Coachbuilt

The Craft

How we design, select, build and finish—so each boxed form reads calm and opens with quiet certainty.

Commission A Humidor See Work in Progress
Workshop overview with veneered panels and assemblies in progress

Signature Reads

Start here for the essentials.

Build process at the bench with precision fixturing and staged assemblies (Process 197)
Build Process

The Method

Eight pillars and twelve stages—from proportion and interiors to finish and final polish.
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Stacks of select veneers and solids organized by species
Materials

The Wood Collection

Domestic and exotic species, tone and grain filters, and guidance for interiors.
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Stainless steel precision box lock with matching key, finish‑matched to hinges and handles
Specification

The Specification

Bill of Materials—hardware, interiors, sealing, finish systems, and serviceable details.
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Further Reading

Slim, focused articles that underpin the build.

Golden ratio diagram used as a guide for proportion and reveals
Design Notes

Proportion & Balance

Golden ratio, root rectangles, reveals and shadow lines—used with restraint.
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Verification: instrumentation and logged checks for humidity, sealing and alignment (Process 146)
Verification

Assurance & Instruments

Image checks, logged humidity/seal tests, and cycle testing for quiet confidence.
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Commission in progress: Texas-flag humidor right-side view
Workshop

The Making

A look from the bench—selected commissions at 40–60% complete.
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Care & Materials

Ownership guidance and reference materials.

Walnut burl humidor with museum glass and climate media packs
Ownership

Care & Service

Seasoning, weekly checks, finish care and service. White‑glove support on request.
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Heraldry coat of arms crest artwork for design inspiration
Design

Inspiration

A curated gallery of commissions, details, and finishes to spark your brief.
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Interior lid coatings and clean instrumentation fitment
Commission

The Commission

Process, timeline and personalization—what to expect from first sketch to delivery.
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Ready to begin?

We’ll tailor design, materials, and timeline to your collection.

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