Timber monster

I'm Ben Foster, a hobby woodworker in Geelong, Australia. These are some of the projects I have completed. You can contact me and find more work/work-in-progress on Instagram.

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4 String Bass

A hand made fanned fret (multi-scale) 4 string bass.

  • 24 stainless steel frets (34" - 36.25" scale)
  • Passive EMG Geezer Butler reversed P-style pickups
  • Maple and Merbau neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • 2 piece Blackbutt and Maple body
  • Purple sparkle finish

5 String Bass

A hand made fanned fret (multi-scale) 5 string bass.

  • 24 nickel frets (33" - 35" scale)
  • Single EMG active soapbar pickup
  • Messmate neck and fretboard
  • 3 piece body
  • Gloss teal finish

Sideboard

Sideboard cabinet made from recycled Australian hardwood.

  • 2 × Push-to-open drawers
  • 2 × Push-to-open cupboards
  • Mitred corners
  • No visible hardware

Bedside tables

Bedside tables made from recycled Australian hardwood.

  • 1 × soft-close drawer
  • Mitred corners
  • No visible hardware

Entertainment Unit

Entertainment Units made from recycled Australian hardwood.

  • 2 × Push-to-open cupboards
  • Mitred corners
  • No visible hardware

Guitar rack

A guitar rack with capacity for up to eight guitars.

Cross-leg Table

Table made from Oregon salvaged from our old deck.