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On Trend Wedding Décor

Giant Light Up Letters Hire

Giant Light Up Letters Hire

It’s the finer details that really bring a wedding together, the décor you choose will help to set the tone and shape your event. Planning a wedding is a big undertaking, that’s why we are here to help you with some wedding ideas. Below are some of the latest trends that are the perfect addition to any wedding. Brighten the day and give the photos of your special day an edge with these gorgeous props.

Light Up Your Day

Make a big statement and add some wow factor with incredible lit up letters. The 5ft LED letters provide a visual centrepiece and a breathtaking feature to your wedding. This trend is fast becoming an integral part of many weddings, most commonly couples want to keep it simple with the word “LOVE” illuminating their special day. You can choose to have the words MR & MRS / MR & MR / MRS & MRS too. Whatever design you choose, there is no doubt these letters will add a spectacular backdrop to your reception and will illuminate your venue.

Giant wedding letters hire is available from Fun 4 Hire, these letters are excellent quality and made from steel with built in LED lights to set the romantic mood. When looking for giant letters hire near you, beware of cheap MDF imitations of these beautiful letters.

Dance the Night Away

Want to bring some life and party spirit to the reception? An LED dancefloor can get your guests up and moving all night long while the lights of the dancefloor sparkle underfoot. This is an elegant and appealing approach to the dancefloor, one of the key features of any wedding. The lights of the floor twinkle like stars on the clearest night, giving you a romantic and intimate setting that will leave your guests in awe and ready to dance. Dancefloor hire allows you an affordable and easy way to add that little bit extra to your day.

Why Lighting is So Important

Lighting is an incredibly important aspect of wedding planning. The lighting can be stylistic and is essential for bringing ambiance to your special day. In addition to the main lighting scheme, you can use props to provide soft lighting without the need for obvious and unsightly lighting instruments. Adding your own take on the lighting can help to make the day yours and will bring some magic to your photographs.

The wedding ideas above (LED dance floor and giant LED letters) are both ways to add some mood lighting to your wedding while keeping the style and romance on point. When looking for ways to add lighting to your wedding without being to over the top, these props provide the perfect opportunity. The best part of all is that dance floor hire and giant letters hire are affordable options that’ll add so much to your day. Even when the lights go down the dance floor will be inviting and the specially chosen lettering will be glowing.

For more information on giant light up letters hire, call Fun 4 Hire on 07903 973 963 or visit their website at www.fun4hire.net

 

 

What is a backlit sign?

What is a backlit sign?

What is a backlit sign?

An important consideration for any business, event or promotional drive should be signage. Signs can be used to not only help spread your message but also attract customers and set yourself apart from your competition. Investing in a sign is a significant step towards reinforcing your brand but it is not surprising that many businesses aren’t sure where to start when deciding on a sign that suits them. If you’re asking yourself what kind of sign is best for your business then we can help. There are various formats available in order to ensure you can create the eye-catching impact desired in every circumstance, but today we are going to focus on just one: the backlit sign.

One of the most popular sign types (and one that we absolutely love) is the backlit sign. Ultimately, these are signs that are illuminated using a light source behind the design in order to draw peoples eye and spread the desired message loud and clear. The backlit sign is highly versatile and works in your favour around the clock, something many signs are unable to do after sunset which results in your business losing out on valuable marketing time.

backlit sign is great for use both inside and outside and are often seen in shopping centres, airports, bus stops and building signage. There are many benefits to choosing a backlit sign including:

  • Increased visibility at night
  • Clear and easy to read – even from afar
  • Colourful and eye-catching
  • Stand out from the crowd
  • Perfect for promoting your business or message

The sign is created with a light source behind and the printed graphic over the top. LED lights are most commonly used as the light source due to their effectiveness. On top of this, they are also incredibly energy efficient; the LED lights provide an impressive level of brightness while using small amounts of energy, this makes them an excellent choice for businesses of all sizes. Your design will not only stand out but will also be full of detail and clarity. The back lighting even helps your sign design to appear enhanced.

Printing backlit signs is becoming more and more versatile thanks to the technology available today and this means you can literally create exactly the kind of sign you require without breaking the bank to afford it. The combination of the durability and the eye-catching vividness of backlit signs plays a vital part in their ever-increasing popularity.

If you have an idea in mind for a backlit sign, contact Image Sign Studio today for professional, high quality and carefully designed signs that will help you spread your message in a loud, clear and refined way.  We operate in the Sheffield and Rotherham areas and pride ourselves on helping businesses realize their creative goals.

