Celebrating 40 Years of Beyond Tools

🪵 Friday 23rd October & Saturday 24th October, 2026

🕘 Event Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
🔨 Live Demonstrations: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
📍 Beyond Tools – 23 Exhibition Drive, Malaga WA
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🚗 FREE PARKING

 

WA’s Biggest Woodworking Celebration Returns for 2026

The Beyond Tools Annual Woodworking Show 2026 is back — and this year is extra special as we celebrate 40 Years of Beyond Tools.

Join us for two huge days packed with woodworking demonstrations, machinery in action, industry experts, hands-on experiences, makers, creators, coffee, food, and one of the best woodworking communities in Australia.

Whether you're a professional cabinetmaker, woodturner, DIY enthusiast, hobbyist, educator, maker, or simply love the smell of fresh timber, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

 

🔨 What to Expect

✅ Live Demonstrations All Day
Watch, learn, and ask questions as experts showcase woodworking techniques, machinery, and tools from 10am to 4pm daily.

✅ Tool Experts In-Store
Meet representatives from leading woodworking and tool brands and get hands-on advice and product knowledge.

✅ Massive Machinery Displays
See CNC routers, laser systems, woodworking machinery, dust extraction, sharpening systems, and more operating live instore.

✅ Show-Only Specials
Exclusive event deals on woodworking machinery, hand tools, powertools, accessories, and workshop essentials.

✅ Giveaways, Samples & More
Come early and enjoy giveaways, product samples, and surprises throughout the event.

✅ Family Friendly Atmosphere
Bring the family and enjoy a relaxed weekend surrounded by creativity, craftsmanship, tools, coffee, and community.

 

🎉 Live Demonstrations Include

  • CNC Laser Cutting
  • CNC Router Demonstrations
  • Knife & Chisel Sharpening
  • Toy Plan Building
  • Powertools & Handtools Demonstrations
  • Dremel Engraving
  • Woodturning Demonstrations
  • Scroll Saw Demonstrations
  • Blacksmithing
  • Knife Making
  • Planer & Thicknessing Demonstrations
  • Saw Milling
  • Resin Forming & Sanding

Plus explore the incredible Brass Trains stand display during the event.

 

🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of Beyond Tools

Founded in 1986, Beyond Tools has proudly supported woodworkers, tradespeople, schools, cabinetmakers, makers, businesses, and DIYers across Australia for four decades.

From humble beginnings to becoming one of Australia’s leading independent family-owned tool and machinery destinations, this event is a celebration of the customers, staff, suppliers, creators, and community who have supported us along the journey.

Thank you for being part of the Beyond Tools story.

 

🎉 Why Attend?

✔️ A rare chance to chat directly with manufacturers and experienced craftspeople
✔️ Inspiration for your next workshop, renovation, or woodworking project
✔️ Hands-on access to woodworking tools and machinery
✔️ Learn new woodworking skills and techniques
✔️ Connect with WA’s incredible maker community
✔️ Family-friendly and completely free to attend

 

📆 Save the Date

Add it to your calendar, rally your mates, and make a weekend of it.

🪵 Friday 23rd October & Saturday 24th October, 2026
📍 Beyond Tools – Malaga, Western Australia

We can’t wait to see you there.

 

📍 RSVP via Facebook

Planning to attend? RSVP through our official Facebook event page to stay updated with:

  • Demo schedules
  • Brand announcements
  • Exhibitor updates
  • Event specials
  • Giveaways and more

📲 Click here to get a Facebook reminder
📝 No RSVP needed – just click ‘Interested’ or ‘Going’ to receive a reminder from Facebook.

🎪 Want to Exhibit?

Are you a maker, creator, artist, hobbyist, blacksmith, woodworker, or small business wanting to share your story with the community?

Exhibitor spaces are FREE.

Share your:

  • Handmade products
  • Creative projects
  • Demonstrations
  • Small business journey
  • Maker story

📧 Contact Rosemarie directly:

 

✈️ Visiting from Interstate or Overseas? Make a Trip of It!

The Beyond Tools Annual Woodworking Show is the perfect excuse to explore Western Australia.

Whether you're travelling from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, New Zealand, or beyond, this event is a fantastic opportunity to:

🛠️ Experience one of Australia’s premier hands-on woodworking events
🌏 Connect with leading woodworking brands and experts
🏞️ Explore Perth and Western Australia while you're here

 

🏨 Plan Your Stay

Our showroom is conveniently located:

  • Approximately 15 minutes from Perth CBD
  • Approximately 20 minutes from Perth Airport

Accommodation options are available nearby throughout Malaga, Joondalup, Midland, Morley, and Mount Lawley.

 

🏖️ While You’re Here…

Why not turn your visit into a long weekend?

  • Visit Cottesloe Beach
  • Explore Kings Park
  • Discover the Swan Valley wine region
  • Meet Perth’s growing maker and creative community
  • Or head south for a few days in Margaret River

Whether you’re coming for the woodworking, the machinery, the community, or the sunshine — we can’t wait to welcome you to Perth and Beyond Tools.

Need help planning your visit? Give our team a call — we’re always happy to help.

 

Live Demo's

Watch demonstrations of the tools and techniques behind knife making and blacksmithing.

See a horizontal sawmill in action and discover how logs are transformed into usable timber.

