, 2009
4 comments

This modern closet was designed for the entry of a house that my brother and I built. The overall dimension is 9'h x 4' 6"w. The doors are 8' high and are asymmetrical. The door on the right is 14"...

Cooper Entertainment Center

Jun 17, 2009
5 comments

This entertainment center was designed and built for the "Cooper House" that my brother and i built. The entertainment center is 9'h x 16'w and is made of curly maple, curly cherry, curly maple...

Recent comments

Re: Having Trouble Finishing? Here's a Great Product

When I was new to woodworking and finishing, I found the Minwax Wipe on Poly to be the easiest and most reliable product for me to use.

It was nearly foolproof for applying without runs, it required no expensive equipment, and cleanup was easy. It requires several coats obviously due to the nature of the product, but they seem to dry relatively fast due to the thinner coats.

As a business, it was necessary to move on to the line of lacquers for rapid production to insure profit. But I still recommend the Minwax Wipe on Poly for any of the beginning woodworkers. It is readily available without mail order, easy to apply, inexpensive, no chemistry is involved, and easy to clean up.

I find it interesting to observe the behavior of woodworkers, because I will offer this advice and then find out they tried something else with great frustration. When asked why they didn't just use the Wipe on Poly as I suggested, they most often tell they didn't think that the answer could be that simple.

Ironically, this is most often the "secret" to woodworking. It is that simple.

posted: 6:41 am on March 3rd

Re: McCoy, Thibodeau, and Howe Win Built-In Competition

Congrats to the winners for the built-in contest.

It is high caliber projects like yours that motivates me to do better.

Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

posted: 11:55 pm on June 30th