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.
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Classic hollow-core windsurfer conversion
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.
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Folding dolls house
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.
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Custom made cutting boards
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.
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CLC Skerry ‘Luna’ build 2022-23
CLC Skerry The Skerry was designed by John Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft. You can read the background story here on the CLC Skerry web page. …
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Veranda fretwork
A neighbour asked me if I could make 13 patterned corners for their veranda. After a trawl through multiple designs, one was chosen and drawn…
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American king-sized bed frame and night stands
My clients had brought their American king-sized mattress with them when coming to New Zealand. At 193cm x 203.5cm there were no off-the-shelf bed frames…
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Magnetic blocks
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 be made. So I started…
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Hidden office
To hide away their computer and printer when not in use, my client bought an antique freestanding oak wardrobe and asked me to design, make…
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Mozaic puzzles
A set of brightly coloured geometrically shaped tiles in a wooden frame. Geometric shapes were cut using a CNC router Materials: Tiles: 10 mm pineFrame:…
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