Lola worked at Thor’s for several months before deciding to make joinery her career. She has embarked on an apprenticeship with us and now splits her time between our joinery and CIT on weekdays and into the bush whenever she gets the chance.
Read MoreMEET THE MAKER: Julian Suitor
Julian Suitor is a familiar face here at the Hammer. A blacksmith based in Braidwood, Julian often incorporates timber into his work, so is often found in our dressed timber racks looking for the perfect piece of recycled timber. He took some time out to tell us a bit more about his practice and his connection to timber.
Read MoreMEET THE MAKER: Lymesmith/ Sonia van de Haar
Colour is the core of Sonia van de Haar’s practice. A painter and architectural colour specialist, her unique cross-disciplinary approach to colour is sought out by architects, designers and private clients who want to inject colour into their spaces.
Read MoreMEET THE MAKER: JOHN NOTT (THOR’S HAMMER)
An architect by trade, John Nott has been designing with timber since the 70’s. John has been behind some significant designs in Canberra such as the Telstra Tower revolving restaurant, Rydges Hotel (formally The Pavillion) and the Rex Hotel to name a few. He joined the Hammer crew last year in our Sales and Design team and is happiest when he has a pen or pencil in hand!
Read MoreMEET THE MAKER: NOBUYUKI OHASHI (THOR’S HAMMER)
Nobuyuki (Nobby) has come to Thor’s Hammer from the Aichi Prefecture in Japan after a fortuitous meeting and friendship was formed with a former staff member of Thor’s Hammer
Read MoreMeet the Maker- Dan Lorrimer
Dan has been a friend of the Hammer for a while now. A skilled Sculptor and Metal Fabricator, he has made many of our complex steel projects including our custom furniture hardware.
Read MoreMEET THE MAKER: ROHAN HUNT (THOR'S HAMMER)
This is Rohan. He likes hiking, bike riding and taking photos with his drone. He also works at Thor’s Hammer and is another member of our talented Sales and Design crew.
Read MoreWhat are Fire Briquettes?
Imagine if you took all the sawdust produced in a furniture and joinery workshop and turned it into something useful. That’s exactly what inspired Thor Diesendorf to create our first Fire Briquettes, 10 years ago.
Read MoreMEET THE MAKER: DAVID SCERRI (THOR’S HAMMER)
We have a varied mix of people working with us here at Thor’s Hammer and thought it was a good opportunity to introduce you to some! First cab off the rank is David from our Sales and Design team. We took five and asked him a few questions.
Read MoreFirewood and a Bobcat
Good dry recycled hardwood offcuts for sale- easy and hot to burn. 95% of the offcuts are docked to a good length - there may be the occasional longer piece.
We will have a bobcat on site on Saturday to load your trailer and it all must go on the day as our lease ends soon.
Read MoreThe Moving Sale is On!
We are in the final stage of the relocation. Come and grab some discounted recycled timbers and help us with the move! All sale stock is sold in packs and with a range of sizes starting from $25.
Read MoreCanberra Celebrates Enrico Taglietti
The Australian War Memorial Annex by Enrico Taglietti Photo: Darren Bradley.
If you live in Canberra, and are a follower of architecture and design, you will no doubt know Enrico Taglietti. Born in Milan, Italy 1926, Dr Taglietti moved to Canberra in 1956, where he has made a profound impact on the architectural landscape of our city.
Read MoreNew Product - Rough Sawn Oregon Cladding
If you are into the rustic look, you will like our rough sawn Oregon! Rescued from a building in Bathurst, and turned into cladding in Canberra, it’s a great option for an internal feature wall.
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