The Taproot
A Long Line of Joiners
Wood chips truly are in the Nielsen ‘genes’. Here is Ove Tellerup Nielsen’s (Jan and Lars’ father) Technical School Certificate (#1-2) and Proof of Completion of his Journeymen Carpentry Course (#3).
Tyler Strank – Employee of West Wind Hardwood
Tyler is following in the footsteps of Danny (our Milling Manager) and Joel (our Flooring Manager) by attending BCIT’s Joinery Program. Tyler just completed his 3rd year. Welcome Back! While away, he hit the snowiest and coldest month of this winter. His year-end project included laminated curves. Great work!
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