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The Prodigal Carpenter offers artisan wood creations and select interior décor. Handcrafted and unique curated items are our specialty.
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The Prodigal Carpenter.....Artisan Woodworking

Artisan wood creations and select home decor are our specialty. What began as an interest in trying my hand at an “end grain” cutting board evolved into a love for creating intricately patterned cutting boards, cheese boards and other items. The grain and color of various hardwoods was fascinating. Eventually, the procurement of an inexpensive lathe

led to the discovery of a passion for woodturning.........and a line of finely crafted pepper and salt grinders . A few months in and it was time to graduate to acquiring a better lathe:). Over time a simple home shop in Northwest Georgia has grown in size and equipment (various saws, drill press, lathe, drum sander, jointer, dust collection system, etc :) to accommodate the ever growing product line, each item hand produced, finished and signed by The Prodigal Carpenter himself. At the heart of what we do is a love for seeing things transformed..........a piece of raw wood into a thing of beauty or an individual life from meaninglessness to divine purpose..... there’s joy in the process and reward in the result.
“Beautifully Crafted and Inherently Durable”...... always our standard.

11/11/2024

Off to a new 🏠. 3d Endgrain Big Board. Oak, Hard Maple & Wenge puts this one in the heavyweight division. Juice groove was an adventure as well 😎
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09/29/2024

These 2 little wrens have shown up each night for over a week to roost in the corners of our porch. They hide their faces and tuck into the corner as if “I can’t see you, so you can’t see me”🤔

09/19/2024

We spent 9 days in beautiful St Augustine Florida & got rained on every day ☔️. Yet we still enjoyed our time of rest, reading, writing and most of all, being together. This photo is evidence that blue sky’s still exist & that nothing can steal your joy when you’re the Lord’s.
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09/11/2024

Our very cool “shop dog” Micah passed away this morning….sadly. He died in his sleep while being well cared for at our Vet while we were away. Dr Kevin McElwee and his staff cared for Micah for years, and we cannot thank them enough.
Although we knew this day was approaching, we had 14.5 years of enjoyment, companionship and entertainment from our dog.
This photo was from several years ago when Micah was strong and healthy, but all of us are here but for a limited time & we thank the Lord for giving us a cool dog who will be missed.
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08/15/2024

Violin Charcuterie/Serving Board. Fresh outta the shop & on its way to in . 20” x 10”, Cherry wood with Maple strings n black epoxy highlights, food safe finish.
For the classic rockers: It’s a “Livin Thing”
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07/17/2024

Our latest: “Heart of Gold” endgrain cutting board. Mahogany with canary wood diamond inlay. 17” x 14” x 1.4”. Now appearing in
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06/19/2024

Cedar wood salt n pepper grinder set, hot off the lathe. Coming to in
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06/13/2024

Can it be Wood? Yes it is.
Our latest is a unique combination of pink ivory & holly wood to make up this “Picasso Collection” peppermill. Coming soon to in
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06/07/2024

Artisan Paint Brush Carousel: 42 holes, 3 tiered base, Mahogany, classic finial centerpiece. Rotates with ease.
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04/05/2024

Coming soon… classic acacia framed cutting board ($179) and “Royal Pair” cocobolo and beech artisan grinder set ($185) inspired by recent custom carved chess pieces.

03/29/2024

“Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as something done by us.” (John Stott) thankyoujesus

03/27/2024

Livin the Life: I get more gray while she gets more beautiful!
Enjoying a clear, cool day outside the Martha Washington in Abingdon VA.
Keys to success? She had a salad while I opted for the healthy caramelized apple crepes with sweet cream cheese, whipped cream & caramel sauce.
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03/18/2024

7 years of partnership with the best EVOO, Balsamic Vinegar, coffee & more. We’ve been blessed to collaborate with & in . They provide an array of goodies while we complement with our woodworking products
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02/21/2024

Artisan Handcrafted Chessboard and Chess Pieces in custom crafted box. $1800
Mahogany and Beech.... Available on our online store @ theprodigalcarpenter.net

02/21/2024

For the chess lover.......or as the perfect gift for someone special who is.....just completing a totally handcrafted Artisan Chess Set. Each piece lovingly crafted from fine hardwood. Chess pieces to come within their own custom box....all created by The Prodigal Carpenter. Details and product posting soon.

