Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture

Article - November 10, 2011

Ben Hendricks sent me a link to this video of his friend’s woodworking business: Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture

It warms my heart to see a small family-owned businesses like this thriving as they adhere to a high level of craftsmanship.

Description from YouTube Page: The Campbellsville, Kentucky area has long been known for the fine furniture that has been turned out in the region. Unfortunately, this skilled craftsmanship is becoming lost art. However, if you look to the McMahan family, you’ll find a fourth generation of fine furniture builders that are turning out family heirlooms.

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Gary November 10, 2011 11:45 am

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for posting this Marc.

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Thedongarry November 10, 2011 12:30 pm

Dusty but very nice. Thx

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kyle keck November 10, 2011 12:56 pm

Thanks for posting that ,,,, That was awesome to see….

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Jerrysats November 10, 2011 12:57 pm

It’s nice to see the generations carrying this family business forward .

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John D November 10, 2011 12:57 pm

Not a single respirator or dusk mask? Or was that just for the sake of the video?

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- Frank January 14, 2012 12:44 pm
  
  Watch again. The woman spraying the finish was wearing a respirator.
  
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KeithS November 10, 2011 1:14 pm

Loved this video!

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Boj November 10, 2011 2:16 pm

Nice
Next guild build a bed!

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woodywoodwrecker November 10, 2011 2:17 pm

Some people are just have the best luck in jobs.

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John F November 10, 2011 4:22 pm

Nice video – I plan on watching it a few more times, to check out all the different backdrops of machines, templates, etc.

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Tom Buhl November 10, 2011 8:22 pm

I love the look of cherry. By looking you also believe that it also feels good. Nice to see that the family has been able to keep it going. Inspiring.

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Walt Lenar November 10, 2011 9:38 pm

I really enjoyed the video, very inspiring. Keep up the great work !!

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Joe wamsley November 11, 2011 4:59 am

I love seeing what fellow Hill billies can do. thanks Marc

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Charles Jackson III November 11, 2011 7:32 am

Thats some beautiful furniture.

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Peter November 11, 2011 7:45 am

Great Video. It was a little tense watching the son using the router table with his hand within a millimeter from the bit.

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Derek November 11, 2011 9:37 am

Gives me hope that I can keep a business of my own!

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Russ November 11, 2011 11:08 am

Great video. It’s cool to see someone making it work and doing it right.

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Dick Shaffer November 11, 2011 11:24 am

Now I know why I love this woodworking so much!

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Greg Peterson November 11, 2011 11:27 am

My parents have a Campbellsville Cherry bedroom suit. Have had for over 50 years. Brothers and sister (even me) have some of their furniture. It is heirloom stuff. Thanks for the video.

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Jerry S November 11, 2011 12:31 pm

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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marc November 11, 2011 6:17 pm

reminds me of a place we have near me that makes alot of cherry and maple furniture from scratch. i worked in the show room part time for a while and it was amazing how many people don’t realize how much work goes into this type of work. i even had people ask me how they make the birds eye maple finish on the table tops.

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Patrick McMahan November 13, 2011 1:44 pm

All employees are given dust masks/respirators, whether they chose to use them is up to them. The overhead router has been used now for almost 20 years without a guard and there has never been an injury. Thanks for all the positive comments!

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Tom Pritchard November 14, 2011 4:15 pm

This business is not too far down the road. Maybe about 1 1/2 away. I might make a trip down to view this handmade furniture for myself. Very nice looking pieces.

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Martin Cassidy November 20, 2011 2:48 pm

Hi Marc, nice video! Here is a video I?m sure you and your followers will enjoy (3 parts). Sadly these guys are no longer with us but I?m delighted to say that I had the pleasure of working with them. True gentlemen!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related

Love what you?re doing as The Wood Whisperer!! Keep up the good work!

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- Tom Buhl November 20, 2011 4:34 pm
  
  Martin, thanks for the link(s). A great way to spend a rainy Sunday. Very inspirational and set amidst a wondrous setting.
  
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Frank January 14, 2012 12:47 pm

Great video. Good to see a business being successful doing something that isn’t quite as cherished anymore, that is having a good quality piece that took a while and some real work and effort and may cost more. That’s the kind of business I’d like to have someday, if I were the kind of guy who wanted to go into business for myself.

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Charlene Sours June 21, 2014 6:24 am

Is there another website where I can actually see your pieces that are offered ? Thanks for the catalog, we are planning a trip to your shop in the near future.

Regards,
Charlene

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Charlene Sours April 3, 2016 8:35 am

Please send your latest catalog we are specifically looking for bedroom furniture.

Thanks,
Charlene Sours

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