Graduates of the Winter Wooden Surfboard Class 2014

A very excited Tuesday night wooden board class proudly displayed their completed boards.  All ready to glass. We all had a great time.  Lots of laughter and fun along the way.

Don't Forget our next Class begins on September 9 ...Limited positions available.

3 Day Intensive Woodworking Class

The boys are working extremely hard and making fantastic progress during their 3 day Wooden Surfboard Workshop. Skins have been glued, frames have been shaped. All ready to glue skins onto the frames.

In a few short days, these boards will be complete and ready for glassing or polishing...

Wooden Surfboard Class September 9 2014

Your last chance for the year ... to enrol in our wooden surfboard making classes. Tuesday nights, 6 - 9 for 8 weeks.

And you come away with your own wooden surfboard ready to glass or polish...

Boardroom Table for Theiss

Creating corporate furniture for Theiss has been a wonderful opportunity for Bywater Design to flex their corporate muscle and create visually appealing ,highly functional office furniture that will  meet all the demands of a busy corporate environment. Using Teak veneer, Eucalypt Burl and solid Cambia edging to create a dramatic contrast.  These 7.5metre long board room tables were painstakingly crafted in our Northgate workshop and polished to a high gloss to enhance the richness and durability of the timber. Using the very best of audio and electrical accessories, these tables provide all the necessary functions of a corporate meeting.

In addition to the boardroom tables, side boards and entertaining units were designed and installed to provide a smooth and functional preparation area for the high volume of staff meeting in the building .

Of course with such excessive dimensions, these boardroom tables would not be able to be delivered by normal measures. A crane lift, in the dawn hours was needed to install these wonderful pieces of furniture.

After lengthy planning and deliberation and a few strong coffees, the process of craning , and installation was a successful one.

Boardroom tables, catching the sunlight create a stunning addition to the rooms, providing a fresh new area of work and providing staff with a new clean and efficient place of preparation  for meetings

Qld Maple Bathroom Vanity Unit...

Making the focal point of this stunning bathroom makeover, we designed built and installed this Qld Maple Bathroom Vanity. Staining the Maple to a deep rich Mahogany colour, it provided a dramatic contrast to the wonderful monochromatic décor.

With 3 large cupboards and 3 drawers, this custom built vanity not only provides visual appeal but also essential storage for the bathroom.

A traditonal Kitchen Restoration...

  The kitchen, arguably  the most hardworking, central point of the home deserves to be treated to some special attention now and again.

An update, extra storage, new modifications inject new life into a kitchen, evolving with the family needs

Using recycled hoop pine ( from a dismantled 1800's home in inner city Brisbane) this  kitchen was restored, to include an impressive butlers pantry, extra bench space and more storage and a new design in keeping with this traditional  Queenslanders   charm and character.

Caring for your Furniture in Winter...

With winter here, the temperature drops and so does the humidity.  With these changes, timber furniture can dry out and possibly split in various places…  

You can avoid this by using a suitable furniture wax to promote and keep moisture in the grain.  Simply wax on with a clean dry cloth  and  then wax off any excess, doing this a few times during winter will noticeably enhance your furniture and keep it in pristine condition.

Recently restored Art Deco Furniture will maintain its beautifully restored condition by regular use of a good Furniture Wax.

This will prolong the life of the finish , as well as provide a barrier to everyday wear and tear...

If you are unsure of which product to use, or would like some information on our in house furniture maintenance and repolish Service, please call us on PH;  3256 9000 or email us enquiries@bywaterdesign.com.au

Design and Making 1960's TV Chair...

Remaining faithful to the 1960/s  a client requested we design and make a Lounge Suite that lends itself to the clean simple lines of this era .

Using Tasmanian Oak, the 3 Seater and 2 Chairs, came together beautifully using modern fabric to enhance the wonderful design. The lounge suite is a timeless classic.

Highlight on Student Work ...Woodworking classes...

It is always so inspiring to see our students develop their skills and woodworking knowledge over the years.  Their dedication and enthusiasm is one of the reasons why we love conducting  our woodworking classes. Bruce, one of our Thursday night students, has been with us for well over 4 years. During this time Bruce has produced a wide variety of work including an entertainment unit,  CD Cabinet,  Drinks Cabinet,  Netball Stand for The Diamonds   Restored Dining Chairs and is currently completing work on his stunning Silky Oak Dining Table.