WAWA's passion is the continued promotion of the ancient craft of woodturning. This is an ancient craft that is being continually enhanced by the inclusion of new processes and new equipment whilst still using timber as its inspiration.

Harry Butler will be creating pieces using Oltre, Woodfast, and Hamlet products.

Lex Mclachlan - Woodturner will be joining the crew over the 2 day event.

View the Woodturners Association of WA website here.

Michael Turnbull from Red Gum Timberworks will be showcasing his stunning resin work and the products he uses to create his beautiful pieces. Join us to see his craftsmanship in action and discover the techniques behind his unique creations. For a glimpse of his work and to stay updated, check out Red Gum Timberworks on Facebook.

Explore laser cutting, engraving, 3D printing and tough acrylic sheet applications.

Watch timber preparation and cutting demonstrations with woodworking machinery.

Discover intricate cutting techniques for decorative pieces and woodworking projects.

Explore portable work support and practical jig solutions for your next project.

Dremel believe in taking what matters into our own hands. Everything we invent, engineer, and create has one aim: letting you turn your ideas into reality. That’s what matters most. From home repairs and upgrades to design projects and arts and crafts, we help you discover the joy of working with your hands.

DEMO: Experience the art of glass engraving firsthand with our interactive "Try It for Yourself" Dremel demo! After watching our expert create stunning designs, you'll have the chance to use Dremel tools to engrave your own piece of glass. Guided by professional tips and tricks, you can unleash your creativity and see how easy it is to personalize glass items. This hands-on session is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, providing a fun and engaging way to explore a new skill. Come and create your own unique artwork to take home!

SUITABLE FOR: Kids + Adults (Kids must be supervised by Adult / Guardian)

LOCATION: BT Hobby Corner

Learn how to maintain sharp cutting edges on your knives and chisels.

See the Domino joining system, sanding solutions, dust extraction and cordless tools in action.

Explore resin applications and milling techniques for your woodworking projects.

See timber take shape on the lathe with bowl-turning demonstrations.

Discover how waxes and oils can protect timber and enhance its natural character.

Join @lockcarpenter for demonstrations featuring Virutex tools and Tidy Tradie gear

Food + Entertainment

Grab a sausage sizzle from Balga Soccer Club (proceeds to Balga Soccer Club) on Friday and Saturday while you explore the show.

Treat yourself to FRYD ice cream, available Friday and Saturday.

Enjoy a coffee or refreshing drink between demonstrations.

Bring the kids on Saturday 24 October, 11am–2pm, for free face painting and jumping castle fun!

Discover chopstick making with hand planes and jigs alongside FWWA — for kids and adults, both days.

Guess the distance, test your estimating skills and play for your chance to win!

See woodturning, scroll sawing, power carving, knife making, blacksmithing, resin applications, laser engraving and more — 9am–4pm both days.

Explore handmade fishing lures, woodcarving, pen kits and more.

Join us Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October, 9am–4pm, at Beyond Tools, 23 Exhibition Drive, Malaga.

Meet the Brand Rep's

Explore an extensive range of hardware essentials with Michael Mogy from Hardware For Creative Finishes, who will be joining us from the East. Discover a dazzling array of items including hinges, catches, corners, screws, locks, magnets, knobs, chains, stays, hooks, bolts, inlays, sanding discs, files, polishing pads, interface pads, scourers, sandpaper, and drill bits. Plus, delve into an impressive selection of veneer inlays perfect for box making and creative carpentry.

Michael Mogy, a seasoned expert in the tool and hardware industry, brings a wealth of experience to our event. Having started in his father’s hardware business in South Africa and continuing his career in Australia, Michael has become known for sourcing rare and unique tools that his customers have been searching for. Alongside his wife Gerdi, Michael now offers one of the largest selections of box makers’ brassware and veneer inlays available.

Join us to meet Michael and see firsthand the extensive range of products that cater to all your woodworking needs. Enjoy the opportunity to explore, purchase, and learn from one of the most dedicated "Toolologists" in the industry.

Oltre Tools, Woodfast Machinery, Toughut Machinery.

Bill Welton will be using Oltre Scroll saw demoing animal shape cutouts showcasing how the products work and what projects can be made.

Woodfast was born in South Australia in 1941 and is a premium range is designed to meet the needs of woodworking professionals who demand the very best.

Toughcut was founded in Western Australia in 2017 by Tony Mirabile and is dedicated to designing and manufacturing woodworking machinery to enhance the woodworking experience.

Toughcut is designed to meet the needs of professional cabinet makers and panel processing manufacturers, offering high-quality tools and equipment that enable our customers to work smarter and more efficiently.

Oltre has been created to cater to the needs of high-end hobbyists who demand the best in tools and equipment for their craft. Our team of experts has developed a range of high-quality products tailored to the needs of hobbyists in woodworking, metalworking, electronics, and more.

We’re excited to announce that a Festool representative will be on-site during our event! This is your chance to get hands-on with Festool’s innovative tools and equipment, and gain expert insights into their range of high-performance woodworking solutions. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your workshop or simply want to learn more about Festool’s cutting-edge technology, don’t miss the opportunity to speak with their representative, who will be available to answer questions and provide live demonstrations throughout the event.

Want to Exhibit at our Event?

Contact Rosemarie directly