Benjamin Butler Company
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We build custom woodcrafts ranging from Dining Tables to decorative wall art. Each piece is thoughtf
25/05/2022
A little work in progress shot for ya on this fine Wednesday morning! I am working on a special apron design for a pretty awesome knife maker. Any guesses who this one might be for? Wrong answers only! 😂
My Top 5 additions to your CNC workflow! These 5 things have made using my Desktop Max machine from a dream to use. What additions have you made to your machine? Lemme know below!
26/04/2022
Not a bad days worth of work. This built in medicine cabinet will replace it’s old particleboard cousin in a client’s house that happens to be a stone’s throw from my house and shop! So handy to work in my own back yard for a customer right in my neighborhood!
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Everything is fit to size, sanded to 120 and roughly assembled. Turns out there’s not a single metal fastener in this thing thanks to the domino 💪🏼 mortise and loose tenon joinery for the win!
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Tomorrow I’ll run through the rest of the grits sanding to 320 then it’ll be time! Busting out the for the high moisture levels in the bathroom
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New video up on the YouTubes!
Find out how I am using Amazon Web services to run a second Windows computer here in my shop so I can do design work in while my laptop is controlling my
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It’s hella nerdy but it’s a killer solution and gives you access to a second Windows computer for less that $0.80 per day! 🤯👍🏼
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Clickable link in my bio!
https://youtu.be/dJQWYf9LAr8
I am making a knife!
I have no idea what the hell I’m doing!
But I’ve started to form a plan
I have support from the best material suppliers and tool manufacturers
I’ve surrounded myself with the best bladesmiths, blacksmiths and knife makers in the world.
The material arrived today thanks to my man Lawrence up at
I installed a brand new washboard on my CNC
I am designing some new work holding setups
I continue to hone my design and pour over the tiniest of details
The stage is set y’all! Time for this woodworker to see what this knife making thing is all about!
Wish me luck!
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It’s hard to imagine a better combo than my trusty Desktop Max and 💪🏼 I can’t tell you the amount of time and money I’ve saved on messing with fancy clamping and hold down systems by just using the blue painters tape and CA Glue method! So slick!
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16/03/2022
Tougher than a two dollar steak this thing won’t stop ya from workin your arse off but you’ll look damn good while doing it! Made to order with multiple size options available at no extra charge! The Fitzgerald gives a nod to the mid century modern with its orange thread, rich brown oil tanned leather body and the incredible veg tanned leather accents and straps from the incomparable tannery. This baby is 100% made in America with as many American made materials we could bring together 💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼
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The Best Part - You can order yours TODAY!! That’s right! Head on over to the new butlerbuilt.us Maker Shop and have a look around!
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We’re just getting things up and running but I think you’ll like what you see! I’ll be adding more each week so be sure to follow along for all the new product drops! 🙏👊🏼🙏
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15/03/2022
We’re on the verge of greatness! Big things coming out of the shop very soon! I can’t wait to share with y’all!
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It’s been a helluva lot of work but the most rewarding thing I’ve done in a very long time!
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I know I’ve been quiet lately so I thank you for your continued support. We’re building better mouse traps over here and can finally see the finish line! Just a couple more days and I’ll be ready to show ya the full iceberg!
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27/01/2022
Iteration - The mother of Invention!
I’ve been messing around with some leather ideas recently and I finally landed on a design I like. It was all about the details and I couldn’t fully realize all of them until I had a prototype in my hands. I’ve been carrying the final version for about a week now and it’s damn near perfect! I need a to slips in the pen loop! 🖊 💪🏼👍🏼
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WANT ONE OF YOUR OWN?
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Shoot me a DM and lemme know you’re interested. I’d be more than happy to make one for you!
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LOOKING FOR A TEMPLATE?
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That’ll be up on my Etsy store later this evening! This is a dead simple project suitable for a beginner on up to a pro! Save time by picking up the template from me for an awesome introductory price! I’ll be starting this one at less than a cup of coffee ☕️ 💪🏼
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26/01/2022
Are you still fat fi*****ng your finest bit balancing your router on your workbench using the base as a makeshift router table doing your best to keep your fingers from being consumed by the carbide bit spinning at 12,000 rpm? 🤷🏻♂️ Believe me I’ve been there! Done that! and it’s only a matter of time until you end up munching your fingers in the bit or even worse! (sadly I’ve been there and done that too! 😆). Stop your router ridiculousness and get yourself a table son! This one will do just fine. I’ve had it in my shop for several months now and pound per pound dollars to donuts this is a solid option! It comes with a pair of featherboards, decent dust collection (for a router table) and my favorite feature - above the table bit height adjustment! All this at under $150 (I actually just checked and you can snag one right now from for $139!) That’s a steal!
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If you want to hear more about this thing head on over to my YouTube channel where I have a full review video and show how I put it to work making some custom molding for a cabinet build. The links in my bio and I’d sure appreciate any feedback you might have on the video! While you’re at it drop a comment, give it a share and consider subscribing as well! 👍🏼👍🏼
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There are three categories of people that exist in this world; “The Wanters”, “The Wishers” and “The Makers.”
~ Israelmore Ayivor
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Manufacturing is Dead?
Manufacturing here in the U.S. has been on a steady decline for a number of years. The “Glory Days” of the 1920’s and 30’s more than 20% of US workforce held manufacturing jobs. Today that number has fallen to below 8%.
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Change is Happening!
Thanks to things like increased consumer awareness, demand for U.S. made products, automation, and the ability to cut out the middle man we are seeing signs of an increase in manufacturing. It may be small but it’s changing!
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What’s Causing Change?
I believe this change is due at least in some small part to the passion and drive of the maker community and our ability to design, produce, market and sell products out of our garage!
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The Maker Economy
The onset of COVID brought mask shortages to an unprepared supply chain. Factories struggled to produce enough supply to keep up with the massive demand. In response to this crisis Makers sprang to action and 1000’s of 3D printers were put to work printing and assembling face shields, countless sewing machines were put to work sewing masks and we even saw new DIY ventilator designs being created! Makers responded in full force and as a result we saw new shortages appear. Elastic banding, clear transparency films and other mask and face shield “ingredients” sold out or were very hard to come by. The Maker Economy showed its face and it awakened the world to our ability to mass produce much needed products quickly.
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Let’s Keep It Going!
Several months back I was contacted by .com_ to be part of their “The Makers” video series highlighting Makers in our community and allowing them to tell their story. I was blown away that they would even consider me and I am incredibly humbled to be a part of the first season. I had seen the videos on and and I was thrilled by the thought of having a video shot in my shop.
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| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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