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Travis Higgins is a master carpenter and artist extraordinaire. He has been working on Lynchpin Design Company for over 20 years. Knowing Travis, you know that everything he does in life, he does with passion, creativity and enthusiasm. A carpenter by profession but an artist at heart, he is inspired by custom design. Travis Higgins

Master Carpenter, Lynchpin Design Company

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What We Do

We are a local, full-service architectural design company that specializes in artistic carpentry and full restorations.

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Who We Are

For over twenty years we have been defining a personal style encompassing multiple elements and textures inspired by collective New England experiences.

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Project Gallery

Redwood Slab Table

Redwood Slab Table

April 13, 2017
Reclaimed Wood Wine Rack

Reclaimed Wood Wine Rack

June 1, 2015
USMC Special Edition Flag

USMC Special Edition Flag

November 3, 2014
Yankee Style Heavy-Duty Mailbox Post

Yankee Style Heavy-Duty Mailbox Post

October 27, 2014
Steppin’ it up!

Steppin’ it up!

October 27, 2014
Beer Flight

Beer Flight

October 27, 2014
Dow Annex Project

Dow Annex Project

October 27, 2014
Outdoor Bar Top

Outdoor Bar Top

October 27, 2014
Snap-On Top Chest

Snap-On Top Chest

October 27, 2014
Eco-Friendly Bike Rack

Eco-Friendly Bike Rack

October 27, 2014
Hanging Chalkboard Pulley System

Hanging Chalkboard Pulley System

October 27, 2014
Chalkboard Calendar

Chalkboard Calendar

October 27, 2014
Naked Beach Sign

Naked Beach Sign

October 24, 2014
Gardening

Gardening

October 24, 2014
Small Garage, Big Detail

Small Garage, Big Detail

October 24, 2014
1800s Purpleheart Wood Door Knob Coat Rack, One of a Kind

1800s Purpleheart Wood Door Knob Coat Rack, One of a Kind

October 24, 2014
Custom Cedar Shake Artwork

Custom Cedar Shake Artwork

October 24, 2014
American Wood Flag Recycled Fence Panel Sign

American Wood Flag Recycled Fence Panel Sign

October 24, 2014
Bird House

Bird House

October 24, 2014
Compass Rose

Compass Rose

October 24, 2014

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Finding Your Way Home

Nov 17, 2013

Along with the Age of Exploration, came a need to implement a standard compass. In ancient times, maps were typically drawn from whatever perspective the map maker  preferred, and Northwas rarely aligned with the top edge. The Compass Rose became a definitive figure displaying the orientation of the cardinal directions, north, south, east and west on a map or nautical chart. The compass rose was painted on ships and vessels. It soon became common for men at sea to place nautical star tattoos on their forearms and hands. It was believed to offer protection, security, and guidance. Over time the North point on a compass rose became a symbol for finding your way home safely and symbolically finding your way in life. Because many sailors were deeply superstitious with a rich history of lore about life and death at sea, they were always looking for lucky charms. A historic fear of life and death at sea caused many sailors to become deeply superstitious, and thus the compass rose became a strong symbol of luck and a desire to return home safely. You will often hear a compass rose referred to as a windrose, however the windrose is actually an ancient version of a compass rose, which personified 32 compass directions as winds. Today the use and idea of a compass rose is found on or featured in almost all navigation systems, including nautical charts, NDB and VOR systems, and some GPS sets. There are multiple variations of the compass rose. Today, compasses use the eight principal directions (N, NE, E, SE, etc.). 4-point compass roses use only the four... read more

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