Tables & Desks
Dining, conference, and statement pieces built to spec.
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Timeless pieces built by hand.
We salvage logs, saw, dry, and craft custom furniture with stories worth sharing. Every project receives the same care we give our own pieces.
- 01Salvaged timber
- 02Built to order
About us
Crafted & Rooted in Family Heritage
Orchard Woodworks — father and son who mill salvaged logs and transform them into furniture, slabs, and lumber with character. Based in Descanso, CA, we control the wood from raw log to finished piece using our Woodland Mills HM130 bandsaw mill.
We mill, dry, and finish every board in-house so the final piece keeps the spirit of the tree — and the family who found it.
Meet the Team
Locally Salvaged Wood
We source from salvaged logs and California-milled lumber, keeping material costs honest and giving each piece a traceable origin.
Mill to Finish
With our own bandsaw mill, we cut every slab ourselves — no middleman, full control over grain, thickness, and character.
Built to Spec
Every custom piece is designed around your space, your dimensions, and your finish preferences. No catalog, no compromise.
Made to Last
Solid hardwood construction with joinery and finishes chosen for decades of use — not just the photo on delivery day.
Process
How your custom piece comes to life.
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Discovery
We collaborate on your sketch, dimensions, intended use, and style references.
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Material selection
We select slabs and boards by grain, structure, and character to match your vision.
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Build & finish
Joinery, shaping, and finishing are completed in-house from first cut to final detail.
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Delivery
We coordinate pickup or local delivery and share care guidance for long-term durability.
Craft process
From salvaged timber to heirloom stories.
We mill, dry, and finish every board in-house so the final piece keeps the spirit of the tree—and the family who found it.
See current projectsPortfolio
See what we’re building.
We keep a rotating gallery of recent work—frames, cabinets, tables, and more.
Browse the galleryCommission
Bring us your next idea.
Share your sketches and we’ll collaborate on dimensions, joinery, and finishes.
Request a quoteBuilt differently
One shop. Every step of the story.
By keeping the process close our hope is that this leads to better material choices, clearer communication, and a finished piece with lasting character.
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Material-first design
Every design begins with grain, movement, and the natural qualities of the wood rather than forcing it into a template.
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Direct collaboration
You work directly with the craftspeople selecting the material, refining the details, and building your commission.
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Made for the long term
Solid joinery, repairable finishes, and practical care guidance help each piece age beautifully for years to come.
The Team
Two craftsmen, one shop.
Kris and Cal Saunders bring complementary skills to every build — from milling to design, joinery, and finishing.
Kris Saunders
Craftsman & Sawyer
Lifelong learner of woodworking. Kris's foundation was shaped by watching his dad build rather than buy — a philosophy that still drives every piece. Trained at the Northwest Woodworking Studio with master craftsman Gary Rogowski.
Read Kris' story
Cal Saunders
Craftsman & Sawyer
Woodworking runs three generations deep for Cal. Inspired by his grandfather's shop and his brother's fine furniture work in Australia, he's built everything from small repairs to full room furnishings — always learning, never hesitating to tackle any project.
Read Cal's storyLocations
Serving Descanso and greater San Diego County.
Descanso
Central shop for milling, drying, and furniture builds.
Primary service area: Descanso, Alpine, El Cajon, and surrounding communities.
Typical first response: within two business days.
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Let’s talk about your next piece.
Email us anytime or use the form. We’ll reply within two business days.
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