BlackCat Workshop

BlackCat Workshop Unique wooden products. Please view posts for info, items made, contact details etc. Most products are made to order, lead times not long!!

BlackCat Workshop is a small woodworking business based near Stamford Bridge, York. Run by Neil 'Sid' Porteus, using over 30 years experience of making most things wooden! The business has/is constantly having to change due to countless issues! From a fire in 2016, through Covid 19 and CofL turmoil and in Jan 2025 suffering a stroke and battling to keep operating...

I'm now mainly specialising in

smaller woodwork projects that can be made in my workshop. Please check my posts for updates, products made, prices etc. I'm not a stockist, items are mainly made to order but i do try to keep some smaller items in stock. Bespoke job enquiries will always be considered but I don't have access to many types of wood and have limited tools so unfortunately some jobs can't be taken on. Never any harm in asking though!

Autumnanumanul...Thank you to the wonderful people that called in over the weekend 💕 while only one planter sold it was ...
06/09/2026

Autumnanumanul...
Thank you to the wonderful people that called in over the weekend 💕 while only one planter sold it was lovely to see a good few of my smaller things going to new homes!
Heartening.

There's still plenty of things available. Open Mon - Fri 9am-3.30pm, I can be open 6-7.30pm if evenings are easier for you, just get in touch to arrange.
🐈‍⬛ 💕

'September Sale'?! 😁I've got some ex display planters reduced to just £20 to clear, lots of unique bits on my shelves th...
04/09/2026

'September Sale'?! 😁

I've got some ex display planters reduced to just £20 to clear, lots of unique bits on my shelves that start at just £5 and I've got things like my log store, bin screen and bigger planters that can be seen in the flesh to get a better idea instead of just a picture.

Please check the pictures, limited numbers, message me if you'd like anything in particular otherwise it'll be pot luck!
Open 10.30am-3pm on Sunday.
9am-3.30pm Mon - Fri, I can also be open 6-7.30pm some evenings if thats better for you, just message me to arrange.
Cash or Bacs please.

There might even be the odd free Robin kicking about!

BlackCat Workshop
Based at Woodend Sawmill
Buttercrambe Road YO41 1AP
07943 499359

Thank you Laura Winfield for the lovely new poster!Thank you everyone for the kindness and interest shown ❤️ 🐈‍⬛
03/09/2026

Thank you Laura Winfield for the lovely new poster!
Thank you everyone for the kindness and interest shown ❤️ 🐈‍⬛

So this was how my bank holiday sale went, not one single person in over the 3 days! 🤷‍♂️Wish I could act surprised or d...
02/09/2026

So this was how my bank holiday sale went, not one single person in over the 3 days! 🤷‍♂️
Wish I could act surprised or dumbfounded but it pretty much sums up the last few years. 💔

Keeping operating since the stroke has been so bloody hard, following on the aftermath of covid decimation and CofL struggles. Losing so much time, income and mental health following it has left this BlackCat on the brink.

This year 2 of my staples, seats and bird tables that I've been making most of my life have basically been taken away from me thanks to A. Plastic Ra££an saturation and B. Rspb guidelines. Doesn't leave much left to offer does it?!

So I've tried all sorts of new things instead, as well as introducing reclaimed wood ornaments, trinkets and artwork etc to have something unique and quirky to offer those calling in but thats the problem, other than a lovely handful everyone else has disappeared 'down the ama£on' 😬

Keeping operating has kept me going post stroke, something positive to focus on, making things for people that hopefully puts a smile on their faces! Is that enough reason to keep going?

I've had a few enquiries about my bin screens from people thinking they have to buy a separate one for each bin.In most ...
02/09/2026

I've had a few enquiries about my bin screens from people thinking they have to buy a separate one for each bin.
In most cases the position of bins means only one is really needed!
Simple bin screening solutions inc small planter for just £80. Non planter version is £70.
47" tall x 32" wide.
They usually fit in the back of cars Ford Focus sized and above for collection, local deliveries may be possible.

BlackCat Workshop
Based at Woodend Sawmill, Buttercrambe Road, YO41 1AP
07943 499359

Does your mind wander like mine? Had a pallet wood woodland picture to finish off today and started thinking about darke...
31/08/2026

Does your mind wander like mine? Had a pallet wood woodland picture to finish off today and started thinking about darker nights, working on the edge of the woods and suddenly things took a dark twist! 🤣

A few scraps turned into stuff!
30/08/2026

A few scraps turned into stuff!

Locally made wooden products, nothing imported or factory mass produced. Just a genuine small business on your doorstep ...
28/08/2026

Locally made wooden products, nothing imported or factory mass produced. Just a genuine small business on your doorstep making unique things!
Feel free to call in for a look around, i keep various items on display to help with ideas as well as some reclaimed wood gifts on the shelves!

🪵 BlackCat log stores 🪵Made to order, lead times not long!Pressure treated timber.My own unique design.Supplied flat pac...
26/08/2026

🪵 BlackCat log stores 🪵

Made to order, lead times not long!
Pressure treated timber.
My own unique design.
Supplied flat pack to collect or for local delivery.

The four sizes I'm offering are based on bulk bags of standard 250mm(10") long logs which are often advertised as being 1m3 but are often more like anything from 0.7 - 0.9m3!

My stores are fully made and then flat packed into 3 - 7 sections (marked for position) with the screws left in so everything WILL go straight back together, its just a matter of putting some normal screws and some m6 coach screws back in.
If you have no way to collect or assemble please contact me.

The 4 sizes + capacities are -
1● 1.2m H x 1.2m W x 0.6m D
1 for £140 (0.45m3 Capacity)
2 for £250 (0.9m3 Capacity)

2● 1.78m H x 1.2m W x 0.6m D
1 for £195 (0.9m3 Capacity)
2 for £350 (1.8m3 Capacity)

3● 1.2m H x 1.2m W x 0.85m D
1 for £175 (0.65m3 Capacity)
2 for £315 (1.3m3 Capacity)

4● 1.78m H x 1.2m W x 0.85m D
1 for £245 (1.3m3 Capacity)
2 for £440 (2.6m3 Capacity)

I'm aiming to keep a store on display so they can be seen in the flesh - but please check just in case! Any queries please get in touch.

Sid / BlackCat Workshop
Based at Woodend Sawmill
Buttercrambe Road, YO41 1AP
07943 499359
🐈‍⬛ 💕

Address

Woodend Sawmill, Buttercrambe Road
Stamford Bridge
YO411AP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

07943499359

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when BlackCat Workshop posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share