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There is an old saying that says "You can't make a silk purse out of a pig's ear". The same is true with producing round timber dowel. If the machinery or tooling is not a up to scratch, then the finish on the product won't be either.Read now -
Turned Porch Posts in Treated Pine
For at least the last 25 years we have been manufacturing a range of turned timber porch posts. Many of our customers have asked us how we produce such a large turning that has not changed over this long period of time. The answer is that we produce them on a specially built lathe. Words can't quite do the process justice, so we thought we might share a video with you on how it is done.Read now -
American Oak Stair Treads
Read nowOver the last couple of years we have been selling a range of 32mm and 43mm thick stair treads in both Pine and Victorian Ash. During this period we have been getting a number of requests to add American Oak stair treads to our range, and after looking into it we decided that the time was right for us to do so.
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Timber Handrail in Pine and Meranti
Read nowWe were recently asked by one of our good customers if we could produce a new timber handrail for them. They wanted us to make it in both Meranti (aka Maple) and Pine.
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Wire Balustrade Fittings On Show
Read nowWire cable is still a great style of balustrade to use on a domestic staircase. Not only does it achieve a sleek modern look, but it is also easy to install.
As can be seen in the photos above and below; the wire cable used on this Victorian Ash staircase looks great; particularly when combined with 50sq stainless posts and 50x25 rectangular handrail (both of which can also be purchased in our online shop).
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New Style Of Treated Pyramid Fence Post Capital
Read nowTreated fence post capitals have been part of our range of external building products for the past 25 years. The more traditional turned styles have given way to the more fashionable pyramid designs over the last 10 years. Just recently though we were asked by a customer to come up with a variation on the pyramid design. The end result was a much more substantial design.
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Stainless Steel Handrail Painted Black
Read nowAn increasingly popular trend in hones design is fixtures and fittings being painted black rather than the traditional brushed or polished stainless steel.
If you go into display homes you may have noticed how taps in bathrooms and kitchens have been slowly moving away from polished chrome to black.\
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New HAMMERSMITH Catalogue Just Released
Read nowWe are pleased to announce that we have just released our new HAMMERSMITH product catalogue.
Released in May 2016, this new catalogue replaces the 2013/14 version, and is 52 pages in size, with a large number of new products added.
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Another Batch Of Stair Post Caps Being Manufactured
Read nowWhen we added timber stair post caps to our range a decade ago, we never envisaged how popular they would turn out. Even now after 10 years, they continue to be a strong seller for us. Last year we decided to build a dedicated area within our factory to improve the time it takes to make these post caps.