My name is Daan Keijzer. From a young age, I have always made many things out of wood. What once started as a hobby has grown into professional woodworking through my work as an interior builder and the completion of many projects. As soon as I start a new project, it never lets me go. My passion lies in the entire process: from carefully planning each individual component to actually bringing that idea to life in the wood.
The ultimate challenge in wood.
After I had finished the wooden mountain bike, which was “just” a wooden frame, I was looking for my next project.
I really wanted to challenge myself and that’s how the project ‘ The Wooden Canyon’ was born.
The real challenge lies in the process: the entire bicycle isgenerally made with small electric hand tools and every partmust correspond exactly to a real racing bicycle.
For example: the ratchet, spokes of only 2.4mm and a completely wooden chain is quite a handful and really pushes my skills to the next level.
By the time this unique work of art is finished it will be my intent that the bike can find a beautiful place in a museum or at an enthusiast’s home.
The Spark of Creation
I am constantly driven by projects that challenge my skills. Every now and then, an idea strikes that instantly makes me think, "This is it." Once that spark ignites, my mind goes into overdrive. Before I know it, a new piece has taken shape in my workshop, and I simply cannot let it go until the final coat of finish is applied.