When did you begin woodworking?
I have always loved working with my hands. I started refinishing old furniture in my twenties and from there I moved onto making work tables, shelves and other useful items for the house, garden and garage. When I moved to Texas I fell in love with live edge wood and also began working with epoxy and wood.
Where do you get your wood?
In general a purchase my wood in a 100 mile radius around Austin. There are some great sawmills in the hill country southwest of Austin as well as sawmills east and southeast.
Where can I purchase furniture from Hill Country Wood?
Our online shop will be open soon to purchase finished items. You can also contact us for custom work.
We will accept purchases online using our ecommerce shop, or you can pay directly via Paypal or Venmo.
Do you do custom work?
Yes I am now taking on custom work. Until recently I had focused on my own projects.
Where are you located?
I work out of a small workshop near the Oakhill area of SW Austin, Texas.
Will you ship or deliver?
We don’t ship or deliver. However, we can arrange for private showings where you can view, purchase and pickup the furniture you wish to purchase.
What finishes do you use?
I work with a variety of finishes from polyurethanes, clear epoxy overcoats, tung oils and waxes. One of my favorites is a specialty finish called Polyx Oil that provides the benefits of oils and waxes to provide both a beautiful sheen and protection from dirt and liquids.
What is an Epoxy River Table?
Epoxy rivers tables are wood tables that combine the structure and beauty of natural wood with a ‘river’ of colored epoxy between two separate slabs of wood.
What I do
I create one-of-a-kind wood furniture and decor with an emphasis on texture
Joel Goobich
Hill Country Wood