About
Josh Rothman started his woodworking career as a luthier, where attention to detail, precision, and an understanding of wood's unique characteristics are essential. He later expanded his expertise to larger-scale projects, gaining experience as a carpenter in residential renovations and in a small cabinet shop. In 2015, he founded Rothman Woodworking, previously known as Length Times Width. Josh and his team work out of his shop located in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
Josh grew up in Syracuse, NY and moved to Philadelphia in 2012. He currently lives in Germantown with his wife, daughter, and dog, Mabel. He loves music, cooking, and the Sopranos. He is said to have talked about wood in his sleep.
“I can’t speak highly enough of Josh and his work. He built some inset base cabinets for us (including two paneled mini fridges) with custom pulls and wall-mounted shelves above and installed it all into 160 year old nooks. The finish quality is great, as was the communication and professionalism throughout the job. Looking forward to more projects on which to collaborate with him.”
“I’ve worked with Josh on two projects now and can’t recommend him highly enough. He’s passionate about his craft and he cares deeply about executing it well. He’s an excellent problem solver and a great communicator. He’s experienced enough to foresee potential issues and figure out the best way forward. My clients have been very happy with the results and I plan to use Josh for work on my own house.”
“We’ve worked with Josh on a handful of projects and he always delivers. Everything he’s produced for us strikes the right balance of reasonably priced, creative, pragmatic, and beautiful. Josh is skilled but also tasteful, thorough yet patient, a talented builder who is also collaborative in his ethos. Excited for the shelves he’s working on next for us!”