Few people are truly successful in life; but, if success is to be measured by making money from your favorite pastime, then Bob Neil is truly successful.
A man with an enduring passion for timber, Bob realized that there was not only a demand for Timber Furniture but also for the magnificent blue gum slabs that he harvests from throughout the Kolan and Burnett districts. With his giant Lucas Mill, Bob produces huge timber slabs, some over 11 metres long, from the ancient blue gum logs left to waste and eventually rot in the region’s bushland.
Lyndell supports Bob in his business with advice on designs, marketing and administrative work, while four year old son Mathew provides a sense of purpose for them both.
Their home, near the small rural town of Gin Gin, Queensland, is a tribute to their collaborative skills; warm and inviting the lounge area is dominated by a massive timber beam, a recycled timber bridge bearer, which Bob bought from Monto for $25.00.
Examples of Bob’s workmanship are in every room, furniture and fittings have been created from local timbers, dead for many decades and now given new life by the loving hands of this master craftsman.
His furniture is reflective of this passion for timber as well as his sense of humor. Expertly crafted and practical, the furniture has a rich patina that enhances the natural beauty of the timber, while the ‘Crow Bar’, ‘Attitude Adjuster’ and ‘Slave Rings’ add the unique touches that are Bob’s trademarks.
Bob and Lyndell live their dream,
creating timeless pieces that give others a chance to share in that dream
Living the Dream 