Andy Rawls

After experiencing Andy’s craftsmanship as he helped an elementary school aged kid turn his own baseball bat, I was sold. His quiet leadership, attention to detail, and the incredible business he has built over the last 12 years. Somer and I had a lot of questions about the craft, the challenges of a solopreneur, and the legacy of continuing this ancient craft. Enjoy this episode and go check out Andy Rawls Fine Texas Woodcraft, and on YouTube.

Andy first started building furniture in high school with his dad. While attending Baylor University where he studied Telecommunications, he had the opportunity to take several woodworking classes with both Paul Sellers and Frank Strazza. These classes sparked his passion for fine furniture making and there was no turning back. Shortly after his graduation from Baylor he had the opportunity to briefly apprentice under Brain Boggs in Berea, Kentucky.

Not long after that he spent 3 years working under Brent Catterton of Catterton Woodworks. There he built custom doors for high end homes. Following his time with Brent he launched his own furniture business in 2012 and since has built hundreds of pieces for clients all over the U.S. and a few overseas.

Andy has also had the fortune to be able to share his craft with people all over the world through his YouTube channel. Andy produces videos that offer a glimpse of what it truly takes to build handcrafted heirloom furniture.