TF Ed.

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I spent the afternoon with Ed (Aston tiling) today, we had a good chat and put the world to rights. Ed kindly lent me an old book on tiling, it took me back to my roots in tiling (sand & cement fixing, walls & floors). How things have changed, I remembered some old terms/techniques I had almost forgotten. Thanks Ed.

As I am in the middle of filling in the forms for Master craft accreditation. Ed's book prompted me to dig out some old stuff I will need. Some pics, we don't see much of this stuff anymore, thought I would share them.

 

[Aston]

good seeing you too phil. i'll make sure gayle makes your dinner next time ;0)

 

[peteablard]

It's amazing what certificates you could achieve in 5 days even back then Phil:lol::lol::lol: Sorry mate, couldn't resist it!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

It's amazing what certificates you could achieve in 5 days even back then Phil:lol::lol::lol: Sorry mate, couldn't resist it!

No Pete, it was the 4 day intensive course I did, can't beat the old fast track.:lol::smilewinkgrin:

 

[Dougs Third Go]

nice to see the old stifficates Phil, (not that I got any, as my wife keeps telling me)

 

[charlie1]

Ed sure is a very helpful guy... Top bloke!

 

[Aston]

the book was recommended to me about 4 years ago by gary the tiler. its called 'wall and floor tiling by cyril carter. its a great book full of old school fixing methods and any tiler would really enjoy and learn a lot from it.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

nice to see the old stifficates Phil, (not that I got any, as my wife keeps telling me)

You don't need em Doug, a bit of paper don't make a tiler, to quote Cyril Carter "The mere reading of a text book on the subject will not make a skilled craftsman, and never was it more true to say that an ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory than in this connection.

 

[Spud]

Its a good read

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

the book was recommended to me about 4 years ago by gary the tiler. its called 'wall and floor tiling by cyril carter. its a great book full of old school fixing methods and any tiler would really enjoy and learn a lot from it.

I wasn't going to mention the title Ed, as I had not asked your permission, but I told you on the phone I spoke to Bob Howard about it as soon as I got home, Bob ordered the book as we spoke, Bob and I were amongst some of the last apprentices in Britain to be lucky enough to be taught the old methods. ie sand & cement fixing on walls. Most members will know of Bob, but for anyone who doesn't know him, he was awarded the MBE for services to our industry. He is also a key figure in TTA. Thanks again Ed I will take care of the book and get it back to you,

 

[Aston]

keep it as long as you like phil. i'd rather somebody like you have it anyway who'd appreciate it.

i have just googled the book and it varies from £2o to £160!!! depending on condition...I paid about £8 lol
Wall and floor tiling by Cyril Carter, of Poole, Dorset, H. R. Hidden - New, Rare & Second-hand Books Online at Alibris UK

 

[Spud]

I paid £40 for mine Ed but it is a good copy had I have had it 8-9 years now, they are on amazon as well

 

[Ian]

'An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory', I like that saying, very true words.

 

[Aston]

good point made bri but good trades people need practice and theory.

 

[Spud]

I like the part were it outlines tilers duties