Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it take to build a successful custom furniture business in just a few short years? This week on the Creative Makers Podcast, we're joined by Hunter Locke of Black Tenon Furniture to find out.
Based in Scarborough, Maine, Hunter has built an impressive reputation creating handcrafted custom furniture for clients across New England. From elegant bedroom furniture to massive conference tables, his work combines clean design, precision craftsmanship, and a relentless drive to improve with every project.
We'll dive into:
🪵 How Hunter got started in woodworking
🪑 Designing and building custom furniture for clients
📈 Growing Black Tenon Furniture into a successful business
🛠️ Lessons learned during his first six years as a professional woodworker
🎯 Pushing craftsmanship and continually improving your skills
🌲 Behind the scenes of The Maine Woodworking Event
🤝 Building community within the woodworking world
❓ Live audience Q&A
Whether you're a professional furniture maker, hobbyist woodworker, CNC enthusiast, or someone dreaming of turning your passion into a career, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and honest conversation.
👉 Join us LIVE and be part of the discussion in the chat!
If you enjoy the show, please:
👍 Like the video
💬 Leave a comment with your questions for Hunter
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
Support the Creative Makers Podcast
❤️ Patreon: supportcmp.com
🎙️ New episodes stream LIVE every Sunday at 8 PM Eastern / 7 PM Central.
Follow Hunter Locke
🌐 Website: blacktenonfurniture.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/blacktenonfurniture
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@blacktenonfurniture
🪵 The Maine Woodworking Event:
themainewoodworkingevent.com
Matt Wackerle - Wackey Worx
YouTube: youtube.com/@WackeyWorxWorkshop
Matthew - The Wooden Mustache
Instagram: instagram.com/thewoodenmustache
Joey Gonzales - Steel Blade Woodworks
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteelBladeWoodworks
Steve Iadarola - Steve i Design
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteveI.Design
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What does it take to build a successful custom furniture business in just a few short years? This week on the Creative Makers Podcast, we're joined by Hunter Locke of Black Tenon Furniture to find out.
Based in Scarborough, Maine, Hunter has built an impressive reputation creating handcrafted custom furniture for clients across New England. From elegant bedroom furniture to massive conference tables, his work combines clean design, precision craftsmanship, and a relentless drive to improve with every project.
We'll dive into:
🪵 How Hunter got started in woodworking
🪑 Designing and building custom furniture for clients
📈 Growing Black Tenon Furniture into a successful business
🛠️ Lessons learned during his first six years as a professional woodworker
🎯 Pushing craftsmanship and continually improving your skills
🌲 Behind the scenes of The Maine Woodworking Event
🤝 Building community within the woodworking world
❓ Live audience Q&A
Whether you're a professional furniture maker, hobbyist woodworker, CNC enthusiast, or someone dreaming of turning your passion into a career, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and honest conversation.
👉 Join us LIVE and be part of the discussion in the chat!
If you enjoy the show, please:
👍 Like the video
💬 Leave a comment with your questions for Hunter
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
Support the Creative Makers Podcast
❤️ Patreon: supportcmp.com
🎙️ New episodes stream LIVE every Sunday at 8 PM Eastern / 7 PM Central.
Follow Hunter Locke
🌐 Website: blacktenonfurniture.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/blacktenonfurniture
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@blacktenonfurniture
🪵 The Maine Woodworking Event:
themainewoodworkingevent.com
Matt Wackerle - Wackey Worx
YouTube: youtube.com/@WackeyWorxWorkshop
Matthew - The Wooden Mustache
Instagram: instagram.com/thewoodenmustache
Joey Gonzales - Steel Blade Woodworks
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteelBladeWoodworks
Steve Iadarola - Steve i Design
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteveI.Design
#CreativeMakersPodcast #HunterLocke #BlackTenonFurniture #Woodworking #FurnitureMaker #CustomFurniture #FineWoodworking #Woodworker #Maker #FurnitureDesign #Woodshop #Craftsmanship #TheMaineWoodworkingEvent #WoodworkingCommunity #MakersGonnaMake #DIYWoodworking #WoodworkingLife #Handcrafted #SmallBusiness #Podcast
