Built for custom furniture workshops
You build one-of-a-kind pieces. Your software should understand that — not force you into templates designed for factories.
The carpentry problem
Every order is different. Clients change their minds. Materials come from multiple suppliers. Inspectors want proof you're using the right wood and following safety standards.
Excel breaks down. Paper gets lost. Memory fails.
WorkshopOS was built for this chaos.
How carpentry workshops use WorkshopOS
Custom work orders
Create a work order with:
- Client specifications (dimensions, wood type, finish)
- Reference images or technical drawings
- Materials breakdown (how much oak, how many hinges, etc.)
- Expected timeline
If the client calls mid-production with changes ("actually, can you use walnut?"), you create a new version. The old one stays in the record. No confusion.
Material traceability
Track every piece of wood from supplier to finished product:
- Supplier and batch number
- Purchase invoice (proof you bought it legally)
- Which work order consumed it
- Leftover inventory
If an inspector asks "where did this oak come from?", you export a PDF that proves it.
Production timeline
When your carpenter starts work, the system records it. When they finish, it's recorded. If they pause (client delayed decision, waiting for materials), that's recorded too.
You always know: who's working on what, for how long, and where things stand.
Client invoicing
Generate invoices directly from completed work orders. If the client disputes hours or materials, you have proof of what was actually used.
Inspection readiness
Export evidence chains that show:
- Material sources and certifications
- Who worked on the order and when
- Safety approvals and sign-offs
- Complete timeline from order to delivery
Real carpentry workshop scenarios
Scenario 1: Client changes design mid-production
Before WorkshopOS: Carpenter remembers the change but forgets to update pricing. Invoice doesn't match delivered work. Client disputes.
With WorkshopOS: Design change creates a new version of the work order with updated materials and pricing. Old version is preserved. Invoice matches final version. No dispute.
Scenario 2: Inspector asks for material proof
Before WorkshopOS: Dig through paper invoices from three different suppliers. Can't find one. Inspector writes warning.
With WorkshopOS: Export evidence PDF showing supplier, invoice, batch number, and which piece of furniture used it. Inspector is satisfied in 5 minutes.
Scenario 3: Insurance claim after workshop incident
Before WorkshopOS: Insurance asks: "What materials were lost? How much were they worth? Prove it." You estimate from memory. Claim is reduced.
With WorkshopOS: Export inventory report with purchase invoices, batch numbers, and valuation. Insurance pays full claim.
Why carpentry workshops choose WorkshopOS
- Built for one-off custom work, not repetitive manufacturing
- Handles client changes without chaos
- Material tracking that inspectors accept as proof
- No learning curve — if you can use a phone, you can use this
- Evidence exports for inspections, audits, and disputes