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How much should you sand a piece of wood?
We get asked a lot about sanding: how to do it, what to avoid, and what does all the terminology mean? Read on to find the answers to your sanding-related questions!

Screws, nails & glue – when do I use what?
We use different fixings for different purposes, but why you might use one or another can seem like a mystery if you’re starting out.

What happens when you machine reclaimed timber?
You may have seen on our price list the terms ‘dressed’ and ‘undressed’ timber, but what do they mean, and what do the end results look like?