Makes and Mods

Building & TradesTasman District5.0(7 reviews)
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About

Makes and Mods is a workshop in Tasman offering bespoke fabrication, repairs and modifications. The business creates, rejuvenates and duplicates a wide range of items, drawing on capabilities across design, mechanical work, woodwork, metalwork, canvas, upholstery and leatherwork, plus AC and DC electronics. The workshop is equipped with a metal lathe and mill, sheet metal tooling, MIG, TIG and spot welders, and woodworking machinery.

Reviews

We had a tricky small engineering job to have done on our vintage car. Joe understood exactly what we needed and was happy to take on the challenge. The finished work was as perfect as one could get. We highly recommend Makes & Mods and would certainly go to them again if and when required.

Kerrin M. · January 2026 · via Google

I brought my digital piano into Joe because it stopped working...I'd been dreading the possibility of having to sending it somewhere far away to get fixed. Joe diagnosed the issue and fixed what looked like quite a very complicated electronic issue. He clearly loves tackling tricky puzzles and has an inbuilt curiosity for how things work. We're incredibly lucky to have talent like this in the region!

Louise P. · November 2025 · via Google

Brilliant services! Could not find some specific hardware but it was just a matter of second to get it solved with Makes and Mods. Easy as. I recommend to anyone!

me m. · August 2024 · via Google

We are delighted with the handrail Makes and Mods made for us with it's complex curves which compliment our front entrance. Joe was a pleasure to deal with.

Martin W. · June 2024 · via Google

Very satisfied with the work I've had done by Joe, seems to find a solution for everything. An exceptionally vast array of knowledge, tools and skills! He's also easy to deal with and keeps you informed as to where things are at. Cheers

sam l. · June 2024 · via Google

Services

  • Bespoke fabrication
  • Repairs and modifications
  • Metalwork
  • Woodwork
  • Upholstery and leatherwork
  • Canvas and fabric work
  • AC and DC electronics
  • Solar, gas and water