Carpenter, Master Craftsman, Cabinet maker.. Where are they?

[thinfourth2]

Yes you might not be able to find anyone to do anything useful but just think of how many people have a degree now.

[EINSIGN]

dfen5 said:

By the way, http://www.nevilleconstruction.co.uk/default.asp?s...

We put a 5 axis CNC in there - good lads.

If you're interested in a CNC machine for wood/joinery/plastics drop me your Email or number and I'll get in touch. I work for one of the biggest suppliers of CNC machines in the country.

YHM

[EINSIGN]

thinfourth2 said:

Yes you might not be able to find anyone to do anything useful but just think of how many people have a degree now.

Exactly! I employ a fair number of people and would choose a traditional skilled person over a theoretical skilled person any day.

Changing the subject but I was discussing this with a business colleague the other day. How exactly do we expect to get out of this recession when we don’t actually make anything in this country anymore? Where does the money come from to get us out of trouble? Surely we need to export something to bring money back in? Cars.. no, ships, no… can we export people?!

[elster]

EINSIGN said:

elster said:

EINSIGN said:

Many thanks guys!

Examples of the type of outdoor furniture we need are shown here: http://www.prestwickgolfgroup.com/

Some made from Recycled HDPE plastics (also need to source materials), and finished to a very high standard.

There will be a substantial amount of ongoing work for whoever can genuinely help, so feel free to PM me.

Are you wanting to source the recycled plastics? or the plastics to recycle yourself?

I do know a place I have done some work at, this is what they do. Yorkshire area. I am going to try remember their name now.

I would like to buy in sheet form for CNC work, and/or extruded planks. Similar to buying lengths of timber then fabricate.

Linpak I have been told is the company.

[gonte]

Try Clive at CCL in stevenage 01438 869900, if its possible to make it out of wood he can probably do it and to a high standard as well.

[edmellor]

Try http://www.willowbankjoinery.co.uk/ they are highly qualified, but if they wont do what you're after they will put you in contact with someone that will.

Just a thought, you could always try Effjey http://www.effjey.co.uk/joinery.htm they are more geared around producing for shopfitting but we use them at work, and they are a top bunch of blokes, might be worth a ring at least.

Edited by edmellor on Wednesday 17th June 22:03

Edited by edmellor on Wednesday 17th June 22:13

[tonyvid]

Isn't there a Guild of Master Craftsmen....


ETA - http://www.guildmc.com/

Edited by tonyvid on Thursday 18th June 09:31