About this Product
I started working after high school when I was 15 years old, and learned the value of hard work. I believe that hard work DOES pay off, based on my personal lifelong experience.• This is another in my series of inspiration signs
• I cut this sign by hand on a scroll saw from solid wood (oak or walnut, your choice)
• The sign is approximately ¾” thick and about 5 ¾” wide by 5 ¼” high
• This would be a fine addition to your desk, or would make a great gift item
• The sign has been finished with several coats of mineral oil to bring out the beauty of the wood grain and to preserve it for many years of use
Bob's Home Woodshop
Meet the Maker
I am a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, and have an MBA with a marketing concentration. I worked in retail management, then outside sales in the HVAC and refrigeration industry. I drove a limo for a year, then went to work at a large for-profit university. I worked as an admissions officer, then moved into student finance. I was also an adjunct faculty member, teaching courses in marketing. I retired in January 2020 and now devote as many hours as I wish per week to my woodworking business.
My wife of 50 years and I live in a rural area about 50 miles southwest of Chicago. Our two grandchildren live in Georgia so we do not see them as often as we would like. Woodworking began as a hobby, then I started selling at local craft shows in this area area and later moved to online sales. I enjoy making wooden toys and home decor items and have shipped over 1,000 orders all over the U.S. and even as far away as Australia. All my products are made from sustainable hardwoods such as poplar, oak, maple, and walnut which I purchase locally.
Shop Policies
Most items are in stock and orders are shipped the next business day. If there will be any significant delay, I will notify the customer via e-mail. Small items are shipped via USPS First Class Mail or USPS Priority Mail., and larger or heavier items go via UPS. I do accept custom orders, and terms for those are agreed upon in advance between myself and the customer.
