Tasmanian Shipwrights & Co. was founded by a group of young shipwrights from southern Tasmania who sought to create a company dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of wooden boat building. Nathan O’Neill and Matt Stevens founded and now lead the company. Their team currently comprises three individuals, a mix of full-time and casual ... Boats, Baths, and Bespoke Builds More
Hanneke Boon is an integral part of James Wharram Designs. Her expertise? Boat design, boat building and sailing. She was born into a family of sailors in the Netherlands. By 14, she was already constructing and sailing her first Polynesian Catamaran. She joined the James Wharram team at 20, where her artistic skills and practical ... How Does Hanneke Boon’s Expertise Shape the World of Wharram Catamarans? More
Since 2006, Maikel has been an influential presence in the guitar-making scene. Training as a luthier for 4 years at the International Luthier School in Antwerp, he then decided to create his own business. His journey began with acoustics and, over time, he expanded his repertoire to include electric guitars. Exploring with various wood varieties ... What is the Process of Becoming a Luthier? More
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been absolutely hooked on building and creating things. It started with RC airplanes – I’d spend hours getting my hands dirty, piecing together every tiny part, and then watching my creations take flight. But it wasn’t just about the building; it was the thrill of seeing something I’d made from ... OD Guitars – Essential Tools for Perfect Tone More
I spent over thirty years practising as a dentist and harboured a constant fascination for crafting wooden furniture and home accessories. My skills in woodworking were entirely self-acquired, leading to a certain unpredictability in the quality of my creations. In 2021, I chose early retirement and undertook a year-long designer/maker course at the esteemed Waters ... How Did a Dentist Become a Woodworker? More
Hailing from France, the remarkable group known as Les Bátar is passionately working towards a ground-breaking endeavour: constructing the world’s fastest longship. Their ambitious goal? To embark on an extraordinary voyage across the seas, setting sail towards New York. Founded in 2011 as a non-profit organisation, they have been dedicated to the reconstruction of Viking ... Les Bátar – Viking Boat More
While it’s clear that Entropy Resins®, the bio-based epoxy, is taking the surf, skate and snowboard shapers, makers and crafter markets by storm, what’s not so well known is its fascinating history. In this short film we learn about the development of ENTROPY RESINS including working with surfers to understand the need for flex and give; and how ... Table top talks More
In 2002 the seed was planted for John Taylor to build a boat with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy. He bought a wagon full of cedar four by two and that was it, Ocean Swift (44ft catamaran) started. John had found a mention of WEST SYSTEM epoxy in a magazine, arranged an appointment and met up with David Johnson ... Magical sailing More
Maguire Boats customers range from triple Olympic gold medallists to current America’s Cup sailors, via weekend sailors. “Whoever it is though, the product doesn’t change,” says Simon Maguire, “the quality is consistently high for every customer. I meet them as they come off the water to get direct feedback. Everything is about performance around the racecourse, ... The lightweight winner More
According to Nigel Stuart, Spirit Yachts are handed down through generations as family assets. They’re so valued it’s not often that one comes on the market for a resale. Nigel puts it down to Spirit owners being people who like to look after their assets and why wouldn’t they when they’re so beautifully crafted? And now ... Spirit of sustainability More
“We’ve had a long collaboration with Wessex Resins,” says Will Reed from the Boat Building Academy. “The products are excellent. I’ve used them for 20 years personally. The technical support offered is so important. Wessex Resins is at the end of the phone and they come in and talk to the students. “All boats built ... Building with precision and passion More
James Newman, J-TEC Composites, says his favourite part of making products is the final outcome, when he sees the face of the customer realising the part ‘does what they want it to do’. He’s been using composites from an early age, starting out with a model boat which had such a “ridiculous engine, it ended ... Using PRO-SET epoxy with composites – interview with James Newman More
A step-by-step demonstration of how to make a Canadian canoe using vacuum infusion with PRO SET epoxy, presented by West System International. More