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Hi and welcome to my site!

by starfish on 28. Jun, 2010 in Carpentry

I am a  Local Brighton carpenter working in and around the Brighton Area and across the UK I have been a Carpenter for over twenty years and have a wide experience of all aspects of carpentry and joinery, internal and external and general building from private work to commercial work including film and tv.

I am always happy to quote for carpentry and joinery work and constantly strive to offer the best craftsmanship and attention to detail possible. I offer  a friendly and professional service with helpful advice & written quotation upon request.

I specialize in all types of wood work including the construction of Wardrobes, Bookcases,  Alcove Units, Kitchens, Floating Shelves,Doors and Windows,Furniture,Staircases,Kitchens etc. All work is carried out to the very highest standards.

If you looking for Ingenious storage solutions then fear not I’m on hand to help. I also have a wealth of experience in General building so please feel free to contact me using my listed information below.

Mobile +44 (0)7748 15095

Email: markj.evens@yahoo.co.uk

Workshop: 1 Marine Gardens Brighton BN1 For more information on how to find a good craftsman follow the link here:


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rabs wood work

by starfish on 07. Sep, 2010 in Wood Work

rabs wood work
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Here is a quick video of a basic sliding table I knocked up for the Triton 2000 Workcentre. Its different to a normal sled which spans both sides of the blade. This one is designed to work much like a large industrial Panel saw sliding table, ie you always work at one side of the blade. All this setup consists of is basically 1 piece of 6mm MDF which is screwed to the table. 2 more pieces of 6mm are fixed to the bottom of the sled itself which then hugs the piece on the table and travels along it. From memory, I could get around 600mm of cross cut length and it was very accurate….enjoy


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Fine Woodworking magazine 137 furniture curved joinery

by starfish on 06. Sep, 2010 in Joinery,

joinery, eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

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Most popular General Building auctions

by starfish on 06. Sep, 2010 in Generalbuilding

General building eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

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Wood Working Table Plans – Quick Tip !

by starfish on 05. Sep, 2010 in Wood Work

Wood Working Table Plans – Quick Tip !

If you’re thinking about something you want to see take shape but you’re stumped on the first step – obtaining wood working table plans – look no further. Perhaps you don’t know where to start looking for reliable and useful material if you don’t have unlimited time to spend checking out various websites. It’s worth your while to learn how to track down the best available help in order to finally begin enjoying your new pastime instead of getting frustrated by it.

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When they’re starting out, almost everyone has a few misgivings about building wood work they can be proud of; however, with the right help, it’s easier than you might think – even if you’re a complete beginner. Humankind has been creating wooden objects both out of need and purely for pleasure even in very ancient eras; it’s probably in our dna! You’ll need to start by finding plenty of helpful assistance, from a source you can trust. With a little digging, i discovered a great new source for wood crafting on the internet, which offers immediate help to people of all skill levels. An exceptional fusion of abilities is required to become an expert artisan and to provide guidance to the layman – seems like these people have it all.

For thousands of years, mankind has manipulated wood – as a fun and inspiring exercise, simply do a search for “wood art” and be truly impressed with such ingenuity. There’s almost no end to what you can build when you put your mind to it; you are sure to find this a rewarding hobby, and you will be carrying on the tradition. As with anything in life, it’s a good idea to observe the training of highly skilled professionals in this area – with so much to know, it’s a lot simpler simply by following their lead.

I’m quite sure that now you understand the importance of obtaining good wood working table plans, i highly recommend you simply browse through some of all the great plans this web-source provides. I wasn’t surprised to find out that these guidelines are so well-received – they have spared many people from seeing their special projects “go up in smoke”, (who needs the expense of starting over?). Maybe you’ve worked with timber before or maybe you’re clueless on the subject, don’t miss out on the opportunity to “get your hands dirty” and complete the project you have in mind. True, “rome wasn’t built in a day” and acquiring a new skill takes time, but things go much more smoothly when one has plenty of helpful instruction at hand. By the way, these plans would probably make a great gift for a recently-retired person (or anyone else) – a way to encourage them to enjoy their free time.

