From Traditional Apprentice to Modern Artisan: A 40-Year Journey

Hi, and Welcome to my Store. I am Ross Tucker—owner, designer, builder, secretary, and cleaner for TuckerCraft. 40 years on, I still need no invitation to head out to my shed and create something unique for my clients.

My passion for being creative and woodworking started at an early age when I studied drawing and woodwork at school back in the 80s. Following college, I undertook an apprenticeship in cabinetmaking under the guidance of two Danish craftsmen. There, I mastered the skills required to create grandfather clocks, dining suites, and many other complex woodworking pieces.

Alongside my apprenticeship, I studied Architecture at night school. After graduating with an Advanced Trade Certificate, I ventured outside to work with local builders, gaining the practical skills required to build my own home and further expand my expertise. This combination of architectural study and hands-on building has defined my approach to every piece I create today.

Every certification in my workshop, including my Advanced Trade Certificate, was earned right here in New Zealand. This formal recognition of my training in traditional cabinetmaking and architectural build techniques grounds every piece I create today, ensuring that 'functional art' is also professionally engineered.

The Chef’s Choice: Simon Gault

When performance matters as much as aesthetic, the experts notice. New Zealand celebrity chef Simon Gault uses TuckerCraft in his own kitchen—a testament to what happens when you combine premium timbers with functional engineering.

Handcrafted Art for the Kitchen

For those who appreciate the very best of something different, I create pieces that are organic and unique—handcrafted "functioning art" designed to enhance your cooking and serving experience.

Crafted to Collect & Display - Beautiful to Admire. Exceptional to Use. Elevate Every Occasion.

Designer Platter Boards

End Grain Collection

Bespoke Wall Systems