Fiddes
What is it? Fiddes has a long and proud history of caring for timber that began with the founder, Albert Fiddes, in the United Kingdom
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The stories behind our pieces
Hard As Nails.
This one’s unique as it’s made from reclaimed Wandoo. It is a fabulous Western Australian timber and typically hard to source on the east coast
The Bathroom Reno.
A query from Melbourne and requested quote for two project pieces came through, with a timeline to ensure everything came together in this full bathroom
A Story of Survival.
Imagine losing your house and contents to a fire. Just devastating. But imagine discovering that your shed survived and with it the red gum slabs
The Bench that Repurposed History.
This was one massive bench; I think the finished weight was around 450 KG! It all started with detailed drawings with a please quote request
Materials.
Where, wear, ware…… what shall we call it. It’s a common thing with timber species – Tasmanian Oak is also called Mountain ash, alpine ash,
Wood Movement.
Being a natural product that absorbs moisture, timber continues to move throughout its lifespan. This doesn’t stop just because the tree is cut into pieces
Product Care and Maintenance.
RUBIO MONOCOAT If your piece is finished with Rubio Monocoat, the following are some general care instructions: General cleaning using a dry duster, small amounts
Varnish.
What is it? Varnish is a clear and transparent coating that acts as a film on a timber surface. Typically made up from a drying
Osmo Oil.
What is it? Osmo Oil is a hardwax oil that is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes. The oil penetrates the wood surface, protecting