UK MANUFACTURING PARTNER · FAMILY BUSINESS
Timber components,
made for production.
Specialist woodturning, CNC routing and matched timber mouldings for manufacturers, joiners, designers and trade customers across the UK.
DRAWINGS OR SAMPLES · ONE-OFFS TO VOLUME · UK-WIDE SUPPLY · MADE IN BRITAIN MEMBER
WHAT WE DO
Practical manufacturing
capability, under one roof.
We combine traditional turning knowledge with modern CNC machining to produce accurate, repeatable timber components.
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Production woodturning
Repeatable timber components from one-offs and prototypes through to scheduled batch production.
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Matched timber mouldings
Skirting, architrave and decorative profiles reproduced from a drawing or original sample.
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CNC routing
Accurate 2D and 3D machining for furniture, joinery and specialist timber components.
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Contract machining
A dependable additional manufacturing resource for manufacturers, designers and joinery businesses.
SELECTED WORK
Made properly.
Made repeatedly.
01 / BESPOKE JOINERY
Sapele outdoor seating
Made to measure for Deansgate Bar & Grill in Manchester using durable Sapele hardwood.
02 / WOODTURNING
Accoya roof finials
Designed in-house and manufactured from Accoya for demanding exterior conditions.
03 / CNC WOODTURNING
Oak table legs
Detailed, repeatable components produced for furniture and kitchen manufacturing.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
Built around the needs
of your component.
We select the right combination of turning, routing, tooling and hand finishing for the quantity, detail and finish required.
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Production quantities
Single replacements and prototypes through to repeat batches and ongoing production schedules.
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Drawings or samples
We can work from dimensioned drawings, CAD data, photographs or an original component.
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Timber choice
Commercial hardwoods and softwoods including oak, ash, beech, sapele, walnut, pine and Accoya.
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Reliable repeat orders
Templates, profiles and dedicated tooling can be retained to make repeat orders straightforward.
MADE IN BRITAIN MEMBER · UK-BASED MANUFACTURING · FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS · TRADE AND B2B SUPPLY
WHY BOB LANE
The flexibility of a family firm.
The thinking of a production partner.
We help businesses turn an idea, drawing or original sample into a reliable finished timber component.
Our combination of traditional skills, dedicated production machinery and CNC capability means the manufacturing method fits the job—not the other way around.
— Reverse engineering from original samples
— Tooling retained for reliable repeat orders
— Most commercial hardwoods and softwoods
— Careful hand finishing where detail matters
A STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCESS
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Send the details
Send us a drawing, CAD file, photograph, original sample or simply a description of what you require.
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We plan and quote
We select the appropriate manufacturing process and provide a clear quotation based on the required quantity.
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We make and deliver
We manufacture your components—from a single replacement to dependable repeat-production batches.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Useful details before you enquire
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No fixed minimum applies to every job. We produce one-off replacements, prototypes and production batches. The most economical process depends on the component and required quantity.
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Yes. We can reverse-engineer many timber components from an original sample, dimensioned drawing, CAD file or clear photograph.
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Yes. We work with a wide range of commercial hardwoods and softwoods and can advise which timber is most suitable for the application.
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Yes. Where appropriate, we retain templates, profiles, programs and dedicated tooling to make repeat orders reliable and straightforward.
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Yes. Work can be collected or arranged for delivery throughout the UK, depending on its size and quantity.
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REQUEST A QUOTE
Tell us what you need to make.
A drawing or photograph is helpful, but an original sample or clear description is enough to start a conversation.
01922 410156