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Handmade hardwood pieces built in a garage workshop in Mountain View, California. The shop specializes in small to medium scale pieces, including personalized guitar stands, charcuterie boards, bonsai display stands, trivets, BBQ accessories, candle holders, bottle openers, and laser engraved bookmarks. Every piece is made from solid hardwood and finished by hand.
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Every piece is made by one person in a garage workshop in Mountain View, California. There's no production line, no outsourcing, no shortcuts. Each piece leaves with the Lito WoodWorks brand mark, a personal commitment that it was made here, by hand, and built to last.
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Yes, most pieces can be custom engraved, from a name or initials to a short message or design.
Let me know what you have in mind through the Custom Work page or by reaching out directly, and I’ll walk you through the options for your piece.
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Primarily walnut, cherry, maple, mahogany, and padauk. Wood species are always verified before being described in a listing, if there's any uncertainty, the piece is described honestly. Some pieces use locally sourced walnut rescued from a Northern California walnut farm.
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Send a message through the Contact page or email angel@litowoodworks.com.
Tell me what you have in mind, a specific size, wood species, or a piece not currently listed, and I'll work with you to figure out the details, timeline, and price.
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Straightforward and personal. You reach out, we talk through what you have in mind, then I confirm the timeline and price before anything starts. You'll hear from me when it's done and ready to ship. No complicated process, just a direct conversation with the person actually making your piece.
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Ready to ship items leave within 1-3 business days. Made to order pieces with engraving typically take 1-2 weeks. More complex custom builds can take 2-3 weeks. Processing time is always confirmed before production begins.
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Prices reflect the materials, time, and craftsmanship that go into each piece. Most items range from $10 for laser engraved bookmarks to $190 for a personalized guitar stand with engraving. Custom orders are priced based on complexity and discussed before any work begins.
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Everything in the Etsy shop ships free anywhere in the United States. Larger custom work pieces, like cornhole boards or other bigger builds, are typically local pickup or delivery within 25 miles of Mountain View. If you're outside that range, shipping may still be possible, you'd just cover the freight cost, which depends on the size and weight of the piece. Reach out through the contact page and I can get you an estimate.
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Yes, pickup in Mountain View is available for custom work and local pieces, this is the default option. Delivery within 25 miles is also available for a fee. Send a message through the contact page to arrange either.
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Custom and made to order items cannot be returned or exchanged once production has begun, since each piece is built specifically for you.
If something arrives damaged or isn't what you expected, message me and I'll make it right.
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Care depends on the finish.
Pieces with a food safe oil or wax finish should be hand washed only and occasionally re-oiled to keep the wood looking its best. Pieces with polyurethane or an exterior grade finish just need a wipe down with a damp cloth, with an occasional light recoat for outdoor pieces. Full care instructions are included with every listing.
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Every piece is made in a garage workshop in Mountain View, California. The shop is small by design, one person, one workshop, one standard of quality.
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Yes. Lito WoodWorks is owned and operated by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran based in Mountain View, California.