Captain Rimu - Custom Cabinetry & Building

Captain Rimu - Custom Cabinetry & Building From custom furniture to doors, windows, decks, and home renovations in Whangārei and surrounding areas, I deliver quality craftsmanship you can trust.

26/07/2026

Full restoration Of this boat tableusing custom 2mm rosewood veneer leaves Handcrafted from scratch to-oring it pack o life. What do vou think of the finish?

23/07/2026

New life for this boat cockpit table! 🪵⚓️
​The original veneer was completely ruined by water damage, so I stripped it all back to start fresh.

​I milled down some 2mm Rosewood veneer leaves, jointed and clamped them up, then used a custom template to route the panel to an exact fit so it drops perfectly inside the raised gelcoat border. Once the fit was spot on, I glued it all down and built up 9 coats of satin marine varnish to keep that smooth natural look and protect it against the elements.

​Super happy with how this one turned out!
​Another great job done by Captain Rimu 🫡

​📍 Based in Whangārei. If you’re around Whangārei or Tutukaka and need any marine woodwork, custom cabinetry, or timber restoration, feel free to send me a DM!
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From water-damaged to restored: A "Zen" Veneer Challenge ⚓​A few weeks ago, I shared a video about the meticulous patien...
19/04/2026

From water-damaged to restored: A "Zen" Veneer Challenge ⚓

​A few weeks ago, I shared a video about the meticulous patience required for this project.

Check out these Before & After shots to see the transformation!

​The original veneer on these sailboat cabinets was badly damaged by moisture. This was a true masterclass in precision: working with delicate wood veneer leaves, hand-scribing each piece to match the original curved contours, and carefully sliding them under the existing trim without removing the whole unit.

​It required a serious amount of "Zen" focus for those fiddly micro-adjustments, but the hard part is done. The new veneer is perfectly bonded with epoxy and finished with marine varnish for long-term protection.

​The perfect timing to get this beautiful interior sorted while the boat is tucked away for the cooler months here in Whangārei! 🔨🌊

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Church Street, Onehari
Whangarei
0110

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+64223790850

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