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Hi, we make lots of kitchens and use this cottage bead a lot. Its usually done by having a seperate frame called a 'face frame' which has the beading moulded onto it. this frame is then usually biscuited to the carcass and the doors are hung off it. I'm not great at explaining things but type...

I recently listened to a great book called '80 trades around the world' think you'd like it, easy to listen to and really interesting.

Hi, I haven't used the wa80 but have used the f45 with the digital fence a lot. It's a really great saw and the digital fence makes a massive difference in accuracy and speed. It's well worth the extra. We currently have a wadkin cp32 and can't wait to upgrade it to one with a motorised fence...

Cheers Bern, you've been a great help. What you've shown is just what I'm after,I'm going to make one similar to your first toolbox. Really appreciate your help. Many thanks

Hi all I'm planning on building some sort of tool carrier/box over christmas to keep in the van for the odd occasion that i'm on site. it needs to be easy to carry and hold a basic tool kit with the possibility of a top to use as a step/sawhorse/lunch seat. I've seen the odd picture on here...

Hi Andy I was going to have the posts sit on brick pillars but was worried that if the posts didn't come down perfectly then they wouldn't sit centrally. To make sure the pillars are central I made some adjustable metal legs which are bolted to the bottom of the posts, then when everything was...

Hi Carter, As joiners we make loads of windows. The quality of redwood isn't that great on the whole, its ok to keep costs down but the quality is constantly getting lower. We have used a lot of hardwood in the past (sapele, utile, idigbo ect) and this is much better and will last longer. The...

Hi Jon The rafters are simply butted up to the ridge board. As the rafters meets together either side of the ridge board no joint is needed as they are putting pressure on one another effectively clamping the ridge between them. To stop them slipping to the side they are screwed together from...

Hi Bryan 1-The oak pegs are drawbored, meaning that the holes are offset to pull the joint togetther. this means theres no other fixings required when erecting the frame and if everything fits its very fast. they can be removed by drilling them out but this would also mean the holes in the...

Hi Howard, main frame is all 6x6 with 6x3 sole plates, 4x2 studwork and 6x2 rafters. Total for all oak and weatherboard was around £2500, tiles £2000 misl £2000 If i could find the plans it send them to you cheers

Hi, great work, that larder looks straight out of a mark wilkinson catologue!

Hi all. Just thought i'd share a few pics of an oak cart lodge we built last January. would have shown it sooner but didnt have a finished picture. We,re joiners and mainly build windows, doors and kitchens but when a customer asked for a cart lodge i thought we may as well give it a go. Never...

Hi, we have the leigh d4 which is about 6 years old. its used to make top quality drawers for our kitchens mainly in oak. it seems a little complicated initially but includes a dvd and instructions which are really clear. once you've used to the jig a few times its really quick and easy to use...

Hi, i have a makita 440 vacuum with power take off which is used when sanding, biscuiting ect. The other day when in use I turned around to see white smoke billowing out and then it cut out. I took apart and saw that the motor coil was all melted together and burn't. It's about 2 years old so...

Hi all I'm planning on putting a business sign on the grass verge by the road, at the entrance to our joinery workshop. We're hidden from the road and think this will help passing traffic find out about us. Does anybody know if this is legal and whether I need to apply for some sort of...

I use Meyer timber and pay about £15+ vat for top quality MR MDF. It's worlds apart brom b&q and is delivered free if you order enough. There ply is excellent too, we buy birch ply and it's more expensive at about £40 but its top notch.

For the finish i would highly reccommend osmo worktop oil. very water and stain repellent and gives a lovely satin finish. have used it in our kitchen making business for years and worktops look great for years to come.

Hi, I totally understand where your coming from and for a lot of people's needs I would agree. The tool chest works really well for me as a joiner as I can easily roll it around a large workshop to the bench or area I need it at. It is also really quick to shove in the van rather than having to...

Hi James, Yes, i used poplar as i make alot of kitchens so always have plenty in stock. its really easy to work and paints up nicely. I used 32mm stock planed down to 26mm for the main carcass and finished it with 3 coats of milk paint. The interior was sprayed in 2k laquer. To be honest, i used...

Hi all, just thought i'd share a few pics of my new tool chest. I was bought 'the anarchists tool chest' by chris shwarz 18 months ago and have finally found the time to build it. its made to the plans in the book but i re designed the bottom to suit my needs better. hope you like it