TheNaturalWorkshop

Calling all Tradies & Customers 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ If you could give just one piece of advice to an aspiring apprentice starting out in the trade, what would it be? (Don’t hold back, tell us the good AND the bad) Drop it in the comments, let’s see what wisdom we can share! #Apprenticeship

Clients want 2004 prices in a 2025 economy. That’s why so many trades are leaving.

In 2004, a labourer earned 4x minimum wage. In 2025, it’s barely 2x. That’s why sites can’t keep trades.

£250/day sounds decent for a chippy… until you do the maths. After costs & tax, it’s closer to £21k take-home. Still think it’s expensive?

I think someone is more interested in looking at birds then helping in the shop today....

Would you pay more for something UK-made, knowing the quality and work that goes into it? Or is price always going to win in the end?

What's more important...value from the product or price, you have to pick one....

@FNCompetitive How come I meet all of the requirements, the icon is unlocked but I can't find a way to join? Nothing in the "By Epic" tab?

HI! Ready? 👀

@GenX422 @Qixmim @FortniteGame Same, We both spent 50 minutes on different accounts to get thrown out at 0. Now I can't even open the launcher and his queue is at 2 hours🤦‍♂️

Well that escalated quickly. Whether you're in the lobby or in a queue, fear not! We’ll be adding two more showings of The Big Bang after the 2pm ET show.

@FortniteGame Waited 50 minutes in a queue, ticked down to 0 and login failed. Chucked me out and now can't even open the launcher 🤦‍♂️

Another Beautiful Signage Project was Completed, this time for Braybrooke Beer Co. We had the privilege of creating striking lettering for their outdoor bar area. Working closely with their specifications, we cut and machined each letter from premium 12m…lnkd.in/eSWZ8MEG

Another Illustration of Our Abilities at Work We recently had the privilege of collaborating with a local business park owner that was seeking customized signage that seamlessly integrated with their existing on-site aesthetic. To meet their requirements…lnkd.in/e5DptjMJ

Part 3 - A little rework on the Canoe.... Wait till the end to see the final design... Here's a quick run through of the process with a sneak peak of the final look. What do you think? #CamoCanoes #FishingInCamo #CamoPaddler #CanoesAndFish #CamoWater…lnkd.in/eQPZH_5a

Part 2 - A little rework on the Canoe.... This time I decided on using a darker green and a burnt brown to add a little depth into the design. I'm using a custom camo pattern which I designed on the fly and cut on the laser machine out of a piece of sc…lnkd.in/enacHKQW

Part 1 - A little rework on the Canoe.... As happy as I was with the intial outcome of the camo job on the canoe, I knew I could do better and obviously, camo is only as good as the environment it's in. The river banks in the UK get very green over the…lnkd.in/eEQ9v2fM

Did you see yesterday's post? I made an awesome piece of Wallart...even if I do say so myself 🤣 This little video perfectly showcases some of the skills we use in the shop from picking the right material, design, engraving and finishing. Thanks for wa…lnkd.in/eeT8uK3G

Custom Camo Stencils...did you know this is a thing? As you may have seen in the videos, I try to use the most natural materials possible when creating a camo job but, surprisingly, I don't actually have any snakeskin laying around that I can use....so…lnkd.in/eRQD-PXh

Did you know we don't just work with timber? We work with all sorts of materials and today we have been machining some Perspex Distribution Ltd PalBoard sheets for a client to create a set of custom signs. We are able to machine everything from wood to…lnkd.in/eFQWDiw4

It's easy to get pulled into working every hour you can when you're self employed and I'm definitely guilty of that, it's even easier to do when you genuinely enjoy your Job. I think that this is why it's so important to make sure you take quality time…lnkd.in/euCBDGPE

126 Oak Awards, all engraved, sanded and finished with two coats of the finest Danish oil. These are now all ready to go out early next week. If you're looking for someone who can offer you peace of mind in terms of quality and delivery of the final pro…lnkd.in/eva35_sb