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Thanks guys. Well Mike, my customer wanted it in solid oak as she thought it would last a lot longer than a softwood or MDF. It was also good for me for the grain to grin through and give a good effect for the shabby look. Pity it wasn't pine though as it would have been a lot lighter when we...

I got the cabinet delivered tonight and it was pretty heavy! :shock: Luckily I had my weight lifting assistant to help me. Customer was very happy with it and has told me she will have another job for me in about a months time. :D I got a photo of it in place but my batteries ran out before I...

I always get my colours matched to F&B in 2K pretty good match too. :wink:

MRMDF is really the only thing to use as it is pretty stable. I use Medite from my local timber merchants and get a pretty good discount for buying in bulk. It is more expensive than buying the 'fluffy' stuff from the sheds but saves on the cost of more paint to cover it. :wink:

Today I have mostly been making shelves! Twenty of them to be precise! :shock: I am sure glad I am not the one who's going to paint them. :lol:

A friend of mine had a Triumph Daytona and had nothing but problems with it. When it came to repairs the parts were very expensive not to mention a pain in the ar*e to work on, he got rid of it in the end and bought a BMW.

Yep what Roger said, Wealdons.

I spent today assembling the TV cabinet after painting it. It took longer than I thought and I could have done with another pair of hands but got there in the end. All it needs now is a pair of stays fitting to the bottom door and it's complete ready to deliver. :D

You won't be disappointed. Let us know how you get on. A warning! it is very accurate make sure your bang on the lines. :wink:

Spiral up or straight cut works best. I normally use a spiral up cutter for mine. HTH. :wink:

Well I had a much better day today and got all the TV cabinet painted. This afternoon I sorted out the doors on the cupboards after cutting another and had success this time. :D Back to the TV cabinet again tomorrow to get it finished. ;) As for the router gift, it works great and I'm...

Funny you should say that as my neighbour called on me tonight and gave me this as he had never used it and said he probably wouldn't so would I like it. :D I am sure i can find a use for it in my shop. :wink:

I made a start on my next commission yesterday. This time it is a set of cupboards in MDF to fit across one wall of a study. I got all of the 'boxes' finished yesterday and spent today making the plinth which is a deep one on this. Then after cutting the doors to size I started to put a T&G...

What in God's name is that!? :shock: It's hideous! Mind you I don't like the racing style bikes at all specially the modern ones. Nice retro styling for me, i drool over the Honda CB750 four. :D

I am a recent Festool convert Mick and bought the Domino 500. I always thought of it as a glorified biscuit jointer until I saw one in action and had the chance to use one. they are a bit pricey for a hobby tool but are perfect for a cabinet making business for the time they save. Since buying...

You did remember correctly I did build a couple of hot tub gazebos a few years ago when it was still a hobby. Strangely I am returning to one of the gazebo jobs to do some refurbishing and repairing after some of the storms we had this winter. I did make the step over to self employed about four...

I have been busy this week trying to catch up with my jobs and made a start on a shabby chic TV cabinet for a customer. It is mainly made in AWO solid and veneered and has pocket doors and a pull out shelf for the TV. Not having fitted any pocket doors before I thought it would be best to have a...

I am very pleased I got out of the motor trade when I did. I used to be a mechanic before the advent of 'electronics on them' Call me old fashioned but electronics were a bad idea for vehicles. If something goes wrong now the first thing you reach for is a laptop! :roll: Then run through a...

Today started with me picking up two deposit cheques for my next couple of jobs. Then down to Howdens to order a kitchen and collect the appliances. Then on to the job to finish trimming the loft hatch I have just fitted along with ripping up all the lino in the kitchen ready for the fit next...

I feel sure I could have taken that corner at that speed on my bike! and I have only been riding for a year. :roll: looks like he has never heard of counter steering. :lol: Not that I am an expert but it was a lack of skill on his part. luckily he survived to tell the tale.