3R Wood Artists

The craft of wainwrighting

We are proud to be able to train young wainwrighter in our company with a federal certificate of competence as carpenters specialising in wainwright. All products which wainwrighter produced in the past are available from us. In addition, we have a large network of specialized, external craftsmen. Saddlers, upholsterers, painters, coachsmiths, car body tinsmiths, etc.

Restauration

Wooden bodies for vintage cars

you have to raise the hoop when it's hot

Restauration

Classic wooden wheels

new coach box according to the old model

Restauration

Carriage restorations

Restauration

Steering wheels made of wood

Restauration

Various Wagner works

Final theses, Restauration

Gebirgsjäger, geboren 1906

Maurin Gmünder, 2019

Auftrag: 3R AG möchte vermehrt Produkte aus dampfgebogenem Holz für den privaten Aussenbereich entwickeln. Es wurde bereits ein System von Norm- Radien für Sitzbänke im öffentlichen Raum erstellt. Nun hat Joel Holzer passende Holzfüsse für Bogenbänke gezeichnet. Jetzt geht es darum, im Rahmen dieser Normen als neues Produkt, eine kleine Baum- Sitzbank aus Eiche zu entwickeln und als IPA einen ersten Prototypen her zu stellen.

Final theses

Round bench prototype

Joel Holzer, 2021

Wooden bodies for vintage cars

We have already carried out many restoration projects or the new construction of faithful wooden bodies for various vintage cars.

We usually work together with the Winiger Carrosseriespengelrei in Frauenfeld, which specialises in vintage cars.

Classic wooden wheels

We master the art of manufacturing wooden wheels in all variations.

Carriage restorations

The know-how for carriage construction and restoration is a rare knowledge.

Erwin Dreier, owner of 3R AG, has spent many years as an apprentice and traveler in this profession. Combined with the experience as a former horse owner, driver and train- Wachtmeister of the Swiss Army a.D. he can advise the customers in the best way.

We are the only company in Switzerland to bend the lands ourselves. Therefore we can offer all common shapes from stock. We manufacture special shapes for example for two-wheeled carriages individually.

Steering wheels made of wood

For a beautiful old vehicle, a custom-built, true-to-original steering wheel is as simple as the dot on the i.

Various Wagner works

here is a small conglomeration of Wagner works from the last years.

Gebirgsjäger, geboren 1906

Maurin Gmünder, 2019

In the picture gallery you will find photos of Maurin Gmünder’s practical thesis 2019.

For his project “Production of two artillery wheels for a mountain gun born in 1906” he received the rating 5,7 and with the top mark 5,5 he completed his apprenticeship as an EFZ carpenter specializing in wainwright.

We congratulate Maurin for his great work and wish him all the best for the future!

Round bench prototype

Joel Holzer, 2021

2021 Joel Holzer has created a prototype for a round bench. The bench was made of solid oak. With the drawing already made, the bench feet are to be manufactured. The joints of the legs are mortised and secured with wooden nails. The steam-bent seat and back slats are connected to the bench feet with screws.

He is now taking the final exams. We wish him good luck!