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Grand Wood Working • Lathe Work • Stained Glass • Laser Engraving
Handcrafted Wood Art & Custom Creations
Hand-turned lathe work, one-of-a-kind stained glass panels, and laser engravings on wood and stone. Every piece is made by hand by Mel Murray and his daughter Rachel.
Shop Grand Wood Working
Lathe work, stained glass, and laser engravings — all handcrafted to order
Lathe Work
Hand-Turned Wood Pen
Custom lathe-turned writing pen
$25.00
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Lathe Work
Wood Pocket Watch
Lathe-turned wooden pocket watch
$75.00
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Lathe Work
Turned Wood Candle Holder
Lathe-turned candlestick or taper holder
$20.00
Lathe Work
Stained Glass
Custom Stained Glass Panel
Your design, crafted in glass
$100.00
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Laser Engravings
Engraved Stone Coaster Set
Laser-engraved natural stone coasters
$20.00
Laser Engraving
Laser Engravings
Ultrasound Photo Engraving
Cherished moments etched in stone or wood
$35.00
Laser EngravingKeepsake
Laser Engravings
Engraved Wood Plaque
Custom laser-engraved wood plaque
$25.00
Laser Engraving
Custom Orders
Custom Lathe Project
Have something specific in mind? Let's make it.
$50.00
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Custom Orders
Custom Stained Glass Commission
Your vision in glass
$120.00
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What We Make
Custom Lathe Work
Hand-turned pens, pocket watches, bowls, bottle stoppers, and more — each piece shaped with care on the lathe from select hardwoods.
Stained Glass Art
From our signature navy sailboat to a bold tiger portrait, we craft one-of-a-kind stained glass panels for windows, walls, and gifts.
Laser Engravings
Personalized stone coasters, wood plaques, cutting boards, and photo engravings — including ultrasound photos etched into stone as a forever keepsake.
Request Custom Work
Have a specific idea in mind? Tell us about it.
Mel and Rachel take on custom lathe projects, bespoke stained glass commissions, and personalized laser engravings. Fill out the form and Mel will follow up directly.
About Grand Wood Working
Grand Wood Working is a family craft business run by Mel Murray and his daughter Rachel, based in the Chicago suburbs. Mel is a navy veteran who has spent decades perfecting his craft on the lathe — turning beautiful pens, bowls, pocket watches, and decorative pieces from fine hardwoods. Mel and Rachel bring a creative eye to the stained glass side of the shop, crafting original panels from beloved subjects like the signature navy sailboat and bold tiger portrait. Together they also offer laser engravings on wood and stone — including deeply personal keepsakes like ultrasound photos etched permanently into stone.
Our Work
Lathe pieces, stained glass panels, and laser engravings
Meet the Makers
A father-daughter craft business built on a love of wood and glass
Mel Murray
Founder & Master Craftsman
Mel has spent decades working the lathe, turning fine hardwoods into everything from writing pens to decorative bowls. He also handles laser engravings — including a deeply personal project etching his great-grandson's ultrasound photo onto stone.
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Rachel Murray
Stained Glass Artist
Rachel brings color and life to every glass piece. From the beloved navy sailboat to the latest tiger portrait, she designs and hand-cuts each stained glass panel from scratch.
Stained Glass
Ready to order or have a custom idea?
Call or text Mel directly — or fill out the custom request form above.
Call (630) 212-2625Get In Touch
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