FNB Hobart Makers · Pre-order
Crafted by hand, made to be loved
A small-batch timber piece, shaped with care by our community of makers. Reserve yours and help keep local craft and mutual aid alive.
Introducing
A thoughtfully made piece for everyday life
Each piece starts as rough-sawn Tasmanian timber and is shaped, sanded and finished by hand at a shared making table. It's built for daily use — on your desk, in your kitchen, wherever it earns its place — and every order helps keep that table open to makers in our community.
Three things to love
Tasmanian timber
Every piece begins with timber sourced close to home, each board carrying its own honest grain and colour. It's a small, tangible link to the Tasmanian landscape it came from.
Made by hand
Shaped, sanded and finished one at a time by a maker in our community, not a production line. That human touch is why no two pieces are ever quite the same, and why small batches matter.
Made with a wild heart
Our timber comes from an island shared with echidnas, pademelons and quolls, and every order supports the care of those living landscapes. It's a quiet way of giving back to the wild places this craft depends on.
Story and craft
Made by hand, shared by many
This piece began the way most things do at FNB Hobart Makers — around a shared table, with an idea and a length of local timber. A maker in our community shaped the first version by hand, and the design was refined through conversation and trial before it was ready to share.
Every piece is cut, shaped, sanded and finished by hand, one at a time, rather than produced on a line. That slower pace is intentional: it's what lets each maker leave their own mark on the grain and gives every finished piece its own quiet character.
When you pre-order, you're supporting more than a single object. You're helping keep tools, workshop space and skills accessible to our community of makers, and contributing to FNB Hobart's wider mutual-aid work.
Choose your size
Pick the option that suits you. Prices are placeholders to be confirmed.
Traveler
A compact everyday companion, sized to travel easily and sit comfortably in hand. The smallest of the family, with all the same honest grain and care.
$22
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Companion
A more generous size for regular use, with a bit more presence on the table or in the hand. Still simple to carry, with room for everyday character to show.
$33
Gift
A distinctive size with extra character, well suited to giving. Larger grain patterns and a confident weight make each one feel like a considered gift.
$44
Signature
The most substantial and individual option, carrying the boldest grain and the most generous proportions. A statement piece for those who want the full presence of the timber.
$55
Your selected size carries through automatically to the pre-order enquiry form below, so there's nothing to repeat.
Timber options
We currently offer three Tasmanian timbers, each with its own colour, grain and story. Because every board is different, no two finished pieces are ever quite alike.
Tasmanian Huon Pine
Pale gold in tone with a fine, straight grain and a natural oiliness that gives it a soft, lasting sheen. One of the slowest-growing timbers in the world, prized for its warmth and quiet character.
Tasmanian King Billy Pine
A pale, even-toned timber with a tight, straight grain that takes a smooth, refined finish. Understated and elegant, it suits pieces meant to feel calm and considered.
Tasmanian Spalted Sassafras
Creamy white timber marked with dark, naturally occurring spalting lines, the result of a slow fungal process in the tree. Each board carries its own unique pattern, making every piece genuinely one of a kind.
Because colour and grain vary naturally from board to board, your finished piece may look slightly different from the examples shown here. We see that as part of its character, not a flaw.
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Questions, answered
How does pre-ordering work?
Send the enquiry form below with your preferred size and timber. We'll reply personally to confirm details and next steps — sending an enquiry doesn't commit you to anything.
When will my order be ready?
Because every piece is made by hand in small batches, timing can vary. We'll confirm an estimated timeframe directly with you once we've discussed your order.
Can I choose my timber and size?
Yes — choose your preferred size and timber in the enquiry form below. If you're not sure which to pick, tell us a little about how you'll use the piece and we'll help you decide.
What does my pre-order support?
Pre-orders help keep our shared making table running, support skill-sharing among local makers, and contribute to FNB Hobart's mutual-aid work in the wider community.
What if I have a question not listed here?
Just add it to the enquiry form below and we'll get back to you personally — no question is too small.
Send a pre-order enquiry
Tell us what you have in mind and we will be in touch.
FNB Hobart Makers
A community for handmade goods, creative skills and small projects, connecting making with participation, opportunity and FNB Hobart's mutual-aid work.
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