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Yes, one end will be a workbench, with a tool cabinet on the wall. The other end will be for a bandsaw, small table saw, and wood storage. Of course it would be nice to have more space, if things get serious I will need more power as well.

House for at least another 10yrs, but I want it to last. I think treated 5x2 timber that are not exposed directly to moisture should last a while, don’t you?

Will do, thanks

Thank you, I had to buy a roll of DPM for another project so will use that to protect timbers at point of contact, maybe bitumen paint would be belt and braces. It’s possible damp leaves may accumulate underneath.

Concrete blocks ✅ 4’ centres on blocks so I think 5x2s will be fine Happy to use 4x2 for framing 2” insulation seems to be a good compromise between cost and performance ✅ Doesn’t PIR have foil on both sides? Fabric, batten, and cladding (ie 12mm OSB board inside only) ✅ EPDM Roof ✅ Thanks...

I would really like to have somewhere dedicated to woodworking. There is space for a 16”x8” workshop at the end of the garden. I have a week back (herniated disc) from a previous build so need to keep the physical workload down to a minimum. With my back and the site being so far from the road I...

Just discovered ‘Wood Design’, brilliant! Check out ‘how to make a curved modern bench’.

Thanks for the suggestions, a few models to consider there.

Looking for a small portable table saw. It is for fine woodworking, so clean cutting, accuracy and quick setup is far more important than power. In fact my whole workshop only has a 13amp supply spurred off another outbuilding so looking for something less than 2000W. Any suggestions please...

At least I know now that there is someone called Pete who doesn’t watch videos!

I watch / have watched the following; Matt Estlea - seems to have stopped recently, but some good technique videos Paul Sellers - very good, and most aligned to what I want to do H Carpenter - interesting joints hand cut (check this one out) Pedulla Studio David Barron Foureyes furniture Rob...

I have just built a 5m x 3m studio with a similar design. Just a few points. EPDM was easy to install and looks great, there is no way I would suggest using anything else. TYVEK house wrap is brilliant (although expensive), I injured my back during my build and had to delay things. The wrap has...

I won’t be buying some crap off Amazon.

That’s right, thank you

Brilliant comment! I’m new to forums and threads as well as woodworking, I’m really grateful to those who genuinely offered their advice as it has been very helpful. This thread has largely gone off topic as far as I am concerned. I’m going to stop reading from now on because I think I have my...

No.5 1/2 is a clear favourite here, and endorsed by Rob Cosman (if that means anything). Perhaps it would also compliment the 4 I already own as well. Thank you everyone. I would like to at least hold one of each and perhaps try out as well before committing, but it’s not easy to organise.

Thank you all for your views so far. You have helped to cross the BU 62 off the short list. They seem to have acquired popularity recently, if YouTube channels are anything to go by. I was concerned that they are not the silver bullet they are often made out to be. I would also like to be able...

Please help me decide. There’s not a huge difference in price between these planes, but I can only afford one. I will purchase a low angle block plane as well, and already have an old Stanley No.4. The three planes will have to do for now. I have a bandsaw, but no other machines, so will need...

This is absolutely beautiful. I love how you have formed a wedge shape. The natural finish is perfect for showing all the wear and tear. Just think that the angle is too steep, and the wedge too thick, unless of course you have gaps that thick under your doors.

Thank you, I think if I was to rebuild it I would raise the stretchers a couple of inches and make sure they were the correct width apart to hold some solid plastic boxes with lids