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What makes the Timber Mill Different?
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In depth knowledge

The key individual behind The Timber Mill is John William Jones. His extensive and unique mix of qualifications and experience with wood from forestry through to final form, gives him an in depth knowledge of all species of timber. He understands its qualities, durabilities and characteristics, which makes him an expert in his field and our Customers benefit from this breadth and depth of knowledge when they take his products and services.

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Fully qualified & 40 years of experience  

John has almost 40 years of experience - and his qualifications and training includes:-

  • City & Guilds Advanced Craft Carpentry & Joinery

  • City & Guilds Construction Crafts

  • Science In Construction, Building Maths, Principles of Construction, Surveying & Levelling.

  • BM TRADA Q-Mark Certification in Fire Door Installation & Maintenance

He has worked for Winston Joinery in Stoke on Trent and Woodstock Furniture in Winchester, notable suppliers of purpose made bench joinery and quality furniture and kitchens respectfully. In 2000, John decided to pursue his increasing interest in trees and forestry and went to Sparsholt College in Hampshire where he completed a HND in Forestry and Low Land Management with Distinction.

John identified a unique opportunity to combine both his joinery and forestry skills and establish a company that offered the best in both of these areas, however, in 2011 the Timber Mill relocated from Hampshire back to Cornwall and focused on bespoke Carpentry & Joinery products and services. In 2023, we completed our fire door training with BM TRADA.

Saftey & Insurance

CIS Gold Card for Carpentry & Joinary.

BM TRADA trained

Full product and public liability.

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