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Hi, I used to get all of my Beech from Oscar Windebank near Bath but they sadly closed recently. I'm looking for recommendations for supply of Beech or similar hardwood for making painted furniture within sensible driving distance of Cirencester. Ideally I'd like a place who operates in a...

Hi all, I need to fume some chestnut for a dressing table. The question is should I do the fuming before or after assembly? My worries are that; 1. If I do the fuming after assembly there might be glue residue left near joints and that the wax finish on the inside of the cabinet will act as...

Hello all, As part of my latest project I need to inlay some small stainless steel panels (100 x 80mm 2mm thick) into the centre of my veneered doors. My question is, what adhesive is best for this job? After routing out the mortice for these I will be left with a very porous MDF surface and...

All, I have been working with a client to design a TV cabinet, after agreeing the design I have realised I've made a big mistake. While merrily drawing a quarter matched door in sketchup the realisation didn't dawn till it was too late that quarter matching only works with squares, these doors...

Hello all, I have been let down really badly by the supplier of the catches shown here (edit - I think I've managed to attch the pic correctly now!). I need a high quality brass over centre latch for a large conservatory bench that is made in 3 parts, the latches will be used in conjunction...

Hi all, I'm currently preparing a quote for a TV unit, essentially a low sideboard which is to be sleek and contemporary in style so no visible hinges, door pulls or drawer pulls. Taking the hinges first, they need to be invisible when the door is closed (so butt hinges, cranked or otherwise...

Hello all, Does anyone in the Gloucestershire area (more specifically Cirencester or hereabouts) have a moisture meter I could use to check a couple of pieces of Green Oak I steam bent some time ago and need to machine down to their final shape as soon as I can? I have been keeping tabs on how...

Hello, Can anyone please help me, I am trying to source some brass, recessed castors which will not damage a stone floor. They are for a large conservatory bench made in Oak which could easily seat about 9 people across 3 sections each of which will have 2 castors on the rear legs. I have...