About Bruces Boxes
Bruce Spaulding (1936 - 2022)
The year was 1999 when Bruce started building small wooden boxes in his retirement, and to much surprise, people all over the world loved them so much that his son, Craig started to help him out in the workshop.
With 30 years’ experience building homes and cabinet making Bruce demonstrated his keen eye for Tasmanian woodcraft, lovingly hand finishing each piece to perfection, all in his Launceston workshop. where a variety of small timber boxes, jewellery boxes and timber boxes are now built.
Whilst Bruce had a modern workshop with all the newer woodworking tools at the end of the day he felt nothing beats the finish of good old fashion “elbow Grease”. In other words, the timber products were all hand finished. This father and son team believed gaining a quality finish is as much about feel as sight.
Bruce knew his timbers and only purchased select grade material sourced in Tasmania for his boxes. The timbers arrived seasoned and ready to be machined to dimension. Bruce always checked the thickness of each board and then invested extra time to colour match each component. Making sure to provide the best combination for each timber box and jewellery box.
Over the years Bruce and Craig built relationships with a small number of well-respected millers and timber merchants in Tasmania and always made sure to source their timber sustainably.
After a long memorable life Bruce passed away in 2022, leaving behind a legacy that his son Craig has decided to continue in honour of his Dad.
Bruces Boxes are fine, solid, timber products proudly Made in Tasmania. Unlike glossy thin veneers there is no substitute for the feel, smell and look of real solid timber. Full length piano hinges are used for attaching the lids to the box bodies with their own specially designed back rest which gives great stability and strength.
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Bruces Boxes Reviews (7)
Rated 5/5 based on 7 reviews.
30th wedding anniversary gift
from Ben T. on 3 May 2020
When it came time to purchase a 30th wedding anniversary gift for my wife, there was no question – I was heading to Bruce’s Boxes. I’d seen their range of hand crafted, wooden boxes before and had my heart set on a jewellery box for her. I landed on a larger blended Huon Pine and Blackwood box which has a sliding top level for smaller items. It has a classic black interior and a quality clasp.She was stoked and I won ‘husband of the year Cannot recommended them more highly.”
staff gifts
from Hope on 12 December 2019
As the buyer for staff gifts, it was always a struggle to find something unique and meaningful – that is until I found Bruce’s Boxes. Our organisation has now purchased numerous boxes and will continue to do so. Their range of quality made Tasmanian products is superb. From smaller boxes to larger, two tier styles, the range is suitable for both men and women. Choices of Huon Pine, Blackwood, Black Heart Sassafras and Myrtle; either plain or inset with a feature timber – each individual and exquisite. Carefully wrapped with care instructions included, these gifts have proven to be deeply appreciated by those who received them. Hope
