Workshop
Workshop
The maker, the space, the tools and the timber.
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The maker
Beyond the Grain has been making furniture in Carrum Downs since [year], built on [background].
We make every piece ourselves, so the person you email is the person who makes it.
PHOTO TO COME — Maker at the bench, portrait, workshop daylight02
The space and the tools
A [size] workshop with a table saw, a jointer and planer, a bandsaw and a wall of hand planes. Pickups are by appointment.
PHOTO TO COME — workshop interior from the door, wide, morning light PHOTO TO COME — hand planes on the rack, close, side light
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Material index
M-01
American walnutSample
- Character
- Imported. Used for boards and small pieces only.Sample
- Used for
- Serving boards and small pieces.Sample
- Source
- Imported hardwood.Sample
PHOTO TO COME — walnut offcuts stacked, close, daylight
M-02
JarrahSample
- Character
- Deep red-brown that darkens with age.Sample
- Used for
- Small tables and pieces where colour is the feature.Sample
- Source
- Australian hardwood from a local yard.Sample
PHOTO TO COME — jarrah board freshly planed, face, daylight
M-03
Spotted gumSample
- Character
- Hard, with a colour range from tan to chocolate.Sample
- Used for
- Benches, kitchen tops and anything that takes wear.Sample
- Source
- Australian hardwood from a local yard.Sample
PHOTO TO COME — spotted gum board, face, colour range, daylight
M-04
Tasmanian oakSample
- Character
- Pale, straight grain. Even and easy to work.Sample
- Used for
- Tables and shelving.Sample
- Source
- Australian hardwood from a local yard.Sample
PHOTO TO COME — board end grain and face, side by side, daylight
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Process
Every piece is drawn first. Timber is chosen board by board, dried before it comes inside, and finished with hard-wax oil.