Anyone in Spalding (Lincs) area help?
I Finished School in June 2010 and I have always had a keen interest in becoming a carpenter as I enjoyed the joinery i did in construction at school, I'v completed level 2 Bench Joinery. I have worked...
View ArticleApprenticeship or Carpenters mate
Hi My name is Ali I am 20 years old and is in need of a apprenticeship or to work alongside a experienced carpenter in or around london. I have passed my Nvq level 1 in Carpentry and joinery and is now...
View Articledecking fixings
hello all i do a fair bit of decking but to save time i was considering using a 75mm ring nails from a paslode im350 to fix the deck boards wondered if they would be good enough to hold long...
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Which oil to use on oak?
Between Boiled Linseed, Teak and Danish? Or any other. Nan has treated us to a new dining table and chairs - it's pretty darn awesome. The oak came came with an oiled finish, and it's quite stunning....
View ArticleAny carpenters interested in taking on a apprentice?
Hi, my name is Tom I am looking for an apprenticeship in carpentry, preferbly in Bristol or the surrounding area. I have spent the last couple of years at college studying carpentry, I acheived a...
View ArticleNew pine flooring help...???
we have had our old pine floorboards replaced with new ones as wanted insulation underneath and they had become messy with numerous boards having been cut to allow electrical access etc. over the...
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What is the likeliness of me gaining employment?
I am currently studying City and Guilds Bench Joinery Level 2 QCF course, I will go on after to study level 3. I have participated in work experience at a kitchen place and everybody working there was...
View ArticleLooking for work as a carpenter / joiner
Hello my name is Karl, I am 24 and I am looking for work as a carpenter or as a carpenters bud to gain the relevant on the job experience, I am in my first year at College studying Carpentry and...
View ArticleWhich Bit?
Sorry for being a complete douche but what bit will I need to use with these screws - http://www.screwfix.com/p/goldscrew-countersunk-6-100mm-pack-of-100/16784 Thanks.
View ArticleNewel to Handrail fixing
I think I know the asnwer to this question, and I have looked at previous posts (most of which are quite old).I just wondered what the expert view is on fixing handrail to newel posts by the use of...
View Articleinternal doors
hi, i've just bought 2 internal doors to replace the existing ones in my lounge. the new doors are glazed and at 30kg each are much heavier than the existing doors. i'm looking for advice on the type...
View ArticleOld fashioned heated gluepot
Hi - I am not good at carpentry but do the odd job from time to time. My biggest disappointment is the white, sticky, milky glue that you can buy to fix your joints (PVA?) I have found that this is not...
View ArticleRecommend a Random Orbital Sander
Hi everyone,I'm looking to buy a good Random Orbital Sander and would appreciate your recommendations on the matter.I'm a longterm general diyer an I'm looking for something that will give a good...
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Which oil to use on oak?
Between Boiled Linseed, Teak and Danish? Or any other. Nan has treated us to a new dining table and chairs - it's pretty darn awesome. The oak came came with an oiled finish, and it's quite stunning....
View ArticleWhat blade for compound mitre saw for decking project
I've just bought a second hand mitre saw for my decking project as i'm getting lazy!! what blade should i be using for a decking project i've going to be cutting the joists and the boards can i use the...
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Which oil to use on oak?
Between Boiled Linseed, Teak and Danish? Or any other. Nan has treated us to a new dining table and chairs - it's pretty darn awesome. The oak came came with an oiled finish, and it's quite stunning....
View Articleis the DeWALT DW624 any good
hi everyone, is the DeWALT DW624 1600W 240V 1/2" 12MM Constant Speed Plunge Router any good for cutting worktop mitre joints? cheers
View ArticleGate Post
Hi, What size fixings do i need to fit a 4 by 2" gate post to a masonary brick wall? The gate post will be 6ft tall. The gate will be 6ft by 3ft made from redwood so it will have a bit of weight to it....
View ArticleAny carpenters interested in taking on a apprentice?
Hi, my name is Tom I am looking for an apprenticeship in carpentry, preferbly in Bristol or the surrounding area. I have spent the last couple of years at college studying carpentry, I acheived a...
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