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by WGT52
Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Fence and Double Gate Sizing and Required Materials to Complete Job
Replies: 1
Views: 2180

Re: Fence and Double Gate Sizing and Required Materials to Complete Job

I'll do my best to offer sensible comments... " What I am trying to work out is the following: Would redwood from somewhere like Wickes be suitable ?" You will be better to use Pressure Treated softwood from a timberyard " What size fence posts are required for fence and to take weigh...
by WGT52
Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Carpentry Tools Advice for Upcoming DIY Projects
Replies: 1
Views: 2326

Re: Carpentry Tools Advice for Upcoming DIY Projects

Most useful purchase - a good quality 'Track Saw', one that will cut to a minimum depth of 65mm. That purchase will probably take 50% of your buget but never regret it. Then a cordless drill / driver.(or 2) A router - if you are not use to using one then a light weight one to get use to using one. I...
by WGT52
Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Tips and Advice on Doing Ikea Kitchen Install
Replies: 1
Views: 3606

Re: Tips and Advice on Doing Ikea Kitchen Install

1) make sure floor is level; 2) first fix plumbing and electrics 3) if you are having a floor covering (Vinyl or laminate) lay that first. 4) If like me you are putting batterns on the wall fix them now. 5) identify the lowest point of the floor where the base units are going. Affix legs to that cab...
by WGT52
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: door lining/casing
Replies: 7
Views: 20545

Re: door lining/casing

I understand that a 'Door Lining' is made from something like 4x1 with a housing joint at the top; usually installed post brickwork completed. Door Jambs nailed on later. A Door Casing is is much more substantial made from 4x2 or more likely 4x3 using mortise and tenon joints with Door Jambs rabited...
by WGT52
Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Replacing Floorboards and Joists Advice and Leveling for Sanding
Replies: 1
Views: 2513

Re: Replacing Floorboards and Joists Advice and Leveling for Sanding

Well, looking at the second picture you could have woodworm present; the sign is the small holes. Is there pile of 'Frass' (very fine saw dust) and small black lumps (look like mouse droppings) on the surfaces below? If there is then at the very least you need to treat all the wood work with wood pr...
by WGT52
Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Finding a 29 Inch Replacement Internal Door
Replies: 2
Views: 16127

Re: Finding a 29 Inch Replacement Internal Door

It can be done, but it isn't that easy. Firstly be sure that you (or the SO :-)) understands that the door will not looked balanced - i.e. the 2 side bars will not be equal. So apart from the door you will need softwood 2x1.25 inches (sorry, I think and work in imperial) by the lenght of the door. O...
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