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This is why on larger buildings we always vent top and bottom. Firstly it allows air in and out. Second the opening at the bottom allows any condensate that may form a route out, Third warm air rises so if there is condensate in teh cavity as it heats up in the sun and evaporated the warm air...

I think you are missing the point and seem to be disagree with the information people are giving you. I am confused because you didnt say the walls would be rockwool and yes I can tell that the image you showed was the floor. Simple OSB inner leaf No air tightnes membrane required as the OSB...

Only 7. My daughter has that many on her own

Some of your pictures have confused me slightly. The studwork has small blocks in to locate the PIR foam against but does this mean that there is a cavity in the construction between the PIR board and OSB If there is no cavity then the holes wont provide any ventilation If the cavity is...

As I have been working with some quite small scale pieces and saw a question about thicknessing jigs, I thought I would make 1. The jig is made from beech throughout with 1 metre of studding and a dozen 6mm thumbnuts total cost £10 As most of my planes are 2 3/8 cutter I made it to fit my...

Finally decided it was time to sort out a decent shooting board for long mitres It is made from beech which I have had for over 20 years and good quality ply For shooting I use either a Record No 6/7 or a low angle N062. As these are different widths I have one side dedicated to each . Mustnt...

Understanding humidity, relative humidity and condensation risk factors is a science but there are some very simple approaches In construction if you have a cavity filled with a loose fill insulation, it is virtually impossible to fully seal it so allow it to breathe out. If you do seal it fully...

I have recently fitted a laminated blade into a Record No 6 from https://www.workshopheaven.com/tsunesab ... 2-3-8.html Takes a very good edge and holds it well. Didnt need any major adjustments to fit. Did need quite a bit of flattening on the back of teh blade. I also upgraded the chipbreaker...

Nice boxes and a nice finish. One point for future boxes is to consider the spacing of teh mitre keys. I think it looks best if the key in the lid is centred in the depth of the lid and the bottom key is set the same distance up. If you use a second key in the base of teh box I think it either...

Regarding grain direction. I always use a balancer veneer on the other side even for very small boxes If I am veneering onto a ply core, I generally put the veneers with the grain running at 90 degrees to the outer sheets of the plywood If veneering onto solid the veneers go with grain in the...

If you are resawing to make panels, you have a number of option Use the olive as a solid panel, Which will be done as a book match by cutting your existing material in half (thickness wise) Bank on losing 4 to 5 mm from the bandsaw kerf and clean up so you will only end up with 8mm thick...

Really nice job. I like the beading and teh moulding at the bottom of the apron. Personally I prefer the lighter oak but you have to take your setting etc into account. Like it a lot

I understand that S&S have stopped stocking the 310S because of problems with going out of adjustment. The still do the 300C model but this is about £600 more and has tables that open outwards rather than back

Think about handle shape and what you like and also how they will be used (hand, light mallet, serious force) For general bench chisels I would recommend buying bevel edge chisels. Many manufacturers dont seem to go smaller than 6mm / 1/4 inch. Better to buy less but better quality as you can...

He may have all the kit in the world but he only has the the same 2 most important tools that I have Ian

I dont follow your comment beech. Only 2 people have unequivocally said dont do it. All other comments have pointed out the issues with using pallet wood and suggested more appropriate materials. Understanding timber quality and movement issues is absolutely critical to getting a piece to...

The only sensible way to do that would be to use an engineered wood approach. Is i the grain variation or the colour variation you want. If its colour I would go for a baltic birch ply and then stain different segments. 8 X 4 sheet about £30 dependent upon thickness If its grain then go for a...

If you were worried about the bottom edge you could always apply a glued on lower lipping to cover everything. Then the only people who would every know would be you oh and every reader on this forum

Hi Nick See link to a table with curved laminated legs i made 18 months ago post1252848.html#p1252848 If you scroll down the pictures show the studding, pressure blocks and sideways restraint arms Sorry if the advice is a bit late, but what you have should be fine. One other tip is to try and...