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by conks
Thu May 03, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Correct door sizes for these opening?
Replies: 0
Views: 2414

Correct door sizes for these opening?

Hi,

Can anybody tell me what door size I will need for the following openings:

• 960 x 2070.

• 825 x 2070


Thanks.
by conks
Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Correct door & frame sizes?
Replies: 1
Views: 2869

Correct door & frame sizes?

Hi, We moved into an old cottage 3 years ago. The previous owner had pvcu doors & windows fitted before we moved in but the doors are awful and the frame is out which allows cold air in. Not very good in Winter months! We want to go back to timber doors and frames as we prefer it and it'll be mo...
by conks
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Fitting a fireplace - carbon monoxide?
Replies: 1
Views: 3007

Fitting a fireplace - carbon monoxide?

Hi I have an open fire in the lounge and I am wanting to rip out the brick surround and fit a cast iron insert and timber surround/mantel. As I've never done this before it's a little daunting and I had though that I read somewhere that you have to make sure that both the insert and surround are sea...
by conks
Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting sash windows in rosewood
Replies: 2
Views: 4090

Painting sash windows in rosewood

Hi, Little new to this I'm afraid. I have 2 timber sash windows which are caked in rosewood stain/paint (think paint but not sure?). They're a little worn and the paint is flakey in places. I'm thinking about burning off the layers and going to bare wood. If I do this presuambly I need a primer, und...
by conks
Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Making a boiler cabinet?
Replies: 2
Views: 6476

Making a boiler cabinet?

Hi,

I am aware that there is a previous thread on this subject.

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/boilerhousing.htm

My problem is that my wall mounted boiler is 400mm deep.

Most off the shelf units are c300mm deep.

How can I get over the shortfall?

Thanks.
by conks
Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixings for heavy shelving to plasterboard?
Replies: 1
Views: 6037

Fixings for heavy shelving to plasterboard?

Hi, I have relatively heavy beech shelving which I'm aiming to put up in my Kitchen. THe walls are plasterboard (dabbed) so bearing in mind the shelves are to house several heavy books, I'm wondering what the best fixing would be ? Seen Plasplugs metal self-drive but these only allow for a 10mm dept...
by conks
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: How to mitre 6" skirting ?
Replies: 2
Views: 4322

How to mitre 6" skirting ?

Hi,

Can anybody recommend or tell me how to mitre 6" skirting?

Are there any cost effective mitre boxes out there or compound saws that can do the job?

Thanks.
by conks
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wiring a Rangemaster 110 Cooker - correct cable?
Replies: 1
Views: 5739

Wiring a Rangemaster 110 Cooker - correct cable?

Hi, I have to wire my Rangemaster 110 Cooker. Currently, it looks as if a 6mm2 twin & earth is supplying. It's a gas cooker, with the sparks supplying the hotplate, and ignition for the gas burners. Is a 6mm2 really necessary and if so, I guess that a Part P Elec has to fit? Can somebody confirm...
by conks
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Dimmer Switch on mains fluorescent downlighters?
Replies: 2
Views: 3120

Dimmer Switch on mains fluorescent downlighters?

Hi, We've recently had some mains fed fluorescent downlighters fitted to our Kit ceiling. The light is good but if not a little overpowering (there are 9 in a room size (plan) of 18m2. I was wondering whether I could simply swap over the single light switch operating the lights for a dimmer? Thanks.
by conks
Sat May 16, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: WIll downlighter bell housing cause fire to insulation above
Replies: 1
Views: 3064

WIll downlighter bell housing cause fire to insulation above

Hi, I'm to fit a series of spotlights in my kitchen. The Kit is in a single storey extension, with a small roof void above filled with typical wool insulation. I'm concerned that once in-situ, the bell housings may get hot and then set fire to the insulation/ceiling joists etc. ? Can you confirm ple...
by conks
Wed May 13, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Paslode First Fix Nail Gun - anybody used ?
Replies: 1
Views: 5021

Paslode First Fix Nail Gun - anybody used ?

Hi, Has anybody used a Paslode first fix nail gun? I've picked one up today from Brandons to use for fixing ceiling noggins but I can't get it to work? I've placed in the battery, then the gas bottle, inserted the nails and released the clip. I place down on the timber, it makes a whirling noise but...
by conks
Tue May 05, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Ceiling boarding - wall positioning?
Replies: 2
Views: 3288

Ceiling boarding - wall positioning?

Hi, Looking for help. I'm to board my Kitchen ceiling. I'm to use 9.5mm 1200x2400 sheets and I understand that i have to stagger the sheets and fix 90 degrees to the joists. THe kitchen has been drylined. Do I butt the boards/sheets up to the wall linings? I had thought that you were supposed to cut...
by conks
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to insulate a pent roof from warmside ?
Replies: 0
Views: 4661

How to insulate a pent roof from warmside ?

Hi, What is the best way to insulate a pent roof. Obviously, I can't lay insulation externally so will have to tackle from the underside/warmside. I am aiming to take down the existing T&G boarding to the ceiling in the single storey lean to and will proceed to insulate, vapour barrier and then ...
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