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Fitted the face plate (is that the right term) on the right hand side, returning into the chimney breast. Also, I fitted strips of timber to pack out the hinges, so that the bits on the side would look wider. Oh how I wish I knew the right terms... I seem to have jumped a couple of steps...

Hello, I thought I'd share my first attempt at making some fitted furniture - a TV cupboard in the alcove next to our chimney. As mentioned in a previous thread, I had the timber supplier (Howarth Timber in Derby) cut the larger pieces to size. I was pleased with how accurate they were. I made...

Thanks Rodders. As mentioned, I can't claim any of the credit (other than paying for it....). The finish is Ronseal Diamond Hard Clear Satin. I think it is water-based given the brushing washing instuctions (hot soapy water) but I'm not sure. Either way, it was pleasant to work with and went on...

I've attached some more photos of the stairs being fitted. The dog-legged section of the landing hangs from a steel purlin in the roof: Then the main stair being fitted (brawn being provided by my builders) More progress: Me testing out the stairs for the first time. The red plastic...

As a new member of the UKWorkshop forums and very much a beginner woodworker, I've got a lot out of other people's WIP posts. I thought I'd share some photos of our house renovation, which started last year and is ongoing (and probably will be for the next 25 years). I can't claim credit for...