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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on Apr 10
A decent space to complete your carpentry projects is a bonus, that’s for sure. We are of course assuming that you are handy, interested and have sufficient spare room in your garage. Converting that space into a carpentry workshop will quickly pay for itself too.
Apart from all those jobs that you can turn out for your own household, imagine the potential work from your neighbourhood. Talk about a paying hobby – plus, you’ll be the envy of all your friends, who will wish “they could be that good with their hands too”. In next to no time, you could be registering on Mr-Skill yourself, so that others can get a carpenter quote from you.
Things You Should Do First 
We are of course assuming that you already have the range of tools and equipment that you will need. An empty garage would be an added bonus. Next, check with your local authority in case their zoning rules are problematic. Find an electrician to safely wire up your new workspace – you can choose one from Mr-Skill.
Before diving in, check with other people who have already done what you plan to do. There are plenty of online forums, and most people will be happy to advise you, so all you have to do is find a carpenter chat room.
Planning 
- Once you have decided to get going, begin by arranging the available space to accommodate all your tools. Remember to allow for bigger static items such as a table saw or bench press. Everything must be set out for ease of use, and it goes without saying that your carpentry shop should be neat and tidy at the end of each work session. Be prepared as the Boy Scouts always say!
- Position a sturdy work-table in the centre of the space. Build upper storage cupboards for holding tools, and put up lots of shelving for oils, solvents and glues.
- Once you have set up your workshop, get quotes from licensed electricians. You may need to convert your power feed to a three-phase supply to cater for all the machines.
You are just about ready to open shop now. One last word from one of our regular London carpenters on Mr-Skill. He advises that you to check rules and regulations thoroughly with your local authority, before you spend a penny!
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Our London Carpenter and Joinery expert tells us that he is amazed at how popular laminate floors have become in the world of renovation. He goes on to say that “Laminate flooring makes use of a tried and trusted tongue-in-groove system that allows one floor panel to lock tightly to the next.” Fitting a laminate floor is quite a simple job – provided, that is you have the right tools, material and skills.
A well-fitted laminate floor provides a high quality finish that is both pleasant to look at, and great to walk on too. Getting the flooring to meet under a doorway and flowing nicely into another room is not too difficult either, as long as you plan and work carefully. Before reading on, you may prefer to get a Carpenter Quote from one of the many professional flooring providers on Mr-Skill.
 Tools you Need
Tape measure and scissors or stanley knife
Crow bar, wooden tapping block and handsaw
Circular saw – not too coarse but certainly sharp
Jig saw and rubber mallet
Sharp, medium bladed wood chisel
Laminate flooring and appropriate underlay barrier
Method to Follow
Measure the floor area to be covered, and purchase the floor laminate of your choice – don’t forget the underlay. Remove any old floor covering such as carpets or tiles or plastic floor covering.
 Unpack the floor laminate, and lay it down to check fit and to allow it to acclimatise for several days, according to the maker’s instructions.
Lever away the existing skirting boards gently with the crow bar. Be sure to mark where each section belongs to make for easy refitting later.
Ensure that the floor surface is clean, dry and woodworm-free. Secure old wooden floorboards before fitting your new flooring. Uneven concrete floors should be levelled correctly.
You are now ready to start laying your new laminate floor. If on the other hand you decide that this sounds all too difficult, you could find carpenter and joinery specialists on Mr-Skill instead.
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This article follows on from the previous one covering the preparation of laminate flooring. Be sure to read that part first. Don’t forget that Mr-Skill has a number of specialists on board, should you decide that you would prefer to find a carpenter or joiner. Click on Mr-Skill and get your carpentry quote right away.
 Steps for Laying Laminate Flooring
Lay out the plastic underlay on the floor. Then staple or pin it down on all the edges to prevent it “walking”.
Place plastic spacers every two feet against the longest wall, to allow for expansion. Begin by laying the first row of laminate boards from either corner, with the groove facing the wall.
Lay the boards in the same direction as you continue. Start the next row using the piece cut off from the end of the first run so you stagger joints. Tap the ends of the boards together using a rubber mallet and wooden block.
When you reach the door, you may need to trim the bottom of it to allow for the laminate thickness.  Drill a neat series of holes in the laminate to accommodate gas or plumbing pipes. If you calculate this accurately, you can use the small off-cuts to plug the gap around the back of the pipe.
You may need to trim the last row of laminate boards in the length to fit the remaining space. Don’t forget to allow for the expansion gap! The last word on the subject is never to neglect your safety. You are now ready to reinstate the skirting boards.
This job should take no more than a weekend, depending on the total area to be covered. Laminate flooring is ideal for any flat or home. If that all sounds too hard for you to do, then why not contact one of our London Carpenters or Joinery Experts to do the job for you instead.
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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on Sep 24
Oftentimes the simplest things are the most enjoyable. Like a small child playing with a paper boat in a stream, or a couple walking hand-in-hand along a river bank. To me though, the gentle sound of a bamboo wind chime resonating gently in the garden is the best sound of all. The good news is that these delightful inventions are so easy to make, that there’s no need to Find a Joiner this time at all.
