Shaw Custom Works

My name is Stuart Shaw, and I am the owner and founder of Shaw Custom Works LLC. I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2019 from Nova Southeastern University. My career looked much different from the vision I had. I took my first job as a pediatric autism spectrum disorder physical therapist in a new city, a new state, all alone, and living in an empty house without furniture or even a bed. My job as a special needs physical therapist has taught me many lessons but the greatest is how to become creative in order to think outside of the box for the desired outcome. These skills compounded with a desire to never settle lead me to a newfound passion for designing and building wood crafts.

My passion for the craft stems from an intense satisfaction of turning conception into reality-which I realized in my own furniture purchasing process.  I found it very difficult to find bulk-made furniture pieces that matched what I visioned my home as. I began woodworking on my own, to build the furniture that I was having difficulty finding. With limited resources, I could not justify buying something that I didn't love. The thought arose to me one night in reflection- I was tired of not having a place where I was proud to live, so I decided I am going to build my own “home.”  Without any tools or prior experience, I was able to transform my house into a home.  A home that I am proud of and built from my heart. What I didn’t realize was that the late-night decision to take control of the circumstances life has given to me would alter my entire life’s plans and dreams.