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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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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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Lastest Joinery, auctions

by starfish on 03. Sep, 2010 in Joinery,

joinery, eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

Antique Carpentry Masonry Joinery Measurements Book
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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.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

woodworking4home.tk You Can Download Thousands Of Woodworking Plans And Easily Learn Over 20 Years of Woodworking Knowledge
Video Rating: 5 / 5


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Lastest Roofing auctions

by starfish on 02. Sep, 2010 in Roofing

Roofing on eBay:

CASE for GripRite GRTCR175 Roofing Nailer

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1000 New 6" Dekfast #14 roofing deck screws
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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.

Click here for table wood work projects !

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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Wood Working Plans: WoodWorking As A Hobby, Where Do I Begin?

by starfish on 31. Aug, 2010 in Wood Work

Wood Working Plans: WoodWorking As A Hobby, Where Do I Begin?

When I first started making things out of wood I wish I’d had easy access to good wood working plans, but no, back then, wood working plans weren’t so easily available, there was no internet so I had to do it the hard way, find something in a magazine, a book or create my own plans.

You know there’s something about working with wood, when you start a project you have a pile of raw material and an idea of what you want to build. If you are a beginner sometimes it’s hard to get beyond “the idea” because you just don’t know where to start, how do you turn a pile of wood into something you can be proud of, that’s assuming of course you know what wood you need, how much and in what sizes.

Suddenly it all becomes too hard and you leave the wood in a pile in your shed. Now if you had an idea and then had a plan that showed you step by step what you need to do, something that was clear and easy to follow, that pile of wood now becomes a valuable resource. Making the individual parts gives you immediate satisfaction because each part becomes a finished piece in its own right.

Sanding the parts and doing a “dry” fit (that’s without the glue) can give you a feeling of comfort that you are heading in the right direction. Woodwork is a hobby and occupation of time and patience, it’s not something to be rushed, better to spend a bit more time and get it right.

The best tip I can give you is “measure twice, cut once”. To ensure you make your cuts on the correct side of your lines always mark the scrap side. A good plan can help you minimise your scrap pile and get the most out of your raw materials. Most woodworkers have a scrap pile, “I’m sure that offcut will come in useful for my next project” you think to yourself.

A scrap pile is good for a beginner as you can use your scrap pieces to practise your cuts and joints, scrap pieces of wood can also be used to protect the pieces you are working on when you clamp them down.

A good plan is still worth its weight in gold even if you are more experienced as it gives you a much higher success rate and it means you can get straight into your next project without spending hours drawing up your own plan.

Take your time and be safe with whatever you are making, if you are using power saws and routers use ear and eye protection and keep your fingers well out of the way, keep your tools clean and sharp.

I’m sure your next project will be a joy to behold, nothing (well almost nothing) beats the satisfaction of making something from nothing more than a pile of bits of wood.

Get my free wood working tips, see my review of a resource that has over 14000 wood working plans, full material lists, video instructions and more, just visit
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Drum Building Secrets

by starfish on 31. Aug, 2010 in Generalbuilding

Drum Building Secrets
Discover how to build a professional level drum set in 10 simple steps!
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List Building for Beginners
Learn All of The Hottest, Most Profitable Opt-in List Building Secrets That Really Work for Beginners.
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Cabinetwork & Joinery-Paul Hasluck (HC,1908,1st)

by starfish on 31. Aug, 2010 in Joinery,

Some recent joinery, auctions on eBay:

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    Bathroom Fitting For Home Improvement

    by starfish on 30. Aug, 2010 in Bathroom Fitting,

    Bathroom Fitting For Home Improvement

    Remodeling the bathroom is one of the more interesting home renovation endeavors that a home owner can begin. Bathroom fitting, as some call this activity, is both the action of remodeling the bathroom and the items placed in it depending on who is asked. There are many ways to remodel a bathroom from the low budget minor retrofit to the full scale renovation of the entire room from the ground up.

    Bathroom fitting can be done cheaply depending upon what the individual home owner desires in the remodeling step. If their sole desire is to simply make the place look a little different this can be achieved with a few simple fixes. The most useful tips for bathroom fitting on the cheap include changing wall paper or paneling, simply moving any bathroom furnishings inside around, even the simple action of changing a toilet seat cover or adding one can be a nice change. For more extensive projects the home owner may need to call a bathroom fitting professional or service.

    Some professional services only provide fixtures while others come in and perform all the work for you. Bathroom fitting can be a fun and interesting way of sprucing up the home but unless the one performing the remodeling tasks knows what they are doing it can also be an expensive and frustrating endeavor.

    Either way, no matter who performs the fitting services deciding exactly how to remodel a bathroom is the most important step. The best method for choosing how to refit a bathroom is to take some time and look over the room while picturing the exact changes you would like to make. This may seem quite obvious to some people but there are many that simply think, “I want to change my bathroom” and have no further direction for the project beyond this. The more time spent on planning a bathroom fitting the less time it will take to actually perform the task.

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    “Chittenden Builders General Contractors Vermont Roofing Companies”

    by starfish on 29. Aug, 2010 in Generalbuilding

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    5 Questions You Must Know To Ask Your Building Contractor…

    The Following questions are five important questions you will want to ask all building contractors you are considering to complete any building, roofing, painting, etc. projects you are interested in having completed.
    A contractors ability to provide you with the appropriate answers to these questions will assist you in determining which contractors you may want to consider to assist you in completing your building project.

    1) Does your building contractors have insurance?
    It may be in everyone involved best interest to insist any contractor who may be interested in providing you with an estimate on your building projects have the appropriate insurance meeting any requirements in your own area.
    In the event any unforeseen incident occurs as a result of your building project being completed you are able to rest assured the contractor will have the insurance required to reimburse you for any losses that may occur.

    2)Does your building contractor have workmans compensation?
    It may provide peace of mind to know the workers are covered in the event a work related accident may occur.

    3)Does your building contractor have previous experience doing similiar building projects?
    In most cases it may be in your best interest to consider building contractors who have previously performed similiar building projects. This may assist in the contractors ability to properly complete the project due to a good working knowledge of the materials and tools required to complet the project as well as an overall understanding of the process.

    4 Does your building contractors have references verifying the completion of similiar building projects providng quality results for other satisfied customers?
    It may assist you in making a more educated decision as to which building contractor you wish to choose to assist you with completing your future building project after you have had an opportunity to speak to a contractor’s previous customers. It may be a good idea to ask about their strengths and weaknesses throughout the prvious worked performed for the references provided as well as any overall likes and/or dislikes they may wish to share witrh you in regards to the contractors.

    5)What building materials will your contractors be utilizing to complete your building projects?
    By receiving a precise list of materials to be used it is easier to understand any fluctuations in estimated prices that may be effected by a contractors choice of higher or lower quality materials. This will assist you in having an opportuniry to ask the contractors about the different materials. This will serve two purposes as you learn about the materials. First, it may assist you in deciding which materials you prefer based on the price and/or quality of these materials. Second, it may provide you some insight as to the contractors knowledge of the products they have suggested.

    These are five questions that may provide you with a good foundation in the discussion you have with poptential contractors regarding your building projects whether they are roofing contractors, painting contarctors, and/or general building contractors these questions will provide a good place to start. It may also be encouraged that you gain a thorough understanding of the products as well as the process as it is to be perfomed.

    We wish you the best in all your future building projects and hope you have an enjoyable building experience.

    As A Third Generation Vermont General Contractor I Have Been Involved With Residential Home Building Construction Throughout My Life. Specializing In Residential Home Construction, Roof Replacement, Painting, Home Renovation, and Property Maintenance.

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