Brian Dumper, is the creator behind Brian's Designer Offcuts Unique Woodwork.
He has never had a woodwork lesson, and he doesn't use plans. He has a hidden talent that one day emerged.

Brian was a tree faller in the bush for many years. Then one day he picked up a piece of wood from the forest floor, and found that by just looking at it, he could visualize different characters, and formations emerging from the wood. This then motivated him to try his hand at carving the things he could visualize. Carvings of dolphins, birds, snakes, lizards and possums would come to life.
Brian found there was a market for his work, and this resulted in orders from clubs for trophies, retirement presentations, and birthday gifts. The thing that makes Brian's work so unique is that no two pieces are identical.

In 1994 Brian and his wife opened a gallery for his work, and Brian swapped his chainsaw for wood carving tools.

Brian then went on to make lamps, mirrors, bowls, clocks, and a variety of other things. Also things that we call 'Uglies', they are pieces of driftwood, with faces carved into them, craft eyes placed on them and some with little wooden mushrooms protruding out of them. They have been very popular, a lot of people who have come into the gallery over the years, have looked at them and said, Oh that one looks like my uncle, or my friend. The pictures you see on this site, are of work that Brian has created, either for the gallery and has sold, or a request from someone wanting a special 'one off' gift.

Brian has a love of motorbikes, so one day he decided to have a go at building a miniature motorbike. The first bike he made was a custom built Harley. These bikes aren't just carved out of one piece of wood, they are built from the wheels up, with all the detail of a real motorbike.

A mate of Brian's who was admiring his work, suggested that he build a life size motorbike, he had heard that one had been produced in the USA. They both thought it would be great to have one in Australia, made from Australian timber. So not wanting to knock back a challenge, Brian spent many hours designing and planning. His knowledge of the wonderful designs and tones which the grain produces in various species of timber, has been used to carefully select the correct piece of timber to give warmth, and depth to the finished product. Species such as, Blackwood, Alpine Ash, Redgum, and Birdseye Stringy, have all been used to enhance the overall effect of the motorbike.

Like the miniature bikes, this one was built from the wheels up. Each individual part had to be cut and shaped, either by turning, machining, or hand carved, then assembled, which has taken hundreds of hours. So then became the creation of 'Woodstock one'!
You don't have to be a motorcycle fan to appreciate this remarkable piece of work. However, motorcycle enthusiasts, will appreciate the precision and craftsmanship, which Brian has put into his work.

The photos on this site, don't do any justice to the real thing.

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