Microvellum
Remote Services Worldwide
Production Support
Project Support
Systems Support
Training
Library Development
Drafting
Who I am
I’m a 43 year old, qualified joiner with a lifetime in manufacture and construction, including nine years as Microvellum manager at Ruby Bay Joinery and project manager/drafter at The Custom Space.
I live in Nelson, New Zealand (originally from the UK) and have been settled here for almost 11 years, with strong roots in the local community.
I’m now offer remote Production Support specialising in Microvellum pipelines.
Experience
My father is a joiner and I grew up on building sites in the UK. 15 years of real-world construction roles lead me to an advanced Joinery Apprenticeship and a residency visa here in New Zealand.
Now I boast almost ten years of daily Microvellum use, including various CAD/CAM/CIM softwares and responsibility for Biesse CNC production
Microvellum software and library management, especially Foundation Library and custom parametric cabinet development
Experience serving multiple cabinetmakers at once, providing drafting, technical support, and training
Project management from design consultation through to installation, in both custom domestic and commercial work
What I offer
Excellent Communication
I know that the pipeline is profitable if the communication is optimised. I am constantly striving for efficient and respectful connections.
Trust and Reliability
I value trust and seek to foster long-lasting professional relationships. I demonstrate this through presence, consistency and honesty.
Production & team support
Training and supervising your production team
Production, operations and pipeline management
Services
Remote drafting
Fixed-scope drafting for specific projects (domestic or commercial)
Converting architectural / design drawings into full Microvellum projects
Detailed 2D/3D CAD shop drawings for approval and production
Cutlists, labels, and CNC-ready machining files
Parametric cabinet development to match your existing standards and hardware
Microvellum library development, clean-up, and ongoing maintenance
Where I add the most value
Communication skills. People skills. Construction skills
Extensive, real-world production experience
Optimise your team
Optimise your Microvellum library
More output without the cost of more licenses or employees
Patient, clear training for all tradesmen
How I work with you
Communication
I am responsive, available and skilled at remote and online work.
I can adapt to your comms preferences and provide regular updates via text, phone, email, Teams/Zoom/Google
I’m well-placed for New Zealand and Australian shops wanting remote support who is awake when they are.
Clear scope and standards
If you have existing production and Microvellum standards, I work within them.
I can help you define a sensible structure and naming.
Working environment
I have my own Microvellum license
I am based in Nelson, I can remote access your infrastructure and can travel if the situation calls for it
I am confident importing and using your library or using my own
Tools & platforms
Microvellum Toolbox (Foundation Library 2026)
AutoCAD / BricsCAD 2D / 3D
Drafting for CAD/CAM software link enroute
Biesse CNC workflows and general CNC production
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace / Apple for documentation and communication
If you are using other CAD/CAM tools alongside Microvellum, I can usually adapt quickly once the basic workflow is clear.
My rates
$80 NZD per hour (No GST)
Fixed-rate projects
I am registered for business and tax in NZ and will invoice per month or by project.
You pay by credit card or bank transfer.
Connect
I’d love to discuss working together - contact me here:
hello@benbushell.nz
