Meet Your Local Builder
Your bar is built in Clayton — not shipped from a warehouse.
Thomas Nickerson
Clayton, Delaware
T4 Steele Home Improvement builds custom furniture and bars that bring style, character, and function to your space. We work with you to turn your ideas into pieces that reflect your taste, fit your home, and serve your everyday needs.
From a custom bar made for entertaining to furniture that completes a room, we believe each piece should be as practical as it is inviting. Our approach centers on thoughtful design, attention to detail, and bringing your vision to life. Whether you are creating a gathering spot for friends and family or adding a personal touch to your home, T4 Steele Home Improvement is here to help you build something you will enjoy for years to come.
Real work from Thomas Nickerson — custom armoires, blanket chests, dressers, and fine furniture in the Clayton, Delaware area.
Want Something Custom-Built?
Thomas also takes on custom projects — tables, built-ins, one-of-a-kind pieces. Tell Thomas about yours below, including your budget, and he will review it and quote you directly. Photos of what you want built are required — upload them right in the form.
Form not loading? Open it directly: tally.so/r/jeegVY — or email your project details and photos to thewobblycarpenter@gmail.com and we will take it from there.
Please note: The Wobbly Carpenter connects customers with independent woodworkers in our builder network. Custom projects are contracted directly between you and the builder — the builder sets the price, timeline, and terms for his own work. The Wobbly Carpenter does not supervise, guarantee, or warrant custom work, and is not a party to your project agreement. Builders in our network are independent craftsmen. A custom-work referral is an introduction only and does not include a background check of the craftsman — please use the same care you would when hiring any independent contractor directly.
The Wobbly Carpenter — Handmade in Clayton, DE
The Portable Bar That
Fully Collapses Flat
Handmade to order in Clayton, Delaware by local craftsman Thomas Nickerson. Breaks down into flat pieces with lift-away hinges — no tools needed. Fits in your SUV.
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Built locally by Thomas Nickerson
Built by 42 local craftsmen across the U.S. Every builder in our network signs our craftsman agreement, builds from the same plans and measurements, and stands behind the work with a 30-day limited warranty.
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Fully Collapsible
Separates into flat pieces — not just folds thinner.
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No Tools Needed
Lift-away hinges. Set up in minutes, break down in minutes.
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Handmade to Order
Built for your order by a local craftsman — never warehoused.
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From $700
Raw MDF from $700 · painted from $800.
Watch It Break Down
Watch a full bar come apart: the countertop lifts off, the shelf slides out, and both side panels lift straight off their hinges — no tools needed. It packs flat for transport and storage, then sets back up at the next event.
Choose Your Bar
Two sizes. Three finishes. One collapsible design.
Not Just a Bar — A Coffee Cart, Too
Coffee and matcha sellers run their whole setup on this bar. The counter takes an espresso machine and grinder, the shelf below hides beans, cups, and supplies, and the whole cart breaks down into five flat pieces — no tools — so it rides in an SUV to weddings, markets, offices, and events, then stores flat between them. Order it as your bar, run it as your coffee cart. Same bar, same collapsible design, handmade to order by a local craftsman.
How It Works
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Pick your size & finish
5ft or 6ft, painted white/black or raw MDF. Order ahead of your event date — every bar is made to order. Most bars are built and ready in 1–2 weeks — order at least two weeks before your event date.
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A local craftsman builds it
Your bar is built by a vetted builder in our network — every builder signs our craftsman agreement.
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Pick up or get it delivered
Free pickup, or home delivery — on the product page, enter your address and we'll match you with your local builder and show your exact delivery price. Many of our builders deliver up to 200 miles. Sets up in minutes — no tools.
Why The Wobbly Carpenter
It actually collapses. Lift-away hinges separate the bar into flat pieces — it doesn't just fold thinner. Transport it in an SUV, store it flat between events.
Built by real local craftsmen. Not a warehouse, not a drop-shipper. A woodworker in our network builds your bar to order and signs our craftsman agreement.
Made for events. Interior shelf for bottles and supplies, sturdy MDF construction, and a painted finish you can touch up for years of parties.
Firm, honest pricing. $700–$950 depending on size and finish. Made to order means no clearance games — the price is the price.
Good to Know
How long does it take? Every bar is handmade to order. Most are ready in 1–2 weeks. If your event is sooner, tell us the date and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.
What does delivery cost? Pickup is always free. Home delivery is priced by distance from Thomas's shop in Clayton: $75 within 40 miles. Our standard delivery tiers are $75 (0–40 miles), $150 (41–80 miles), $250 (81–130 miles) and $395 (131–200 miles) where available. Enter your address on the product page and it matches you with your builder and shows your exact delivery price.
Will it fit in my vehicle? Yes — that's the point of the design. The bar separates into flat pieces with lift-away hinges and fits in most SUVs. No tools needed to set it up or break it down.
What is it made of? Sturdy MDF (engineered wood), built from the same plans by every builder in our network. Painted finishes (white or black) can be touched up for years of use; raw MDF is ready for your own finish.
What if something's wrong with it? Every bar carries a 30-day limited warranty on workmanship, administered by us. If there's a defect, we arrange the repair or replacement — that's what the signed delivery form and the warranty window are for.
Your Event Deserves a Real Bar
Order ahead — every bar is handmade to order. Ordering for an event? Give your builder two weeks and it'll be ready before your date.
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