•  Obtain some lengths of bamboo from the hardware shop or garden centre. These need to be dry so that they resonate nicely, and be of different diameters too.
• Cut different lengths of bamboo from each source. There are two principles here. The diameter affects the depth of resonance or tone, while the length affects the pitch. Remember to ensure that there are no segments within the length you cut, or else the sound will not travel between the ends.
• Knock the lengths of bamboo together gently to check results. You can even tune them by adjusting lengths. Some pieces will work better against each other – these are the ones you need to juxtapose as some do at better London Joining Firms.
• Finish off your bamboo pieces with shaped lower ends like organ pipes. This is done by removing one-half of the last inch or so and tidying up. Some say this affects the pitch. Others like me just think it just looks better that way.
•  Drill holes through the top ends for the hanger-strings. Remember to make these parallel to the bottom detail, so that these all present the same by facing outwards. Attach the strings ensuring they are of the same length, and tie the ends together neatly before hanging the set in an appropriate place that will catch the wind.
• Obtain a spreader disc of an appropriate diameter, and notch it deeply to receive the hanger strings. Set this in place between the strings and hey-presto you have a wooden wind chime. Finally, secure the strings to the spreader disc with hot-melt glue.
How’s that for a bit of fun for a Sunday’s home entertainment. And you don’t need Carpenter Quotes either. Although Mr-Skill is a serious business that matches clients and skilled tradesmen, we also like to give good ideas away. You can decorate your bamboo wind pipes any way you want. Did you notice how easy it is to rearrange the pipes.
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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on Jul 03
All of us start off in life with the simplest of workshops, especially when we move away from parents to our first own homes, and need to make a quick adjustment.  If we are lucky enough we have a garage to store our tools. Otherwise we have to keep the few tools we have in bedroom cupboards, use the kitchen table as a workbench, and generally risk criticism from you-know-who. If you have passed this point in time and are ready to upgrade, here are a few tips to get you salivating.
I agree with you that it sounds like Taking Coals to Newcastle to Find a Carpenter to help you set things up. On the other hand, if you are busy and lack the heavy tools you need to do the job, this could just make a great deal of sense. Mr-Skill makes it really easy to get a couple of Carpentry Quotes, and you don’t have to accept any if they turn out over budget.
You need to have a proper plan before you start. By this I mean of scheme of things where you have sufficient working and storage space that’s properly separated for safety. If you are planning to afford a lathe next Spring, by all means plan it in. Who knows, you may influence somebody’s Christmas Gift list.
This time you really should do something about decent extraction. Modern power tools create a deal of dust and most of this is bad for us because of the chemicals present. I know a Carpenter in London who  specializes in creating home workshops for the rich and famous. He refuses any job, no matter how grand it may seem to be, if extraction is not part of the basic plan.
Lighting and electricity are an essential part of any workshop, and here there should be no skimping for safety’s sake. You need comprehensive lighting without shadows, and a ring of counter-top-height plug sockets all the way around the room. Do remember to ask Mr-Skill to send an Electrician around to do this bit for you. Some power tools are still are not properly earthed back to ground.
Keeping the floor clean is another thing to think about. A screed over an under-floor heating grid is the best dream that I could think of, and if you bolt everything to the walls there’s even a chance that the floor could get swept from time to time. Besides, how else will you ever find the springs and screws that mysteriously go to ground?
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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on Jun 08
Which one of us can look up at forest canopies and ancient trees without admiring Mother Nature’s loveliest works? There  is something comforting about wood’s beauty that makes us want to bring it indoors, and into our homes. At Mr-Skill you can Find a Joiner to make all your dreams come true, and at less than average market rates as well.
If you are building a new home with a double volume entrance hall, stop for a moment and consider just what added beauty strong horizontal and vertical wooden beams can bring. Upstairs rooms can lead from Juliet-style balconies that bring added warmth and light and space, even on a chilly winter’s day.
Alternatively, why not ask Mr-Skill for Carpenters Quotes to change your boring interior doors into  simple wooden works of art. Suddenly your home takes on a classy feel, and you will be surprised how little this pieces of magic costs. Add wooden skirting’s and wainscoting’s to complete the timeless classic feel.
A kitchen always benefits from the addition of wood detailing and this adds a richness that sometimes seems almost to reflect in added savour to the food. There are Joiners in London who make their livings transforming kitchens in this way. Conversions like these are expensive, but may have a multiplier effect on the value of your home.
At Mr-Skill we hope that you are enjoying what we write, and that it provides you with pleasure and inspiration too. Remember us when you are looking for any kind of tradesperson. Ours are rated, and charge competitive prices. Could you do better elsewhere?
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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on May 23
There is absolutely no end to the projects possible for a home carpenter to attempt, provided they have the tools, skills and love for every piece of wood their craft demands. After all as my pal José Pereira  one of the leading Hobbyist Carpenters in London likes to remark every piece represents a labour of love by a tree that took thirty years to grow.
One of the easiest and most enjoyable tasks of all is to use up scraps of wood to make simple wooden blocks and then paint these bright colours. The simplest things in life are often best, and it is amazing how many endless hours of fun a child may have playing imaginative games with wooden blocks of different sizes.
