Francis Keys
About us
I came to the trades by a curious route: I went to art school. I thought I was learning to paint in oil and sculpt in marble, but instead working with wood chose me. As a result, I approach woodworking with a particular focus on precision and visual appeal. I have built a wide variety of projects from simple to complex, all beginning with raw lumber: countless picture frames, countertops, bookcases and other shelving, tables, and even a professional sound studio inside a walk-in closet. I seem to have a particular knack for trim work like crown molding, panel molding, wainscoting, and coffered ceilings. I did all the extensive trim work for a popular Minneapolis restaurant location. If you have flat pack furniture such as Ikea products, I'd be glad to help you assemble that. I can also help with light electrical (changing switches and fixtures), light plumbing (replacing seals or faucets, and repairing or replacing door locks and knobs. I've worked on several quite old houses, so I know my way around old, hard, dry wood and legacy building techniques. If you have something unusual you'd like to build or repair, I could be your guy.
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Services we offer
There's a current trend to frame wall-mounted televisions and display artwork on the screen when not watching video. I haven't built one yet but I think it'd be a fun project. Ever heard of catification? If cats are a big part of your home, let's talk about it.
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