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Thanks for the input everyone. Think I’ll let it go. Either that or put a silly quote in for it. I already put in what I thought was a reasonable price per square meter(i hasn’t seen it at this point it was just a guess) I was already quite shocked When he seemed to bite my hand off. Then he...

Been asked if I can sand and refinish a dancehall that is approx 380 meters square. Needs to have a very hard wearing finish which is also anti slip. Also, ideally reasonably easy to apply. I imagine my usual OSMO Poly X route will not suffice on such an area. need something more suitable...

I learnt this trick from someone on this forum. It saves me hours, and every time I do it I think.....”god damn god bless the SOAB who recommended this” And it’s this.... Using the Morticer to cut your wedge angles in door stiles. Nibbling out a mill at a time - just move the bed as you...

Something similar happened to me recently on a kitchen larder unit. Turned out the cabinet jamb itself was bowed slightly. It was putting too much pressure on the third hinge and had actually bent the leaf. I was also using flush hinges. Check the cabinet jamb isn’t bowed by looking down it!

Resin the voids? Come on that would be so OTT :lol: your a bolts and braces guy ain’t ya

And for hinges - I just use ball bearing flush hinges from ironmongery direct. No cutting in just screwed direct to door and frame. Fast and Leaves a nice 1.5mm gap on hinge side.

Beech over tulip wood every time for me! My experience of tulip is that it moved a tonne I wasn’t impressed at all. Think beech is cheaper also.

That glazing bar machine is exactly the way we do it. There’s a little video on my Instagram page Of the finished result. Saw a similar set up to the machine at W40 (or whatever it’s called), basically a router on a swing arm. Wanted 5k for it. :shock: My 4 sider cost less than that :lol...

Well my friend, we are business men are we not? It’s starting to make sense to have a mortice, Tenoner and spindle permintently set up for casements, and just have them ready to roll when these jobs come in, big or small. So now I’m thinking.....operating the machines is the easy part. And...

We use what is called a “heritage” or “slimline” unit. They are as thin as 12mm overall (4,4,4). They have a sightline of 8mm, so really thin around the edges. Our glass rebates are 9mm which means we can make proper glazing bars, 22 - 25mm wide as standard. All our glass is now made as...

But this is why I’m asking - because I’m not sure if we’re the only ones doing it, and whether there is a market for it

Interesting point. We mainly starting doing these jobs around 2 years ago. Like you, I was really not into And considered it a botch job - Full window or nothing. But once we started getting into it regularly, and working out those little tricks to improve and speed the process, the orders...

Well If you can neatly veneer an old newel and still have it looking fresh after even 1 year then Your a better man than I :lol:

Not to mention the one where they point different ways like >

I have A question for carpenters and site joiners really. How many of you get asked to make New timber casements (Normally double glazed) but for existing timber frames? I do loads of this stuff. And i can currently make a traditional style (Georgian bar, sash etc), with a DG unit in a...

If you don’t have the confidence to actually make anything with it you may as well chuck it in the bin :lol: I have a similar piece in my garage that is screwed to the wall and used as a decorative tool hanging back board!

Bradite One Can has been my true love for the past few months. “One can to rule them all” I scream as I open the tin. Prime, stain block, topcoat all in one. I know what your thinking but give it a go. I dropped a few drips into my kitchen sink accidentally a few weeks ago and damned if I can...

Except - it’s the opposite of those things isn’t it. Look, I used Douglas fir for years. 10 year ago it was “good” but I have witnessed its demise whilst the price sky rocketed. Not a viable option for much anymore.

We do tonnes of this. Remake sash’s in a completely traditional style that incorporate a double glazed unit. Ask your local glass supplier about “heritage” glass units. A 12mm overall DG unit with an 8mm sightline. Designed to be traditionally puttied into the sash. No more stick on glazing...

We do stair refurbs like this loads - mainly in oak. I use solid 15mm oak to clad the newels. Pre - Making the boxes (But don’t glue them yet) using festool dominos so they fit snug around the existing newel. They need a bit of scribing before glue and cramp in situ - then sand down and finish...