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  • A maker checks planks of timber in an open-air timber yard

    Workshop tips·Oct 16th, 2026

    Choosing and storing timber in Nigeria's climate

    Heat, humidity and the rainy season all move wood. How to choose timber that behaves, and store it so it stays that way.

  • A maker in safety glasses and ear defenders operates a CNC router

    Workshop tips·Oct 16th, 2026

    Keeping your workshop safe

    Dust, blades and fire are the big three risks in any furniture workshop. Simple habits that keep you and your team safe.

  • A maker in a dust mask applies stain to a wooden sideboard

    Workshop tips·Oct 15th, 2026

    Finishing that passes sign-off first time

    Most rejections happen at the very end. A finishing routine that gets the last stage right, and the 5-star rating with it.

  • A furniture maker's sawdust-covered hands holding a phone in the workshop

    Workshop tips·Oct 13th, 2026

    Saving for your workshop, one job at a time

    Small, steady savings add up. Here’s a simple way to put money aside from every job, ready for the tools and space you need next.

  • Four furniture makers gathered round a CNC router in a factory as an experienced maker shows a technique

    Workshop tips·Oct 12th, 2026

    Getting the most from your time at the factory

    Machine time is booked by the hour or the day. A little preparation means more of it goes into the work.

  • Furniture drawings, a square, pencils and a hand plane on a workshop bench

    Workshop tips·Sep 21st, 2026

    Planning a job so you deliver on time

    Work back from the due date, leave room for the unexpected, and ask for more time early.

  • A maker photographs a finished wooden box with a phone on the workbench

    Workshop tips·Sep 14th, 2026

    Proof photos your project lead can approve first time

    Simple habits that get your stage proof approved without being sent back.