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I need a new sofa. Looking at a modern corner one. But that's going to cost me a grand. And I have all the kit to make something. Assuming I can find an upholsterer to do the foam and covers, I'm guessing it'll be very easy to make a simple frame (with nice timber legs). S'all just boxes innit...

Hi all, I'm making some curved moulds for an artist... about 2000 mm long, 1000 mm wide, 250 mm thick and with around a 300 mm curve on the width (like a humpback bridge with the road surface as plaster). Doesn' really matter :) One concave, one convex. I'm going to screw 3mm MDF onto a...

Fairly self explanatory! I need 30-40 metres of L-angle mild steel cut to various lengths. I also need it delivered to site in central London. Whats a good supplier? either in central(ish) London or online? Thanks! Matthew

Hi, I thought this would be easy, but it's proving not to be... I'm helping renovate a space for some friends and I want to make some bespoke door linings, as nothing off the peg works with the dimensions. And we're using reclaimed doors etc so it's all a bit chaotic. The wall width is...

Hiya, I have a few freelance bits coming up, but the problem stopping me from proceeding is paint finishing. I have neither the space, time, or skill. Brush painting doesn't look right on contemporary stuff. Can anyone recommend a sprayer who will do some standard 20% sheen flat colour...

Hi, Has anyone any experience of laser cutting veneer? Stupid questions: Does it burn or discolour? How precise is the process... imagine a star... how small could it be? Do you have to stick down the veneer and then somehow re-claim it? If I go ahead with my plan I'll outsource but i'd...

Hello, I need to make a storage unit (6 cupboards and shelves above) for my flat and my boss has decided to put the kibosh on people doing there own stuff in the workshop (booooooo, one of the few perks of the job). Does anyone on here have a panel saw on which I could come down one weekend...

Something i finished recently, had enough interesting problems with it to stick it up on here... these included problematic mitres and ammonia fuming. The main carcass is made from oak faced MDF (19 mm sides, 6 mm back) panels in an 40 mm frame. To make life hard for myself i decided...