metal-wood-and-things

Custom Grazing Board

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:51:29 GMT

Repeat Customer back for a special grazing board.

This custom grazing board was made to specifications from it's new owner.

At a meter long and 30cm wide it will command a prime spot on the dining table, and yet because it is made from Camphor Laurel it is not too heavy.

Deep blue epoxy contrasts beautifully with the timber and it is finished in my house blend of wax and oils for a soft lustre and easy maintenance.

Matte black handles and rubber feet finish it off from a functional point of view.

Redgum Dining Table

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:49:50 GMT

Custom Unique Redgum Dining Table

This one of a kind dining table is made from 2 pieces of Redgum that were almost destined for the fire.

Badly twisted, warped and cupped they had sat in the corner of my wood storage until I finally found the inspiration to make this table.

Featuring a deep rich purple river and a Star Wars inspired custom metal leg this table is the perfect addition to your living space.

162cm long

87cm wide

77cm high

33mm thick with a deep tapered edge all round

For sale - email or call for further information regarding price, delivery and so on.

Custom Signs now available.

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:38:35 GMT

CNC Cut or Laser Burned signs in a variety of sizes available.

From a simple sign in the garden, to a Property or Home name, or a marker for a loved pet.

Our CNC machine can cut up to 1.2m wide and the Laser has a 40x40cm bed.

Both devices have a feed through option that means larger items are possible.

Large variety of fonts to choose from and the ability to do some images, symbols and Logos as well - specific file types are needed for a quality outcome.

We also have a large amount of materials in stock, so getting the whole process done in one spot is easy!

Local Businesses we work with.

info@mwat.com.au (Matthew Harvie ) — Sat, 17 May 2025 00:27:27 GMT

Connecting with other local small businesses is important.

Living and working in a small community has the benefit of being able to develop connections with other small businesses.

Some of our products are available at Thyme to Taste in the Fairley Shops, Murrumbateman. They have an excellent range of beers, wines and spirits that aren't typically available at mainstream bottle shops.

And we have in the past had some at Win's Creek Meadery .

Both great small businesses with lovely people running them.

Recently I connected with Chrissie from Intrepidus Wines who is a Yass wine maker, and has been a Top 50 Young Gun of Wine Finalist for the past 3 years.

Restoration of Damaged Sculpture

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:49:30 GMT

Not every project has to be huge. This restoration of a sculpture damaged in high winds was an absolute pleasure.

We were able to keep it close to the original artists work and then seal with marine grade product.

The addition of a rusted plow disc base plate will give much needed stability too.

Matching Bed & Bedsides

info@mwat.com.au (Matthew Harvie ) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:46:26 GMT

I love repeat clients, and this time they chose an Emerald Green epoxy infill.

Matching bed and bedside tables, all Mountain Gum, Oakfield Clear for the Epoxy and finished in one of my favourites – Rubio Monocoat .

Heavy duty steel frame and slats made in house too.

Also pictured is the previous adjustable TV Unit or shelf, with the fire red epoxy river.

Hall Table

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:31:19 GMT

It’s been a few months since I started this hall table.

I started with a self imposed brief of ‘no metal in construction & timber I already have’.

So the only metal is the drawer runners and screws to hold them in.

All Mountain Gum except for some pieces of Jarrah as a feature.

Purple epoxy river with double waterfall edges actually flows a lot better than I had thought it would.

Instead of using a table saw for the mitre joins in the waterfall I used the CNC to cut them. This meant the usual loses due to blade thickness were all but eliminated and so the grain flows over the edge cleanly.

Finished in Odies Oil - my first time using that product but I’m going to say I like it.

1195w

295d

805h

Custom Board Table

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:24:57 GMT

This project was many weeks in the making but here it is ready to use.

It’s been a pleasure consulting with the Monarch FM team on this Boardroom table, extending past 3 meters.

Finished in Osmo after a lot of sanding all the way up to 2000 grit, the shine on this is excellent.

Epoxy Independent Testing

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:58:42 GMT

In response to a cheeky post on Instagram a few manufacturers of epoxy actually sent me some free samples to test. This has been an interesting journey and I’ll admit to learning nearly as much in the past weeks as I have in the few years leading up to it.

With encouragement from Dave ( The Epoxy Guru ) from Boatcraft and Carmen from Oakfield Clear , I have gone ahead and made some videos detailing some tests of their products. ResinIt products were involved a little later in the process due to delays with their product because it’s made in the UK.

Whilst I’m happy to admit that my prowess with video production is nowhere near my talent with timber and metal, it has been a fun process and I hope it is informative for you.

Here is a basic reference chart for you to look at, with the 3 brands involved in my initial round of tests.

I can attest to the shelf life claims made here as I have had LuciClear sit in my shed for over 18 months and it did not crystallise like many other brands do. However, please note that even if they do crystallise, it is easy to return them to useable state by warming a little. This can be done in the microwave for small volumes or in warm water for larger amounts.

For more information do watch the videos and please subscribe so you can be kept up to date with more testing. These videos cover the whole process of making things with timber and epoxy, from setting up your mold through to sanding.

Here is my opening shot at making content rather than things;