Spring Boxes!
The wait is nearly over for the second batch of these handcrafted wooden storage boxes. The table saw and the drill press are quiet now, and it’s time to get out the brushes, shellac, and sandpaper. Those of you who ordered the unfinished aromatic cedar should see your orders ship in the next week, the others will ship in the next two weeks. Thank you again to all those who ordered! Read the full update.
Prepping for Shipping!
Hello supporters! I’m happy to announce that all the products you ordered have been fabricated, and are now in the final sanding/finishing stage. We’re going to try to send these orders out in the order in which we received them, except for those of you who ordered the aromatic red cedar. Those products may arrive a little sooner. Here’s a look at the slightly updated lid design. For those ... Read the full update.
Production Status
Hi All, It’s been a couple of weeks since our last update, and boy have I been busy! Thanks to your support, I’ve been able to make all the planned improvements to my manufacturing process, and it’s made a big difference in the finished product. Uniformity has been my biggest challenge so far, and I’m now feeling pretty good about the results I’m getting. I’ve been thinking about Legos lately ... Read the full update.
From the Woodshop
Dear backers and friends, Its been a fantastic week in the woodshop! After settling in and addressing the last of my production process problems, the sawdust really started flying. Yesterday, the first dozen units were moved from the shop to the finishing area. Everythings right on schedule, and Im personally having a lot of fun making these products. Seeing an idea through from sketch to assem... Read the full update.
Production is Underway!
Hello, friends. Work has officially begun on the first batch of modular storage units. The first twenty or so will come out of this nice stack of knotty pine. Its good to be back in the shop again after a long campaign! Thank you all again for your help and support. Well be sending out updates weekly to let you all know whats going on. Best, Anthony Read the full update.
Fully Funded!
Yesterday we met our funding goal! Thank you to all who participated. We’re very excited about making this product a reality, and well continue to keep our backers updated on the progress as we begin the production process. We’re planning to begin manufacturing within the next ten days. Our goal is to ship most items by November 1st. Stay tuned for more products from PDX Woodlab! Once our manuf... Read the full update.
In Time for the Holidays
Dont worry, backers, the government shut-down will not hamper production at PDX Woodlab! Right now, were arranging our shop space and pricing materials. We cant wait to begin making the first production run, and see what you all think. Only 10% of our goal remains! Remember, this is an all-or-nothing campaign. Now is the time to get personal. Tell a friend, tell your co-workers around the water... Read the full update.
The Home Stretch
Dear PDX Woodlab supporters, friends and family, Our campaign is coming into the home stretch. There are 6 days to go in order to reach the final goal. At present, we are 84% funded! Keep on sharing with your friends via email, Facebook or Twitter to get the word out about the campaign. Once again, thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped to spread the word. Anthony Read the full update.
10 Days to Go!
Hello and thank you, backers. Were doing everything we can here to get the word out in the last couple weeks of this campaign. Now is the time to get involved in this campaign yourselves, tweet it, post it, or tell a friend. You are part of a new retail system that is emerging in this country and thats exciting. By supporting my campaign, and others (start looking, youll be amazed) youre votin... Read the full update.
Halfway There
First of all, thank you to everyone who’s engaged in this campaign. Your support means so much to me. Being just over halfway funded is great, but there are only 19 days left, so I’m asking for your help to get the word out. Remember, with a campaign like this, it’s ALL or NOTHING, so if I don’t make my funding goal, you get your money back and I don’t get to make this product. Meanwhile, I’m g... Read the full update.