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We needed a bigger post box for when we go away, so ran this up from a couple of old 1970s style Sapele banister boards that have been in the garage for the last couple of years. Parts dominoed together, and door run up from 3 pieces, but then run across the router table with a "V" scribing bit...

A poured concrete base is certainly one option, but remember that you'll need a damp proof membrane if stuff in the finished shed is to be kept dry. An alternative is a wooden base supported on block pillars, which I chose in this thread as I had to contend with sloping ground as well. The...

You did say for bricks and gravel. Would that include concrete blocks, or building stone? Paving slabs? If you're going to be throwing these into a barrow then I can't see a plastic one being up to the job. I've never seen a plastic barrow used by professional builders. I've had one of the...

I've got a couple of galvanised barrows from Wickes. Been used for moving tons (literally) of sand, cement, concrete, random stone and concrete block. Make sure you get the 120 litre one and not the much smaller 85 litre one which is only suitable for light gardening. Do not be tempted by any...

Thanks for all the kind comments guys. Fitting out the kitchen from scratch took about 18 months of part time working. There were spells when I was putting in a full week, but I took lots of breaks whilst we went away travelling, or doing other things. I was never a slave to it. SWMBO does...

About 3 years ago we started building a kitchen extension. This was the night before we knocked through from the old kitchen into the extension. Breakthrough day. Then reseal the gap with a 12mm OSB wall. ... and put the old units back. I’ve done a thread covering various...

Don't be negative! I retired 6 years ago and cannot believe how much we're packing in to our lives. If you want to do something strongly enough then you'll find a way.

Pete - I used an Earlex 5000 to spray my steamed beech and mrmdf kitchen cabinet doors and was well pleased with the result. I used Johnstones water based paint mixed to a Farrow and Ball colour, and used Johnstones own brand primer. 3 coats of primer and 3 of colour. You'll get a "viscosity...

The performance of the UV oil has been disappointing. On the other hand I've found Osmo PolyX Oil for interior use to be absolutely bomb proof. I test treated a piece of oak veneered mdf with it, then spilt some red wine, tomato ketchup and coffee on it, placed a hot mug of water in the middle...

A quick update. This piece has been in full sun and salty wind ( we live on the coast) for 2 1/2 years now. This is the end of the 3rd summer. The left side (3 coats of Osmo UV Oil) is faring worst, particularly the top edge where not only has the wood discoloured, but the finish is...

Currently cycling from Bruges to Amsterdam - about 180 miles. Will post new photo upon my return at the weekend!

The joy of using a quality piece of kit is still with you long after you have forgotten what you paid for it, whereas the frustration of using something inferior is still there long after the smug feeling of getting a bargain has vanished. !

I installed a Siemens Hob a few months back, and it came with a bracket that was epoxied to the granite cut-out either side (or screwed if a laminate worktop), and the hob had 2 lugs on each side which just snapped in to place on the brackets. The instructions specifically said NOT to use any...

Anything wrong with Titebond 3? I've always found it pretty well bomb proof.

+1. Agree 100%. save your money and get a decent mop. We got one of these for about £30 from Asda and it works a treat. The spinning action gets the majority of the water out of the mop so you end up with a floor which is barely damp, and the triangular shape gets right into corners. My...

Our kitchen! The octagonal table is just a temporary "jobbie" cobbled together from bits of old worktop and some scrap MFC and 4 x 2. A final version with a wrap around corner settee will be next winters project. Also need to make some spice drawers for the top of the dresser unit. In the...

Nice. Lovely use of contrasting woods.

Those who don't sport tattoos seem to be becoming a minority. Just waiting to see a stall at a fair - "Roll up! Roll up! Come and see the lady without any tattoos"!

or Google Picasa. You can either keep an album totally private, or just accessible to those to whom you send the link AND who have a Google G+ login id. You can designate a viewer as someone who can view only, or who can add to the album and edit comments.

Thanks renmos. I ended up using Sikkens. You may find this thread comparing the relative durability of Osmo UV Oil to Sikkens Filter 7 of interest.