xylous: humble woodcraft

The name xylous comes from xylo (wood) + ous (of, or pertaining to). We have a great appreciation for humility. There is always more to learn, and we cannot produce our crafts without the knowledge that others have imparted through conversations, blogs, videos, and books. 

Dean Diamond

As the son of a professional musician, surrounded by instruments and music from a young age, Dean began playing drums at nine years old. Dean's interest in woodworking came from his desire to build a drum set. Dean's first company, Diamond Drum Co, focuses on custom stave snare drums. The first drum Dean built is still getting love from distinguished jazz drummer Paul Romaine. His custom drums continue to perform with artists Khruangbin, Yussef Dayes, Kenny Beats, Dopapod, Turkuaz, The Motet, Desmond Jones, Lake Street Dive, Petar Janjic, and Jordan Rose. Dean's passion for woodworking grew from building drums, and he continues to pursue knowledge and technique while exploring new crafts through xylous.

Things that make Dean happy: Icelandic hot dogs, good Bourbon, white oak shavings on a Sunday morning, 50s & 60s jazz, fun socks, and old Volvo wagons.

 LINDSAY DIAMOND

Lindsay grew up playing imaginary business as she punched numbers into an adding machine in a fortress of milk crates. As a descendant of generations of small business owners, Lindsay always imagined she would keep that tradition alive. However, she caught the science bug early in life and decided to spend her formative years in classrooms and laboratories. Lindsay has a passion for science and has spent most of her career in STEAM education, academic research, and biotech.

Lindsay first experienced the joy of making in 2008 when she launched a small batch of punk rock holiday stockings at local craft fairs in Gainesville, Florida, and on Etsy.

Things that make Lindsay happy: science, overalls, camelids, dark chocolate, skulls, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Better Off Dead, and the Beastie Boys.