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How a Giraffe changed everything at Tawny Barn

How a Giraffe changed everything at Tawny Barn

The Unfolding Journey of Tawny Barn: A Tale of Passion, Perseverance, and Plywood Hello there! I'm Steve, the heart and soul behind Tawny Barn. I thought it was about time I shared the story of our journey, how we came to be, and what keeps us going. Imagine spending 30 years as a globetrotting machine fixer. Exciting, right? But one day, I decided it was time for a change of pace. A business that I could stroll to from my doorstep, something that would bring me closer to my lifelong passion - woodcraft. Now, my friends might say it was...

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3 FAQ’s about Tawny Barn, Laser Cut products

3 FAQ’s about Tawny Barn, Laser Cut products

3 FAQs about getting started with Laser Cut Products 1. Why do you prefer to cut Plywood or Card, instead of MDF or Plastics? One word: Environment. But let's dive deeper. MDF, being wood dust combined with a significant amount of resin, releases Formaldehyde gases into the air for a prolonged period post-manufacturing. Many plastics also contribute to "Off Gassing" and release harmful gases when new. On the other hand, Plywood and card, while they also release gases when new, do so at a much lower rate and for a shorter duration. Hence, they are healthier for us and kinder...

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Smooth Edges Guarantee Laser Cut Products Tawny Barn

Smooth Edges Guarantee Laser Cut Products Tawny Barn

Does the thought of rough edges on your laser-cut products give you a sense of unease? Are you tired of late deliveries and unfulfilled promises? If so, then it's high time you experienced a revolution in the Laser Cutting industry. Welcome to a world where "Rough Edges" and "Late Delivery" are phrases you'll never have to utter. We've studied our competitors and noticed these two issues are responsible for a staggering 80% of their negative reviews. This is where we stand apart. Our record? Spotless. No negative reviews. Why, you ask? It’s because we're not just about cutting materials; we're...

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Why Tawny Barn is The UK’s most reliable, British-made laser cut product supplier

Why Tawny Barn is The UK’s most reliable, British-made laser cut product supplier

Today I'm a Manufacturer, some might say a Maker, In my heart I'm still an Engineer. We are "Reliable suppliers" of Laser cut products and services. The business is Engineer led, when something goes wrong the service engineer is already here. I run the company! So no time wasted phoning round trying to get an engineer. The machines are all maintained in good condition and thoroughly cleaned every day. We have a "redundant machine". That's a spare machine, set up, ready to use, but it's not included in the production plan. If there's a problem, we don't have to stop...

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Materials we can cut with our CO2 lasers, rated for Eco-Friendliness

Materials we can cut with our CO2 lasers, rated for Eco-Friendliness

WOOD Only a few of these materials are used in this store, it's a list of what we can do, if you're looking for products that aren't in the shop, just get in touch.   Note: These rankings are subjective and may vary based on the specific materials used, manufacturing processes, and other factors. Bamboo 10  Coasters, place-mats, wall art, cuts well, poor quality engraving Exterior grade Plywood 7  Coasters place-mats, boxes scale models, home-ware, hard to cut, engraves well, paints varnishes well. Laser-cut planters, birdhouses, wall art Interior plywood 9 Coasters place-mats, boxes, scale models, home-ware, easy to cut...

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