CC45 Posted June 24, 2018 Posted June 24, 2018 The pets parts. Bet it looks stunning when its done. 1
Cpd Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Fanbloodytastic ! Some seriously class carpentry going on there mate. 1
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 More progress! Physically cutting things really isn’t taking that long once I got the jigs sorted. Actually deciding the marks are in the rights place is proving to be very time consuming. Now the big question is do I start the next set of strings and house them into this newel on the bench OR do I get the lower part all glued, screwed and fitted and then try to fit the rest while this bit is in situ...... bench sounds the sensible option but I just don’t know. Also I make a pretty clever dowel making set up. First I cut a 11mmx11mm stick on the table saw. Mount that in a cordless drill and spin it through this very crude looking “thing” then i I beat that through this 10mm hole I drilled in this drill bit. Seems to be working ok so far. Also made a jig for cutting the wedges but that bit doesn’t look very impressive. The little screw at the back is for “adjustment”. back to work ? 4
Russell griffiths Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 Bloody fancy pants. Top knotch that is bud. I take my hat off to you. 1
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 Decision made, I’m making the lot before I get any glue out. I have also decided this is far too complicated for a sober person so I’m going to the pub for some thinking juice. Let’s hope there isn’t anyone else there as I really do intend to only have a couple, possibly an early dinner. 1
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 Oh dear, while “researching” I have just seen this. its another complication but I kind of like it. I need to think about how it would affect the bathroom underneath but it could turn out quite well. ( the bit I’m talking about is turning the string with the winders instead of making it square).
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 Scratch that, it’ll balls up where I plan to put the tv, which also makes the decision on whether to have the top newels come all the way to the floor, I knew it was a good idea to go to the pub. 1
Tennentslager Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 Take it easy pal...do a bit, do it well and have a pint... repeat ???. Looks very solid so far
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 All the best decisions are made at beer o clock. Enjoy!
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 16:24, Construction Channel said: Oh dear, while “researching” I have just seen this. its another complication but I kind of like it. I need to think about how it would affect the bathroom underneath but it could turn out quite well. ( the bit I’m talking about is turning the string with the winders instead of making it square). Expand You need to do this...I NEED you to do it !
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 18:21, Onoff said: You need to do this...I NEED you to do it ! Expand Nope, and you can’t make me. It would mean I had to move the tv further left and further down so the first newel post would be in the way from where I intend to put my chair. Maybe on the next one ?
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 18:50, Construction Channel said: Nope, and you can’t make me. It would mean I had to move the tv further left and further down so the first newel post would be in the way from where I intend to put my chair. Maybe on the next one ? Expand Can't you accept something smaller than a 77" OLED?
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 18:54, Onoff said: Can't you accept something smaller than a 77" OLED? Expand No. It’s 77” or nothing at all.
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 18:54, Onoff said: Can't you accept something smaller than a 77" OLED? Expand You know blokes never compromise on size . Nothing comes between a bloke and his big ...... tele! ? or the bloody TV remote! 1
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 TBH I don’t really watch a lot of tv. I spend most of my time on Youtube or similar, but why would I make Faye watch a smaller screen if I dont have to ? 1
Construction Channel Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 Something had to go wrong sooner or later. Luckily it wasn’t a fatal mistake, I just need to make sure I cut off the top dowel before I fit that top string.
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 20:24, Construction Channel said: TBH I don’t really watch a lot of tv. I spend most of my time on Youtube or similar, but why would I make Faye watch a smaller screen if I dont have to ? Expand I don't watch TV really either. Attention span is too low for most TV programmes . Youtube is fine as that's generally only 5 mins a shot . 1
SteamyTea Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 20:33, newhome said: I don't watch TV Expand Nor me, not had a TV since 1994. I do watch the Construction Channel sometimes. 1
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 On 30/06/2018 at 21:44, SteamyTea said: Nor me, not had a TV since 1994. I do watch the Construction Channel sometimes. Expand I have a TV as it was on 24x7 when hubby was around but I haven’t switched it on since the Olympics in 2016. I do occasionally watch TV programmes on the laptop on catch up but that’s only so I can pause it when I get bored, do something different and then go back to it later on. I can’t concentrate on a TV show for a whole hour lol.
Construction Channel Posted August 26, 2018 Author Posted August 26, 2018 You would have thought having mocked it all up without the risers it would have all fitted together first time hey. Oh no! Every winder had to be adjusted ( including adding bits)... which I’m sure will come back to bite me in the arse. BUT they are in!!! I still need to trim the wedges, make the landing proper, and fit the bottom easy straight flight but Iv had enough stress this weekend. So we’re going to the pub, ( I might look at the landing tomorrow..... I might go shopping, I’ll see how I feel in the morning) 7
jack Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Lovely looking stuff. I'll bet it's satisfying seeing it come together... 1
Construction Channel Posted August 26, 2018 Author Posted August 26, 2018 On 26/08/2018 at 15:08, jack said: Lovely looking stuff. I'll bet it's satisfying seeing it come together... Expand Putting it together was the most stressful part. Glue everywhere, tools getting covered, constant adjustment, I wouldn’t reccomend it to anyone.
Onoff Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 ...maybe get a chippy in? Just think of the brownie points you'll get for this!
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