Ever since I discovered that hole-saws produce wooden wheels, I have been having huge fun myself while making wooden toys for selling at local church bazaars. In this way I have been able to donate quite a sum of money to noble causes while whittling away a pleasant weekend.
 Educational toys that assist the younger generation to learn to recognise different three-dimensional shapes and fit them into slots are a challenge that requires quite advanced tooling and relatively high skill levels too. The fun here is thinking of different shapes to use – right now I am working through the A to Z of animals, and have no need to Find a Carpenter to help me do so.
Lately I have been wondering about starting a doll house for my grand daughter who will be turning four this year. My wife suggested getting in assistance when she heard how long the job might take me – trust me my answer was short, to the point and as sharp as my best chisel.
These are but two of many projects for a weekend carpenter to attempt who is also a child at heart. While some may suggest getting Carpenter Quotes to do the work, as far as I am concerned this is simply missing the point completely that I am attempting to make.
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 06
Now that summer is around the corner and we are in the Merry Month of May, it is time for us to turn our thoughts to our little feathered friends who are busy raising families.  How much does bird seed cost anyway compared to the joys we share? So its time to hop onto the internet, and find something that will complement the garden and our tastes.
In times gone by one almost had to Find a Carpenter to knock a wooden bird table together (unless one was really handy) and that could easily cost a barrow-load of bird seed. These days bird feeders are available off the peg (if you’ll excuse the expression) and the only problem that remains is making up your mind.
My friendly Carpenter in London is a curious fellow  who likes to know that is happening in his town. He tells me that the latest fad is feeders shaped like fruit or vegetables, he thinks because so few plants grow these days in concrete canyons of the City
I am personally quite fond of bird feeders that look light little houses, just in case someone is looking for someplace to build a nest. I have seen many shapes from temples to pagodas. Some are so complicated that I think you almost might need a Joiner Quote from Mr-Skill before you ordered one made up.
Life is full of fun and we need to all help keep it that way. The wildlife that survives in Britain needs to be cared for too. So why not go down to the shops today, and find a bird feeder perfect for your needs. Your feathered friends will reward you with their song as you reward them with their food and drink.
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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on Apr 25
Replacing a wooden outside or a wooden inside door is equally straightforward if you keep your head on straight and are reasonably handy. If neither of these requirements matches up to you though, then perhaps you need to Find a Handyman on Mr-Skill? Otherwise, this is how you go about it.
o Observe the old door carefully. Does it fit neatly? Or, on the other hand, do you need to alter the gap on one side or the other, or at the top or bottom? If so, measure up and make notes.
o Prop the old door fully open and wedge it underneath. Turn the hinge screws in the doorframe halfway out, budge the hinges loose, remove the screws completely and then remove the door to your workshop, or somewhere dry outside.
o Remove all the ironmongery from the old door. Lay it on top of the new door allowing the same spacing from left to right and from top to bottom. Trace a profile, make any adjustments you noted, and re-size the new door with a suitable saw. When done, sand down and mark where the hinges and lockset go.
o  With an assistant at the far side of the opening (to push the door open if it sticks) fit the new door loosely in the doorframe and make sure that everything lines up nicely. If the fit is good, then cut out for, and fit the lockset, and attach the hinges. If not, re-adjust the door first.
o With an assistant on the far side of the door, wedge it upright and half-open too. Attach the hinges to the doorframe. After you insert the lockset and fit the handles, you have a brand new door that should close perfectly.
The Carpenters at London based firm Excelsior Doors make it a matter of pride that each new door fits perfectly every time, or else the unfortunate carpenter must pay a round of drinks down at the local Pub. If you get it right yourself, then I reckon the very least that you deserve is a cup of tea and perhaps a biscuit.
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Posted in Carpentry & Joinery on Apr 12
A dog kennel is not necessarily just the place where your dog sleeps at night. It is also a statement of a dog’s territory  and the place your dog can call their own. Kennels are especially handy of they are outside and it rains. All in all a good dog kennel is a great asset to the dog, the owner, and their home.
While wood is expensive you could still knock a kennel together for less than the price of a proprietary one, although you might have to do this yourself in the absence of any Joiner Quotes. This does not necessarily have to be a daunting task. After all, a kennel is a floor, four walls and two roof sections nailed together – if you can build a house of cards you have the picture already.
The most important things about kennels are waterproofing, thermal qualities and size. All are equally important. Pooch must say dry in rain and snow, keep nice and warm, and be able to walk in and out again without stooping. This is important for a dog’s muscular and bone health. They like to curl up tight inside a kennel. But, they also need to be able to get up and stretch.
A Joiner in London or another busy city may decide to fit a flap across the door. The purpose of this is three-fold. To keep out bright city lights, to keep in warmth and to make a dog feel at home.
There seems to be no end to innovative dog kennel designs, and you probably need to know what you have in mind before you Find a Joiner (if you think that this is really necessary). I mean, why build a ladder when pussycat could jump right up onto the viewing platform?
This could be a fun project to complete with the kids. If short of ideas, you could search the internet for tips, or find the right book in a bookstore. Mr-Skill says enjoy your dog kennel project. Good luck Rover.
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