Tambour doors

[kelsey smith]

Hi there,

Does anyone know of a woodworker who can make oak tambour for me? There are few discussions on UKworkshop forums but mostly folks having a go themselves.
Thanks in advance! Kelsey

 

[mrpercysnodgrass]

What size and application for the tambour?

 

[Inspector]

Have you done any searches?

http://www.tambourline.com
https://woodentambourdoors.com
https://www.cshardware.com/wood-and-concrete/wood-items-and-fillers/tambour
Pete

 

[kelsey smith]

Have you done any searches?

http://www.tambourline.com
https://woodentambourdoors.com
https://www.cshardware.com/wood-and-concrete/wood-items-and-fillers/tambour
Pete

Hey Pete,

I did loads of searches!

Woodentambourdoors.com are definitely not operating anymore.
www.cshardware.com - products are great but dims are not good

www.tambourline.com - not found these before - thanks!

 

[kelsey smith]

What size and application for the tambour?

900mm x 1200 ish - kitchen cabinet.

 

[mrpercysnodgrass]

The www.tambourline.com that Pete suggested look like a good company to go to, it seems they can provide a kit for you to assemble your own door. It is quite easy to make a tambour door though! Have you considered doing this or are you looking for somebody to make one for you?

 

[kelsey smith]

I've spoken to Tambourline. They don't quite do the size I'm after.

I might consider changing the design or doing it myself.

Outsourcing is my preferred approach - are you interested?

 

[mrpercysnodgrass]

Sorry no. I restore antique furniture and have had to repair many tambours and replace missing ones over the years mostly on Georgian night stands and one or two Victorian roll top desks. They are very simple in design, essentially glueing sticks to a cloth backing. The only tricky bit is working out the curve and channel so you get a smooth action. You could make a model of one to get the feel of it before committing to a full scale cupboard.

 

[ScaredyCat]

You could try Graham at GT Woodshop ( GT WoodShop – GT Woodshop he recently did a video on making them and does do custom work.

 

[kelsey smith]

You could try Graham at GT Woodshop ( GT WoodShop – GT Woodshop he recently did a video on making them and does do custom work.

Many thanks.