Category Archives: Commercial
How 5-axis CNC machining and a Bacci lathe have inspired new manufacturing processes
The Bacci 5-axis CNC machine and lathe has become such an integral part of workshop [...]
Q & A with Emmanuelle Bastide-Wilson, Managing Director at Dovetailors
Emmanuelle co-founded Dovetailors with her husband David and leads the operational side of the business. [...]
Furniture manufacturing and the circular economy
As furniture designers, we are passionate about sustainability and the principles of a circular economy [...]
How we make wood components and frames for upholstered furniture
Over the years we have developed an outstanding reputation as one of the UK’s leading [...]
Update on our Bacci 5 axis CNC machine
The arrival of our Bacci 5-axis CNC machine towards the end of last year was [...]
Third CNC Machine Set to Boost Capacity at Dovetailors
We’re very pleased to announce that we will soon be introducing a third CNC machine [...]
How the pandemic has created a new generation of product designers
A quick browse through Instagram is all it takes to discover some of the immensely [...]
Wood Component Manufacturing for British Furniture Designers
Many of our customers know us well for our bespoke home furniture and our reputation [...]
Dovetailors lends its facilities to the government for critical manufacturing
Furniture and component manufacturer Dovetailors has made its manufacturing facilities and equipment available through the [...]
How craft and technology are the perfect duo for a sustainable future
A perfect storm of economic and social conditions is enabling small businesses like ours to [...]
New 5-axis CNC machine steps up commercial capability
After much anticipation we have now taken delivery of our second CNC machine which is [...]
Our ultimate guide to British made furniture
A recent survey featured in The Manufacturer magazine reveals that 93% of consumers are willing [...]
Developing our expertise as furniture component designers and suppliers
Thanks to our many years of experience and superb CAD/CAM and CNC facilities we are [...]
Working with Up and Coming British Furniture Designers
The commercial expertise we have developed over the years and our small batch production capabilities [...]
How good product design and development helps growth
New product design is not just an important part of business success, the two are [...]
Why quality craftsmanship and design matters to our commercial partners
As our business continues to evolve, we enjoy putting our quality craftsmanship skills to the [...]
Dovetailors Invests in Second CNC Machine
(pictured, our current CNC machine in action in the workshop) Our workshop will soon be [...]
Helping our partners to create high-quality commercial furniture
Over the past 13 years, we have worked on a wide portfolio of high-quality commercial [...]
Behind the scenes in the Dovetailors furniture workshop
Running a busy furniture workshop demands teamwork and we’re fortunate to have a committed and [...]
How we specialise in manufacturing bespoke furniture components
At Dovetailors, we are known for the quality of our craftsmanship when it comes to [...]
Working with high-end furniture designers
Behind the scenes at Dovetailors, a major part of our business involves working with high-end [...]
Where to find small batch production facilities in Yorkshire
Whether it’s prototyping, one-off furniture pieces or a pilot run on a few test products, [...]
Sharing our skills with contemporary furniture companies
Here at Dovetailors, we are happy to share our skills and expertise with other innovative, contemporary furniture companies. We are currently working [...]
Dovetailors Becomes FSC® Certified
Ethical sourcing and sustainable design have always been important to us so we are delighted [...]
How to find the best wood component manufacturer for your product
What should you consider when choosing a wood component manufacturer to work with you on [...]
5 reasons why product developers choose Dovetailors for small batch production
Product developers often want to manufacture a small batch of test products or a single [...]