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All About Joiners and Custom Joinery

by starfish on 05. Sep, 2010 in Joinery,

All About Joiners and Custom Joinery

Joiners work to create architectural woodwork, doors, windows, stairs etc. Shop and kitchen fitting also fall under the remit of a joiner providing the materials used are wood. In the USA joiners are often create things known as “finish carpentry” or “millwork”. Joiners are more commonly known as carpenters however they are two different professions. Carpenters often create rough pieces which may not be viewed where as joiners are more finite in their skills. Joiners aim to create a piece of furniture without the use of metal or glue to hold the piece together. Instead the wood is used to create joints which will hold over decades and hundreds of years. Different types of joint are; mortise and tenon, dowel joint and pocket-hole.

Even more finite still are the cabinet makers. Famous cabinet makers such as Thomas Chippendale produced original furniture which has not only stood the test of time due to their design but also through the quality of work. Throughout the 1700’s the rich and upper class in Britain would pay for neoclassical and regency style furniture to be custom made for them from the Chippendale workshop.

This still happens today, furniture can be made to measure either for practical uses or to be created as an heirloom. Made to measure furniture, or custom joinery is a thriving industry as the skills of a joiner are being lost as generations chose not to take up the profession.

Joiners often specialise in one type of furniture and master their art although most joiners are skilled in making all types of furniture and architectural items.

There are two common types of joinery, European and Japanese. Also the Chinese have been using methods of joinery for seven thousand years which create furniture without glue or nails.

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Japanese Joinery

by starfish on 04. Sep, 2010 in Joinery,

Architecture Technology 1 w/ Manuel Baez Handcrafted Japanese Joinery BY: Matteo Maneiro. Mina Hanna. Paolo Milanes. Sebastian Savone.
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by starfish on 03. Sep, 2010 in Joinery,

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Geeveston wood work

by starfish on 03. Sep, 2010 in Wood Work

Amazing wood carving and sculpture in Geeveston, south Tasmania.
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Lastest Roofing auctions

by starfish on 02. Sep, 2010 in Roofing

Roofing on eBay:

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Table Wood Work Project – Getting the Job Done Quickly !

by starfish on 02. Sep, 2010 in Wood Work

Table Wood Work Project – Getting the Job Done Quickly !

I imagine there’s an item you wish you could make but you know you need to find some good table wood work projects – you’ve come to the right place. So before you get too far along in your activity, first you should get set up with plenty of friendly, dependable support. Do yourself a big favor and spend a couple of minutes scanning this brief but important material.

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Naturally, it’s common for beginners to have many questions about building wood work they can be proud of; but the fact is, just about anyone can do it – a background in wood is not required. I’m sure you’ll be thrilled to discover what can be accomplished if you find knowledgeable people to get you started – you’ll be showing off your first project in no time. It’s not necessary to postpone this till tomorrow – you can now devote yourself to a new and exciting pastime. It turns out there is a great new source for wood crafting on the internet, which is now accessible to novice and advanced builders alike. Seasoned woodworking pros are enthusiastic to get you on your way and illustrate the process by means of highly accurate and easily understandable blueprints.

This new craft will allow you to make a huge range of things – from objects for your home or yard to one-of-a-kind artistic creations and decorative pieces. What fun it will be for you when you see your ideas taking shape, and how pleased with yourself you’ll be when you complete your first project and receive your first compliments. Regrettably, some people with excellent concepts and incentives for their craft are lacking in the training needed to be successful, but now there is a great place to turn to.

With the assortment of easy-to-follow table wood work projects, there’ll be no stopping you – patient and knowledgeable help is there for you throughout, so go ahead and make your dream project. Take tiny steps or large, but when you’re aided by a supportive guidance, you’ll soon be on your way to success. Soon you’ll be on your way to following your dream of learning to work with wood – i’ll bet you’ll consider this craft to be very entertaining and rewarding. “patience is a virtue” and we know that acquiring a new skill takes time, but your goals are much more attainable if you have expert assistance when you need it. What a great tool the web is. It’s like a huge treasure chest of knowledge, even how to spend your free time profitably by engaging in a special project.


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