Addiction to timber started from childhood and stayed with me during my education and then became a trade for life when i began a joinery apprenticeship under a master craftsman where the priority was learning to set up and use hand tools while being discouraged from using power tools and machinery for the first year. This hands on experience proved valuable for producing fine joinery with attention to detail which i have carried over to box making when i started The Box Junkie in 2015. At the early stages it became apparent that to succeed in box making, quality joinery, attention to detail and timber choice was paramount.

The quality joinery and attention to detail came naturally however the timber choice and quality of timber supply has taken time to lock in and i now have regular supply from a small number of suppliers who collect and mill mostly rare salvaged timbers that have been left by commercial loggers or have fallen naturally. Where possible i will use and prefer Tasmanian timbers as they are amongst the most beautiful timbers in the world with exceptional colour and figure due to their slow growing characteristics. It is in these characteristics that i can proudly say that my boxes are all about the timber and showcasing the wonderful features without being crowded by fancy embellishments and glossy finishes.

I have trialed and used many different finishing products and have found by far the best finish is produced using the Constantia range of Australian produced oils and waxes which is now used on all of my boxes for a quality and professional satin finish. My love and belief in the Constantia range has led me to become an agent and i now have the opportunity to showcase these superior products through my own work as well as being able to offer it for sale to woodworkers who like myself are looking for a product that is easy to apply with a quality lasting finish.

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