Handmade Industrial Furniture

Design, Fabrication & Finishing Processes

The design process usually begins with a rough sketch based on key dimensions. This is then transferred to Fusion360 to produce accurate technical drawings.

We typically use mild and stainless steel in our projects, sourced from UK suppliers, and use a tig-welding process to fabricate the metal frames. These are then hand-sanded through increasing grit sizes (80-220) to achieve a 'brushed steel' finish. Alternatively, some customers prefer welds to be left visible. On mild steel projects, a clear, matt metal sealer is applied to protect the patina and prevent surface rusting.

Where available, we use native hardwoods and occasionally imported hardwoods, depending on the project and availability. These are planed and hand-sanded through increasing grit sizes (80-320) and generally finished with Osmo Polyx-Oil, a non-greasy hardwood finish that protects the surface from water marks, spills, etc.

Various fastening options are available, from hidden to exposed.

Feet can be either be end-capped with HDPE inserts or steel oversized feet can be welded/fitted.

Cutting / charcuterie boards are finished with a food-safe pure mineral oil, followed by a beeswax surface polish.