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Unfortunately i'm not a fan of the silver look and the windows will bleed on the granite walls before long and have decided that I really don't like the look of the Sikkens or coloured microporus finish. Having now applied Osmo UV oil to the windows I have just noticed the wood butchers...

My friend had a set of bifold door made by a joinery firm using centor running gear. After I looked at the doors, really the only specialist parts were getting a cutter to create the slot for the door seal. Each door panel was created in the usual mortise fashion and the door gear screwed on to...

Hello All, It’s been sometime since I last posted but I’m in need of some expert advice and help. I have been making new oak windows for a house that I’m building and have become stuck with how to finish them. I'm really after a finish that will give me approx 5 years protection before recoat...

possibly try here http://www.uk-oak.co.uk/product-catalog ... _and_Posts! Andy

I pay £2300 for kiln dried oak for making windows. Usually marked as 75mm but it comes over 80 most of the time and I machine down to 79mm 0.064m3 gives about £150 I'm not one for wasting as much as 50% but you really need a good amount of excess. Boards easily come up to 500mm wide so 18" is no...

I have a similar set of window cutters made by whitehill - I also couldn't really see how they were so expensive until they were delivered. There are a lot of cutters in the set and they are very large :shock: see pics attached. Andy

very nice work :D Do you have any pictures of your former for the laminated curved oak? Andy

no offense wizer but the value of the property behind the tree should have no bearing on the report and decision to fell the tree. If the houses are an issue then a tree surgeon could bring the branches down to a height where it is unlikely to fall onto the houses. I was really more getting at...

The tomogram is very misleading because of the sensor positions being either side of a butress - giving the impression of less wood. It is also doing a large amount of averaging probably on the wrong side. I think it need to be re-analysed with far more sensors. The % of solid wood on the...

Does it really need to be cut down?

could be some form of galvanic corrosion

wow - this is a lively one!!! Jonboy - welcome to the forum When I first read HS's reply I did think it was a bit erm slightly erm rude and not overly helpful, then I re-read what he was getting at and if you take the damhkit into the context of the crap statement, I think he was saying it was...

Thanks for your replys and your offers to lend me your books - very kind. I think I might buy a copy for myself so I can doodle notes on it. Interested to see if anyone else has been on a course that might be worth while. Andy

Hello.. I have had a search on the forum but I cant find any recommendations for a good practical book on the use of a spindle moulder. Anyone bought one recently that they could recommend? Thanks Andy

thanks for the advice mike - the roof has an anti-condensation lining to stop the drips. I didn't explain myself too well earlier - I will be insulating the roof just not sure if I will insulate the pitch or create a false flat ceiling and leave some breathing space above - would save on the...

very nice bassbear I like the v grooves round the outside, helps break up the sides. nice curve on the lid as well - looks like a nightmare :shock: Andy

phew....glad to see I haven't been banned ...yet!! looks like a close call though :D I appreciate the nice comments, it is a bit of a big space for a workshop but I had space on the land and I have been working in an old steading for years all cramped up. Henning - I spend a lot of my life in...

Hello all, I've been pretty busy with work for some time and finally decided to take some time off to get the workshop built. I've added some pictures below for your perusal The structure is pretty much done now had to get the lads in to help with the concrete but the shed was my own handy...

I think it's called a scarf joint. Connecting two ridge beams end to end. Always fancied having a go at it to see if it works. I'm sure there is an exact name like splayed scarf or sliding scarf etc. I think it might be wedged scarf as there is a peg in the middle to do the work. Andy

From the web The sapwood is pale yellowish or whitish. The heartwood is pinkish when freshly cut darkening to typical mahogany colour of reddish brown. Sapele is characterised by a marked and regular stripe on the quarter cut face. Sapele in much harder than African mahogany and is equal in...