Custom Wood Extras

About a year ago I asked and Uri agreed to use an old armoire to make a long TV table that make a better fit for our space. We were expecting about a $ 600 price tag based on an estimate from a friend who recommended Uri and makes furniture. After speaking to Uri on the phone, he told us to bring over the the very large armoire and once it was there broke the bad news that would cost us $ 1200 to have the table made. We didn’t want to keep hauling this enormous armoire around Los Angeles with two babies in tow, so we decided to pay this exorbitant price.
When the piece was done, there were many details left undone which we had to argue about back and forth, and not until I wrote a negative review did Uri decide to do some of the work he should have done in the first place for his price. However, he refused to stain the vertical wood planks on the bottom portion of the unit, arguing that they weren’t visible. I kept stating that we do see them. That you can see them from the couch and from the floor where we spend lots of time with the kids. Either way, finish the job and take some pride in your work. The shelves on the outside of the unit also slide back and forth, so every time our kids remove or replace the bins we have to pull them back into place. Uri also refused to secure the shelves. Shoddy work for the price. Every communication regarding these issues was dreaded because he would just get all sweaty and cagey and try not to help.
The most recent issue, and the reason why I’m this review is that after a year or so a plank of wood on the top of the unit split open. I thought it was one slab of wood up until then. We called Uri and he did his usual cagey thing but agreed to come over and take a look. He told us that we needed a certain amount of space above the cable box, and we don’t have enough. The heat from the box created the issue. We did, however, tell him originally that’s what the space would be used for. Either way, he did agree to fix the issue. The problem is that after several weeks in the shop (kept requesting more time), a gentleman from his shop returned the top plank and secured it to the top of the unit looking exactly the same except the cracked wood was stained. It was still uneven, but now looked bumpy under the stain because he put liquid wood glue between the planks. It didn’t appear to be sanded down at all, and looks terrible. When asked to remedy the situation, Uri said that he did all he could do, and for us to just go and get some furniture polish and rub it on. Really? Furniture polish is going to fix your blunder? I think not. Now we need to go to another furniture store and have a topless table for however long and pay more money. Just ridiculous. I seriously have no idea how Uri gets all these positive reviews.
There are other details in the same categories, but the point is gotten I’m sure. If you decide to use Uri, remember to be very specific about your needs and possibly get him to sign an agreement.

I bought a custom mahogany chest from Uri at Custom Wood Extras. I came to Uri with a general sense of what I wanted and he completely transformed my vague vision into an absolutely beautiful piece of furniture. Uri is meticulous in his craft and his work speaks for itself. His prices are incredibly fair for the amazing quality of his work. His work was also prompt, and he continually updated me on its progress. When I’m ready for that new dining room table this is the first place that I will go. I highly recommend these guys.

I bought a multi-​function piece (recycle/​trash bin). I had seen the variety of product on their website and went to the shop for a closer look. After seeing the attention to detail and meeting with the owner, I was ready to commit. I described what I wanted and Uri sketched out pretty much exactly what I envisioned, with a cool twist. I was very pleased with the end result. The wood used is «thick as a brick» and of the highest quality. Good thing Uri offered to deliver it as it was too heavy for me alone! It reminded me why I had passed on IKEA. Reasurance is good.

I was referred to Uri from a close friend of ours who found him online. We sent him a photoshop «idea» of what we wanted. We were taking a very tall, large, dark-​stained armoire and wanted a long, short piece that would have drawers, shelves and would sit under a TV on a wall. The original idea quote and the finished quote were quite different once he saw the piece which came as a bit of a surprise but I took it to his shop and he finished the piece in 4 days and it came out beautiful. We had some differences in opinion regarding some finishing touches but in the end Uri came out to my house not once but twice to complete the feet and finish the staining that was initially overlooked. Uri is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and despite as mentioned some differences in opinion early on, he completed the job and I’m extremely satisfied with the final product. I will use Uri again in the future for other custom furniture projects.

I love small businesses and Custom Wood Extras expresses exactly why that is.
The customer service is paramount. You can feel every personal touch in the wood and the craftsmanship is so creative and unique. The designs are innovative and multi-​functional – I bought a bike rack/bookshelf…amazing! It fits around the frame of my bike and keeps it out of the walkways and makes a rad built-​in bookshelf.
Uri came up to SF and installed it himself. This type of furnishing really brings the personality into your home because of the personality put into the work!