01/22/2024

Finishing out the set with the King 👑. Then sand, finish, buff….repeat
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01/22/2024

Chess Set nears completion. I told my wife “only a crazy person makes their own chess pieces.” She thought that was right up my alley.
Wondering where’s the King?
He has risen, risen indeed!
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01/09/2024

Restocking the shelves in after the holiday season. This endgrain cutting board includes Mahogany, Maple, Wenge, Makore, & even some White Ash for us grain junkies. Fits right in on our display wall.
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Address

Olive Tree And Vine
Cartersville, GA
30120

Website

http://www.theprodigalcarpenter.com/

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Products Galore: we freshened up our space @olivetreeandvine in @downtowncartersville. So grateful to partner with OTV for the past 7 years as they’ve been a tremendous blessing. As EJ sings in the background “I think it’s gonna be a long long time.” #artisanmade #products #giftideas #collaboration #woodworking #diy #cheflife #theprodigalcarpenter

Nothing like dropping the piano off at the pool 😎. Coming soon to @olivetreeandvine in @downtowncartersville - - #cuttingboard #endgraincuttingboards #woodart #oilbath #mineraloil #piano #artisanmade #diy #video #hardwoods #catpentry #woodworking #onlineshopping #shopintown #theprodigalcarpenter

Video on planing an endgrain cutting board. Hard white oak, a few safety precautions & tips, then we roll 😎 #video #planer #planingendgrain #endgraincuttingboards #tips #safety #timesaver #smooth #whiteoak #theprodigalcarpenter

Using the leftover woods from our “Stack the Deck” cutting board we turned this Combination Salt Shaker/Pepper Grinder. Featuring Maple, Cherry & Mahogany hardwoods. - - #video #liveaction #woodturning #peppermill #wastenotwantnot #newproduct #intheworks #unique #kitchendecor #cheftools #theprodigalcarpenter

I see floating squares, my wife sees decks of cards, regardless it’s an end grain cutting board bathing in mineral oil. To be finished and gifted to someone we are thankful for 😎 - - #cuttingboard #3d #newproduct #original #woodart #video #woodworking #kitchendecor #cheflife #giftideas #theprodigalcarpenter

Cherry end grain cutting board with sapwood diamonds. Haven’t posted a lot lately but not due to lack of work😎 - - #cuttingboard #endgrain #cherry #diamonds #woodworking #carpentry #diy #kitchendecor #cheflife #video #unique #hardwood #knifefriendly #newproduct #theprodigalcarpenter

Window shopping anyone? We’ve got live edge charcuterie boards, wood bowls, 2 piece serving boards with condiment tray, a crazy “maze board” and even some cutting boards dressed up like musical instruments, and that’s just in the first window! Stop by @olivetreeandvine in @downtowncartersville to see our complete arsenal. - - #artisanmade #woodworking #windowshopping #diy #video #variety #shopsmall #creative #mothersdaygift #cheftools #charcuterieboard #liveedgecuttingboard #easterbasket #theprodigalcarpenter

Join us tonight @ Olive Tree & Vine in downtown Cartersville for the Holiday Open House from 5:00 - 8:00. We'll be there to answer questions about our products and showcase an array of beautiful handcrafted artisan wood items from cutting boards, charcuterie boards, pepper grinders and cheese boards in an array of hardwoods. We take custom orders too......

Lightning bolt Peppermill available at theprodigalcarpenter.net and @olivetreeandvine in @downtowncartersville #peppergrinder #southernmade #artisanmade #woodturning #uniquedesign #georgia #carpenter #lathe #hardwood #walnut #wenge #yellowheart #padauk #cheftools #tabledecor #kitchentool #peppermill #saltnpepper #woodgrain #atlanta #georgia #lathework #video #diy #theprodigalcarpenter

Fall Arrival: we spent some time yesterday @olivetreeandvine in @downtowncartersville sprucing up the display window. Stop by and check out the best tasting balsamic’s in the state. - - #hometown #downtown #displaywindow #mainstreet #newproducts #woodworking #woodbowls #giftideas #uniqueweddinggifts #charcuterie #southernmade #cuttingboards #theprodigalcarpenter

Latest creation: 3D end grain cutting board featuring maple, oak & wenge. Lots of work on this one, time to let it all soak in 😎 - - - #3d #video #cuttingboard #endgrain #mineraloil #colorful #woodart #wenge #maple #oak #woodworking #favorite #unique #lettingitallsoakin #giftidea #weddinggift #artisan #shoplife #shoplocal #cartersville #georgia #cheflife #kitchentools #carpentry #theprodigalcarpenter

3D endgrain cutting board

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The Prodigal Carpenter.....Artisan Woodworking

Artisan wood creations and select home decor are our specialty. What began as an interest in trying my hand at an “end grain” cutting board evolved into a love for creating intricately patterned cutting boards, cheese boards and other items. The grain and color of various hardwoods was fascinating.

Eventually, the procurement of an inexpensive lathe led to the discovery of a passion for woodturning.........and a line of finely crafted pepper and salt grinders . A few months in and it was time to graduate to acquiring a better lathe:).

Over time a simple home shop in Northwest Georgia has grown in size and equipment (various saws, drill press, lathe, drum sander, jointer, dust collection system, etc :) to accommodate the ever growing product line, each item hand produced, finished and signed by The Prodigal Carpenter himself.

At the heart of what we do is a love for seeing things transformed..........a piece of raw wood into a thing of beauty or an individual life from meaninglessness to divine purpose..... there’s joy in the process and reward in the result.