Name: Jeremiah Nielson
Gig: Owner of Jeremiah Collection

How did you get into woodworking and how long have you been doing it?
"I guess you can trace it back to my obsession with Legos. I was always creating my own versions with the gears, pneumatic, and electric motors. So, when I got my first job building furniture 20 years ago, I felt very at home figuring out how things go together."

What are some recent projects you've done?
"Right now we're furnishing our first tech office! Seventy desks are really putting all of our systems to the test!"

What has been your proudest moment?
"When my furniture line started to sell. I've been at this for a long time and to finally get some traction makes me unbelievably proud. I love being able to finally pay bills and start really building a company."

What are the hardest aspects of working with wood?
"The dust. It will kill you! It’s a never-ending battle. We have cyclones for our cyclones. I'm crazy about dust control."

Any advice for those just starting out?
"Buy factory equipment. Don't take tool advice from fine woodworking. If you’re serious about making it, buy real machines, not hobby, garage-shop tools. The best machines are the ones that you look at and say, 'What does that do?'"