Recent content by Philton

I agree, after setting up in business it took me several years to start making any decent money, largely due to under pricing jobs, I was always over optimistic about how long things took to make. I also now know the type of jobs that are profitable i.e. kitchens, bedrooms, built ins. I work...

Hi fred, I've got an A3-31 which I've had for about 2yrs, which is being used in a professional workshop. I remove the fence each time I use the thicknesser because the machine is close to the wall and it nearly always remains accurate at 90deg (99 out of 100), although I always check the...

When I first started my business a few years ago I put a full colour business card size ad in the YP at a cost of over £1000 and found it didn't generate enough business over the year to pay for itself. I've now reduced it to the basic bold ad for about £40 which is still the biggest ad in the...

You can get a ply specifically for bending called (unsuprisingly!) 'bendy ply'. Any decent timber merchant should be able to get hold of it, you can also get it from Bagpress http://shop.instant-shop.com/bagpress/category80374.html Phil

Hafele have by far the largest range of door runners I've seen anywhere. Sugatsune and Ironmongery Direct also sell runners but have a more limited range. Are the doors internal or external? and are they glass panel or glass with wood frame? Runners for doors of the size you mentioned are...

I made it along to the exhibition last week and as Wizer said it was inspirational. I've seen pics of a number of the pieces in mags or on web sites but when you see them in the flesh and can open doors and drawers you can really see the skill that's gone into making them. Did you stick your...

Hi, I use the Cardiff branch of Roman Glass who I always find knowledgable, they have several branches in Bristol. http://www.romanglass.co.uk Phil

Hi Miles You're correct, Sycamore does need to be stored upright otherwise you risk getting black stains where the sticks in between boards have been, although this is most likely to occur early in the drying process. From previous experience of buying boards with stick marks they do go all...

Best bet might be a local joinery or independent kitchen shop or maker who will probably get some of their components from Hettich. If you can't find anyone local let me know, I'm putting in an order to Hettich in the next week or so. Phil

I'd already planned a trip to London for the 100% Design exhibition at the end of Sep which means I can call in to see this exhib as well. Not often you get to see the work of all these top makers in one place! Phil

I've been using Abranet discs (made by Mirka) for a while on my 150mm random orbit sander and have been impressed with the lack of clogging and dust extraction. The only problem I've had is they're quite delicate and can easily tear if you catch an edge. I also use Mirka gold discs which are a...

Hi, I've been reading through the posts on here for a while and picked up some good tips so I guess it's time I join in. A hinge exactly the same as the one in the picture is available from Hettich. See www.hettich.com/uk choose option 3 Hinges & Flap Fittings from menu, click on catalogue...