Friday, May 24, 2013

5 Reasons Why Timber Joinery Products are Better


Timber has a lot of competition today. Steel frame manufacturers push the benefits of steel. Aluminium window suppliers speak glowingly about the benefits of their products. Even PVC doors and decking materials are available that “look just like the real thing.” Here are 5 reasons why timber...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Monday, May 13, 2013

Red Gold: Why Cabinet Makers Love Australian Cedar


Back in 1985, I was having lunch with a friend at his rickety old picnic table outside his home in Bondi. “The table came with the house,” he said apologetically and told me I was welcome to dismantle it and use the timber “if it was worth it.” There must have been 5 coats of old paint...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Monday, April 29, 2013

Agroforestry: A Remarkable Australian Conservation Story


All Australians are concerned about preserving what’s left of our beautiful natural landscape. The establishment of a system of State and National Parks is an example of conservation on the government level. The commercial establishment of tree plantations helps make formerly clear-cut areas...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Fine Timber Joinery Demands Fine Timbers


There’s no way to get around it: you can have the best equipment in the world and a high standard of workmanship, but if fine timber joinery is not combined with fine timbers, the results will be less than satisfactory. That’s why Allkind Joinery Brisbane is uncompromising about the timbers...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Why Allkind Joinery Uses Centor Bifold Door Hardware


Master craftsmen recognise and respect fine quality and craftsmanship wherever they find it. That’s why the master cabinet makers at Allkind Joinery Brisbane use Centor door hardware on their popular timber bifold doors. If you’ve been thinking about joining the trend towards bringing the...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Queensland Timber Industry at Forefront of Environmental Responsibility


The timber industry often takes the blame for the degradation of Australian forests, but a closer look reveals the truth: no one is more concerned about the sustainability of timber supplies than the industry that relies on timber for its livelihood.
A recent article in the Brisbane Courier Mail...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Tips for Shopping for Joinery Products


Not all joineries are alike. Some large joineries specialise in certain products for the commercial market while some small “backyard” joineries would better be described as cabinet or furniture making businesses. In between, there are a few long established businesses that owe their success...
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Written by Rob Schneider