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We make custom doors, benchtops, shelves and more.

Specialist joinery workshop and timber merchant, offering beautiful, NZ-grown timbers, including macrocarpa, redwood, Australian blackwood and other acacias, eucalypts, elm, etc.

05/11/2026

It’s Friday, and we’ve got FREE wood shavings up for grabs!

We hate waste and love passing a freebie on to our customers. Bring your own bag or container (please make sure it has no holes!) and help yourself.

📍 44 Peat Street, Whanganui

Happy Friday from the MacBlack team!

04/11/2026

One person’s offcuts are another person’s next creative project.

Our bargain bin is full of random timber pieces, all half price or less, and we’ve put together a few ideas to show what you could make with them.

Think abstract wall art, sculptural pieces, geometric designs or something completely original. The images are just concepts to get the imagination going — the possibilities depend on what you find in the bin.

Perfect for hobbyists, makers and anyone who enjoys turning a few leftover bits into something unexpected.

📍 Come and have a rummage at 44 Peat St, Whanganui.

04/11/2026

FREE WOOD SHAVINGS! We have an abundance of them, and we’d much rather see them put to good use than go to waste.

We hate waste, and we love our customers, so this is one of those freebies we often have available at MacBlack. If you’ve got a use for them, come and help yourself!

Wood shavings can be surprisingly useful. Here are just a few ideas:

🐔 Animal bedding: Chickens, ducks, rabbits and other small animals (provided the shavings are suitable for the species).

🌱 Gardening: Composting, carbon material for compost heaps and garden pathways.

🌿 Landscaping: Mulching around plants and filling out garden areas.

🐴 Farm life: Bedding for livestock and absorbent material in animal shelters.

🎨 Crafts and hobbies: Decorative projects, rustic displays, packing material and creative experiments.

📦 Packing: Protecting fragile items when moving, storing or shipping.

A few rules before you visit:

* Bring your own bag or container.
* It must be in good condition and have NO HOLES.
* Please only take what you can carry and use.

📍 MacBlack Timber
44 Peat Street, Whanganui

Free timber shavings, less waste and happy customers. Seems like a pretty good arrangement to us.

03/11/2026

A great result from the workshop to the kitchen.

These timber benchtops have now been installed in our client’s home, and it’s always satisfying to see the finished pieces in their new surroundings.

Natural timber brings warmth, texture and a bit of individuality to a space. No two benchtops have quite the same grain or character.

Thanks to our client for trusting us with the project.

Have a timber benchtop in mind? Hit the link on our profile

02/11/2026

Ever wondered how individual pieces of timber become one solid panel?

This is where the four-sided planer moulder comes in. It machines timber to consistent dimensions and profiles, helping prepare the pieces for a precise fit before they’re joined together to create a panel.

It’s a satisfying bit of the process, turning individual boards into something ready for its next stage.

A little machinery, a bit of know-how, and plenty of timber.

Hit the link on our profile to see what we do

01/11/2026

Got a woodworking hobby but don’t want to spend a fortune on materials? Our bargain bin is worth a look.

We’ve got timber offcuts and leftover pieces for half price or less, just waiting for someone with a bit of imagination.

We’ve put together a few concept images to get the ideas flowing. Think small sculptures, wall art, quirky homewares, desk accessories or something completely different. These are just ideas to spark your creativity — what you make is up to you.

You don’t always need a big slab of timber to make something interesting. Sometimes the best projects start with a small piece and a good idea.

📍 Come and have a browse at 44 Peat St, Whanganui.

29/10/2026

These are some serious planks. And no, they're not staying like this forever.

They're eventually heading towards a rather different purpose: dog kennels. It's a good reminder that timber can go from a big, rough piece of wood to something practical that gets used every day.

Here's a look at the timber before it gets to work.

Hit the link on our profile to see what we're working on.

29/10/2026

Some beautiful elm with a job to do.

These chunky pieces are destined to become steps for a client. Elm has plenty of natural character, with distinctive grain and colour that should make the finished result stand out.

It's always good to see a piece of timber with a clear purpose ahead of it. Now for the transformation.

Got a custom timber project in mind? Hit the link on our profile

27/10/2026

At first glance, it's just stacks of timber sitting in storage. Not the most exciting thing to look at.

But there's a lot of potential in those piles. With the right milling, drying and a bit of imagination, they can become benchtops, flooring, shelves, furniture and all sorts of custom pieces.

We reckon the interesting part is seeing what a piece of timber can become.

There's usually more going on in a stack of wood than meets the eye.

Hit the link on our profile to see what we can make from timber.

26/10/2026

A few pieces taking shape in the workshop 👌

These vanity tops and shelves are getting their finishing touches before they're ready for their new homes.

It's all in the details: the timber, the finish, and getting each piece right for its intended space.

Got a custom timber project in mind? Hit the link on our profile

Address

44 Peat Street
Whanganui
4500

Telephone

+64204622255

Website

http://macblack.co.nz/

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