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Thanks Clogs. Yes indeed. I've also learnt loads. Also, good to bear in mind that when the tradespeople review tools, that's exactly the angle they are coming from (most likely), the trade. Hence the Bosch I've bought, might be lower on the scale in the reviews but I'm never going to probably...

Oh... best of all. Both items made in Malaysia too (including the batteries from Hungary). Pity about the charger from China. I suppose we do our best!

Went for this in the end. Bosch 18v 21... Hopefully I'll get a free SDS 18v too as they currently have a ln offer running (happens each year apparently). Yet to use but unboxing looked good :)

Very many congrats btw Linwoodjoinery..

Yes... I totally agree (does yours have an on/off button that also doesn't look to engage fully - been told by the rep that it's part of thw design for some strange reason). I've actually cut down the lengths of about 4m of c24 (is that the higher grade one) which was reclaimed from a local...

Thanks @Inspector (Pete)... Thats a really good suggestion and I will check how deep I can go without it interfering with the top of the door/opening. Sorry for the bad qual drawing but I guess I could get away with minimal framework if it was light enough... Big thumbs up go here. Might be...

I can't quite picture what you mean Tris. But if you mean to faten a UPVC shiplap to the canopy of the current roof, I'm not sure that woild be too smart. Its a (potentially) crumbly concrete thing with a steel/galvanised frame. I fear that if I touch that too much I'll end up with lots of...

Hi Phil. Pleaseay I also add to this thread regards the Bosch blue offer at the mo... Buy a Bosch blue tool of £150 or £250 (inc VAT) and upload the invoice to their site to then grab a free tool. I'm thinking to buy an impact driver kit with a few big batteries then getting the 18v sds bare...

Framing partially finished. Screwed some batons into the board and fixed the rest of the frame into it like so. Before sealing it all up I think I'm gonna take this opportunity to think about a canopy that might allow some outdoor work in ligh rain. It's gonna be shallow and I don't want to...

Something to think about for the week... Before anyone notices, yes indeed it should have been recessed but the opening was/is rather and my priority was to have the door open out (and of the way) as much as poss. Hence the headframe was sacrificed by not being recessed enough. Just need to...

Thanks very much Tris but I believe I'm sorted now with finishing of the door fixing. Just need to think about the top of the door now to ensure I finish it so it's properly sealed and no risk of ingress from capillary action (from the overhang of the roof). I could just seal it all up and hope...

I think I'll do that or whack it on ebay as spares/repairs with an explanation of what I've found. Thankfully ebay can be linked to many charities also so that's sorted too. Thanks @TheUnicorn

I've screwed this into the facing 1800mm wide wooden panel. I'll screw it with a plug into that brick is sits over. Another screw plug below into another brick I've fpund to be solid with good form around it. Then seal it all up... Almost tried to overthink it (then screw it all up). Thanks for...

Very good point @Inspector Two reasons why I couldn't/wouldn't do that even if the need arose (unless safety critical). 1. This was meant to be the quick project so I could continue with the rest of the porojects without all my gear being rusty again this coming winter. 2. Money...

Thanks Johna... Yes, excellent feedback and advice that's really appreciated. Has got me to refine my plan and I'll run it by ya... The marked 4" in marker is where I had originally planned to screw this wooden cover back. Marked where I can actually reach some brickwork behind it. Top...

Yes, this is essentially what the 3x2 (or whatever is the appropriate thickness of wood to shape) is gonna be used for. Them bricks behind that foam have been chipped rather haphazardly you see. I will try and get some more pics tonight so I can get appropriate input before goijg ahead with my...

Hmmmm... That makes what my dad just told mw a bit ago. About using some adhesive type expanding foam gap filler and be done. I was thinking I would be making thw structure more solid by shaping the 3x2 and screwing it straight into the brick work that comes out on the left of the frame... Back...

Yes... I could do that after but wanted to ensure I have a few more screws in the frame first. Hence the lenfyh of wood shaped to fit against the broken bricks (face on) first. Then screw the frame into that from the inside panel. Then either the UPVC board glued over or the sheet of timber I...

Been a while waiting to fit the door. Beautiful Eurocell mismeasure from a window company down south. Around £1500 (or so they claimed) os the retail value but I picked it up via ebay from their store for a handsome £220 (plus petrol) This is what that left edge looked like after pulling away...

Well said @Spectric It is indeed the weight (I translated as strength) factor that got me choosing this over the Festool equivalent which could have been had for a £100 or so less...