For more information on Backlit Signs, get in touch

The Shop Signs Manufacturer with a Difference

The Most Popular Business, Shop Signs, and Letter Types

The Most Popular Business, Shop Signs, and Letter Types

Image Sign Studio design and manufacturer the highest quality shop signs here in their Sheffield workshop. They manufacture a huge range of type of shop signs & business signs to suit every business from high-street shops to warehouses – in fact They’re still to find a job they can’t do! However, it’s always useful to have a list of our their popular shop sign types – you never know when you’ll be in the market

Image Sign Studio’s Most Popular Business, Shop Signs, and Letter Types

  • Fret cut signage – fret cut signage, also sometimes known as fret cut lettering or computer cut lettering, is where the letters and images are cut from a sheet of material usually using a CNC router or laser cutting machine
  • Aluminium tray sign – aluminium tray signage is where the business or shop sign is cut from or attached to an aluminium tray. The fixings are usually hidden, and the sign stands proud from the wall
  • Backlit sign – our signs can be easily backlit, usually using LEDs, to create a slick and modern looking sign. In other words, the sign is placed in front of a light-source. The light can either create a ‘floating’ effect or can shine through translucent areas to make the sign more visible at night.
  • Fret cut illuminated signs – fret cut illuminated signs are often made from aluminium panels. They often comprise of front and back trays which can be any colour and usually used when illumination is required. Great to create a lit 3D effect
  • Acrylic letters, flat cut letters, sign letters, acrylic cut out letters and aluminium letters – these letter types are created in our workshop and used for many purposes including in conjunction with the other types of signs
  • Perspex letters signage – letters cut in our workshop usually using a CNC router are used to create this popular and cost-effective signage. Good for back-lit or internally lit signage such as aluminium composite tray or aluminium tray sign
  • CNC signs – CNC signs are cut from material using a CNC router which is computer controlled. As such, these signs can be intricate and use images as well as standard letters
  • Light box sign – a lightbox sign is a type of illuminated sign using a frame and lighting source
  • Directional signage – this type of signage is used everywhere from shops and warehouses to schools and hospitals. It’s designed to be practical and clear giving people instructions and showing the way
  • Sign tray – a sign tray is used very commonly in shop signs and business signage and can be made from a wide range of materials. Often backlit or internally lit, this type of sign is a very popular choice for many businesses
  • Aluminium composite sign tray – similar to the aluminium tray sign, this sign is made from composite material and can be used for many purposes
  • Dibond signs – dibond signs are most commonly used when strength is an important factor. These signs provide resistance to physical impact and heat and are most commonly used for shop signs, wall signs, information and directional signage.

Find Out More About Our Different Types of Business Signage and Shop Signs

Get in touch with image Sign Studio today through their contact page or call them directly on 0114 261 7617 for more information on their range of shop signs, business signage and manufacturing workshop

 

Aluminium Tray Cut to Fret Cut Signage - 4 Ways Your Business Can Make a Great First Impression

Aluminium Tray Cut to Fret Cut Signage – 4 Ways Your Business Can Make a Great First Impression

Read on to discover 4 key ways your business can make a great first impression:

Have an outdoor sign that is easy to read and can be seen from a distance

This allows you to attract customers who are passing by and lets them know that your business is close, however there is more to attracting customers than just ‘putting up a sign’. In order for the potential customer to want to use your business the sign needs to be aesthetically pleasing, easy to see from a distance and easy to read such as aluminium tray sign Stylish simplicity is often most effective.

Use lighting to give your business 24-hour advertising

By lighting up your business signage you attract peoples eye no matter what time of day it is. This complete visibility gives you a huge advantage over your competitors, but it is very important you keep your signs well maintained. There is nothing more off putting for a potential customer than seeing an old, broken or half lit business sign. In order to reap the rewards, you need to keep your signs looking smart. Lit sign options include a backlit sign, lightbox sign, LED sign and using fret cut illuminated letters.

Be welcoming

A customer’s experience begins as soon as they hear about your business. Maybe they have been online and visited your website, maybe they were driving in the area and saw one of your signs – whatever way they found you, you need to make sure the experience is top notch from the start… Is your website clear? Are the contact details easy to find? Is your business sign clear and easy to read? Does the customer feel welcome at the door? Think about these things. What does your customer see when they are about to enter your business? Your customer doesn’t want to walk into a shop with big stickers on the door saying “NO” maybe you have door signs saying “NO DOGS” or “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED”, this can give off a negative vibe early on so you may try to make the first impression better by simply changing the signs. Maybe you could use signs that say, “Come in, we’re open!” or “Yes we accept credit cards” to make customers feel welcome.

