Owner, Installer - Doug Farmer
Born and raised in Austin, TX where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Marketing. Now I live in Houston with my wife and 3 kids.
During the 2008 Crash I was living in San Francisco. As people moved out of the city I would pick up their old furniture off the street, refinish it or reupholster it, and flip it as a side hustle.
In 2017 I started my own business, Sovereign Carpentry. I specialized in very old reclaimed wood, turning it into heirloom quality furniture for clients as well as installing barn beam mantles, barn siding walls, and custom sliding barn doors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the process?
Let's chat! We can email back and forth or schedule a time to meet at Old World Lumber where I source my materials to go over options and designs. Then I'll email you over a PayPal invoice for the deposit (50%). The remainder will be due once the door is installed.
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Q: What's your Lead Time?
Typically 6-10 weeks
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Q: Do I need to add blocking/framing to the doorway?
In most instances, no, you won't need to add blocking above the door. I will drill out the steel sliding rail so the holes match existing studs. Typically, if the doorway is in a load-bearing wall, it will have a large wooden header above the door anyway. If the doorway is not in a load-bearing wall, it will have a small wooden header above it and this is where most barn door installers run into trouble because they have to add a strip of wood above the door to hold the sliding door rail, By drilling out the holes in the metal sliding rail on site, I can perfectly line up and drill into the studs above the door, providing excellent support.​
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Q: Do you fill in the existing hinge holes?
Yes, I can fill in and hide the existing holes! If that's something you'll be needing let's chat about it and I'll include that as part of the quote.​
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Q: What do you make that would match the barn door?
All kinds of things! Using the same wood I've made custom dining tables, shelves, mantels, vanities, and buffets. If you're wanting to coordinate with a barn door, let me know and I'd be happy to send you some designs to look over.
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Cabinets
"This cabinet will stop a musket ball - the wood came from an Austrian Empire farmhouse built over 200 years ago and Napolean's soldiers left musket balls lodged in the wooden planks of this house!"
Stories like this are what I really enjoy about crafting high quality furniture from reclaimed wood. I've built vanities, book shelf cabinets, wine storage and buffets/side boards from very old reclaimed wood.
Let's work together! You'll know what to expect because I will:
- Meet you at Old World Lumber to go over material options.
- Sketch up designs in person.
- Create 3D renderings so you know exactly what you're getting.
- Interface with other trades if you're wanting a vanity or stationary cabinet built.
- Use soft-close drawer slides for a modern, luxury feel.
Barn Beam Consoles
"This barn beam came out of a horse barn in the New England area and it's over 100 years old!"
Stories like this are what I really enjoy about crafting high quality furniture from reclaimed wood. I also do a lot of work behind the scenes to leave all of the original character of the beam while making it smooth to the touch and using different joinery methods to keep in line with the age of the wood itself like large dovetail joints.
Let's work together! You'll know what to expect because I will:
- Meet you at Old World Lumber to go over beam options.
- Sketch up designs in person.
- Email you 3D renderings and measurements.
Tables
"This table is guaranteed to stop musket balls! This wood came from an Austrian Farm House and when Napoleon's Army fought through the area in 1805 they left musket balls lodged in the wall planks!"
Stories like this are what I really enjoy about crafting high quality furniture from reclaimed wood.
Let's work together! You'll know what to expect because I will:
- Meet you at Old World Lumber to go over materials.
- Sketch up designs in person.
- Email you 3D renderings and measurements.
- Make samples that I can either drop off or ship.
Barn Beam Mantels
