Handy Skills
Here at Tinkers Farm we are all about capacity building.
Fixing your own problems is very satisfying. We want to empower you to get your home and farm repairs and projects done. We can fix things and we also offer DIY workshops and one on one advice. See our growing gallery of projects to see how we might be able to help you.
Upcoming Workshops
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Female only Fencing (Bridgenorth)
Date 6th of Feburary 2025
Location: Bridgenorth (20 min from Launceston).
Learn how to build and repair horse safe fences. This is a safe space for beginners, learn without judgement. Matt will teach you;
Safety, planning a new fence, building end assemblies, how to work with wire and electric fence basics.
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Female only Fencing (Moorleah)
Date: 23rd of February 2025
Location: Tinkers Farm Moorleah
Learn how to build and repair horse safe fences. This is a safe space for beginners, learn without judgement. Matt will teach you;
Safety, planning a new fence, building end assemblies, how to work with wire and electric fence basics.
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Check back for more workshops soon
We’ll be running more workshops on a range on DIY topics, if you have an idea get in touch. We’ll be announcing them on social media too.
Past Projects
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Timber floor repair
After the removal of an old heater there was a big hole in the floor of this Wynyard house. The extra room in the hallway was welcome, but the missing floor wasn’t. Matt trimmed the floor back to a solid point, extended the joists and cut new floorboards to match the existing ones which were an odd size.
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Reproduction skirting boards
After the removal of a built in cupboard the client was left with a gap in the skirting boards. Matt made new skirting boards to match the existing ones on the walls, which were two different profiles. The client feels comfortable painting these to match the old ones then they’ll blend right in.
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Floor plug
A water heater was removed, leaving a few holes in the floor. The small ones can be filled with epoxy filler, but the bigger one needed a more solid solution. Matt cleaned up the hole with a router, then made and installed a plug that will blend into the floor once it’s sanded.
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Post and rail fencing
This experiment in treated pine post and rail fencing went very well. It’s a cost effective alternative to hardwood and should last a very long time.
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Wallaby proof fencing
Padymelons are cute, but when they eat all your pasture they need to be kept out. Matt Built a wallaby proof fence for a horse paddock in Sisters Beach.
Testimonials
"Matt transformed the large hole in our beautiful old Tas Oak flooring into something that is not only functional but also retained the beauty of the original floor. After exhausting all other options, Matt beautifully crafted modern timber into the size, shape, and colour you see in the photos. Matt consulted with us throughout the project, taking time to ensure we got the outcome we we were seeking. Matt's skill, craft, and gentle patience made it a pleasure to have him working in our home."
Audine
“I highly recommend Tinkers Farm Handyman Service. Matt's approach to handyman services is unique and incredibly valuable—he not only performs high-quality repairs but also teaches his clients the skills needed to tackle similar tasks on their own in the future.
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Matt when I was struggling to repair a section of skirting board. Matt not only fixed the problem efficiently but also took the time to show me the techniques and tools needed to handle such repairs myself, including accompanying me on a trip to Bunnings to source the items needed for the repair. His patience, expertise, and dedication to empowering his clients truly sets Tinkers Farm Handyman Service apart from other handyman businesses.
If you're looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and personable handyman who will not only get the job done but also leave you better equipped for future projects, I wholeheartedly recommend Matt Twin and Tinkers Farm Handyman Service.”
Sara
