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

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It’s been terribly frustrating! Do people with real hands on skills exist in this country anymore, or has everyone turned into paper shufflers and button pressers!?

I need to find a carpenter, master craftsman, cabinet maker or whatever the right name is for someone who can make high quality products in wood, in the Luton, Beds area… Ongoing work available for someone with the right skills.

We also need to buy a CNC router machine to help with making outdoor furniture and signs.

Can anyone suggest a website or organisation? Thanks

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davido140 said:

I do know one good company, based in South Africa... so probably not much help.

Whatever happens we need to make/source the products, so even if we ship in from overseas, if we absolutely have to I will consider. Thanks for the comments.

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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.

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elster said:

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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.

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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

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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?!