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On June 2026 I was selected to be the first carpenter of the month, awarded by Carpentry Australia. My story starts at 16 in Dunedin, New Zealand, where I began a carpentry apprenticeship earning around $10 an hour, sharing a rental house with a group of mates and learning the trade from the ground up, literally. First-year apprentices did the unglamorous work: digging, formwork and braving South Island winters on exposed job sites. It built resilience that has never left me.

In the world of luxury residential and high-spec commercial builds, the "Flush Look" is no longer an option - it’s a requirement. For carpenters and locksmiths, this means mastering concealed hinges (often called invisible hinges). But here’s the reality: while these hinges offer a stunning, seamless aesthetic, they are notoriously unforgiving. One slip of the router or a 2mm miscalculation can turn a premium door leaf into expensive firewood. If you want to offer superior so

When it comes to flush door installations, the choice of hinges plays a crucial role in both the functionality and appearance of the finished product. Concealed hinges have become increasingly popular among professionals for their sleek design and practical advantages. This article explores the many benefits of concealed hinges, providing detailed insights and practical advice for carpenters and locksmiths looking to improve their craft and offer superior solutions. What is a

Introduction to Lockcarpentry. "Lockcarpenter" is a distinctive business name and social media handle used by Tony Gouverneur, a specialist architectural door hardware installer based in Sydney. He operates under the primary business name The Lockcarpenter (formerly The Tidy Tradie Lockcarpenter). In 2019, Tony Gouverneur filed for the Lockcarpenter trademark in Australia. By 2021, it became registered and protected. This trademark falls under Class 037, which encompasses bui