Timber dowel handrail is most commonly used on stairways and ramps, but is actually quite a versatile product. In the past, we’ve seen people using timber handrail as ballet bars in dance studios, or as a part of art projects, but we’ve never seen our handrail used quite like this before!
We’ve been manufacturing curtain rings since the 1960's, with the demand for them waxing and waning as styles have come in and out of fashion, and cheaper imported alternatives have been introduced to the market. Still, our curtain rings have remained a permanent fixture in our store thanks to demand from our customers for Australian made products.
Galvanised pipe fittings are most commonly used for hand railing and safety guarding, but did you know they can also be used on a variety of other projects?
Recently, the Hahndorf Soap Factory used some of our fittings to build an industrial style shelving unit for their Adelaide Hills shop. As you can see, these fittings are not only durable, but functional and modern. With industrial style furniture coming back into fashion, there’s never been a better time to try your hand at a DIY project as no welding is required! If you're interested in creating a similar furniture pieces, why not take a look at our step by step guide to building a coffee table using galvanised pipes and fittings?
Over the years we have had a number of different customers ask us if our Number 1 turned baluster is called this because it is our best seller. The simple answer is no, but the reason behind it has a story to it.
One size does not necessarily fit all!
When it comes to design. What is old eventually becomes new again. Given that we have been in business for over 70 years we have seen this happen in a number of the products that we have manufactured. One such product range that this applies to is round tapered furniture legs.
Stainless steel standoffs are both a practical and stylish way to support glass balustrade on stairs, balconies and pool fences.
As can be seen in the photos accompanying this blog post, the standoffs were used to great affect to support sheets of glass that were required by law to fence the surrounds of a swimming pool.
For the last number of years we have been producing 43mm dowel handrail in Victorian Ash (aka Tasmanian Oak). This has been a very popular product, but we have regularly had customers request that we make it in other timbers. So being the good company we are, we have listened to our customers and now offer it in 3 new timber species.
The Casuarina shopping centre is the largest complex in the Northern Territory of Australia. Earlier in 2017 they employed the services of Alpha Joinery, to do the fitout of the food hall and surrounding areas. There was a very large amount of timber involved in the job, and although Alpha Joinery were able to do much of it, to quicken up the process they decided to outsource a number of the different products that needed to be made. Which is where we came in to the picture.
