Welcome to
JPepper Woodsmith

John Pepper is a carpenter and woodsmith from Chepachet, Rhode Island. During his 50-year career, John ran his own business taking on any woodworking project imaginable, from a hand-carved mahogany library to a two-story addition that incorporated an octagon room with an onion dome roof.

At the heart of his work has always been a respect for the process. Whether it be identifying a tree that will provide the perfect stock for turning, or restoring an existing structure with a sense of pride, give John a pile of boards, and he can build anything.

Currently working out of his shop in Chepachet, Rhode Island, John focuses on woodturning and taking on students from all walks of life. With passion and dedication for the craft, John aims to pass along his skills to a new generation of woodworkers.