History

Big Sand Woodworking started out in a cabin in the woods of Northern Minnesota, across the road from Big Sand Lake.   It was in that small cabin that I started to develop a modest workshop after attending a lutherie school for guitar building.  The guitar program led the way to other avenues of woodworking such as furniture making, cabinetry and carpentry, followed by a stint in art school which led to even more exploration of the craft with carving and wood turning. 

Eventually I found myself in NY and started to learn from a carpenter who exclusively does traditional Japanese woodwork.  I quickly fell in love with the craft, tools and techniques, and in 2019 my wife and I moved to Japan. The next few years were spent working with a traditional carpentry company in Okayama Japan building timber frame homes, where I continued to learn and develop my skills and knowledge. I currently design and build furniture out of a small studio in Tokyo.

-Jon Billing

Ordering Process

If you see something you like here on my site please feel free to reach out and send me a message.

Some pieces are in stock, but in general all work is made to order.