Our Story
These aren’t your bargain basement items from another country.
These are made by Leo, here, in the USA, with American pride.
This is a solid brass Medallion made by Leo
WHO IS LEO
Leo
Hi, My name is Leo. I am a retired engineer who is now following my passion. I love to create “cool stuff”. I have a fully functioning shop and am able to create a wide variety of items, such as signs and colorful crafts, but just not any signs and crafts. I like to create great signs and crafts, with art and color and texture. I have two adult children with families of their own. Between them there are 6 grandchildren. We are a close family that enjoys family, and we gather often. We love New England and given the choice we would not move out of New England.
MADE IN USA
I like to think the essence of “Made in the USA” means the Mom & Pop shop. I have no employees. What I make is made by ME, Leo. My wife, Diane, of well of 40 years helps me out occasionally, and once in a while friends help me out. I do not sub work to outside vendors. It is Leo that does 99% of that which is done. I do NOT run a production shop. All of what I make is very short run or single custom made items that go directly to a customer.
Quality
I tell my customers, that I use ONLY the best materials I can and I don’t compromise on that. I use Ben Moore or Sherwin Williams paint, not bargain paint. As an engineer, I am very analytical and I research everything that I use. I also believe in doing the best job possible within my means.
Innovation
I have a vast selection of “traditional” hand tools and I know how to use them, and I do use them as needed. I also have machines like table saw, band saw, drill press and all the mainstream machines. Additionally, I have a large commercial floor model CNC router and CO2 laser machine. I am well versed in CAD and CAM and CNC use and operation. I can teach CNC and I have clients in that. I am not new to CNC as I spent the last 40 years as a CNC Engineer in manufacturing. Everything in my shop is a tool that I use to make “cool stuff”.
Inspiration
I look around, I search, I dig for ideas. I see a lot of craft items for sale, some good and some - well you know. I get ideas from a lot of places and as I said I am an engineer and I research all the time. I have been to several seminars to learn more about my craft. Customers push my boundaries, and I like that. I continue on my quest to be more creative and artistic.