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30/09/2026

Last chance to make The Fran yours! 🤎

Today, 30 September, is the final day to bid in the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off 2026.

From rough French oak to the final finish, creating this one-off dining table has been a journey I’ve loved sharing with you. A piece made with care, ready for a new home—and helping a meaningful cause along the way.

100% of the auction proceeds go to CANSA.

Thank you to everyone who followed the build, shared a post, offered encouragement or placed a bid. Thank you, too, to Rubio Monocoat South Africa and all the sponsors for making this possible.

There’s still time to place your bid. Visit rubiomonocoat.co.za and look for The Fran.

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27/09/2026

Only 3 days left to bid! ⏳

It started with a pile of French Oak. Through hours of preparing, shaping, joining and finishing, “The Fran” came to life — my entry in the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off 2026.

This one-off, 8-seater dining table brings together the warmth and character of French Oak with flowing lines and a mid-century modern influence. Each board was thoughtfully shaped to celebrate the natural beauty of the timber, with a Rubio Monocoat finish bringing out its rich grain and colour.

A table made for gathering, sharing meals and making memories.

It has been a privilege to take part alongside other talented woodworkers, celebrating craftsmanship while supporting a cause that matters. 100% of the auction proceeds go to CANSA.

“The Fran” could become part of your home and your story. 🤎

Visit rubiomonocoat.co.za to place your bid before the auction closes on 30 September.

Thank you for following the journey. Please share and help us spread the word!

06/09/2026

𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗-𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Here are a few more photographs of “The Fran”—my entry in the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off 2026.

This eight-seater dining table measures 2.4 m × 1.1 m and is handcrafted from French Oak. It has been finished using products, enhancing the timber’s natural warmth, grain and character while giving it a good protection.

One hundred per cent of the auction proceeds will be donated to CANSA.

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘

Visit https://rubiomonocoat.co.za and place your bid. The auction runs from 1–30 September 2026.

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Like and follow The Makers Shed as I continue sharing the story behind “The Fran” and the process of bringing it to life.

Thank you for following the journey and supporting this wonderful cause.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱
Design | Supply | Manage
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦.

05/09/2026

𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗-𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

It is a privilege to participate alongside 12 other talented woodworkers in a competition that celebrates creativity and craftsmanship while supporting an important cause. One hundred per cent of the auction proceeds will be donated to CANSA.

This reel captures the first stage of creating “The Fran”—preparing the French Oak for my entry in the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off 2026.

I have always wanted to share more of the process and craftsmanship that goes into creating our pieces, but finding the time to document it can be difficult. Being part of this build-off encouraged me to capture the journey, and I am excited to finally share it with you.

Follow The Makers Shed to see more of the process as “The Fran” takes shape, from the preparation of the timber through to the finished dining table.

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘

Visit https://rubiomonocoat.co.za and place your bid. The auction runs from 1–30 September 2026.

Like and follow The Makers Shed as I continue sharing the story behind “The Fran” and the process of bringing it to life.

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Thank you for following the journey and supporting this wonderful cause.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱
Design | Supply | Manage
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦

03/09/2026

𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗-𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Here are a few more photographs and details of “The Fran,” my entry in the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off 2026, highlighting the flowing shapes and organic details incorporated into the table.

It is a privilege to participate alongside 12 other talented woodworkers in a competition that celebrates creativity and craftsmanship while supporting an important cause. One hundred per cent of the auction proceeds will be donated to CANSA.

Rather than joining the French oak boards along traditional straight edges, I created natural-looking, flowing lines between them. These organic joints celebrate the natural beauty and character of the timber while creating an ideal surface on which to showcase the Rubio Monocoat product range.

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘

1. Visit https://rubiomonocoat.co.za and place your bid. The auction runs from 1–30 September 2026.

2. Like and follow The Makers Shed as I continue sharing the story behind “The Fran” and the process of creating it.

3. Share this post and help us spread the word.

Thank you for following the journey and supporting this wonderful cause.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦.

01/09/2026

Durbanville woodworker Morris Knudsen has been selected for the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off Auction, raising funds for CANSA.

01/09/2026

𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗-𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

I am incredibly excited and honoured to have been selected to participate in the Rubio Monocoat Heritage Build-Off Auction 2026.

It is a privilege to join 12 talented woodworkers in a competition that celebrates creativity and craftsmanship while supporting an important cause. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to CANSA.

The auction runs from 1–30 September 2026. Visit https://rubiomonocoat.co.za to view all the incredible pieces and place your bids.

Rubio Monocoat is a company and product range that I know well and have trusted in my furniture-making for many years. This build gave me a rare opportunity to design and create something entirely from my own imagination.

Beginning with a completely open brief was both exciting and challenging, allowing the design to develop naturally throughout the creative process.

I chose to create an eight-seater dining table from French oak. I love the warmth, character and old-world charm of this beautiful timber—particularly when it is used to create fresh, modern designs. Blending the old with the new is something I enjoy incorporating into both the design and manufacture of our furniture.

In the spirit of celebrating South Africa’s Heritage Month, I chose to create a table because it represents a place where we gather. As South Africans, so many of our most meaningful moments happen around a table—with family, friends, good food, generous hospitality and shared memories.

I have named the design “The Fran”

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘

1. Visit https://rubiomonocoat.co.za and place your bid. The auction is open from 1–30 September 2026.

2. Like and follow The Makers Shed as I share the story behind the table and the process of creating it over the next few weeks.

3. Share this post and help us spread the word.

I look forward to sharing the journey and the story behind “The Fran” with you.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦.

16/08/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿

Before the polished photographs, there was plenty of shaping, sanding, fitting and fine-tuning in the workshop.

The Hanlie Dining Chair is locally crafted from solid French Oak, with every component carefully considered. From the sculpted backrest and curved lines to the unique exposed joinery, each detail reflects the time and craftsmanship that goes into creating a chair that is both beautiful and comfortable.

Finished with Oil Plus 2C to enhance the natural grain and protect the timber for years to come.

The Hanlie is available to order in a selection of timbers and finish colours to complement your space.

Thoughtfully designed. Locally crafted. Made to last.

DM us or WhatsApp Morris on 082 456 4733 for enquiries.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦

15/08/2026

Bedside Table

Solid Blackwood. Steel frame. Oil finish. One very happy parent's design, made real for their son's bedside.

Simple, practical and completely unique.

Let's bring your idea to life.

DM or message Morris 0824564733.

The Makers Shed
Design | Supply | Manage
Your idea. Thoughtfully made.

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Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
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