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Membrane type and position will have a massive impact on the durability of the construction. The key in all cases is to confirm the position with the manufacturer. Looking at the image of Mikes roof with the membrane over the counter battens I cannot see how this will provide effective...

Condensation will be much more of an issue in the metal shed. The timber provided a very small degree of insulation and also the thermal conductivities are massively different. (On a cold night pick up a piece of wood in one hand and steel in the other. Both are the same temperature but the...

If you are using veneered plywood for the first time, I would make a couple of comments Dont buy the cheaper material, specify it on a decent birch core. You get what you pay for If fitting lippings to it, be very careful when trimming the lippings back to thickness as the veneer is very thin...

When you are putting it onto a concrete base, you must ensure good runoff otherwise the water will pool next to the base and the sealant, meaning both more risk of leaks and also corrosion risk for the frame. Have a look at the sikaflex products. Dont be tempted by some of the cheaper own brands...

Has anybody any experience with cutting this please

I need to rip some 3m laminate tops down. Can anybody recommend the most suitable blade. I was thinking a 12 inch 96T TCG for the table saw (which I already have) but will also need to do some cutting on site with a hand circular (165mm blade). Any recommendations please Thanks Ian

Are they for knitting chainlink fencing

I have now had the Hammer A3-31 for about 3 months so after my initial review, Hammer A3-31. First impressions have my thoughts changed During the last 3 months, I have used the machine regularly and machined oak, American white ash, American walnut, Iroko and cherry. One of the reasons I went...

I have made some shelves from oak veneered birch plywood which will now get a hard life in the kitchen. I have been looking at the hard wax finished but can anybody advise their suitability on a relatively thin veneer finish and the level of scratch and scuff resistance Otherwise what finishes...

The problem is that your work is the best advert for you. A potential future client seeing that doesnt know whether that is your standard. I think you have to be happy with the work yourself. It would only have taken 10 minutes to trim it down to size and finish properly. Ian

They recommend brush or foam brush but I find that can leave it a bit streaky. I use a cloth and rub it on and then go over the surface with the cloth while still wet and remove any lines/ bubbles. I use the same process for both the sealer and the lacquer, just use a bit more sparingly on the...

Hi Norris. Your client wants solid oak doors, you say for aesthetics but more likely because he thinks this is better quality. The best way to get a flat door would be lipped and veneered on a stable substrate. You could use slightly thicker bandsawn or purchased 2.5mm oak construction veneer...

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One of the problems with wardrobes are they are big pieces and moderns stairs are much smaller. The staircase dictated that the maximum width was 800mm and the max height was 1900 by 560 deep. The design of the stairs means that it had to be tilted and clear a low ceiling on the half landing so...

Really sorry to hear about the damage to your canoe and dad. Many cedar strip canoes are not done with full length strips so you could cut out the damage and go for a staggered repair. The ends dont need to be scarfed, just butted end to end and the slats on either side will support everything...

Can anybody comment on use of American cherry for external use I have some chairs which incorporate wrought iron which need the woodwork replacing. I cant get iroko in suitable sizes and dont want to use oak because of staining Thanks Ian

Very nice piece Paul. I like the top and the 3 way mitre joints at the corners

I thought I had a fine figure too:LOL:

Please find a couple of photos of teh fence set up.. It is all made from 18mm birch ply. The cheeks are adjustable so can slide in/out for different size cutters For fine adjustment there is a second clamping bar behind the main fence which is attached to the main fence with 6mm diameter X 1mm...

One of the reasons I went for the AUK/Jessem set up was to get away from having to buy a collet extension as the further you are extended below the bearing the more strain you are putting on the bearing. I did consider a muscle chuck but at the moment I have got used to the spanners, I believe...