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A client faced difficulty lifting his boat’s 40HP engine due to the large transom. A cost-effective solution was devised using recycled HDPE and a pulley system, offering a 2:1 lifting advantage. Materials included HDPE plastic, a Ronstan block, stainless steel wire, machine screws, and braided rope, enabling safe operation from the cockpit.
A client purchased a classic hand-built windsurfing board to convert into a garden bench. The board, featuring cork edging and a timber strip, needed GRP repairs and was reinforced with epoxy resin. The frame was made of Kwila, finished with teak oil, and bonded with marine adhesive. The board was polished with six coats of Timbercote varnish.
A barometer, a retirement gift from the 1960s, was damaged but its mechanism remained intact. To restore it, a new brass frame and custom glass with reference pointer fittings were obtained. The glass came from Christchurch and the frame from Timesavers in Scottsdale, successfully reviving the piece’s appearance.
This foldable dolls house is designed for easy storage and space-saving. It features walls made of marine ply, clear acrylic windows with etched frames, a white acrylic facade, stairs from Pohutukawa and marine ply, and leather hinges.
I offer custom end grain or face grain cutting boards in various sizes and layouts using native or exotic timbers. Special engravings or patterns are available. Orders take 3-4 weeks. Contact me to discuss your custom board needs. Examples include mixed timber boards and specific woods like Pohutukawa, Kauri, and Rimu.
After the cords of a toy instrument were damaged, the toy was disassembled, and the cords were replaced. New strikers were crafted using old foam paint brush handles and wooden balls. The toy was then returned to the Whakatane Toy Library for continued use. Materials used included 3.2mm shock cord, hot melt glue, and a screw press.
The stainless steel coffee grounds tray broke into two parts due to failed spot welds. To repair it, tig welding was necessary, involving tools like a tig welder, abrasives for cleaning, acetone, and a thermal sink plate to manage the thin stainless sheet.
This gin still, handmade in Portugal, was repaired after being dropped and dishwasher-damaged. Restoration included reshaping bent copper parts, recalibrating the thermometer, and extending the spout by 10cm. The process involved crafting two dollies, checking for age hardening, and using precise force to restore the parts, before reassembly and spout modification.
Apparently this table broke the fall of the owner but unfortunately it sacrificed a leg in the process.
The flange bolt fracture on an old Davies bore pump was repaired by welding with high nickel rods and reinforcing with a stud. The inner chamber was lined with J-B Weld epoxy to prevent leaks. Despite a messy appearance, the pump is operational again, avoiding a $1200 replacement cost.
A retro-looking but relatively modern music centre with turntable, cassette, CD, FM radio, Bluetooth and Aux ports. The on/off switch …
These chairs were originally purchased by my client’s grandparents during their extensive travels. They are believed to have been made …
CLC Skerry The Skerry was designed by John Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft. You can read the background story here …
Discovered in a somewhat neglected state this Victorian/Regency ladies travel jewelry and writing case was in need of some restoration. …
A neighbour asked me if I could make 13 patterned corners for their veranda. After a trawl through multiple designs, …
This blanket box had done great service for a number of years but was beginning to look worn and was …
Made by great uncles as a wedding gift for the owners parents in the late 1940’s, the joints of eight …
My clients had brought their American king-sized mattress with them when coming to New Zealand. At 193cm x 203.5cm there …
After providing great service to the family for over a generation, this stool was in need of restoration. The stool …
Originating from Denmark this globe has been in the family for over three generations. Unfortunately at some point it was …
My client decided it was time for their pine dining table to have a refresh so they started stripping of …
I was fascinated by the magnetic wooden blocks created by Tegu (https://tegu.com/pages/our-story) and had to discover how these blocks could …
To hide away their computer and printer when not in use, my client bought an antique freestanding oak wardrobe and …
A set of brightly coloured geometrically shaped tiles in a wooden frame. Geometric shapes were cut using a CNC router …
SkiDally was a ski boat purchased in the 1960’s by their dad. The boat is no more but some of …
After many years sharpening over 1000 pencils a year, Sarah’s trusty pencil sharpener failed. During a strip down two short …
A Solve-Design-Create sign for the new Ōpōtiki Library – Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi Maker Space Concept design: Niamh Chambers, …
Laser cut Pohutukawa and Silver earrings in a butterfly wing motif Custom made to order with your choice of engraving …
The brief was to design and build a storage box for a covered outdoor area in Ōhope to store a …
A local group of families constructed a barge for use in Ohiwa Harbour, fishing trips with the kids, swimming platform, …
The challenge: All but three of the fences from a 30 year old Duplo set were broken and replacements were …
The switch lever on this Russell Hobbs kettle had broken off. A new lever was made from aluminium and fitted …
Liivng near a beach it’s always good to know the state of the tide. A tide clock can provide that …
Brief: Construct a sturdy gardening potting table to fit under the shed window. Should require minimum maintenance and tolerate some …
Brief: To create a shelf for the top of a wrought iron wine rack with a sloping frame. Materials: Bamboo …
Make and Mend street sign. Designed in Affinity Designer. CNC toolpaths defined in Vectric VCarve desktop. Carved and cut using …
A screw press made of wood and aluminium. Primary screw made of NZ Beech with the female thread cut in …
A simple pin-hammer toy for the budding DIY enthusiast. Knock the pins through – rotate the block, knock the pins …
A laser cut personalised toolbox for a toddler to help mum and dad with the DIY Designed using LightBurn 50W …
A personalised letter placing puzzle for a toddler. CNC milled using an inlay method from ply. Materials: Face and letters: …
Carved out of NZ Rimu, this street number was CNC carved in the form of a book. Signs available to …
Laser cut Kauri and Silver earrings in a leaf otif Materials: Earring: NZ Kauri sliced to 2mm thickness. Approximately 35mm …
Made from rough sawn Kauri felled last century and obtained from a classic saw mill, this contemporary waterfall styled table …
Designed and built to make use of surplus materials in my workshop, this is an easy to use and versatile …
The challenge: These clips frequently break at the hinge pin, especially when cycled between dishwasher and freezer. Could I create …
These personalised stools are great for sitting at the coffee table, standing on at the sink, posting things through. Easily …
Having gained experience in CNC machine basics through building a Tevo Tarantula 3D printer kit (AliExpress https://tevo.aliexpress.com) I decided to …
A pair of 2-drawer bedside cabinets Material: 18 mm Beech faced ply Dimensions: 880 mm wide, 570 mm high, 470 …
A bookshelf viewed from a different angle! A rigid and self supporting book shelf that uses a a strong geometric …
Coffee table made from regular blocks of NZ Rimu glued and cut to a 700mm circle Materials: New Zealand Rimu
Designed, insatalled and rigged two balustrades. Fabricated by Apex Metal Services, Whakatane. Materials: 316 stainless steel tubing7×7 3.2 mm stainless …
