The Lockcarpenter

Lockcarpenter (also known as The Tidy Tradie) is a specialist door hardware installation service and educational platform based in Sydney, Australia. Founded by Tony Gouverneur, the business focuses on high-end, luxury door hardware installations and provides specialised tools and training for other tradespeople. 

Services and Expertise

• Luxury Installations: Specialises in whole-house fit-outs of high-end architectural hardware, including designer handles, locks, and complex systems from brands like FritsJurgens, M&T, No-Ha and Argenta.

• Professional Consultation: Offers video call consultations throughout Australia to assist homeowners and builders in selecting and ordering the correct hardware.

• Specialised Skillset: Focuses on "Lockcarpentry," a niche field combining locksmithing and fine finish carpentry for high-value residential projects. 

Products and Training

Operating under the Lockcarpentry Shop, the business provides various professional resources: 

• TIDY TRADIE Router Jig 2.0: A proprietary, interchangeable template system designed for dust-free routing of hinges, lock face plates, and flush pulls.

• Online Courses: Educational programs for carpenters and locksmiths to master luxury hardware installation. Courses include:

  • Lockcarpentry Online Course: Comprehensive training (approx. $750 AUD).

  • Specialised Modules: Focused training on concealed hinges, pivot hinges, No-Ha handles, and specific mortiser machinery.

• Specialist Tools: Sells professional-grade router bits, door dollies (like the Virutex Door Stand), and universal router bases. 

Digital Presence

• Official Website: lockcarpenter.com.au for service bookings and lockcarpentrycourse.com for educational content.

• Social Media: Active on Instagram and TikTok where he shares installation tips and showcases high-end hardware projects.

• YouTube: The Tidy Tradie - Lockcarpenter channel features tutorials on using the TIDY TRADIE jigs and general installation advice.