The AusCraft Journal
Practical, no-fluff advice on choosing, customising and caring for commercial-grade, Australian-made outdoor furniture.
Featured Buying guides · Guide overview
Spotted Gum, treated pine or a steel frame? The right choice depends on exposure, traffic and how much maintenance you want to do. This guide walks through the trade-offs so you can match the build to your site - and your budget.
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Buying guides Article
Timber grades, sizes and mounting explained. How to choose the right picnic table for parks, schools, cafes and backyards, from the AusCraft workshop.
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Commercial Guide overview
Public furniture takes a beating. Here is what to look for in timber grade, fixings and finish so a setting still looks right after a few seasons in a park or schoolyard.
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Commercial Guide overview
Beer gardens, courtyards and rooftops live or die on comfort and durability. A practical look at layout, seat counts and materials that hold up to daily commercial use.
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Care & maintenance Guide overview
A simple maintenance rhythm keeps timber performing for years. When to clean, when to re-oil, and how exposure changes the schedule - distilled from our care guides.
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Australian Made Guide overview
Not every label is equal. We unpack local materials, local manufacturing and why it matters for quality, lead time and standing behind the product.
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Custom Guide overview
Frame, timber, size and finish - how a custom AusCraft piece comes together, what to prepare before you brief us, and how the quote-first process works.
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Buying guides Guide overview
Robust, low-maintenance and accessible - the considerations that matter when you are furnishing shared public space at scale.
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