Roy McWhorter has spent a lifetime working with his hands.

After decades as a roofing contractor—measuring twice, trusting materials, and building things meant to endure—Roy found himself drawn back to the quieter side of craftsmanship. Today, he lives and works in Big Sandy, Texas, on land that has been in his family for more than 150 years. The home he occupies still carries the marks of time, use, and resilience—values that now define his work.

What began as curiosity turned into creation.

Roy’s pieces are built from reclaimed wood, barrel components, vintage hardware, and found objects that already have a story to tell. Clock parts, door plates, ironwork, and equestrian elements are chosen not for polish, but for character. Each piece is assembled with the same care and precision that once went into roofs built to withstand Texas weather—only now, the focus is balance, proportion, and presence.

There is no assembly line here.

Every display is designed and built by Roy himself, guided by instinct, experience, and respect for materials that have already lived a life. No two pieces are ever exactly the same, and that’s intentional. These are not replicas—they’re continuations.

Roy believes good craftsmanship doesn’t need to shout. It should feel solid. Familiar. Earned. His work reflects a belief that patience matters, that imperfections add depth, and that the best things—like good whiskey—are meant to be savored slowly.

This is functional art built on heritage, shaped by time, and made to last.