Why Your Doors Stick in Winter

The Science of the “Perfect Fit” There is a common misconception in joinery that if a door or a drawer fits perfectly on the day it's installed, the job is done. Actually, if I fit a bespoke gate or an internal door with zero gap in the middle of a dry...

Not All Wood is Created Equal

A Joiner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Timber When people ask me for a quote, one of the first questions is often: "Can we do it cheaper using different wood?" The answer is usually yes—but you’ll probably regret it. Wood is a living, breathing material. It reacts to...

Choosing the right screws

Why “Just a Screw” Doesn’t Exist: A Joiner’s Guide to Getting It Right We’ve all seen it: a gate that’s sagging after six months, or a beautiful piece of oak ruined by a nasty black stain or a jagged split. Nine times out of ten, the culprit isn't the...

AI & Joinery

AI & Joinery The Role of AI in Modern Joinery: How Hopgood Joinery Stays Ahead At Hopgood Joinery, we pride ourselves on combining traditional joinery skills with modern technology to deliver exceptional results. From door hanging and shelving to custom storage...