Hello

[LeonneD]

Hi All,

New to the website, hoping to get a bit of advice on a few things, I've read a few of the posts and I can see there plenty of helpful people with a lot of knowledge.

I've just returned to the tools after a number of years working in different roles (I never really put them down, just wasn't earning with them). I've fitted quite a few kitchens, in the past, but I would like to learn a bit more from you super experienced guys, are there any advanced courses out there?  As a chippy I have a good understanding of the basics. Another option could be to do some work with some experienced fitters? Any advice welcome. Im from the south wales area.

Thanks
Leonne

[PJK]

Hi Leonne,

Welcome to the forum mate. Not got any real advise for you but you could start ringing the smaller local kitchen suppliers offering a few weeks free labour in the hope of getting good experience in the trade and maybe leading to paid work. 

Good luck to ya.

[LeonneD]

Hi PJK,

Thanks for the suggestion, that's the kind of thing I was thinking, maybe I could even pick up a labourers wage for a week or two. Do guys normally work In teams Of skilled workers or with labourers? 

Thanks

[PREM]

Welcome

I think joiners make the best fitters, I know there are some plumbers and sparks who can fit as good , but generally the joiner has a better understanding of what is required starting off.

You really need to do a basic plumbing course, so you can offer a compleat fit to a customer.  Gas you  can sub out same as plastering and tiling.

There are courses out there but if you know how to do masons mitre/ butt scribe joints on Worktops you don't need to waste your money.

Good luck

[wonderaround]

Hi there. I spent about 10 years to make kitchens looks nice and comfy. I would like to find more information or advise here how to make small kitchen look luxury and spacious. It would help my career a lot.

[LeonneD]

HI PJK,

Just got back from holidays, hence the late reply. 

Thanks for the advice, I have done quite a lot of pushfit plumbing but never soldered, maybe i should consider that but i know quite a few plaumbers i can call on, and have cut quite a few mason/butt and scribe joints but always with several months in between cuts which means remembering which way around and what goes where each time , but thats easily solved if fitting regularly.

Maybe its just a bit more practice needed and to pick up a few more hints and tips. 

Cheers