Make sure the entrance is obvious

By having a well-designed sign at your entrance, you can not only give clear direction to your shop but you also make a fantastic first impression. Your sales revenue could increase by close to 5% just from the use of one powerful sign. Your signs are all about first impressions and guiding potential customers to your door. By using signs to their full potential, you allow a customer to feel confident in your business and product before they’ve even stepped in the door. Always make sure your sign is easy to read for the best impact – there are many different material and lettering options available so find one that makes your message pop: your sign letters could be acrylic, flat cut, aluminium tray sign or perspex.

Get in touch today to get a quote for your Aluminium Tray Cut Signs on 0114 261 7617

Skip Hire for Garden Waste

Sheffield & Rotherham skip hire
Sheffield & Rotherham skip hire

There’s nothing better than working in the garden on a warm, sunny day; however, the one dismay people have is dealing with the waste produced during a garden clear out or D.I.Y project. Whether you are a commercial gardener, a green fingered allotment, a home owner, or you’re just tackling a long-awaited back garden project – Sheffield Skip Hire can help make things a lot easier to tackle. Our garden waste skip hire is designed to simplify your project by allowing us to take care of the waste for you… That’s right, say goodbye to countless trips to the local tip!

Benefits of Skip Hire for your Project

People tend to shy away from hiring skips due to their traditionally large size, the need for permits and the concern that you cannot put all kinds of waste in skips. When you hire a low-volume skip from us you can forget all these worries as:

  • The 3 tonne skip is much smaller than the commercial skips making them perfect for homeowner use. Here at Sheffield Skip Hire we provide skips of all sizes to suit all needs, we can offer advice if you’re not sure which skip is best for your project.
  • We can take care of organizing the permits for you.
  • No more continuous trips to the dump with car-loads of plant waste!
  • A 3 tonne skip can hold approximately 15-20 black sacks worth of waste making it ideal for smaller projects.
  • In our skips, you can dispose of all the common forms of waste found during garden D.I.Y projects including:
    • Organic waste; soil, grass, plants.
    • Wood
    • Domestic waste
    • Rubble (building/ foundation)
    • Plastics
    • Metal

If you are concerned about what waste cannot be put into a skip, contact us or take a look at our online skip hire guide for further advice. With Sheffield Skip Hire skip hire, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration and you can rest assured knowing the waste is properly and appropriately disposed of. Did you know we recycle 93% of the waste we collect?

Larger Skips Available

We also have larger skips which are perfect for bigger projects or commercial use for gardening, landscaping and construction projects. This is the perfect skip hire for gardeners and landscaper alike, to get great skip hire based on the needs of your project, don’t hesitate to contact Sheffield Skip Hire today.

Affordable, Time Saving Solution

Organic waste skip hire is an affordable solution that will give you many benefits, the exact cost of hiring one of these skips depends on your project requirements, length of hire etc. but we pride ourselves on providing excellent service at the lowest prices possible.

As you can see, a 3 tonne skip could be the perfect solution for your gardening or D.I.Y project. If you are in the Sheffield or Rotherham areas, head over to www.sheffieldskiphire.co.uk to book a skip to suit your needs.

Image Sign Studio going from strength to strength

Sheffield shop sign manufacturerFirst impressions are everything, the first thing a prospective customer is going to see when approaching your business is your signage. You can distinguish a lot about a business by the quality of the sign that proudly holds their name. We are firm believers in quality and, as such, we are committed to manufacturing a range of high-grade shop signs and commercial signs in-house.

With our base in Sheffield we have the perfect scope to provide our range of products not only locally, around Rotherham and South Yorkshire but also UK-wide. We offer a full service including signage design, manufacturing and installation meaning we can work together to create the perfect sign to reflect your business. It is important to remember that a sign will work for you 24/7, forever promoting your business and what you have to offer. You want a sign that accurately portrays your business and that is why we are so passionate about getting it right every time.

We offer shop signs and commercial signs for all requirements. Our popular signs include:

  • Aluminium Composite Sign Trays – these are very popular, lightweight and cost effective. A sign tray is very versatile meaning they can be used for various applications.
  • Fret cut illuminated signs – fret cut signage is when we cut the logo or text to add an extra dimension to your sign. We can add lighting to enhance the depth and draw peoples eye to your sign.
  • Backlit sign – this brings a 3-dimensional effect, a backlit sign tends to be more visually exciting and interesting.
  • Aluminium tray sign – this sign is lightweight but strong, durable and stylish.
    We have a wide range of sign options available including but not limited to; directional signage, light box signs, CNC signs and dibond signs.

