Suffolk meet-up?

[marshian]

I can't get a kitchen pass two nights running so this week I'm out (Cos NMR club evening is Wed)

[G and J]

6 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said:

You must be pleased at the speed it’s coming along.

Ermmm, No. Far from it. The term glacial springs to mind. 

[GaryChaplin]

I thought I'd jump back on here and stumbled across this thread.  I'm a fair way into my self-build, but I'd be keen on meeting up with you guys in mid-Suffolk next time. 

[Alan Ambrose]

Ah, welcome back @GaryChaplin how's your build going?

 

On the subject of new people, I'm seeing a small number of local applications approved for self-build, maybe half-a-dozen in East Suffolk in 2025 - should I contact them?

[GaryChaplin]

4 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said:

Ah, welcome back @GaryChaplin how's your build going?

 

Going well thanks, it's just so time consuming as I'm attempting to do everything myself, which I've took a little too far. e.g, turning trees into flooring and doors! 

 

Looks like your frame is going together at last.

[Alan Ambrose]

The frame was by Carpenter Oak - I was really impressed. As we did the floor brackets ourselves and laid them out and levelled them exactly, the whole frame went up in 2 days and was super-straight.

 

 

[Alan Ambrose]

>>> turning trees into flooring and doors! 

 

Yeah, that would slow you down. You have your own sawmill?

Edited yesterday at 17:33 by Alan Ambrose

[GaryChaplin]

19 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said:

The frame was by Carpenter Oak - I was really impressed. As we did the floor brackets ourselves and laid them out and levelled them exactly, the whole frame went up in 2 days and was super-straight.

 

 

Good choice, Carpenter Oak have been established for ages, highly reputable. I guess you were going for an un-cluttered look and hence the metalwork for lateral bracing?

[Alan Ambrose]

Yeah, we thought we would try and be a bit more modern than traditional braces. You're IP14 from memory? Want to join us at our next meet?

[G and J]

On 13/11/2025 at 11:37, Alan Ambrose said:

should I contact them?

Would seem a nice idea.....

[G and J]

6 hours ago, G and J said:

Would seem a nice idea.....

But try not to scare them too much Alan. lol