Two teams of skilled craftspeople joined forces to create handcrafted furniture pieces to be raffled off in support of aspiring woodworkers.
Rubio Monocoat USA and Festool USA sponsored the Tampa Build-Off 2025 at the Florida School of Woodwork. During the two-and-a-half-day event, both teams designed and built intricate furniture pieces under a tight deadline.
The Teams
Team 1
Keith Johnson
Nolan Thompson
Ronnie Fulton
Michael Hale

Team 2
Alexis Dolese
Bud Farmer
Cameron Fulton
Justin Ascherman
Chris Huguet

The Builds
The Heritage Console
Team 1 constructed a bar-themed console made from walnut. The piece features ample storage, a wine glass rack, a drawer, and a rattan door. Oil Plus 2C "Walnut" was used to finish the build. Using this color on walnut helps to deepen the wood tone, yet still naturally enhances the wood.

Oak & Ember
Team 2 created a wall-hung whiskey cabinet made from walnut and white oak that showcases an elegant starburst door design, interior brass railing, and precise joinery throughout. The entire piece was finished using Oil Plus 2C "Pure" to bring out the natural beauty of both wood species.

The Cause
All proceeds from the build-off raffle will benefit Friends of the Florida School of Woodwork, the school’s nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for individuals pursuing education and skill development in woodworking.
