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

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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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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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1800s Door Knob Coat Rack

May 3, 2013

This Door knob Coat rack is a hand-crafted one-of-a-kind piece made from materials with an interesting back-story. The door knobs we’ve used in this piece were first seen in the early 1800s. We know that that they were original to the Cambridge, MA home that we got them from. The metal shanks are made of cast iron, and the base of the knobs are made of brushed brass. They’re known as “mineral knobs”, which are natural glacial clay that have a “Albany slip” glaze or a clear glaze composed of feldspar and flint. The clays found around the Albany NY area were a natural glacial clay with a high iron content, and were used extensively in the early 1800s pottery industry. The “Albany slip” glaze would enhance the color of the material and sealed the rough body texture caused by the drying clays after they were formed to their desired shape. Another glazing method used a clear glaze of composed mainly of feldspar and flint, and this would permit the marble-like swirls of the various clays used in the knob body to show through. So it is easy to mistake this naturally derived product for genuine marble. via Those brown “Bennington” door knobs | The Brass Knob The wood used in this piece is among the hardest and most stiff of the woods in the world. It’s called Purpleheart Wood. And it’s simply beautiful. Truth be told, we’ve actually fallen for this wood, and plan to use it more frequently in the future! So, why are we hooked? Aside from general appearance and feel, the flowering trees (called Peltogyne, known... read more

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