Hi, I’m David Miller, the founder of WoodProse—and woodworking has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my father was a framing and finish carpenter. I spent countless hours watching him rip and cut lumber on an old Sears radial arm saw. When I was old enough, I started making simple projects from his scrap wood, learning the trade as I tagged along to his job sites after school. In my twenties, I pursued a career as a commercial floor-covering installer, but the physical demands took their toll. I began to miss the joy I felt working with wood. One Christmas Eve, while working late and reflecting on my life, I realized I needed a change. That moment brought me back to the joy I felt building my first piece of furniture—a crude but functional dresser I crafted in high school. A family friend who owned a furniture shop saw my work and offered me a job. Over the next five years, I went from sweeping floors to managing an eight-person crew, learning the craft of woodworking and teaching others along the way. Today, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned to help others discover the fulfillment that woodworking brings.