Easy to go sailing right past Abernethy Sticks, the storefront has a bit of a setback from the street. Plyers Mill Road comes off of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, when you cross Connecticut Avenue, Plyers Mill picks up on the other side. If the red awning-gas station on Connecticut and Plyers Mill is in your site, you're there. It's by the Kensington Fire House.
Once found, you've found a treasure. Shop is filled with gorgeous woods, has the immistakable heady fragrance of freshly sawn wood.
No showroom, but who needs it---they have a great website. Take a look around the website, it's extensive. Might have a link to Facebook too.
Folks at Abernethy Sticks know their wood, that's for sure. If there's a better wood for your project, they'll recommend it.
One note of caution, have your measurements with you. If you have a picture from a magazine, bring it so you can share the idea to be on the same page at the get-go. Write yourself an email and have the notes in front of you. It's not a one man shop, but they're busy and you'd be keeping them from something. Be prepared because it's easy to do so. Browse the website, it'll answer most questions.
Thought I might find a bulletin board with business cards for woodworkers for hire, but Abernethy Sticks doesn't provide references. That's what we have Yelp for.
I found them because I need a fascia board. TW Perry referred me to Abernethy's because they're top notch and can do Millwork to order.
I had a quick chat when I visited, they recommended the wood: yes, it'll take a paint, yes, they can do rake and finish pieces to order. Turnaround is a couple of days if they have the wood. Suggested getting the contractor to measure so we can be exact. Great, we're in business, I'll give you a call when I have the size.
There was a big thick piece of black walnut by the door. It wanted to go home with me even though I have no immediate use for it. I felt sorry for it, gave my credit card and they loaded to the car for me. You know animal rescue? Same.
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