At Image Sign Studio, our signage specialists will be able to create exactly what you are looking for. We pay attention to every detail, for example sign letters, to help create different looks and effects for our signs we offer a variety of lettering. Maybe your sign will look better with acrylic letters or flat cut letters or maybe the letters need to ‘pop’ more so acrylic cut out letters, aluminium letters or perspex letters signage may work better. We look out for these things so you don’t have to and we are more than happy to discuss the options with you to help you decide which lettering will work best with your design. Every one of our products is manufactured in-house which means we can make it exactly as you need it without outsourcing or adapting your ideas.

If your business needs a sign, we are here to help you. There are many aesthetic and logistical design decisions that need to be made when choosing a sign and should they be overlooked, you risk losing a worthwhile business investment. Thanks to our on-site manufacturing we are able to make high quality, individually tailored signs that give back to their businesses time and time again. No matter how big or small your signage needs, contact Image Sign Studio for more information.

Call Image Sign Studio on 0114 261 7617 or visit www.imagesignstudio.com

Bollore’s Investment in Africa

I saw a very interesting presentation recently about investing in Africa. According to the CFA Institute, ‘Africa’s remarkable economic growth during the past decade was based on sustainable drivers of performance, including a transformation in leadership and abundant natural resources. Opportunities to profit exist in infrastructure and robust demand for consumer goods and services from a growing middle class. Challenges to investing in Africa remain, but investors who can overcome the challenges will find superior investment prospects.’

Also, according to the World Economic Forum, ‘the conversation about Africa is shifting from one of “deficits” and “gaps” to one about opportunities, prospects, ventures and creativity. That’s not news to companies that have paid close attention to the continent and invested there. The fast-growing youth population, the urbanization expected to drive over 50% of Africans to cities by 2050, and Africa’s formalizing economy are all well known. These trends and other developments have driven a half century or more of growth in Africa, and will continue to do so.’

Unfortunately for me, I’m not really in a position to invest anything meaningful in a whole continent. However, if I were in a position to invest, I think I could do a lot worse than invests in Bollore Transport and Logistics. According to their website, they’re one of the world top 10 leading transport and international logistics company with presence in 105 countries around the world including a large presence in Africa. Their business activities – including port, rail, transport and logistics and storage and distribution of petroleum products – have come together to be part of the single brand, Bolloré Transport & Logistics. Apparently, this grouping will enable them to offer their clients a global supply chain management and network based on the expertise of over 36,000 employees

Already the first port infrastructure operator in Africa, they appear to be heading from strength to strength

Sofraden – Your Industrial Mixing Partner

About mixing powders and solids

The mixing of powders or granules is required for various industrial processes and must be adapted according to the properties of the raw materials used and final product specifications.

“Tumbler mixers” are based on a relatively simple concept: a closed drum rotates around its axis forcing the particles to tumble over one another on the surface of the mix.

Rotary drum mixers contain no inner moving parts, so maintenance is straight-forward and the gentle mixing action ensures that the properties of fragile or heat-sensitive materials are not affected.

Rotary Drum Mixers are ideal for the homogenization of different powders (premix for building materials), impregnation (flavouring or colouring of food products, catalyst regeneration process with acid in specialty chemicals)…

These rotating drum mixers can also be used to perform powder or fibre granulation operations (for example granulation of fiberglass for use in polymers).

On the other hand, circulation patterns in “convective mixers” are produced by an agitation system set up inside a static shell. This system moves particles in groups from one area to another within the vessel.

Agitation is created with ribbon or blade systems.

Blade mixers generate more intense mechanical action than ribbon mixers. The former adds lots of air to the mix and this tends to fluidize the bed of particles in the vessel and enhance the movement of these particles. As a result, mixing times are shorter than with ribbon mixers.

Intensive blade mixers are some mixer for powders used for numerous industrial mixer applications including the mixing of mineral powder and chemical additives to make exterior wall coatings or tile adhesives, soil or mineral treatment or even the mixing of explosive powders.

Ribbon mixers are used for mixing more fragile products typically found in the food industry or animal feed industry.

Twin-screw mixers with over-lapping paddles have also been developed which are suited to applications that do not require intimate mixing, as is the case with the treatment of contaminated soil for example.
The mixing of divided solids is frequently required in the following fields/industries:

  • Polymers
  • Explosives
  • Plant protection products
  • Friction materials
  • Facade renders
  • Ceramic tile adhesives (cta)
  • The food industry
  • Environmental management

Bold, eye catching designs from Image Sign Studio

Image Sign Studio, based in Sheffield, have years of experience in helping businesses stand out on the high street. Do you want to give your business a bold, new image? You might want to think about using 3D and chunky lettering, rather than the traditional flat-cut ones.

