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Furniture Making Just the Latest Craft for RDS2 Designs

Business owners in Tinley Park tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.

Craftsman Rich Schmidt II, who has produced bowls and other handmade items in Tinley Park, recently expanded his skills to furniture making with his business, RDS2 Designs.

  • Business: RDS2 Designs
  • Address: 7743 Marquette Dr. South
  • Email: richschmidtii@rocketmail.com
  • Owner: Rich Schmidt II

When and how did your business get started?

This summer, I attended the Vermont Woodworking School in Cambridge, VT. I learned the craft of furniture making and design in an immersion program under Master Craftsman Mario Messina.

Since back, I have been turning bowls for many people in the area. Some other items I create are bottle openers, tables and custom framing.

What is your business best known for?

All handmade hardwood items.

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