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Hi, Still cracking on with my bench and thinking of putting dog holes in the the top and possibly in the legs. Could I ask what diameter/size they normally are, and also is there in rules as the where you place them, distances etc? Any other info/advice would be appreciated. Thanks Phil

Hi Guys, Back again. Just started to build my bench over the weekend and everything is going well, apart from........ Didn't really plan what I wanted to build, didn't sketch it, bought the wrong size timber (I think), joints arn't very good etc etc! Apart from that everything went...

Hi lads, Back again! One more question and I'll leave you all in peace! Got 2 of my questions answered, many thanks, going for the flat top with possibly a 1.5 or 2 inch overhang for the top. Any ideas which would be the best joint to use for the long stretcher on the frame? I'm going to...

Hi, Thanks for all the info lads regarding laminating the workbench top, I think I know the route I'm taking. I seriously thought of making a well, however decided to go for a flat top, and maybe drill some holes for dogs etc. Could I move on and ask your opinions on whether to have an...

Hi, I thought the biscuits would just the timbers level for Gluing? And I'll have to show my ignorance here.................what's "a well", and more importantly, what is it use for? Phil

Hi, Could I ask some advice please. Ive been abit undecided over the last few weeks as to either buy or build a workbench, I was looking at a Sjoberg, however they're out my price range so Ive decided to build, and must admit I'll get pleasure out of building my own anyway. Regarding the top...

Pulleys. guides, cones and cables are all fine, that's why it's basically is baffling me!

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help regarding my "up and over" garage door. I have just recently insulated it with 30mm Celeotex so with that very slight extra weight the door started to sag a little more with the extra weight. This morning I decided to add a little extra tension to the spring to...

Hi, Could I ask some advice please. I'm thinking of making a workbench (nothing too fancy) out of 4 x 2for the legs, however which type of joints should I use for the frame? I was thinking mortice and tenon, which would be O.K. for the ends, however what type of joint should I use for the...

Hi, I'm going to attempt to make some plywood drawers for my workbench and wondered what the best method for constructing them? I have plenty spare offcuts to make them as Ive juts boarded my garage, however it's only 12mm thick so I do want to try and use this. I do have a router tabie and...

Hi, I wonder if I can pick your brains? Just recently finished insulating and boarding my garage walls and roof and now looking for ideas on how to construct some base units for it, however never made anything like this before and would only class myself as the average DIYer, but have a decent...

Hmm! Now hoping I have done this right! Haven't used a vapour barrier as Ive read a few posts, some people say "yes", and some "no", and there have been a few discussions as to what side you put it, so I opted for the "no" option. What I have done is built the framework, kept it an inch off...

Could I ask some advice please. I'm busy insulating my garage at the moment and Ive started boarding it with 12mm plywood sheets. I have only put 3 sheets up at the moment and just thought, should I leave a few milimetres expansion gap inbetween sheets? The board are decent quality, Ive used...

Hi Chrispy, I would be for hanging space really,no shelves, however I'd like, again also if I had the skill to do it, have a drawer on the bottom but with the height being so tight I don't mind being without it. The loft is for general use really, sometimes me and the wife kip in there (as...

Thanks for that Coley, spot on. Very much appreciated for taking the time to post that. Phil

Right lads, Just so I can get a head start if I don't get sorted. Where, and how would I start? How would I make the doors?, how would I hang the doors?, would they be inset or close against the front (if you know what I mean) How would I put the carcass together?, screw and glue...

Right you are lads. Looks as though the gauntlet's been thrown! I would still rather go down the purchase route, however if I can't find anything and when this bad weather clears, and I sort my garage of all the rubbish that's in it, I might give it a go and try and put something together...

Hi Chrispy, I don't realise what you would be letting yourselves in for!!!! Phil

Hi, Would anyone know where I could buy a small wardrobe? It's a very unusual size, however it's for a loft and unfortunately there's only one piece of wall it could really sit against. It would be 1200 high x 1000 wide. I realise the height is very small, and I was thinking about trying to...

Ditto! Ive received loads of good advice over the years since Ive been a member and no doubt I'll be hassling you all again in 2013!! Have a good one. Phil