Their 3D letters can be manufactured using stainless steel, perspex or aluminium, and are all hand-crafted and installed by us, meaning there’s no compromise on quality. You can also choose to illuminate your sign with state-of-the-art LED lighting, providing eye-catching effects to really give your business the wow factor!

Stainless Steel 3D Signs

Stainless steel 3D letters can be made using a brushed matt finish, which adds a contemporary, modern look for your business. A mirror polished finish however, will give your signage an impressive shine. You can even choose a gold polished finish – a striking choice that is sure to attract attention and provide a glamourous edge for your business!

Aluminium 3D Signs

Aluminium 3D Signs can be powder coated or wet sprayed in a huge variety of colours, to fit your business’ branding.

Perspex 3D Signs

Perspex 3D Signs are also available in a wide variety of colours.

Illuminated 3D Signs

3D signs can also be illuminated with LED lighting, giving your business a real stand-out effect! Our LED lights are guaranteed for 50,000 hours, and are also very cheap to run. They can also be used to create eye-catching effects such as halo lighting and face illumination. LED lighting for your signs is available in white, red, green, blue, orange and colour changing (supplied with remote control).

Get in touch today to see how 3D signs can help your business!

Changing Your Handheld Planer Blades Has Never Been Easier

Knife-Point is the leading supplier of knives and blades to the Sheffield area. They stock a variety of products including an extensive array of planer blades. These include blades to fit handheld planers from reputable manufacturers such as Black & Decker, with high quality materials such as fine grain tungsten carbide used to make the products.

Once you’ve purchased your new blades, you needn’t fret on the actual process of changing them. For that, look no further than this guide from Knife-Point, who have made swapping your planer blades simple:

First Step

Firstly, always make sure that the power supply is disconnected to the device – this will go a long way towards ensuring your safety. It might sound obvious but out of all the steps in this guide it’s by far and away the most important one.

Second Step

The next piece of advice to follow is to gently loosen the fastenings on your planer blade device with a wrench. You don’t need to completely remove the fastenings and easy blade removal will be possible through the initial loosening. Always take care when removing the blade as it’s likely to still be very sharp. You can then spin the cutter head round and repeat the process on the other side.

Third Step

As your existing blades have now been removed, you can now fit your new ones. To do this, gently fit the new blade with the shape of the planer blade groove and slide it into place. Hold it in the position where you would like it to remain, then take your wrench and loosely tighten up the outer two bolts on your handheld planer – simple.

Fourth Step

The new blade will be extremely sharp so don’t rush through the replacement process and make sure you take care when tightening your replacement blades after they’ve been fitted. Before sliding the blade into place you may also need to remove any resin that has been left behind. You can do this using paraffin and oil or by gently scraping the debris away.

Fifth Step

The last step for you to adhere to is to verify that the knife blade is central in relation to your handheld planer. This is essential, as it will prevent the knife from rubbing on the edges of the machine. Once this has been guaranteed you can finish tightening the bolts. Again, simply repeat this on the other side.

An Abundance of Planer Blades and More at Knife-Point

You can find out more about Knife-Point’s planer blades, Stanley knife blades and more by paying their website a visit at www.knife-point.co.uk. Alternatively, if you’d like to reach them for a chat you can give them a call on 07737133030.

 

 

 

Versatility and Accuracy Just Two of the Many Benefits Attached to Trimming Knife Blades

There are so many potential uses for trimming knife blades – they’re perfect for solving a whole variety of problems. Knife-Point are a leading supplier of these products based in the Sheffield area, which is famous for its steel industry. They stock these tools as well as planer blades, snap off blades and more. They’ve put together a list of 5 common uses for trimming knife blades:

Ensuring Durability and Longevity

It can be frustrating and costly to regularly be forced to replace unreliable knife blades. Knife-Point can counter this problem, as they supply trimming knife blades manufactured in hardened and tempered carbon steel. These will help to ensure longevity when it comes to getting down to work.

Providing Versatility

Multi-functional tools are excellent for delivering long-lasting satisfaction. The trimming knife blades that Knife-Point can supply are extremely versatile and can help provide a solution to this common problem. Craft, graphic design and flooring are just 3 of the many common uses for these blades.

Offering Choice of Blade Size

Knife-Point’s trimming knife blades are easily interchangeable and come with extensive choice attached. This should ensure the flexibility you desire within your work, which will prove to be invaluable when it comes to cutting costs and producing the highest quality of work.

