The workshop

Metal worked by hand and machine

The metalwork workshop runs CNC plasma cutting, laser cutting and manual lathes alongside MMA, MIG and TIG welding bays. Specialist metalworkers produce furniture frames, shopfitting, architectural screens, decorative panels, staircases and bespoke hardware for residential and hospitality projects. Every stage — cutting, welding, grinding, polishing and finishing — is carried out under one roof.

CNC plasma handles structural steel at speed. Laser cutting is used for thin sheet metal where edge precision is critical — screens, decorative panels and inlay profiles cut to fractions of a millimetre. Manual lathes produce turned round sections that CNC machines cannot access: column bases, table legs and decorative hardware components. The process is chosen for each component by material, gauge and required tolerance.

MMA welding covers structural steel work. MIG is used for mid-gauge fabrication. TIG welding is reserved for precision joints in stainless, brass and other non-ferrous metals where heat control matters — it produces clean welds on thin sections without distortion. Joint types are selected by application: butt joints for flat plate assembly, full-penetration welds where structural load transfer is required, fillet welds for perpendicular connections. After welding, every joint is ground flush and worked through progressive abrasive stages before finishing begins.

The route from welded fabrication to a finished surface requires multiple grinding and buffing stages. Coarse grinding removes weld bead and surface marks. Successive finer abrasives establish the base surface quality. Buffing brings stainless and brass to the specified level — satin, brushed or mirror polish. Patinated and aged finishes are developed through chemical and manual processes. Liquid metal finishes are applied by artisanal specialists. PVD coating is applied off-site, bonding metal vapour at the molecular level for a hardness that lacquering cannot match.

Work begins with a CAD consultation and issued drawings, approved before fabrication starts. The same team manages fabrication, finishing and installation — no handoffs between maker and finisher, no separate contractors on site.

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Materials
Stainless Steel

Grade 304 and 316 stainless for structural and decorative applications, hygienic, corrosion-resistant and available in brushed, polished and satin finishes.

Aluminium

Lightweight and versatile. We work with aluminium extrusions and sheet for furniture frames, lighting bodies and architectural cladding elements.

Brass

From raw castings to precision-machined components, brass is a signature material at Make Bespoke, warm, workable and responsive to a wide range of patina finishes.

Copper

Used for decorative panelling and bespoke hardware. Copper's natural patina evolves over time, developing a living quality prized in heritage and contemporary interiors.

Mild Steel

The backbone of structural metalwork — welded, ground and finished to exacting standards. Mild steel forms furniture frames, architectural screens and bespoke staircases.

Corten Steel

Weathering steel that forms a stable oxidised surface layer over time, eliminating the need for paint or coating. Specified for exterior architectural elements, garden furniture and feature screens.

Luxury metal finishes
Burnished Bronze
Burnished Bronze
PVD Brass
PVD Brass
Brushed Brass
Brushed Brass
Burnished Bronze II
Burnished Bronze II
Hammered Bronze
Hammered Bronze
Blackened Steel
Blackened Steel
Powder Coat
Powder Coat
Liquid Metal
Liquid Metal
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