There is so many ways to upgrade the bathroom
Adored and Restored...
There is always a case for Restoration …
The act of preserving something (in particular something of high sentimental value) will always have so many advantages.
From a pure ecological standpoint , restoring and repairing existing furniture considerably reduces our footprint on the planet , thus reducing landfill. A win win situation
It is always a pleasure to restore and repair furniture for our clients - the immense satisfaction we garner through the process is only outweighed by the pure joy and happiness we see when our clients take hold of their furniture.
It truly never gets old.
The recent restoration of our 1940’s English Oak Chest of Drawers is a beautiful example of restoring somethng from the past and keeping the beautiful memories it holds alongside with it …
in need of some restoration and care
More than just costmetic repairs, those drawers really need some attention
Our repair process for this Chest Of drawers required extensive work to the the body of the cabinet, as well as working our magic on those drawers, so that they glide effortlessly every time .
The whole process was finshed with a clean and a beautiful wax finish to bring out the deep hue of the original stain
A beautiful end result
No more annoying stuck drawers .
Our beautiful restored Chest of Drawers is a wonderful example of keeping yesteryear alive.
We have a Winner ...
A big congruatulations to our Timber Surf Board Riders winner …
GEOFF RYAN
We have raised a wonderful $1500 for Waves of Wellness due to the generosity of all our entrants.
We look forward to seeing Geoff in one of our Woodworking Workshops next year !
A showtsopping Red Hi Fi Cabinet
We love when our clients come to us with a strong vision, something a little different, a little “out there”
It challenges us and gives us a great sense of satisfaction creating a beautiful piece, as well as the tremendous happiness that our client has when their beautiful piece is installed .
This stereo cabinet , is a simply yet classic in design, but what sets it apart is the show stopping colour.
A colour not for the fainthearted , a colour that screams for attention and a colour that works beautifully with its surrounds ..
Using beautiful Sepele timber as our foundation we then finished the sides with a gorgeous rich black gloss which provides a beautiful contrast to that racing red
The red bench top is really the icing on the cake - the dramatic finishthat gives a beautiful not so subtle ending to an elegant addition to this home
Those curved legs add a touch of flair
Sapele timber with a jet black gloss finish
The finishing touches to the dramatic red
The red beauty
Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication
A winter Surfboard Making workshop...
The last week of August provided a beautiful warm backdrop for our recent Wooden Surfboard Makingi Workshop…
Our 3 eager students crafted over the 4 days , shared conversations, and learnt a great deal about woodworking in our relaxed workshop.
The pace was productive yet friendly, its amazing what you can achieve whilst having a good chat …
That awesome sense of satisfaction
Winners are grinners
Proud and rightly so
Three amazing boards that will be beautifully glassed by Stuart .
Its always a joy to be able to share our love and passion for woodworking and surfing with such great people.
Our last class for the year is October 5-8 inclusive dont miss your chance to be able to craft your own amzing wooden surfboard
A beautiful new Bookcase
The joy of custom making is a journey of realising what you need, what you love and meshingthose things together to create something that will fill your house with joy as well as being an integral part of the home that fulfils a purpose.
Our hoop pine built in bookcase is a perfect recent example.
Our client wanted ample storage in his new home but wanted an elegant design , classic and of a light timber to blend in with the overall ambience of the home…
Our hoop pine bookcase at nearly 4 metres long certainly fulfilled the brief…
A wonderful practical and elegant inclusion to this family home .
Classic style built in bookcase. A wonderful addition to this new home.
So many shelves, so many storage and display opportunities
The blank canvas ….waiting for its beautiful bookcase
Timber Board Riders ... Lets go
Well, its been a while …
We have always felt strongly about giving back to our community , when times are tough its reassuring to know you are’nt alone and if the last three years have taught us anything - its the power of connection and reaching out .
Our last fundrasing event where we got to chill with likemined people was in February 2020 for “Waves of Wildlife “ a surfing fundraiser to help our distressed wildlife from the ravages of the terrrible bushfires.
Fast forward to last year and our online raffe to raise much needed money for flood affected Northen New South Wales raised an impressive amount of money for our southern friends.