Helping to Ensure Accuracy

A poorly maintained or incorrectly implemented knife blade can seriously affect your ability to produce the quality piece of work you require. Trimming knife blades can solve this problem and ensure access to the highest levels of accuracy every time.

Solving the Problem of Difficult Materials

Trimming knife blades can be invaluable for professionals working within industries such as packaging, flooring and roofing. Vinyl and acrylic are just two of the many stubborn materials that these individuals have to deal with; but with these blades any difficulties cutting should be erased.

Contact Knife-Point for Trimming Knife Blades Today

If you’re interested in any of the knife blades covered in this article, you should contact Knife-Point today. To speak to a member of the Knife-Point team, you can reach them on 07737133030.  They regularly receive repeat custom from their satisfied customers.

 

 

Snap Off Blades Are Perfect for a Variety of Tradesmen

Knife-Point are a leading supplier of a variety of different cutting tools, with snap off blades a particularly popular choice for their consumers. With Sheffield blades made from hardened and tempered carbon steel; and others made from leading manufacturers such as Olfa; it’s easy to see why.

Knife-Point’s snap off blades all but guarantee the highest levels of accuracy; and with that in mind, they have put together a list of 5 common uses for these tools:

Flooring Tradesmen

For flooring tradesman, snap off blades are absolutely essential. No matter the material that you need to cut, the end result will be the same every time – precision, quality and reliability. Those working within the industry need to be able to guarantee exact accuracy, which is something that these blades can provide.

Packaging Tradesmen

In the packaging industry, some materials can be a hinderance. This can be countered through the regular implementation of a sharp blade; which is where Knife-Point can help. Their variety of snap off blades will ensure that you never run into any trouble again when it comes to working with difficult materials.

Design Tradesmen

It’s all in the details for those working within the designing trade. An architect, for example, may need to produce a realistic scale model of a building they’re building. To communicate this effectively the model itself needs to be expertly accurate; and precise cutting of the individual components can be ensured with the appropriate snap off blades.

Crafts Tradesmen

Snap off blades are well-placed to assist and can be easily fitted to your handle as and when required. Whether it’s making cards with delicate features on them, or decorations that need to fit perfectly together, it’s essential to have access to a blade that ensures precision in the craft trade.

Roofing Tradesmen

Roofing tradesmen rely on concise cutting tools for precise repairs and installation, so these knife blades are perfectly appropriate. For them, to ensure that the property they are finishing is correctly sealed and left running in optimum condition, these blades can ensure all the pieces of the puzzle are perfectly completed.

Not Just Limited to Snap Off Blades

You can contact Knife-Point by calling 0114 2507554; or alternatively drop them an email via sales@knife-point.co.uk. They’ll quickly deal with your enquiry in a highly satisfactory manner.

They are the leading supplier of snap off blades to customers in Sheffield and further afield. They also offer extensive choice of trimming knife blades and planer blades; so don’t hesitate to place your order today.

 

5 Facts You Might Not Know About Stanley Knife Blades

For decades, Stanley knife blades have been at the cutting-edge of the knife manufacturing industry. Knife-Point are a Sheffield based supplier of their products, offering a range of choice when it comes to everything from quantity to size. With that in mind, Knife-Point have put together a list of 5 interesting things you may not know about Stanley knife blades:

Induction Hardened Edge Technology Used for Many Stanley Knife Blades

Many Stanley knife blades have been manufactured with an induction-hardened edge. This only adds to the overall quality of the blades and plays a big part in the customer satisfaction they deliver. When the induction-hardening technology is applied to the edges of blades they last longer and are resultantly better value.

Incredibly Diverse

Hobby craft and graphic design are just some of the many trades within which Stanley knife blades are used – there really is so much versatility on offer. From graphic designers requiring the highest levels of accuracy within their work; through to flooring tradesman looking for the perfect finish, there really is no shortage of success stories.

Understanding of Customers

The company have set themselves apart from the competition by getting stuck into exactly what it is that their customers require. They extensively consider what the blades is going to be used for, what material it will be used in conjunction with and how exactly the customer will implement it. The thorough testing around these constraints is impressive; and provides a grounded reasons as to why Stanley have become such a popular brand.

It All Began In 1843

The company was originally formed all the way back in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. Initially, the business was set up as the Stanley Works and operated as a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain. The company subsequently progressed towards the established presence it is today, via a merger with another company and a couple of name changes.

Great Variety

There are an abundance of Stanley knife blades available on the market, many of which you can find at Knife-Point. Heavy-duty straight blades, original Stanley blades and concave blades are just some of the many products that are available, ensuring that the customer always has plenty of choice on offer to them.

