People who find me through the switch plates don't know about the clocks. People who find me through the clocks don't know about the laser files. People who buy the doormats don't realize there's a leather goods section. The shop has grown in a lot of directions and there's no single index of all of it — until now.
This is the full tour. Everything I sell on Etsy, organized by category, with links to the specific listings worth knowing about and a plain-language description of what's actually in each one.
01 Wood Switch Plates
The flagship. Laser-cut real wood switch plates in 14 species, every standard US layout, with selectable grain direction and screw colors. This is what most people come back to order again.
- 14 species: Birch, Maple, Hickory, Knotty Pine, Bamboo, Clear Alder, MDF, White Oak, Red Oak, Aromatic Cedar, Cherry, Sapele, African Mahogany, Walnut
- 1–6 gang, toggle, rocker/Decora, outlet, combo, dimmer, blank
- Ships from Massachusetts, fits standard US electrical boxes
Browse switch plates on Etsy — or read the full buying guide.
02 Laser Cut Digital Files (SVG/DXF)
Downloadable files for laser cutters and CNC machines. Instant delivery, no shipping. Each file package includes SVG plus additional formats.
- Pegboard template — organize your tool wall
- Workshop cart plans — rolling utility cart build files
- Layered bowl SVG — multi-layer laser cut decorative bowl
- Retail display clipboard — shop display accessory
- Wine caddy plans
Free SVG files also available through the New Janky Workshop YouTube channel.
03 Clocks & Wall Art
Handcrafted wood and acrylic clocks with real character — not just cut-out wood with a clock kit dropped in. These are designed objects.
- NASA Voyager Golden Record Clock — laser-engraved, wall-hanging conversation piece
- New Orleans Water Meter Clock — based on the iconic NOLA cast iron water meter covers
- Mid-century modern clock — clean lines, walnut and brass construction
04 Sci-Fi Props
Laser-cut acrylic props for cosplay, display, and fans who want something handmade rather than mass-produced.
- Sci-Fi Hand Terminal — layered acrylic communicator prop, inspired by near-future sci-fi design (popular with Expanse fans and cosplayers)
Custom colors and engraving available — reach out with specifics. Also available at shop.thenewjankyworkshop.com.
05 Doormats
The largest category in the shop — 71 listings covering a wide range of themes. Real coir doormats, custom-printed and cut. A sample of what's available:
Funny & Sarcastic
Welcome to the Basement of Rock Bottom
Go Away Please
Why Are You Here
I Don't Like Anybody
Couldn't You Have Just Texted
We Have Like a Thousand Cats
Beware of Bears
No Shirt No Shoes No Problem
Maker & Design
Japanese Pattern
Botanical
Geek, Military & Dark Humor
06 Magnets & Signs
Smaller pieces — great as gifts, impulse buys, and décor for specific regional tastes.
- Massachusetts town magnets — local pride by town name
- New Orleans (NOLA) magnets — based on the iconic cast iron water meter covers
- Pointing finger sign — directional décor
07 Leather Goods
Small leather accessories cut and assembled in the shop. Limited selection, quality materials.
- Can cozy — leather beverage sleeve
- Beverage insulator — hand-stitched, fits 12oz cans
- Wallet — minimalist, live-edge leather wrap
08 Wood & Acrylic Physical Products
Functional and decorative woodworking — items that come out of the same shop as the switch plates and clocks.
- Wine caddy — reclaimed oak stave, holds bottles and glasses
- D20 trivet — walnut, for tabletop RPG fans
- Avocado serving tray and brass knuckles tray — statement charcuterie pieces
- 1-2-3 square — precision layout tool, handmade version of a shop staple
- Yardstick keychains — handmade from vintage yardstick segments
09 Greeblies & Scrap Packs
Workshop offcuts sold in packs — useful for prop makers, hobbyists, and people who want interesting raw material without waste.
- Wood scrap packs — 5 LB assorted hardwood veneer offcuts
- Greeblie packs — laser-cut acrylic, wood, and cardboard scraps for prop making
- Acrylic scrap packs — 1 LB mixed acrylic pieces
- Leather scrap packs — full grain leather offcuts
10 Apparel
T-shirts, long-sleeves, and hoodies. Bella+Canvas blanks. Workshop-flavored, music-adjacent, and regional New England.
Primary Field Recording Device Tee
Maker of Things (Written Font)
Maker of Things (Written Font — alt)
Maker (Written Font)
Maker (Written Font — alt)
Step 1: Just Add Coffee
Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla) Rebus
It's Not Hoarding if They're Tools
NOT THE NORM Long-Sleeve
STOP + HAMMER + TIME Long-Sleeve
Boston WICKED GOOD Tee
Boston WICKED GOOD Hoodie
Stop. Hammer Time Hooded L/S
11 Stickers & Decals
Vinyl stickers and window decals — humor-forward, outdoor-rated. All $4.95 except the wood rebus pack.
Where Else to Buy
Most of the catalog is on Etsy at varoindustries.etsy.com. Some products — including the hand terminal prop and select physical items — are also available through the New Janky Workshop Shopify store. The shop page on this site links out to both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
- Etsy
- New Janky Workshop YouTube channel
- shop.thenewjankyworkshop.com
- Why Wood Light Switch Plates Are My Best-Selling Etsy Product — VARØ Industries Blog
- Funny Doormats Are Now In The Shop (And Some Beautiful Ones Too) — VARØ Industries Blog
- The Sci-Fi Hand Terminal Prop That Keeps Selling — VARØ Industries Blog
- The NASA Voyager Golden Record Clock: A Piece of Science History on Your Wall — VARØ Industries Blog
- Workshop Reference Stickers for Your Toolbox — VARØ Industries Blog