No matter what material you’re working with, you need to use the right screw for the job. That means knowing which point design, as well as thread and head type, works for different materials and applications. While we have a VERY handy shortcut for all your woodworking needs (more on that below), here’s a quick […]

We are so excited that our Calcumate tool has been mentioned in 4 different news articles!  South East Business, Professional Builder, Construction Industry News and Builders Merchant News have all been talking about our Calcumate tool.  Read the news articles here: https://www.southeastbusiness.com/section/news/how-many-screws https://probuildermag.co.uk/news/app-to-simplify-big-projects-for-carpenters http://cinmagazine.co.uk/app-that-allows-carpenters-to-work-out-how-many-screws-are-needed-for-a-big-project-proves-to-be-a-success/ https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/An-app-which-allows-carpenters-to-work-out-how-many-screws-are-needed-for-a-big-project-has-proven-to-be-a-success-/49332 Try our tool here: http://mycalcumate.co.uk/

CARPENTERS MATE BELOW ZERO! We are not kidding, Carpenters Mate is going to be used in below zero temperatures in the Antarctic, where It can get down to -20 degrees celsius. Chilly! Our Stainless Steel wood screws are now on their way to the Antartic to help the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) in their ongoing conservation projects. It […]

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success” (Henry Ford) Previously, we wrote about ways to improve construction efficiency and we thought this warranted further development on the theme of collaboration.  Whether this is with clients, subcontractors or other stakeholders who will be impacted by the outcome of a particular project – it’s […]

For those of you not familiar with High Life Treehouses they have been building treehouses, hobbit holes, commercial spaces and playgrounds since 2003. They are pretty much the ‘high life’ of treehousing!  Every treehouse is bespoke, as no two trees are the same. You can guarantee that each treehouse will be one of a kind. […]

We made a NEW video of behind the scenes of custom head painting! At Carpenters Mate we wanted to let you have a peek into our custom head painting process, so you can see what goes on behind the scenes and how we get your screws ready. What colour would you have? Visit our coloured screws page to […]

At OSC, we believe that efficient processes are the heart of what we do, from customer service and managing distributor relationships all the way through to the products that we manufacture and distribute. With this in mind, we’ve invested in Merlin Business Software to streamline all of our processes into one software package, including our […]

Did you know that when it comes to fixing timbers, there is another way other than using the traditional M10 coach bolt. With a Carpenters Mate Pro Hex Head Screw, you can fix timbers significantly faster than using the traditional coach bolt. Both do the job, but if you’re looking for efficiency whilst maintaining the quality, […]

Have you ever wondered which is best to use for fixing timbers, a coach bolt or a hex head screw? The answer: they both do the job and can fix timbers securely, but there is clear winner when it comes to materials, strength, application time, reliability, ease of use and the number of tools needed. So […]

It only takes a small innovation in the construction industry to save companies millions of pounds as well as decrease the time construction projects take. Advances in technology are happening faster than ever before; so it’s important for construction companies to keep their ears to the ground and make full use of anything that can […]

Innovation in Construction Following on from the launch of our new online tool CalcuMate (mycalcumate.co.uk), making it even easier for the construction industry to access the structural information they require at the touch of a button.  Now available to download from both Google Play and Apple App Store, this completely free innovative app works out the capacity of […]

In today’s construction industry, time is money. Contractors are challenged with establishing a profitable, competitive advantage over their rival firms. Generally, costs for materials, construction labour, equipment, machinery etc are fairly standardised, particularly for companies that operate within the same area. There is a way, however, in which contractors can edge in front of their […]