Our shop's original Delta unisaw.

The Machine That Started it All – The Delta Unisaw

In the early days of the DP Juza company, this saw was used for nearly every cut that needed to be made. Through the years, we have acquired new tools and technology, but this nostalgic piece of machinery has proven its worth and value to our business over and over again.

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A finished panel of joined Walnut.

Wood of the Week – Walnut

Walnut is a hardwood with straight grain that has several different species throughout the world. Black Walnut is the most common specie of walnut found in North America. It is rarely stained, as most prefer to maintain and enhance the natural beauty with a clear finish.

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Several of our woodworkers painting holiday crafts.

Holiday Crafts with the Juza Crew

In December, Ben Juza, VP of Operations, took the D.P. Juza crew to the Gypsy and The Frog Art Gallery in Spooner, WI to embrace the holiday season that was already in full swing.

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A detail of the grain of a panel of Cherry wood.

Wood of the Week – Cherry

What is Cherry? Cherry typically comes from the Black Cherry tree which grows all across North and South America. However, the finest Cherry Timber comes from the Appalachian region. Cherry wood is popular among woodworkers as it has a well-rounded combination of workability, color, and durability. It is considered to be more workable than both … Read more

Project Recap: Heirloom Chests

D.P. Juza Woods & Fixtures was recently commissioned to custom craft four wooden chests for a client with a newborn daughter. The chests are an heirloom gift representing the love of a father for his wife and children. They are fully functional pieces, though they are beautiful to look at.

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A finished custom set of kitchen cabinets.

Project Recap: Basler Kitchen Cabinetry

What made this particular project so challenging was that we weren’t going to be replacing entire cabinetry in a typical, mostly square-roomed, full-walled kitchen. This was a dome house built by the owners almost 30 years ago. The main structure was built by having approximately twenty, 4-foot wide walls all adjoined to make a circle.

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A detail shot of the grain of Aromatic Cedar.

Wood of the Week – Aromatic Cedar

Aromatic Cedar, also referred to as Red Cedar, is a unique species of American wood that is fast growing and abundant. The primary area where Aromatic Cedar is grown is in the Ozark Mountain Range.

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Wood of the Week – Red Alder

Western Red Alder is a fast growing tree that is commonly found in the coastal areas on the western side of North America. Western Red Alder in your home or business creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere because of the reddish hues naturally found in the wood. It is considered the most abundant tree in the Pacific Northwest.

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A shot across the surface of Shell Lake.

Living and Working in the Northwoods

When people think of the Northwoods images of trees, farms, and lakes quickly come to mind. The D.P. Juza team recently took a break one afternoon and decided to enjoy one of the benefits of living and working in the Northwoods.

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Wood of the Week – Rustic Hickory

We currently have a project going through the shop with cabinets made of Rustic Hickory. Hickory is a strong and durable wood. It is commonly used in handles for tools (Hammers, axes, hoes, etc.) because it is able to absorb shocks well.

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