“Am I ever going to use this?” We’ve all asked this question of our inner hoarder at some point. Fortunately, Canberra FM executive Zak Davies must have been hiding in his shed during the Marie Kondo’s war on stuff.
Read MoreMicrobats in mailboxes and Cabins for Possums
Photo by David Clode on Unsplash
Microbats in mailboxes…I know what you’re thinking and no, it’s not the latest TV series on ABC Kids. Sadly it’s just one example of the desperate times facing our homeless native animals, along with Sugar Gliders in banana fronds and Feathertail Gliders in electricity boxes. So what’s this got to do with recycled timber?
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 MoreFarewell to the Brickworks
On Wednesday this week we had our very last day at the Brickworks after 25 years. The end of a huge last two weeks of 12 hour days sorting and packing the last of our machinery and timbers, and the end of an era for Thor’s Hammer.
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 MoreIt’s happening!
Our machinery is heading over to the new site and our joinery workshop will be in operation at Mildura St by Monday 17 December.
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 MoreMove Update: Our Fit Out Has Begun
We are finally hooking in to our fit out at Mildura St at last. It’s looking better over there every day.
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.
Read MoreLuna Park Wharf Demolition
A truck load of timber from the demolition of the Luna Park Wharf just arrived in our yard. It’s beautiful silvery grey timber with great patina - check it out here.
Read MoreUPDATE ON THE NEW SITE
There has been good progress getting the new site at Mildura St ready. Monarch Building have been hard at it on the landlord’s behalf pulling out the old ovens and machinery, fixing the buildings and cleaning up the site.
Read MoreNEW HOME FOR THOR'S HAMMER
The new site - 10 Mildura St Griffith
SALE DAY AT THOR'S HAMMER! Sat 28th July
Position Available - Skilled Joiner / Cabinetmaker
There's More OUT THE BACK !
We've been busy sorting and preparing for the move folks and there's loads more OUT THE BACK.
Follow the link to see what’s on sale.
Read MoreWe've Got Your Posts and Beams Sorted
The Hammer team have been busy sorting the yard in preparation for the move. Posts and beams from different demolitions we’ve received over the years have been sorted into neat piles and graded. It’s beautifully organised and we’re really excited about it!
Read MoreWe are looking for a Salesperson / Timber Creative
Thor's Hammer is growing, and we are looking for an experienced person with great communication skills to join the sales team and help our clients with everything from flooring, decking, and rustic post and beams, to finely crafted entry doors and tables.
Read MoreLast of the CSR Pyrmont Wharf Timbers
We have been out on the chainsaw docking and grading the last of the CSR Pyrmont Sugar Wharf Piers. Back in 2010 we salvaged the piers from this awesome old wharf. We sawed the round piers into squares, and then carefully stabilised them for 3 years to reduce the moisture content slowly.
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