Stanley Knife Blades, Swann Morton + Trimming Knife Blades from Knife-Point

Knife-Point stock a range of Stanley knife blades that are sure to match your requirements. Their customers also use them for Swann Morton blades, trimming knife blades and many other products. To find out more about Knife-Point’s products you can drop them an email via sales@knife-point.co.uk. Alternatively, why not give them a call on 01142507554.

 

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.

An Array of Trimming Knife Blades

The perfect tools for carrying out a whole variety of different tasks are trimming knife blades. Whether you’re a who needs a reliable blade for cutting; or a graphic designer heavily reliant on accuracy, Knife-Point stock a whole range of trimming knife blades in many different shapes and sizes.

They do this whilst ensuring seriously competitive pricing, ensuring that they have become a real go-to supplier in the area and further afield. Knife-Point’s vast range of blades fit to hand tools from an array of different manufacturers, including Stanley FatMax, Dolphin, Stanley, Allegro and Shark. From hooked to segmented blades, they stock the lot, ensuring that you will use them as your supplier time and time again.

Wide Choice of Trimming Knife Blades

Perfect for cutting cardboard and softer plastics, these blades can provide essential accuracy that is so important within the trade. One example of where Knife-Point’s trimming knife blades could come in handy is within the graphic design industry.

Knife-Point’s heavy duty concave trimming knife blades can be the perfect tool for those working within the industry, as they are designed to withstand the most arduous tasks. It is essential to have blades that can handle well whilst being durable; and that is why these knives have become such a popular choice for those within this trade.

Pristine final products and prototype models have to be of only the highest quality in order for you to impress, and trimming knife blades can allow you to do this in a successful way. Another industry where these blades are commonly used is the roofing trade.

Many Trades in Mind

In addition to the high standard of manufacture Knife-Point’s blades possess, they are also lightly oiled and packed in cellophane wraps of 5 pieces. This ensures that they will arrive with you in optimum condition, ready to be used as you wish them to be.

Knife-Point have decades of experience behind them to back this up; and would only be too happy to take your call on 0114 2507554. Alternatively, why not pay them a visit and view some of our excellent products for yourself. Visit www.knife-point.co.uk today to find out more.

Not only are all of their products guaranteed to leave you endlessly satisfied, they also come with the most excellent standard of accompanying customer service. Knife-Point are extremely experienced in doing what they do well, thanks to their role as an industry leader within the field of knife manufacture and supply.

 

Keeping Your Planer Blades in Working Order

Keeping Your Planer Blades in Working Order

Properly maintaining your tools; and understanding why you are doing so is vital to ensure that you are able to carry out great woodworking work with planer blades. Typically; they are tools which are extremely resistant to heavy duty work – but it is essential that they are properly maintained for this to be true.

Tools such as 82mm planer blades must be kept as sharp as possible. If they are; it means that when carrying out work you will be safe in the knowledge that it will produce the highest quality end product. You can ensure that your tools are in the best possible working order by adhering to maintenance procedures. In the process; you will be taking responsibility of quality control.

Following Steps to Ensure Planer Blade Maintenance

If one of your planer blades requires maintenance, then you will need to follow a number of simple steps to carry out the job successfully. There are a number of resources available to tell you how you can do it best; which include guidelines on using an oiled whetstone, the importance of removing chips on the blade and ensuring that the blade is worked with a pushing action and not a pulling action

When it comes to understanding whether your product needs to be maintained, it is helpful to do your research (we often provide advice through this blog). Perhaps the best way to test the sharpness of the blade is by tilting it up to the light. By observing how the light reflects off the bevel of the blade, you can gauge its condition. If the blade is sharp, then the bevel will appear flat.

Implementing the Use of Planer Blades

It is useful to wait a few seconds when you start up your planer to carry out work. This enables the motor to reach full speed; and the blade can now be eased into contact with the material. From this point, you can push forward at a steady pace, ensuring that you continue to apply pressure on the front of the planer as it meets your piece of work.

When actually implementing the use of planer blades proper balance is essential. Distribution of body weight – by keeping your feet apart in a comfortable position – enables you to maintain the closest control when using a wood planer. Naturally, the end product will emanate accuracy and quality as a result.

Knife-Point as Your Go-to Planer Blades Supplier

Here at Knife-Point we stock an entirety of different blades. Thanks to our incredible range of products, you will always find the right tool with us – no matter what trade you work in or task you need to carry out. We are confident that you will come back to us time and time again; thanks to our dedicated, experienced team. You can view all of our products here, at www.knife-point.co.uk.