Bruce's  dedication, commitment and always willingness to learn new skills is an inspiration !

Custom Making a Maple Bookcase...

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is creating furniture that is unique as all our clients.  Producing something that will be exactly what our client requires, and will blend seamlessly into their home and perform the functions they want to it to... Hence the Maple Bookcase recently completed .

This stunning Bookcase standing an impressive 2 metres high and 3 metres wide offers a myriad of storage solutions , whilst being faithful to the existing décor.

Of course, all our drawers are dovetailed and run on full extension runners to ensure smooth operation each and every time.

Pacific Longboarder Magazine...

Thank you to Pacific Longboarder Magazine  for the wonderful article on our Wooden Surfboard Classes;  

For more information please phone us on PH;  3259000

or email us; surf@bywaterdesign.com.au.

Surfs UP

American Walnut Table

Completion of this Gorgeous Art Deco Style Table . Using rich American Walnut Timber to enhance the bold curves of the legs. Once polished this table provides a stunning visual centrepiece and will become a treasured heirloom for many years to come.

Its all in the Detail...Okanui Surfboard

The devil is in the detail for this gorgeous Replica we made of the classic 1940's Okanui Surfboard . Standing a glorious 10ft high .  This modern classic offer a sweet ride and is a visual beauty making a wonderful addition to the Deck, Pool Room or Bar...

Build your own Wooden Surfboard . 3 Day Intensive Class . August 2014

Winter is the perfect time to build your own Surfboard. In 3 challenging yet fun days, you will be able to make your very own surfboard.  Ready to glass or polish.

Our intensive class is designed to optimise the use of a full working day, where you will be able to complete your wooden surfboard in this time ready for glassing or polishing.

Spaces are Extremely  limited ...

So book your position now;

surf@bywaterdesign.com.au

or Phone;  07 3256 9000 for more information

Wooden Surfboard Show August 3 - Currumbin Alley Gold Coast

Sunday August 3rd is the Annual Wooden Surfboard Day down at the gorgeous Currumbin Alley Gold Coast.Come and see us , have a look at our wonderful display of student work and our current array of surfboards. This is a wonderful opportunity to see some fabulous boards from around the country, have a great surf on a beautiful Queensland Winters Day and meet fellow enthusiasts ...

Shaping a Wooden Surfboard...

One of the joys of making your own Surfboard , is taking the time to create something exactly the way you want it to be. Being involved in all of the processes.

  Come and experience the fun of making your own Classic Wooden Surfboard. Classes Tuesday Night & Our Intensive 3 Day Workshop August ; 13, 14 & 15 !

Red Bull Wooden Centrepiece

Bywater Design was delighted to produce for Media Playground The Wooden Centrepiece for Red Bull .  These wooden centrepieces provide a wonderful backdrop for the Australian Music Festivals that Red Bull produce. After deliberation and precision fine tuning we feel these Red Bulls will certainly give you wings ...

Thank you Lachlan Brown for Images .

Just another Hand Plane...

Leaving a hand plane in the rain overnight. Brings about the most amazing texture and patterns...

Wooden Surfboard Classes

Due to popular demand; Bywater Design are very proud to introduce their Wooden Surfboard Classes intensive course.  

In the space of three days you will be able to make, shape and complete your very own wooden surfboard.

All ready to glass

Dates for this class are  Ekka Week ;  August ; 13, 14 and 15.

* June Special; Enrol this month  to receive your complimentary new fins for the board you are making

What are you waiting for  ??

Positions are limited, so contact us now to reserve your position.

Surfs Up !

*conditions apply

The Dovetail - A 30 second history

The dovetail is one of the most integral parts of furniture construction. The word dovetail dates back to the 16th century. It's from dove (n.) + tail. So called from resemblance of shape in the tenon or mortise of the joints to that of the bird's tailfeather display.

The dovetail dates back to the Egyptians of the First Dynasty(3000 to 2800 BCE) and was used for entombed royalty and wealthy nobles with handcrafted furniture using the dovetail joint.

Archaeological finds in Chinese Emperor tombs dating BCE also reveal the dovetail joint in use in this oldest of existing cultures.