We had the amazing opportunity to visit the NOR LTD Woodshop here in Pueblo Colorado and we were blown away by the beauty that Nick Riddle offers his clients. During our visit Nick shared his history and how he is part of a 4 generation family of woodworkers, to winning an award for a craftsman chair he created to running a small business in Southern Colorado. Today’s project was some doors he was commissioned to create.
Every process starts with the clients vision. Nick works closely with clients to help then ensure that their vision is brought to light while maintaining his own creative process and ensuring that each piece he creates has a touch of his own uniqueness brought into them. From there, Nick starts his own design process. Making sure measurements are correct (measure twice, cut once.), the client is happy and that all expectations are set. From here, Nick gets all the required materials and begins the process of designing these custom pieces. Tables, doors, chairs, cabinets and more, Nick is ready to create something amazing and beautiful that has that quality our grandparents knew. These pieces are not store bought, and they don’t require you to assemble them yourself. Nick see’s the process from beginning to end.
Touring the shop you can’t help but feel the history, the hard work and the love that goes into each and every custom project. There is something nostalgic about the sights, smells and sounds when you walk into NOR LTD. Entering the woodshed you are greeted with a cabinet of smaller than life projects. Each one of these mini tables or chairs has become a life-size piece for a client. There is even a piece of wood that by accident cut Nick in the cheek. This is a reminder to always wear safety gear.
Nick has his own vacuum system that ensures the dust and scrap pieces of wood are picked up and the shop is kept tidy. Everything has a place and Nick is able to move from machine to tables with ease and grace. Drawing, measuring, cutting, joining become this beautiful mix of harmony. What seems like something so mundane or pointless is far from the reality. Each cut, each mark has a purpose behind the why.
If you wanting something that will last.. If you want something that has life to it… If you want something that was made here locally with love from a real craftsman we encourage you to reach out to Nick and see what he can do for you. There is no project too big or too small for Nick. He may hate just for saying that but if you have a vision and a love for things built like they used to be, please contact Nick at NOR LTD Woodshop and see how he can bring your dreams to reality.
NOR LTD Website
Shot on: Leica Q2