It was a humbling time for all and we were so proud to have been able to donate all our proceeds to those in need.
And so its time to come together again to enjoy a collective surf and raise much needed funds for mental health . The organisation will are raising funds for is;
Waves of Wellness is …
(WOW) Foundation is a mental health surf therapy charity, committed to changing lives by
delivering for-purpose, innovative support programs for people experiencing mental health challenges.
Such a vital programme offering much needed assistance to people in need.
So we are proud to introduce our even for this year …
We would love for you to join us at Alexander Headlands on Sept 2 for a much needed surf catch up and to raise some monies for such a worthwhile organisation .
If you cannot make it on the day ,we invite you enter our raffle anyway, and the pleasure of making your own surfboard or entrance table could be yours for a mere $20 donation .Winning both ways
Entrance is super easy and can be done by heading over to our sister site Wooden Surfboards Australia to donate.
We cannot wait to see everyone and have great catch up
Cheers
Daniele And Stuart
Our first Winter Surfboard Making workshop for 2023
What better day to start our Surfboard Making workshop than the first day of winter.
Beautiful crisp sunny days provided the perfect backdrop for 4 days of fun and learning with our amazing board students.
Our eager crew were keen to learn the fundamentals of woodworking - delving into the mechanations of how a wooden surfboard is assembled, how to complete the perfect glue up , the importance of shaping your board just so - that it becomes the board you want to in the water and realising that the better you sand your board the better the finish will adhere to it - and everyone wants a shiny glossy board . And what better way to showcase those glorious timber grains than with a premium resin finish.
So after 4 fabulous days in the workshop, our students achieved what they set out to do - to make a beautiful hollow wooden surfboard.
So now, the glassing process begins and those wonderful wooden surfcrafts will take on a beautiful new dimension …
It is our absolute joy to share our love and knowledge of all things woodworking - and well surfing , thats the icing on the cake
Our Students make beautiful furniture ...
Over the last two Saturdays , our budding woodworkers worked diligently to create their beautiful hall tables.
During this time students are taught, the fundamentals of what makes a good design , introducing knowledge of various timber species and their appropriate application.
Then comes the fun part where our students get their hands dirty - and begin the wonderful journey of creativity.
Learning the safe and proper use of the drop saw , biscuit joiner and other associated woodwork machinery is an integral part of the workshop.
These skills will be for life and make the difference between a so so woodworker and a competent safe one.
The importance and proper utilization of adhesives and abrasives is practically taught in these two days also .
The finish of a piece of furniture is as important as the construction and our students discover this for themselves during the construction of their table.
Its a very productive, fun two days that see our students achieve a great deal.
And its the very best feeling leaving with your own custom made piece of furniture
The beauty of repolishing ...
The not so humble dining table
The dining table, is arguably the most pivotal part of the home .
It provides for so many things…
Its the place for sharing a meal at the end of the day.
Its the place for having that first cup of coffee or the late night tea .
Its the place to fold the washing.
Its the place to work out the budget.
Its the place for a Friday Night Margarita.
its the place for last minute exam cramming.
its the place for planning the next holiday.
Its the place for assembling the birthday cake.
Its the place for sewing .
Its the place for being together.
Its the place to peruse that magazine - finally alone .
The dining table really is the anchor of the home
And the design and look is as different and unique as each family
So when creating a dining table, we understand the important role this plays in the home.
The design and timber options are as vast and varied for a table
Lots of things need to be considered of course, budget tolerances, lifestyle and decor considerations all go into the melting pot of a fabulous dining table.
Our dining tables are created to last, to be passed down from generation to generation where they carry the memories and moments from one family to the next …
The dining table ; the heart of the home .
Custom made dining table; inlay camphor top, jarrah pinstripe and silver ash border
Featuring our very own Apprentice...
With kind thanks to Afloat Magazine for showcasing our wonderful apprentice Nathan in their current April 2023 issue.
Its a wonderful behind the scenes chat with Nathan, detailing his love of all things timber and the joy he gleams from a job well done.