Without understanding both the importance of keeping your planer blade in good condition – and also how best to utilize it – not only will your planer blade not work properly, it will also subsequently result in you being unable to produce a high standard product.

 

 

Design Students Rely on Swann Morton and Stanley Knife Blades

Student life is full of pressures; particularly for design students. Late nights spent working to tight deadlines ensures that there are constant challenges that they are faced with. With that in mind; if you are a design student, it is vital that you take every measure possible to make your life easier. Accuracy is everything in design; and you can guarantee that you are putting yourself in a better place to achieve this if you choose to use Swann Morton and Stanley knife blades in your work.

A good example would be a product design student looking to evidence a concept through a model. They would know that the emphasis that they need to place on the quality of their cutting tool would be essential for achieving an impressive end result. By doing so; they would be evidencing their knowledge of the importance of accuracy within the profession; showing an understanding of design values in the process.

Attention to Detail

By taking ownership of the importance of attention to detail; you are also making your own life easier in the process. When dealing with the pressures of university life; taking such measures can be extremely rewarding.

If you are one of those students; showing that you are able to work to only the highest levels of accuracy – right from the initial stages of creation – could be the key contributing factor towards your idea’s success.

Wasted time having to remanufacture models because they haven’t been cut accurately can be extremely demoralizing. Achieving precision first time is endlessly satisfying; and understanding that you can do this through purchasing the best cutting tools is invaluable.

Swann Morton and Stanley Knife Blades

Once you have taken the decision to place emphasis on accuracy; it is worth taking the time to research which tools will ensure the most success when carrying out a task. The manufacturers of Swann Morton and Stanley knife blades guarantee the quality of their knives. With so many years of experience; they are a wise choice of provider.

Blades from both of these established producers can ensure that the level of your work is only of the highest standard – helping to ensure good grades in the process! Consistency and quality of finish are two qualities that will shine through in the components that make up your product.

Order in Varying Numbers

Both of these established manufacturer’s blades can be bought in an array of different quantities; directly from us here at Knife-Point. We are vastly experienced knife providers; with extensive knowledge of both the supply and production of a whole host of blades.

Our passion and dedication shines through in every customer transaction that we enter in to; and our satisfaction comes from knowing that we are able to provide you with any number of products that will allow you to carry out high quality work.

We understand the importance that needs to be placed on meeting the individual needs of each and every customer. We can always ensure that you get your hands on the knife products that will allow you to achieve the greatest success in the tasks you are carrying out – whatever they may be.

 

Relying On Swann Morton and Stanley Knife Blades for Your Hobby Craft Tasks

Having blades that are both sharp in fine for us in industries such as card making, model making and artwork is simply essential. Using anything other than the best knife tools will result in the creation of a product that is seriously lacking in quality.

That ties in to the simple commodity of accuracy. When it comes to the world of craft there are few things worse than using your time on a project to simply see it go to waste through poor cutting. Through the use of Swann Morton or Stanley knife blades; you can ensure precision when carrying out hobby craft work.

Helping to Achieve Satisfaction for Decades

It is clearly beneficial to use products which are manufactured by established manufacturers. Their established reputation is founded in logic; thanks to the guarantee of quality assurance from those suppliers. With that in mind; Swann Morton and Stanley knife blades are prime example of this mentality being put into practice.

Craft industry professionals and those interested in craft that are working on projects within sectors such as card production and model making will see the value in this; and Swann Morton and Stanley knife blades have been helping them to achieve great results in their work for decades.

Consistency and Quality

Achieving consistency and a quality finish is vital in craft production. It is a profession that requires serious care; with the importance of attention to detail being incredibly vital. Take, for example; a card maker whose living is based on the success of the sale of their products.

Inaccurate features on the card would result in customers feeling unimpressed with products; and resultantly sales of their products would be significantly affected. The knife chosen by the craft artist making the card can be the difference between achieving success and failure in their business.

Available in Packs

Both Swann Morton and Stanley knife blades can be used in the production of a whole host of materials; including paper, card and plastics. Blades can be bought in packs; and are often made to be easily interchangeable to ensure that only the highest quality of work is carried out when using them.

Here at Knifepoint we stock products by a whole host of manufacturers; ensuring that you will always be able to find the knives and knife blades that are best suited to you. We manufacture our own knives as well; further evidencing the professional versatility of our products.

With decades of combined experience in the manufacture of knives; we continue to be a leader of knife supply within the area and further afield. Our passion and dedication towards what we do is just one of the countless reasons that our customers continue to use us time and time again.