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You are over 15sqm and within 1m of the boundary. Not only do you need to comply with the regs as far as materials, will need building control to monitor the whole project. I’ve just completed an almost identical project.

If they just work to cramp up the four windows I’ve to make up, that’ll do me. the cost of ready made windows was double the cost so had to go this route. If they are not up to the job, Screwfix will have them back no questions.

I can’t argue with the science above, but isn’t that a bit like saying a 4” hose will water your tomatoes better than a 1/2” one? We all know the half inch would work. I have the Axminster cyclone setup on a 2hp extractor and it works perfect. It meant I could have the extractor I. The loft and...

After following another thread on here I’m about to make some casement windows from kits. It’s all our club can afford, and they look really good bespoke made to measure. However, I need longer cramps and came across these on sale at the moment. I’ve picked up four of them from Screwfix...

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I ran a computer sales and repair shop in town for twenty years. I sold a new machine to a local performing arts academy. After three months of pursuing payment unsuccessfully, I walked into the building to the reception desk where the computer was being used brandishing insulated wire cutters...

I’ve also got the same band saw and have looked for years for a replacement set of bearing guides to no avail. I have a US contact who would have posted them to me, but they just don’t seem to be made by any of the after market guide makers like Carters.

Unsure why the change, but we have just refitted the complete kitchen and the Hoover integrated washer machine and condenser tumbler both have a weird hinge system that is rigged to the appliance face with various wedges, blocks, magnetic catches and bolts. It kind of works, but feels nowhere...

Or use OSB boards, as they act as vapour barrier and provide an excellent medium to hang all manner of things from.

I have two Aico dual sensor smoke alarms in the house, linked by cable, and in the new workshop I have an Aico heat alarm (sawdust would set off a standard alarm). This has a radio link in the base and connects wirelessly to the pair in the house (one of which also has the radio link installed)...

I had to put in for PP as we have no permitted development rights on our estate, they were removed as the estate is built on Duchy land. if you are polite and upfront with them, listen to what they say are red lines (in my case it was the roofing material, it had to match the house.) this of...

Yes, well worth the extra effort to set a system up like this from the start.

Christ knows what my new workshop would have been like had it not been for Mike’s help and guidance. I know it is going to see me out and still be dry and cosy inside for years to come, unlike my last professionally built one.

I use a Mylec curtain heater. It’s set at 10 degrees, so never gets really cold in there to heat up when I’m in.

I ditched the wet slow grinder in favour of the Proedge. I use it for all my turning tools and it will reshape, sharpen and hone to a superb edge just by changing the grade of belt. Sorby sell a turners package that comes with the guides and jigs you will use to easily and repeatedly sharpen...

I’d say spalted Sycamore.

Yes, it’s the changes in temperature that can affect them, giving false alarms. Even draughts coming in can trigger the detectors. Dual mode are better, but door contacts are best if the building lends itself to them. The PiRs in outbuildings can be set to double knock, so need activating twice...

That’s a bummer then, without rewiring, which you’re not comfortable doing, holding the switch in is your only option.

I’ve just set up a wireless system in the house, a Pyronix Enforcer. The workshop and separate detached garage have sensors on all doors, there’s no windows in either and PIR’s aren’t great in unheated external buildings. The house is now fully alarmed. When we’re out, the whole house and...

Mine after build, before fit out. Three coats of brilliant white matt emulsion sprayed on. First coat diluted 50/50 two neat coats. Fifteen minutes a coat Made a massive improvement in light, no shadows as so much light is reflected all around. .