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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Coffee maker used grounds tray
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.
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Copper Gin Still
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.
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Russell-Hobbs kettle repair
The switch lever on this Russell Hobbs kettle had broken off. A new lever was made from aluminium and fitted to the kettle. Materials: Original…
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Sistema storage box clips
The challenge: These clips frequently break at the hinge pin, especially when cycled between dishwasher and freezer. Could I create duplicates? I located a design…
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