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What are Project Packs?
Project packs are pre-machined components that are sized specifically for creating the projects founds in my Free Online Woodworking School. We provide these in a variety of materials to suit your preferences, as well as offer spare parts should you feel unconfident about a certain process.
If you purchase the complete project pack, you will be provided with all the timber and hardware required to make the project. However you can also purchase all of the spare parts independently should you want to mix and match materials. This will add up to cost slightly more than the preset project packs to account for the extra attention required to make up a bespoke order.
How are Project Packs Ordered?
In order to make these packs affordable and less wasteful, we aggregate orders over the course of a month and process them in bulk towards the end of the month. This allows us to purchase timber in quantities that give volume discounts, as well as allow us to process them efficiently. This both decreases the cost for you as well as reduces overall waste produced by machining.
We compile these orders on or around the 23rd each month with the aim of shipping them (fully tracked) by the end of the month.
Please note that this may result in long wait times for your project pack if you were to order at the start of the month after the order window timer has reset. Estimated delivery times can be found below.
Delivery Info
UK Shipping
Orders are sent via Royal Mail with 24 hour tracking on your parcel. Orders are usually shipped around the 30th of each month.
International Shipping (Including Europe)
International shipping times can be unpredictable (often due to customs clearances) but we usually see packages arrive within 2-4 weeks. These will be sent fully tracked and insured.
Shipping for international orders is currently somewhat costly, but in the long run we plan to work with different shipping providers to get access to more affordable rates with faster delivery times. Alternatively we will look at working with timber suppliers in other countries to fulfil our orders for us.
Available Materials
Below is a selection of the core materials we offer as well as a brief overview of what to expect from them. We will also be releasing limited edition packs in less common materials from time to time. So be sure to keep up to date with us on social media if you want to get first dibs on these.
Poplar
Sometimes referred to as Tulipwood, is a very affordable timber that is perfect for practising and prototyping with. When working with this timber, you’ll find it relatively soft and easy to work with, yet also very consistent in density. This makes it very unlikely to crush in situations such as cutting across the growth rings with a chisel, which is often a drawback of other soft timbers such as pine that have a significant difference in grain density.
Cherry
Cherry is an abundant timber that is highly prized for furniture making thanks to its workability and finished state. The species commonly used is American Black Cherry and is a pink/brown colour that darkens with age to a more red/brown colour. It is also high in tannin content which makes it suitable for ebonising with a steel wool and vinegar solution.
Oak
Oak doesn’t need much of an introduction, but here goes anyway. While this timber grows all around the world, the species often used is American White Oak thanks to the large plantations that can grow it in abundance. Its hardness can make it challenging to work at times and can also be prone to splitting, but as long as grain direction is observed and sharp cutters are used, it can be worked quite readily.
Ash
Ash is a very visually appealing timber that shares the brightness and minimalism of maple, but with the coarse open grain properties of Oak. Despite often being used for tool handles due to it’s shock and split resistant properties, it’s one of my favourite timbers for furniture making.
Utile
Utile is a versatile hardwood from West and Central Africa, often utilized as an alternative to Mahogany for cabinetry, furniture, and millwork. Although generally easier to work with than other exotic woods, it shares a similar interlocked grain that can present challenges. It takes stain and finishes well.
Maple
Cherry is an abundant timber that is highly prized for furniture making thanks to its workability and finished state. The species commonly used is American Black Cherry and is a pink/brown colour that darkens with age to a more red/brown colour. It is also high in tannin content which makes it suitable for ebonising with a steel wool and vinegar solution.
Walnut
Alongside Oak, Walnut is one of the most popular timbers for furniture making. Not only because of its rich brown colour that imitates chocolate, but also because it’s often very easy to work with. The species often used for furniture making is American Black Walnut.