Veneered MDF suppliers in the UK?

Scottmoose · 2nd November 2005, 03:35 PM

Quick query -can anyone reccommend a supplier of decent quality, veneered MDF in the UK? I've searched, and so far, nothing.

Cheers
Scott

Puggie · 2nd November 2005, 03:46 PM

I have a champion timber merchants (www.championtimber.com) local to me and they do it.

Ouroboros · 2nd November 2005, 04:00 PM

If you're anywhere near Nottingham, then 'Fitchett and Woollacott' have a range of veneered MDF of different types of veneer.
(and a very good range of hardwood as well).

Ouroboros · 2nd November 2005, 04:01 PM

Just seen you're in Yorkshire, so it would be a bit of a drive but not too bad. I think they have a website so it's worth a Google.

Paul Dimaline · 2nd November 2005, 04:08 PM

James Latham is another one to try. They sell mainly to the trade but most of the big builders merchants deal with them so should be easy to get hold of.

Paul.

Scottmoose · 2nd November 2005, 05:16 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys -it's much appreciated. I can design them; I can build them, but what I'm not good at is veneering or finishing, hence the query. Especially as I've recently started looking into very large TQWT and horn enclosures. No way I can veneer those well. All we've got around Hull (daft, considering most of the timber imported into the UK comes through Hull) is a B&Q, a Homebase and a few scattered smaller shops dealing in fence posts and lengths of pine. My old merchant was up Scarborough way, but he sadly went out of business about 18 months ago now. I'll check them all out. I'm also wanting to start using decent hardwoods for some designs, so these will be very useful. Any favourite finishes while we're on the topic (subjective I know, but I'd be interested in what people have bought or like best).

Cheers for now & enjoy the music!
Scott

Vikash · 20th December 2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scottmoose
[BI can design them; I can build them, but what I'm not good at is veneering or finishing.[/B]

I have the same issue. What did you end up doing?

pinkmouse · 20th December 2005, 06:53 PM

South London Hardwoods are very good people to do business with, but unfortunately are a little far away from you...

richie00boy · 20th December 2005, 06:58 PM

It's a real problem. Were currently trying to source somebody to build our sub cabinets and it's proving really difficult.

The advice I have been given after talking with experts in the industry is that DIY veneering is not easy. Using pre-veneered MDF is part of a solution, but then you have the edges and ends to contend with.

Scottmoose · 21st December 2005, 10:15 AM

The prices for the veneered stuff were so outrageous considering the quality that I saw, I went back to doing it the old fashioned way, with separate veneer, applied using the Bob Brines method (roll glue onto box and veneer, leave to try. Add another coat to just the box, let dry, then iron the veneer on with plenty (but not too much) of heat. I'm still not great, but the best I can do, and I'm improving a bit. Better though, I can select the veneers I like most.

Anyone know of a decent solid-wood supplier whilst we're on the subject?

Scott

2nd November 2005, 03:35 PM	#1
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	Veneered MDF suppliers in the UK? Quick query -can anyone reccommend a supplier of decent quality, veneered MDF in the UK? I've searched, and so far, nothing. Cheers Scott

20th December 2005, 06:53 PM	#8
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	South London Hardwoods are very good people to do business with, but unfortunately are a little far away from you... __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

20th December 2005, 06:58 PM	#9
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	It's a real problem. Were currently trying to source somebody to build our sub cabinets and it's proving really difficult. The advice I have been given after talking with experts in the industry is that DIY veneering is not easy. Using pre-veneered MDF is part of a solution, but then you have the edges and ends to contend with. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

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2nd November 2005, 03:46 PM	#2
Puggie diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	I have a champion timber merchants (www.championtimber.com) local to me and they do it.

2nd November 2005, 04:00 PM	#3
Ouroboros diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nottingham UK	If you're anywhere near Nottingham, then 'Fitchett and Woollacott' have a range of veneered MDF of different types of veneer. (and a very good range of hardwood as well).

2nd November 2005, 04:01 PM	#4
Ouroboros diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nottingham UK	Just seen you're in Yorkshire, so it would be a bit of a drive but not too bad. I think they have a website so it's worth a Google.

2nd November 2005, 04:08 PM	#5
Paul Dimaline diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincolnshire, UK	James Latham is another one to try. They sell mainly to the trade but most of the big builders merchants deal with them so should be easy to get hold of. Paul.

2nd November 2005, 05:16 PM	#6
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	Thanks for all the replies guys -it's much appreciated. I can design them; I can build them, but what I'm not good at is veneering or finishing, hence the query. Especially as I've recently started looking into very large TQWT and horn enclosures. No way I can veneer those well. All we've got around Hull (daft, considering most of the timber imported into the UK comes through Hull) is a B&Q, a Homebase and a few scattered smaller shops dealing in fence posts and lengths of pine. My old merchant was up Scarborough way, but he sadly went out of business about 18 months ago now. I'll check them all out. I'm also wanting to start using decent hardwoods for some designs, so these will be very useful. Any favourite finishes while we're on the topic (subjective I know, but I'd be interested in what people have bought or like best). Cheers for now & enjoy the music! Scott

21st December 2005, 10:15 AM	#10
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	The prices for the veneered stuff were so outrageous considering the quality that I saw, I went back to doing it the old fashioned way, with separate veneer, applied using the Bob Brines method (roll glue onto box and veneer, leave to try. Add another coat to just the box, let dry, then iron the veneer on with plenty (but not too much) of heat. I'm still not great, but the best I can do, and I'm improving a bit. Better though, I can select the veneers I like most. Anyone know of a decent solid-wood supplier whilst we're on the subject? Scott

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