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by greggy
Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Replacement External Door
Replies: 3
Views: 2945

Re: door adjustment

[quote="welsh brickie"]buy a length of timber,and have it planed to the thickness you require.And then glue and nail it to the door.[/quote]


i had the same problem a few years back.
i did the same as welsh brickie said. but i got some matching mahogany
and put it on the hinge side.
by greggy
Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: cutting methods - angled deck joists
Replies: 2
Views: 5258

the machine you are wanting is called.. a compound mitre saw.
bsicaly its a chop saw that not only will cut angles up & down left to right but also diagonly too.
by greggy
Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: summer house
Replies: 1
Views: 3076

your joists need to be 16 inch centres using tannalised timber,
then a waterproof membrane over them then your floorboards.
as far as insulation, your best bet would go to a reputable builders merchant.
by greggy
Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Garage Rotten Door Frame
Replies: 1
Views: 5032

hi hobbyman, i would cut all the bad wood away and splice a new piece in with a matching bit. making sure you use a good quality wood glue. then prim, undercoat and then gloss it.
by greggy
Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Stains, Marks and Remedies Forum
Topic: How do I remove Creosote from a Pine Garden Chalet?
Replies: 2
Views: 5691

you could try soaking the area in a bleach solution. that should lighten the colour then you can do it/ treat it with whatever.
by greggy
Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Pine furniture restoration
Replies: 1
Views: 3100

it all depends on what finish is, ie laquer, wax or what varnish.
if its varnish then i suggest that a good rub down with 320 grit sand paper or if its waxed the a good rub down with 0000 grade wire wool then finished with a couple of good coats briwax.
by greggy
Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Inserts
Replies: 2
Views: 3637

for safety reasons, ie if you have a gap too big then there is a greater chance of the timber getting snagged in the hole/gap and you then put more force on the wood and get your fingers ripped apart. the smaller the gap the safer. i would replace your home made one with a proper one that icludes th...
by greggy
Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Mini lathe advice needed - any opinions welcome
Replies: 1
Views: 4093

why dodnt you just use a wood lathe, you can turn plastic on them.
by greggy
Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: metabo or evolution
Replies: 2
Views: 5831

the first thing is decide what you can afford, i have always used metabo. they are built superbly and will last for years. no matter what make of saw you get, throw the one away that came with the saw and get a good one i get mine from here. Google "workshopheaven.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F...
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