Cincinnati Woodworks, Inc.

Chip Kussmal

Owner

I come from a family background that is strong in both artists and engineers. This has suited me ideally as I've pursued my woodworking career over the past thirty years. In that time my business has restored and replaced wood in virtually every kind of car from every time period. (My first wood replacement was on my own 1926 REO coupe, which I did 40 years ago.) About 25 years ago I did my first woodie, and I haven't stopped!

Also, my business contracted to do architectural woodwork, mostly commercial. This was mostly "pay the bills" type work, but some was very challenging and rewarding. I have also designed and built furniture, but you can't do everything, so I have never previously pursued this strongly.

About two years ago I decided to close my operation and slow down. The commercial work was just too much trouble, and I didn't feel that I could sustain the business without it. Where there's a will, there's a way! While I am still slowing down, I am able to maintain the shop and primarily do woodie wood replacement. I take on the occasional architectural jobs, and I'm beginning to find time for furniture.