Dowd Temple designs and builds heirloom-quality, solid-wood furniture and custom cabinetry in a range of styles. Temple's work offers a sharp contrast to today's disposable products. He uses traditional joinery techniques, ensuring that his furniture can withstand generations of loving, if not always tender, use. The e … Read more Dowd Temple designs and builds heirloom-quality, solid-wood furniture and custom cabinetry in a range of styles. Temple's work offers a sharp contrast to today's disposable products. He uses traditional joinery techniques, ensuring that his furniture can withstand generations of loving, if not always tender, use. The end result is a piece of furniture that is visually appealing, functional and guaranteed. Almost entirely self-trained, Dowd has been working wood for over 30 years.