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The latter part of the company name, Haley-Daniels, comes from Doug’s son, Daniel, now age 15, began turning small bowls and pens at the early age of 10. Haley-Daniels is not limited to the styles and pieces you may view on this site. The customer’s ideas or sketches are always welcome. With a basic idea, Doug can help the customer with the design and right wood selection for that special piece. Doug and Wally’s work has won awards in design and craftsmanship both locally and nationally. Their customer base extends coast to coast and into Canada. INSPIRATION FROM THE PAST While growing up on a dairy farm,
my fascination with nature began. I was interested in the shapes and construction of things
regardless of what it was made of. I remember making and tearing up things at
the age of eight. Wood was my choice of material because
Hiking through the woods, climbing trees and seeing odd things and shapes fueled that fascination even more. It wasn’t until high school and college that I had access to real woodworking tools. In the late 1970’s I bought and operated a
sawmill on the family farm. The smell of freshly sawn lumber on a cool fall
morning is one I’ll never forget. After a few years of sawmilling and being
fascinated with the colors and textures of wood, I decided to
Visit our shop in Berea, KY or call to
reserve a special piece of your own.
Our Shop You are always welcome to visit our showroom and workshop. We would be happy to show you around. If we are busy, we may greet you and then go back to work while you make yourself at home, but we are always happy to stop and answer your questions. Our shop and showroom is located in Berea, a college town designated the “Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” Our hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We sometimes can see you after hours by special appointment. |
experience as makers of fine furniture. After growing up on a dairy farm,
both acquired four-year degrees from Eastern Kentucky University. Doug and
Wally are not merely woodworkers. From the beginning, they have adhered to
the highest standards in craftsmanship, design and finish. A quote from a
mentor in the late 1970's has played a big part in every piece they produce.
“Craftsmanship goes far beyond the manipulation of one’s hands – it’s a
state of mind that is satisfied with nothing less than excellence.” Doug’s
expertise lies in the area of design and craftsmanship, while Wally’s lies in the
area of craftsmanship and finishing.
of the
few farm hand tools I had available. I remember being fascinated with things
such as a simple wood door latch in the dairy barn and the intersecting
beams and braces that were joined with mortise and tenons and pegged to the
48 foot long hand hewn beams in the toba
cco
barn. 
move
on to turning bowls. It was very rewarding to turn a large chunk of wood on
the lathe not knowing what colors, grain patterns and characteristics I
would see until I was done. While the sawmill and bowl turning was
rewarding and fun, I decided I needed some money to compliment my fun. With
that thought I begin building furniture and started my own business in 1986.
A few years later, my brother Wally and my son Daniel joined me in creating
those special pieces that grace homes in 25 U.S. states and Canada. 
