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Furniture made for one house. Yours.

Tables, kitchens, built-ins and decks, designed with you and made by hand in Cooroy from Australian hardwoods.

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A woodworker in a checked shirt planing a pale board at the bench

Build a table

Every table we make is cut to size. Choose the timber, the length and the legs to see roughly what yours would look like and who it seats.

  • Spotted gumRich browns with a wavy, rippled figure. Very hard and durable, so it suits outdoor furniture and decks as well as tables.
  • BlackbuttPale golden tones with a straight, even grain. Calm and modern, and hard-wearing enough for floors and benchtops.
  • Tasmanian oakLight and creamy with a fine grain that takes stain beautifully. Lighter in weight, ideal for cabinetry and built-ins.
  • Recycled ironbarkDeep red-browns with nail holes and history. Salvaged from old bridges and wharves, and about as hard as Australian timber gets.

Recent work

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  • A kitchen with a timber island, open shelves and pendant light
    Blackbutt kitchenNoosaville
  • A long timber dining table with leather chairs in a bright room
    Spotted gum dining tableCooroy
  • Timber-lined hallway with built-in joinery along one wall
    Built-in wardrobesTewantin
  • A timber pergola over a brick courtyard with a bench
    Deck and pergolaPomona
  • Hardwood stair treads climbing a white wall
    Floating staircasePeregian Springs
  • A timber desk with a lamp and carving work laid out
    Recycled ironbark deskEumundi

What we make

Hand planes, chisels and marking tools hanging on a dark workshop wall

  • Custom furniture

    Dining tables, benches, desks and beds, made to your size and your timber.

  • Kitchens and joinery

    Cabinetry, benchtops and shelving, designed around how you cook and live.

  • Built-ins

    Wardrobes, window seats, media units and storage that fit the room exactly.

  • Decks and pergolas

    Hardwood decks and pergolas built to handle Sunshine Coast weather.

  • Stairs and repairs

    Staircases, doors and careful repairs to the timber you already have.

From sketch to install

Four steps, one maker, and no surprises.

  1. 01

    Visit and sketch

    We come to you, measure up, talk about how you live and sketch ideas on the spot.

  2. 02

    Design and timber

    You get drawings and a fixed quote, and you choose the timber from real samples in the workshop.

  3. 03

    Made by hand

    Your piece is built in our Cooroy workshop. We send progress photos, and you are welcome to visit.

  4. 04

    Delivered and fitted

    We deliver, install and oil everything, then show you how to look after it.

Hands marking a pencil line on a board among wood shavings
A chisel cutting a carved pattern into a pale timber panel

Kind words

From kitchens, dining rooms and decks around the hinterland.

Sample reviews, written for this demo

We chose the boards ourselves in the workshop. The table is the heart of the house now.

HannahDining table, Cooroy

Every drawer closes like it should, and the blackbutt benchtop is just beautiful.

PeteKitchen, Noosaville

They made use of an awkward sloping ceiling we had given up on. Clever and meticulous.

JoanneBuilt-in robes, Tewantin

Took a few weeks longer than first quoted because of timber supply, but the finished deck is worth it.

DeanDeck, Pomona

Made from old bridge timber with the bolt holes still showing. It has a story, and I love it.

RosaIronbark desk, Eumundi

A two-person workshop in Cooroy

Grain & Gauge is a small joinery workshop in the Noosa hinterland. Everything is designed with you and made by hand, a few pieces at a time.

We use Australian hardwoods from sustainable suppliers and salvaged timber from old bridges and wharves, and we finish everything with natural oils.

QBCC licence number shown here

A workbench under a sunny window, tools hanging on the timber wall

We wanted a table our grandkids would fight over one day. That is exactly what we got.

Margaret and Ian, spotted gum dining table and benches, CooroySample testimonial

Questions

How long does a custom piece take?

Most furniture takes four to eight weeks from final design. Kitchens and larger joinery take longer, and your quote includes a timeline.

Can I see the timber before you start?

Yes, and we encourage it. Come to the workshop and choose the actual boards your piece will be made from.

Do you work outside the Noosa hinterland?

Furniture can go anywhere on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. Installed joinery and decks are usually within an hour of Cooroy.

How do I look after an oiled finish?

Wipe spills promptly and re-oil once or twice a year. We leave you a small tin of the same oil and show you how.

Can you match an existing piece?

Often, yes. Send us photos and we will tell you honestly how close we can get.

Start a project

Tell us what you are dreaming up. We reply within two working days.

What are you thinking about?

Sizes, the room it is going in, timber you like. Anything helps.

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Grain & Gauge workshop Cooroy, in the Noosa hinterland. Visits by appointment.

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