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Can anyone help with a kitchen plumbing problem? I've just discovered that when I empty the kitchen sink at the same time as the DW is being emptied that water comes up the vertical pipe thet it (DW) drains into The DW is to the left, sink in the middle and WM on the right. The waste flows...

Can you see what it is yet? It only took 10 mins to make with the help of my dad he wouldn't let me go up the ladder to fix it to the wall if you haven't guessed already it is a summer roost for these beauties At the moment they spend the summer days behind our south facing shutters but...

karl, excellent job and far less scary then starting with the TS. How long did it take you? I've just prepared a 6" x 9" board ( from a cherry log) which I hand sawed from the log. It took me about 2.5 hours. That's two cuts to get it out of the log and a lot of planing to get it flat. cheers...

Karl, I did it like this the plank was only about 15" long though. The scary part was starting off with the table saw. I did about 4 or 5 passes on each side. This is not for the feint hearted and in truth I would not recommend it, but it did get the saw cut started nice and straight...

Pete, there are numerous diy type solution to secondary glazing that either stick or use magnets to hold the panel in place. We used to have some metal framed secondary glazing that was hinged to the wooden frames but I cannot find its like anywhere anymore. I used it all up making a couple...

Clear vinegar. Soak some kitchen towels then lay them on affected area, keep them moist (with vinegar - don't dilute with water). Leave them on over night at least or until the limescale dissolves. This should help. I use vinegar a lot to clean the kettle and remove the limescale from those...

Nothing succeeds like a beakless parrot Coming soon to Grand Designs is the architect who had his house made backwards so that he could watch television. Andy

Aidan, Why the extra slots at each of the ends of the 3 longest boards? As these were also in you model I guess there must be a reason? Cheers Andy

I bought some spurs for a record multi plane some time back but alas I forget who from. Perhaps on the many suppliers who deal with Clifton (who still make a multiplane) might be able to help you. Andy

could well be shrews. Andy

I am still disappointed that you did not go for the tambour up and over door http://cornishworkshop.blogspot.com/200 ... chive.html But a great piece nonetheless. I will be fitting external piano hinges soon Cheers Andy

Karl, you don't say how cheap is cheap. Do an ebay search for "Ransomes Ajax" and you should be able to find one for about £50 - make sure it has a grass box. With a little care and attention is should last for years. Andy

Well on the basis that one should not pay someone to do a job that you have not at least tried to do your self I set to with the jig saw and metal cutting blade and plenty of WD40. I could get 2 pieces from the 50cm square sheet I had so if I did cock it up I could then try to get it done...

Thanks, I was worried about discolouration using the angle grinder. I am searching Pages jaunes for Tolerie Industrielle so will give a couple a call tomorrow as it is a "kind of" bank holiday here today. Thanks Andy

BB, so an angle grinder is not a good idea then? Andy

always great to hear of new potential recruits o the world of wood. Well done Andy

What is is the best method of cutting thin stainless steel sheet? I need to cut a piece of 0.6mm stainless steel sheet. The cut will be 65cm long so a hacksaw is out of the question. I have an angle grinder but was wondering if it would be better to glue the steel to a piece of...

Yeah, right. As they have names already (we've not even bought them yet) I think sitting down with my daughters knowing that we are just about to tuck in to Paulette might be more than they can bare. Our neighbour keeps chooks for the pot and slaughters them. If our first lot are a success and...

Mike, not even a *** packet but I did have a sketch done by one of my daughters The thought process went something like this:- How best to make use of available wood with least resizing. The height of the coop was determined by the old door panels. The width was decided by 2 panels looks...

No Mike, afraid, it was a case of "design as you build" with many references to various web sites and fora as I went along. I basically made the 4 sides then screwed them together. The onduline roof sits on its own fame which is hinged at the front with spring latches to hold it down at the...