A Woodworker's Tour of Peel Mansion: Old Problems, New Tools

About this event

Take a different look at Peel Mansion through the eyes of a modern woodworker. Built in 1875, the home is filled with examples of craftspeople solving many of the same problems woodworkers still encounter today—but with very different tools, materials, and methods.

Local woodworker Jason Buss will explore details throughout the mansion, looking at how they may have been made, the challenges involved, and how a modern craftsperson might approach the same work today. Along the way, the tour will connect historic craftsmanship with modern woodworking and show how much has changed—and how much hasn’t—in the last 150 years.

Jason Buss is the owner and craftsman behind JMB Custom Woodcrafts, a Northwest Arkansas woodworking business focused on creating distinctive pieces inspired by local places and communities. His work ranges from traditional woodworking to modern laser cutting and engraving, combining craftsmanship and technology to create locally inspired products for museums and retailers as well as custom pieces for events and organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Find JMB Custom Woodcraft products for sale in the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden store, including the new museum magnet and holiday ornament.