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12’ pebble board.  Mahogany stripped top.  The idea came from restoring a 1956 Chris Craft Continental. The 1956 Chris-Craft Continental isn’t a canoe — it’s a classic American wooden powerboat built in the mid-20th century by the legendary Chris-Craft comp...

In a world dominated by mass-produced outdoor gear, there’s something profoundly special about owning an item made by hand — a piece shaped by human hands, heart, and skill. At First Mountain Woodcraft, that dedication to craft comes alive in their stunning line of handmade wooden cano...

In an era dominated by mass-produced goods and automated manufacturing, First Mountain Woodcraft stands as a reminder of what happens when passion, skill, and heart converge in the world of woodworking. With roots stretching back over four decades, this family-run woodcraft studio has beco...

Constructed this beautiful cross pulpit for our church, Bethlehem Baptist in Clarkesville.  It is so beautiful.  ...

Chris Craft : After lots of hours, we finally finished the renovation of the Chris Craft and it now has a new home. It was absolutely beautiful and to be honest it was really hard to see it go out the driveway. Hershey : Work still continuing, but we did put it in the water […]...

We offer a boat building class a couple of times a year at Highland Woodworking in Atlanta.  This is our first class since Covid.  Look for the next school on Highland Woodworking’s website.  ...

Recently we acquired a 1962 Hershey boat that needed a new look.  First step was taking it off the trailer, turning it over to work on the bottom.  This is Carley & Steve Teague fiberglassing the bottom this week.  Stay tuned - there is still much to do, but it will be a beauty! U...

After working on our Chris Craft for months, we are now starting to put it back together.  First big step was putting engine back in place. ...

We worked endless hours to refurbish this 1956 Wagemaker Wolverine.  The owner could hardly believe that it was the same boat. This is the "before" picture. These are the "after" pictures....

We were exhibiting at the Atlanta Boat Show in January when a gentleman asked if we could build a canoe to sit on top of a bookcase at his lake house.   He gave us the measurements and after adjustments were made to the length and width, this was the final product.   Our customer was very [&hell...