June 4, 2025
If you are not sure what type of timber you would like to use on your project, I can provide samples at no cost to you.
I also supply timber samples for when you are ready to test out what varnish/staining/wax finish you would like to use.
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Cabinetry: Tasmanian Oak painted Dulux ‘Antique White’.
Chopping Boards: Huon Pine chopping board at front, Tasmanian Oak chopping board at back, I used organic olive oil on them.
Bench top: Tasmanian Oak varnished using Cabot’s Bench top Clear (See photo of can below).
Shelf: Red Ironbark varnished using Cabot’s Bench top Clear (See photo of can below).
I’ve added a photo of the can of varnish that I use. If you choose to use it, take a screen shot for when you are at the hardware.
Photo:
Bench top: Red Ironbark. Cabinetry: Tasmanian Oak.
Red Ironbark is a very strong timber and a great choice for bench tops.
Photos:
A great pantry/larder design by the client to utilise the space underneath the stairwell.
Shelving: Pine. Bench top: Wattle. Cabinetry: Tasmanian Oak.
Internal doors:
Most clients choose Tasmanian Oak internal doors and either paint or varnish them. I had one client in Geeveston choose a different timber for each internal door in their home.
External doors:
My preference is to use Tasmanian Oak and clients choose to either paint or varnish them.
My work ranges from the smallest bespoke carpentry project right through to full home renovations.
I’m really happy to work to your designs, together with my 30 + years of carpentry knowledge and experience.
Here is the full list of my carpentry expertise:
Custom-made kitchens.
Free-standing kitchen dressers, buffets and hutches.
Free-standing and fitted pantry cupboards.
Bathroom vanities.
Laundry and Mudroom shelving, bench tops, cupboards and cabinetry.
Bedroom fitted and free-standing cabinetry and wardrobes.
Home office and studio free-standing and fitted cupboards, bench tops, desks, storage.
Bookshelves. Home Libraries.
Furniture including daybeds, window seats, tv cabinetry.
Tables and table top replacement.
Timber floorboard installation.
Architraves, skirting and picture rails.
Dado panelling, wall panelling, shiplap installation.
Timber windows.
Timber doors, french doors, hardwood and glazed.
Timber screen doors.
Timber fencing. Picket fencing.
Outdoor furniture. Tables, garden seating.
Timber gates and garden features.
Henhouses, wood storage, and potting sheds.
Well that’s quite the list but covers everything!
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Michael Van Heel
Bespoke Carpentry.
Huon Valley. Kingsborough/Channel. South Hobart.
Quotes. Delivery. Install.
Statewide collection.
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