Journal

Guides from the workshop floor

Practical, non-promotional notes on buying, using and caring for solid furniture.

Buying guide · 6 min read

How to choose the right timber for your furniture

Pine, oak, meranti or reclaimed — what each timber is actually good at, where it fails, and how to match it to how you'll use the piece.

Custom furniture · 5 min read

The five measurements we actually need, the two most people forget, and why the doorway matters more than the wall.

Care · 4 min read

Highveld dryness, coastal humidity and direct sun each affect timber differently. Simple habits that keep a piece looking new.

Behind the scenes · 5 min read

Fewer markups is the obvious one. Accountability, lead times and the ability to change a size are the ones that matter more.

Ready when you are

Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a drawing and a fixed price — usually within one working day.