About the Company
Ballash Woodworks, established in 2018, is a veteran-owned woodworking shop in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The company specializes in custom handcrafted wood designs, including live-edge tables, heirloom-quality furniture, home decor, and kitchen goods. With a team boasting over 100 years of collective experience, they blend artistry with function to create unique pieces that stand the test of time.
The company also offers hands-on woodworking and leatherworking workshops, sharing their passion and expertise with the community. ​
- Website: www.ballashwoodworks.com
- Instagram: @ballash_woodworks
The Challenge
A customer approached Ballash Woodworks to create a curved glass window for a storefront, necessitating the capability to work with curved sills and heads. This project required precise customization beyond the scope of their existing equipment. To meet this challenge and expand their ability to handle accurate replications, they needed a molder capable of accommodating custom profiles and complex details.​
The Solution
Drawing from prior experience with an older Williams & Hussey Molder in his family’s shop, owner Kurt Ballash recognized the machine’s reliability and performance. He invested in a new Williams & Hussey Molder, complete with a mobile base kit, elliptical jig, and profile pressure guide. This acquisition helped the company to undertake detailed work such as historical molding replications, arched trim boards, curved windows, and custom trim packages for baseboards, doors, and window casings.​
Products Used
- Williams & Hussey Molder​, Model 206, mobile base kit, elliptical jig, profile pressure guide
- Custom Profile Knives​
The Results
Implementing the Williams & Hussey Molder has allowed several benefits for Ballash Woodworks:​
- Expanded Market Opportunities: The molder has enabled the company to venture into historically accurate replications and offer custom-designed trims, distinguishing them from other trim suppliers.​
- Rapid Return on Investment: The machine quickly paid for itself, with the cost recovered after completing a single custom trim package for a home. Subsequent projects have contributed directly to profitability.​
- Enhanced Performance and Reliability: The molder has consistently met or exceeded expectations across various projects, delivering reliable and high-quality results.​
- Efficient Custom Knife Ordering: The process of ordering custom knives has been seamless and time-efficient, which improves operational efficiency.​
Customer Testimonial
“Don’t hesitate if you see the need to implement this machine. Within the first home you do a custom trim package for, you will recover the cost. Every job after that is almost all labor and profit. Set yourself apart and offer limitless possibilities.”
— Kurt Ballash​
Conclusion
Integrating the Williams & Hussey Molder has significantly expanded Ballash Woodworks’ capabilities, allowing them to serve a broader market, including historically accurate restorations and fully customized trim designs. The machine’s versatility, ease of use, and exceptional return on investment have made it an invaluable asset to the business.
Coupled with Williams & Hussey’s top-notch customer service and efficient custom knife ordering process, Ballash Woodworks continues to deliver high-quality craftsmanship to its clients.