We are so proud of Nathan and the consistently high standard of work he produces.
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No April Fools here, only amazing Wooden Surfboard Students
With Summer not wanting to say goodbye, our April students were greeted by warm sunny days during the course of their wonderful 4 days.
Coming from the coast and Emerald, our Queendand students bonded quickly over glue ups, sanding and the joy and mindfulness that comes with shaping your own board
Conversations over surfing the best points, and the thrill of chasing the perfect wave gave everyone an extra buzz knowing that riding their own board was not very far away
Time and patience was evident, cutting the skins will make for a perfectly finished boards.
Whats the saying, mark twice cut once ??
The integral glueing and vac pressing component …not to be taken lightly
The all important shaping - a time honured practice that defines the performance of the board (no pressure hey !)
Perfecto
The beautiful finished product
Once again , our wooden surfboard students have shown such high calibre of workmanship and enthusiasm over the last 4 days.
Its been a joy to share the woodwork love and so now its time to glass and bring out the best ih these boards
#lovewhatwedo
March 2023 Woodworking Legends
Last Saturday, our wonderful students completed their timber tables.
Final glue ups were done, sanding assembly and the all important polish was applied.
The end result was 4 beautifully crafted tables.
A credit to our students for being quick enthusiastic learners and producing beautiful timber work
When they're good, they're very very good...
Our woodworking students embrace learning with a passion and the end results are testament to this.
Our students are encouraged to create a table that works for them , their homes, their lifestyle and decor preferences, so as you can see each piece is as wonderful and individual as our students
For something a little different, a custom made cot
When you have beautiuful redgum timber and you have a newborn - then it makes perfect sense (well to us )to have a gorgeous solid timber cot made from that wonderful australian hardwood.
The cot will be a history in the making - a wonderful heirloom to pass down through the generations.
The impressive slabs were brought to the workshop for us to work our magic
thicknessed , sanded made into rails were just a few of the processes to bring this beautiful piece of furniture to life
the all important polishing work begins
the beautiful finished product
resplendent red gum
Our beautiful red gum cot has exceeded our clients’ expectations.
It was a pleasure to be able to provide such an integral piece of furniture to this growing family
Repolishing
Sometimes furniture doesnt need a major overhaul, just some tlc and a wonderful repolish to bring back the orginal lustre and a depth of colour that time and the elements have worn away.
From rattan to timber, a beautiful repolish makes the world of difference
Beautiful results ensue from our repolishing projects.
We love the fact that our clients are thrilled to use their existing furniture, and that we can repair and repolish to bring it back to beautiful for many years to come
The 2023 Hobart Wooden Boat Festival - and thats a wrap
And just like that, we are back from the Hobart wooden boat festival and what an utterly fabulous four days it was.
It was privilege and an honour to be able to share our love of all things wooden boat craft with people from across the globe - from American cruise passengers to the german backpackers , everyone wanted to touch and feel the shiny wooden surfboards and to take photos - gosh there were a lot of photos taken :)
The Hobart locals made us so welcome and it was so good to see so many fellow Brisbanites who made the journey for the festival .
Our sold out workshops ran smoothly and gave our keen students a taste of creativity and accomplishment . Students ranged from 7 to 77 and each students successfully completed their boards and were keen to get them out in the water as soon as possible.
It was a whirlwind wonderful 3 week adventure.
We are so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world
Coles Bay
Tasmania you are beautiful and we will be back
Bywater Design is on the road ... To the Wooden Boat Festival
Culminating in our love of all things timber we are thrilled to have been invited to the Wooden Boat Festival in glorious Hobart Tasmania.
Over four days the most beautiful timber boats in the Southern Hesmisphere will be exhibited along with special events and exhibtions .
We are proud to be a part of the festivities and will be running Creating a Wooden Handboard for Bodysurfing workshops.
In just a few hours our students can make and take home a super efficient hand board …
We are excited to bring our love of wooden surfcraft to Hobart and stoked that we only have a few spots left for this wonderful event
If you are in this beautiful part of the world , please pop in and say hi
Happy Sailng
Daniele and Stuart
