Maak n Plank // Manenberg Woodwork Collective

Maak n Plank // Manenberg Woodwork Collective Maak n Plank is a social enterprise in Manenberg, Cape Town. We make furniture from reclaimed wood.

Redeemed People Redeeming Wood

Maak n Plank makes unique furniture pieces as a means to help young men leave gangs and drugs behind. We're about:
// Redemption – making lives and materials new again.

// Sustainability – directing profits back into the running of CRU62, a community house for emerging young leaders in Manenberg.

// Partnership - collaborating with other Manenberg businesses.

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/ Creativity - crafting original products with excellence.

// Hope - circulating stories of transformation

We’ve recently been getting into making this fun ply wood trestle tables! Built from 21mm ply and treated with a wood se...
28/02/2023

We’ve recently been getting into making this fun ply wood trestle tables! Built from 21mm ply and treated with a wood sealer - these guys will last you a while!

Perfect as a desk if you work from home or even events! Custom sizes available

We’re looking at developing our creativity over 2023 and we kicked off the year with this fun clothing rail project! Wat...
25/02/2023

We’re looking at developing our creativity over 2023 and we kicked off the year with this fun clothing rail project!

Watch this space!

Here’s Frikkie oiling our first ever batch of chopping boards. We source high quality hardwood offcuts and make them int...
02/08/2019

Here’s Frikkie oiling our first ever batch of chopping boards. We source high quality hardwood offcuts and make them into something beautiful - and useful! @ Manenberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Making coasters today - out of Zambezi Teak, Oak, and Yellow Wood
26/04/2019

Making coasters today - out of Zambezi Teak, Oak, and Yellow Wood

It’s sad that they closed Ratanga Junction theme park here in Cape Town. But the flip side is all these Balau planks we ...
21/02/2019

It’s sad that they closed Ratanga Junction theme park here in Cape Town. But the flip side is all these Balau planks we picked up today - that used to be benches and decking at Ratanga! These will become an 8 seater dining table for our friends at

31/01/2019

Hi everyone!
Can you help? We are looking for (preferably second hand, in good condition) power tools to purchase. Specifically:
- Thicknesser/planer
- Jointer
- Orbital sanders
- Cordless Drills
- Belt Sanders
- Clamps - lots of clamps!
- Drill Press
- Nail Gun

We are a Level 1 BEE enterprise, and as such can also receive certain types of donations from businesses and corporates.

Do get in touch if you have any connections.

Spent the morning finishing this bedside unit - our first time using American Redwood and it came out looking pretty moo...
20/12/2018

Spent the morning finishing this bedside unit - our first time using American Redwood and it came out looking pretty mooi! Visit our website to order your own - www.maaknplank.org.za

December in Manenberg is referred to as ‘Big Days’. This time last year most of the young men in Cru62, who work at Maak...
15/12/2018

December in Manenberg is referred to as ‘Big Days’. This time last year most of the young men in Cru62, who work at Maak n Plank, would have been using drugs, involved in gang activity and crime and generally being a nightmare. This year, we are spending our Advent making a beauts table!

Planing away at what will become an 8 seater table
08/11/2018

Planing away at what will become an 8 seater table

Simple. Elegant. Visit maaknplank.co.za to see more of our designs and place an order.
24/09/2018

Simple. Elegant. Visit maaknplank.co.za to see more of our designs and place an order.

*RECLAIMED PINE PLANTERS* All of our products are made by young men in Manenberg choosing to leave behind a life of gan...
15/09/2018

*RECLAIMED PINE PLANTERS* All of our products are made by young men in Manenberg choosing to leave behind a life of gangs and drug addiction. Get in touch (either Facebook or maaknplank.org.za) if you would like a couple of these to brighten up your garden this spring. Selling for R500. (Dimensions:900x900x270)

30/08/2018

Here. We. ARE!

Have a look at this short film explaining some of the who's, the what's and the why's behind Maak 'n Plank.

If you like what you see, you can order online via our brand new website www.maaknplank.co.za

ALL PROFITS GO INTO RUNNING CRU62, a residential home for young men in Manenberg leaving behind lives of gangsterism and drug addiction, and pursuing faith and freedom.

(Film Credit: Nick Lear, Manenberg Media Co.)

Address

316 Manenberg Avenue
Cape Town
7764

Telephone

0822589659

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