Monthly Archives: October 2014

Planer Blades Have Changed Over Time

The manufacture of woodworking planer blades has naturally evolved alongside technological developments. Previously, it was the case that woodworking planers were handheld tools, but this has changed as time has progressed. Contemporary power planers are now the relative tool of choice; and the standard of work being produced with them is benefiting.

These power planers are commonly accompanied by a planning platform. This means that sections of wood can be adjusted more quickly and accurately, subsequently improving the end results. The modern tools can also be operated both manually and electronically dependent on the job in hand.

Knife-Point Are the Industry Leader

Modern-day planers allow you to carry out great quality work – you just need to decide which blades you require. With the advanced technology now in place, there are a number of high quality planer blades available on the market from a whole host of different companies.

Competition is rife between the top knife manufacturers, and this means that you are sure to never be short of choice when it comes to choosing the blade that you need. With planer blades designed and manufactured to fit a whole variety of machines, Knife-Point are the industry leader for knife manufacture and supply and are sure to have the product for you.

Black & Decker Planer Blades

Whether you require tungsten carbide planer blades that have been specifically designed to fit AEG and Black & Decker  planers; or a planer blade bar length that has been fully hardened and triple tempered for maximum service life and toughness; you’ll always be getting the best quality product on the market.

There is also plenty of flexibility on offer when ordering from Knife-Point. They have an extensive selection of blade lengths and sizes; and are also able to offer large or small quantities of blades depending on your order requirements.

Planer Blades Radiate Quality

If you choose to purchase planer blades from Knife-Point then you’re buying undisputed quality. With blades from a whole range of suppliers they’re experts in finding the right tools for our customers, so they’re likely to be able to help.

To get in touch with them about any of their products – such as their Swann Morton and Stanley knife blades – you can reach them by calling 0114 2507554. A dedicated team member will only be too happy to speak to you and begin a happy new customer-client relationship in the process.

 

Sheffield Shop Sign Makers Manufacture Retail Signage for Help for Heroes

Image Sign Studio was pleased to be able to be involved in this project for Help for Heroes as it is a great cause. Help for Heroes is a tri-service military charity which provides support to full time, reservist Servicemen and women and veterans from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. They support veterans and serving personnel who have been wounded, injured or become sick as a result of serving their country, and offer support to their families and dependants as they care for their loved ones.

Illuminated Retail Shop Sign for Help for Heroes

As professional sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio is lucky enough to be manufacturing and installing a number of illuminated retail shop signs for the charity Help for Heroes. They originally carried out the manufacture and installation of the Help for Heroes shop sign in the shopping centre Meadowhall last year, and they are now manufacturing and installing signs for the shops all over the UK including Birmingham, Peterborough, Essex, Wimbledon and Bromley.

To manufacture the shop signs for this charity, Image Sign Studio used Dibond, which is an aluminium composite material consisting of a polyethylene core and aluminium cover sheet. Dibond is a lightweight yet rigid material, and there are many advantages to using it in sign making. The aluminium alloy is corrosion resistant, making it an excellent choice for shop signs that are likely to be exposed to the elements.

Dibond is also great for printing on too, lending itself especially to digital printing, which is a popular choice for many shop signs Sheffield. Although Dibond is extremely lightweight, it is also very rigid and achieves a perfect flatness. Just what you need for a shop sign!

To manufacture the Help for Heroes signs, a box was made out of folded aluminium composite called Dibond, and stainless steel hollow 3D letters were produced to create the words ‘Help for Heroes’. These letters were then backlit by fitting them with white LED lights to create a halo effect and attached to the Dibond backboard using studs.

Sign Makers Sheffield Specialising in Illuminated Retail Shop Signs

Illuminated shop signs can have a dramatic overall effect on the look of any retail shop. Modern LED lights are cheap to run, low maintenance and long lasting, making them perfect for use on shop signage and business signage. For more information about having an illuminated shop sign designed, manufactured and installed for your business, contact Image Sign Studio on 0114 261 7617 to speak to a member of their team.

Attract Customers over the Festive Season with a New Shop Sign Sheffield

The latest research regarding the UK’s retail spending suggests that people are spending more money in shops than they were earlier this year. Online business Website City AM recently reported that although fewer shoppers visited shopping centres and high streets this summer, retail spending was actually at its highest since January.

The Director of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Helen Dickinson said that although footfall had decreased, the amount of money that was spent by shoppers per trip had actually increased. The data went on to reveal that although footfall has decreased on high streets and shopping centres, it increased by 2.9% in out-of-town retail parks during August 2014.

“It seems that customers are hitting the high streets with purpose – knowing what they want to buy ahead of time, supported by online research ­– and doing more shopping in a single trip,” Helen Dickinson said.

The Rise of Online Shopping

Online shopping has been a hot topic of conversation for a number of years now as footfall on British high streets has made a gradual, but significant, decrease. But according to Mintel’s Christmas 2014 predictions, although online sales are again set to increase, a whopping 87% of all retail sales will be made in shops in December 2014.

Professional Sign Makers Sheffield

As expert sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio are well aware of the increasing popularity of online shopping, but they firmly believe that there is plenty of scope for retail shops to claim their fair share of the market. There’s nothing like going into a shop and physically holding a product, then to come home with the item in your shopping bag on that very day. For all the convenience of online shopping, there’s only so much you can find out about the item from looking at it on a screen and reading reviews.

Boost Sales over Christmas with a New Shop Sign Sheffield

So now is the time to ensure that you make the most of attracting the shoppers into your retail store. Online shopping may be as popular as ever, but the research suggests that there is still an enormous amount of people stepping out on the high street, shopping centres and retail parks.

If you are looking for a shop sign Sheffield that will increase your visibility on the high street over the festive season, Image Sign Studio can help. The staff at their Sheffield sign shop will offer you all the helpful advice and direction you need to ensure that your business makes a great first impression. Call them 0114 261 7617 for more information.