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address: "157 Houston Rd., Troutman, North Carolina 28166, United States"
latitude: 35.6863
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# PhD's

Original Houzz profile: [PhD's](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/phd-s-pfvwus-pf~1544291785)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans
- **Location:** Troutman, NC
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 250 Ideabook Saves

Welcome to the home of Personal Handcrafted Displays (PhDs).                           

                         We are the "Doctors of Displays!"

Here at PhD's we make "Together Forever Puzzles". These puzzles serve as Alternative Wedding Guest Books. All of our puzzles are customized with the Bride and Groom names and the date of the wedding. At the wedding all of your guests sign a piece of the puzzle. Our backings have light engravings to show each guest where their piece goes. By the end of the night you have an amazing framed image to hang in your home, and a great way to remember everyone who came to support you. All of our puzzles can be customized with an image. Whether you like our Standard "Hand'N'Hand" or you would like to personalize it with an image of you and your groom, we do it all. We love new ideas and challenges, let us, help you, create your own unique "Together Forever Puzzle".

Here at PhD's we also manufacturer laser cut and hand finished wood maps of lakes, coastlines, estuaries, rivers, and islands that are not only accurate, but also works of art worthy of being displayed in any home or office and fit in nicely with any decor.


Our laser cut wood maps, along with all of our products, are handcrafted using the finest woods with special attention to every detail. We believe that this personal attention each and every item receives makes each wooden item a unique work of art.

We are located in Troutman, North Carolina, in a 10,000 square foot custom woodworking shop where all of our products are cut, finished, and assembled by hand by our American workers in our American owned business. Our goal is to design and create treasures using the highest quality materials, making them the finest handcrafted products anywhere.

### Typical Job Cost

$5.00 - $5,000.00

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | PhD's |
| Address | 157 Houston Rd., Troutman, North Carolina 28166, United States |
| Phone | (704) 528-2600 |
| Website | http://www.personalhandcrafteddisplays.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 9 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DoctorsOfDisplays/
- Blog — www.personalhandcrafteddisplays.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [PhD's](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/phd-s-pfvwus-pf~1544291785)
- **Website:** http://www.personalhandcrafteddisplays.com
- **Phone:** (704) 528-2600

## Selected projects

- [CUSTOM laser cut & engraved detailed wooden lake maps](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-laser-cut-and-engraved-detailed-wooden-lake-maps-pj-vj~1219058)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 59
  - Description: We custom design and laser cut any body of water you live by. We have a numerous maps already designed from which to choose and those we have not designed we would only love to create for you. All maps include special points of interest laser engraved into the map face and come with a beautiful blue self-adhesive Swarovski Crystal to mark your preferred location on the map (see sample picture). Each map is a beautiful artistic handcrafted work of art using the finest woods with special attention…
- [Wedding Guest Book Alternatives: Custom Signing Puzzles For Any Occasion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wedding-guest-book-alternatives-custom-signing-puzzles-for-any-occasion-pj-vj~1219101)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: Unique custom made alternative guest book signing unit created for any occasion. All guest books/puzzles can be customized.
- [After Hours Workshoppe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/after-hours-workshoppe-pj-vj~1247750)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: We love wood, and we love to salvage as much natural or raw wood as we can, with it we become more creative... Like the pieces seen here.
- [Games/Toys](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/games-toys-pj-vj~1248042)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: we specialize in puzzles and love to make games too
- [upcycling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upcycling-pj-vj~1247760)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [CUSTOM Creative laser engraved Lazy Susans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-creative-laser-engraved-lazy-susans-pj-vj~1220329)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/phd-s-pfvwus-pf~1544291785)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155722488/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/phds4u)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What are the 3 sizes?** *(in Product Questions)*

The description says it comes in 3 sizes, but there is not an option to choose a size when ordering.

A: Hi, Sorry this listing is only for the small standout 13" x 16" 
We offer framed and standout mounts - seven variations. Please look at our site for a full listing
Personalhandcrafteddisplays
Thank you for your interest!

**Q: question  of work** *(in Product Questions)*

Can a large carving of Barkley and Tennessee river be done on a larger piece of wood? Maybe 36” long and 24” wide...I would like to fill in lake areas with blue resin/ epoxy and make table for boat.
Your thoughts?

A: The xlarge with a maple frame is 645 with out the frame 500
Wood is 1/4" thick mounted on a 1/4" MDF
The edge will not be pretty since it is ply on mdf - would recommend it be set down into a frame for table edge.

**Q: What are the choices of sizes** *(in Product Questions)*

A: This framed map is available in 3 different sizes - 14 x 17, 18 x 27 and 24 x 38.

**Q: what are the 3 sizes available** *(in Product Questions)*

What are the 3 available sizes.

A: The small standout is 13" x 16", the medium is 15" x 23" and the large is 19" x 33".

**Q: Other Lakes available?** *(in Product Questions)*

Are these available for Lake Logan-Martin in Alabama?

A: We offer two styles of maps. Our standouts are a little more modern and hang off the wall about 1 inch and cast a shadow. They are not designed to be framed. And we offer a framed map as seen in the image you shared. 3 sizes in each style. Standouts are 13 x 16 (99.99), 15 x 23 (199.99)  and 19 x 33 (299.99). Frames are 14 x 17 (149.99), 18 x 27 (274.99) and 24 x 38 (399.99).

**Q: Bulk Order** *(in Product Questions)*

Hello,
I work with a veterinary company and would like to have something like this in our hospital to highlight some clients. If I were to buy a bulk order (~200). Would I be able to get them at a better price?

A: Do you mean 200 signing pieces that you drop in or 200 separate units with the drop in pieces?

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*