Angie C Longacre
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Carvings by hand, not a laser
All my work is hand-carved with chisels, a Dremel, or once in a while a hand-held router. All designs and templates are mine.
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Custom Cat Trees:
Looking for a not-ugly, rustic cat tree for your fur babies? Let’s talk. I make them to your specs from natural, found wood and high-quality plywood for the platforms, cubbies, and bases. I can also use whicker baskets in place of the wood cubbies and platforms. This option is cheaper—and the cats seem to like it better.
Would you like one tier with a platform? Maybe a cubby and a platform? Two cubbies and a platform? Whatever you like. I can make it as high, wide, and long as you like. I can make the base round, square, or rectangular to fit perfectly in your space.
I can also cover the platforms in soft, water-proof canvas, give it a splash of pet-safe paint, or leave it all natural. Canvas is extra because of time and cost.
This example is a ‘two-tier’ with a platform and cubby. Platforms are three-sided (6”) and have no top; cubbies are four-sided with a front opening and roof.
This one would run $400 (canvas-lined is more $$).
This example of a 6-ft one-tier is $200.
Prices are dependent upon your specs—size of base, how many and what size platforms, cubbies, etc.
Here is are general estimates to give you an idea based on a 24” x 24” base:
One-Tier Tree with:
• wicker basket = $200
• plywood/pine board platform = $225
• plywood/pine crate cubby = $250
• I can do shorter version (under 3ft) = $100, $125, $150
Two-tier tree with:
• wicker baskets = $300
• two platforms = $300
• one cubby, one platform = $320
• two cubbies =$350
Three or more tiers:
• Start at $375, but will be dependent upon your specs.
*Canvas covered platforms and cubbies are an additional charge.*
I can can deliver for an additional fee:
• Within 5-minutes drivetime = FREE
• Up to 20 minutes = $25
• Up to 45 minutes = $50
• Up to 90 minutes = $100
• Up to 2 hours = $200
Clock HERE see more pics of cats trees.
Driveway Signs
Want a hand-carved, rugged house number sign to add some visibility to your driveway or charm to your front lawn?
I’ll carve your house number and an image of your choice—maybe even your last name if it’s not too long—into a fine slab of maple, walnut, cedar, etc.
I can make the carving pop with water-proof paint or leave it natural and finish it with a coat of polyurethane to keep it beautiful for years to come. Your choice.
All are hand-carved using some combination of: chisels, a Dremel, a hand-held router, and maybe an angle grinder.
Prices will depend on the size of the wood (you choose) and on design complexity, but here is a general range:
• Small house sign with number and simple image (1 ft – 2ft) = $175
• Medium house sign with number and simple image (2ft - 3ft) = $350
• Large house sign with number and simple image (Over 3.5ft) = $400+
I can swap out an image for a last name (under 7 letters).
I can also add your last name *with* an image for an additional charge:
• Last name up to 6 letters = $50
• Last name 7 – 10 $75
Cat Scratchers
Want a cat scratcher that you can’t buy at PetSmart? I’ll make you a custom cat scratcher to your specs, and if you like, I can adorn it with a small carving.
I hot glue the rope the whole way, top to bottom, for durability—to ensure your mad panthers don’t pull it off anytime soon. But this does take some time.
For the post, I use solid wood—either driftwood, found wood, or in a pinch, a lumbered post. I use a solid, high-quality piece of pine round for the base. I can do them square, as well.
I can also so flat board scratchers (lie on the floor) or angled scratchers.
My scratchers are durable, not ugly, and get “paws up” from their feline users.
Prices depend on size and carving.
This sample (3ft) with carving would go for $175; $75 without the carving.
Order your fur baby a unique scratcher that will last for years.
Flat board cat scratchers = $40 - $60
Hand-Carved Wood
Check out samples of what I can carve for you. Got an idea for a gift or something for yourself? Get in touch, and we can chat.
All are hand-carved using some combination of: chisels, a Dremel, a hand-held router, and maybe an angle grinder.
Prices depend on the wood's size and the carving's complexity. *I don’t do well with fury animals.*
This cross would run $130.
This cross would go for $175
This relief carving on a wooden box would run about $125 (there is a lot of detailed texturizing throughout the whole octopus)