Nickfromwales Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'd argue that the pen AND the sword are equally mighty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: I'd argue that the pen AND the sword are equally mighty Wish I had a mighty sw..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryE Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If you do want to fill the internal box sections, then the trick is to use the foam gun with extension piece and start be squirting in a small amount in the middle ,say about 1/10th of the length. This will then expand and harden over the next 6-12 hours to fill the middle third. Then repeat on each side in one or two more goes. Practice on one, then do all of the other cills in batch. Cut of the excess when full hardened. Doing it in multiple fills like this will avoid undue internal pressure build up and the risk of distorting the exteriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oranjeboom Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 1/29/2017 at 17:20, bassanclan said: That was your parents way of saying "stop overthinking things, leave the thinking to Adam!" It's been over a day!! He must still be thinking about that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 As above I faffed the sill up on the Evolution chop saw! Took it over my chippy mates last night for a perfect cut on his saw. Brought his laptop back to change the DC jack in return. Maybe next weekend! Got to make some wooden wedges too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wedges just go in finger tight . Put them in the corners so as not to distort the legs. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just don't put them in like this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 41 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Wedges just go in finger tight . Put them in the corners so as not to distort the legs. . So even though it's low expansion foam what stops the long, vertical sides bending in the middle if you only wedge the corners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 52 minutes ago, Onoff said: So even though it's low expansion foam what stops the long, vertical sides bending in the middle if you only wedge the corners? On a small window the sides are probably reinforced but you could wedge and screw the frame in and then fit the glazing with appropriate packers. Once glazed just foam in and it won't go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Declan52 said: Just don't put them in like this. [snip] I *hope* that's the magic of Photoshop there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 This thread is proper making me hungry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 On 29/01/2017 at 13:57, Nickfromwales said: Fill your boots, your catching me up Yes but you get them for pearls of technical wisdom and sage advice whereas I get them for the odd witty remark, lewd innuendo and not being afraid to air my numerous faux pas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Onoff said: So even though it's low expansion foam what stops the long, vertical sides bending in the middle if you only wedge the corners? On your window they're not what I'd call 'long' . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: On your window they're not what I'd call 'long' . That's wot she said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 FWIW we usually foam ours after we have glazed them but i don't think that is for any real reason, You are not going to bend a 1m long leg with expanding foam, i don't care how much you try (no cheating and sealing it in), if you want to fill the sill with foam (i get a feeling you do) I can't see it causing an issue, just don't seal it in, let it come out the ends and cut it off after, otherwise just do as everyone else has said and fit the bloody window! I am dreading the day you ask about toeing and heeling a door..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Declan52 said: Just don't put them in like this. Not your finest moment eh Declan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 43 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: otherwise just do as everyone else has said and fit the bloody window! I am dreading the day you ask about toeing and heeling a door..... I've got to make a set of matching wedges yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: I've got to make a set of matching wedges yet! if you made them out of stainless they would last forever..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just now, Construction Channel said: if you made them out of stainless they would last forever..... I've a nice piece of walnut come to think of it. Bought about 30 years to make a crossbow stock. Never happened as I milled it out of ali in the end. Cut a bit of the walnut the other day for a mate needing a handle for his knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Onoff said: I've a nice piece of walnut come to think of it. Bought about 30 years to make a crossbow stock. Never happened as I milled it out of ali in the end. Cut a bit of the walnut the other day for a mate needing a handle for his knife. as sad as it sounds i have got a few choice oak wedges i am rather fond of, whats the grain like on the walnut? has it got a nice straight bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 54 minutes ago, recoveringacademic said: Not your finest moment eh Declan? Vertigo was bad that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 14 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: as sad as it sounds i have got a few choice oak wedges i am rather fond of, whats the grain like on the walnut? has it got a nice straight bit? Get a room you two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just now, Nickfromwales said: Get a room you two we haven't got time for that, There is procrastination to be discussed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 31 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: as sad as it sounds i have got a few choice oak wedges i am rather fond of, whats the grain like on the walnut? has it got a nice straight bit? ? I do know it's had a bit of worm as there's flight holes. Pretty solid though. Found parts of the crossbow too! Milled from 2"x2" Dural. God knows where the trigger components or sight rail are. Also somewhere is the mahogany thumbhole butt that I hand carved with spokeshaves etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 it would be a shame to turn that into wedges. mine are made from off cuts, i didn't just go and butcher a decent chunk of walnut to get them! what about milling them out of ali? you still got access to the mill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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