Onoff Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, pocster said: Goodie ! It‘s like Eastenders . You don’t really follow it but it feels wrong when it’s not on Dum, dum...dum, dum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: Dum, dum...dum, dum... Yeah and the ‘cliffhanger’ ending is always crap . Yours not Stenders ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Lopped off the L section just now. Dropped on some bricks, lowered by roughly 25mm. Retained to the post for now by the long M16 stud. Welding tomorrow if the weather holds. Should bring the top red brick up near level with the underside of the post which is what I'm aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Leg dropped by 25mm 'ish... All my dodgy welding now covered in cold galv paint! New type of rod (Filarc 56s) used for vertical welding is my excuse! ? It took my not inconsiderable weight hanging off it so that must say something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 And we're done: Need to infill this bit between fence and pillar. Probably just do an infill same as the fence: And I guess similar the other side where I'd like to redo the falling down neighbour's fence the same as mine. All needs a damn good acid clean off and the odd bit of missed pointing here and there. More drilling for conduits next and routing of cables for pillar lights and so on. Need to figure the cap stone moulds too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Looks good ..! Another 18 months and they should be finished ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 8 hours ago, PeterW said: Looks good ..! Another 18 months and they should be finished ..... Quite looking forward to wiring in the wet and cold under a tarp with a small fan heater blowing on my hands so I can pick up the bootlace ferrules and my feet frozen. Be a bit of a busman's tbh. Anyone guess the optimum run off angle for a cap stone and the concrete mix to go for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Flints..... I need to fill 4 recesses like this up with flints: (Ignore the foamed in brick). I have yet to knapp the flints. That's going to be fun! I'll be using lime mortar. But..... Do I: 1) Just lay them in like "bricks"? 2) Lay them in some sort of removable tray that I can lift into position, then how to fix? 3) Should I edge the recesses, a bit of brass shown but if I do I'd use stainless angle: Edited November 6, 2019 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, Onoff said: Flints..... I need to fill 4 recesses like this up with flints: (Ignore the foamed in brick). I have yet to knapp the flints. That's going to be fun! I'll be using lime mortar. But..... Do I: 1) Just lay them in like "bricks"? 2) Lay them in some sort of removable tray that I can lift into position, then how to fix? 3) Should I edge the recesses, a bit of brass shown but if I do I'd use stainless angle: I don’t want to ignore the foamed in block - it keeps me awake at night .... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, Onoff said: Flints..... I need to fill 4 recesses like this up with flints: (Ignore the foamed in brick). I have yet to knapp the flints. That's going to be fun! I'll be using lime mortar. But..... Do I: 1) Just lay them in like "bricks"? 2) Lay them in some sort of removable tray that I can lift into position, then how to fix? 3) Should I edge the recesses, a bit of brass shown but if I do I'd use stainless angle: Why would you do 2 or 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: Why would you do 2 or 3? A lot, in fact most "stone" panels on building facades get involved with are pre made off site then hung off brackets mounted on the concrete core. I like the idea of a sharply defined edge contrasting with the rough brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I think you should use brass angle, it would be nice if you can keep a high lustre finish on it by polishing it weekly. Or you could do it like a normal person and just mortar them in and get on with the next job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: I think you should use brass angle, it would be nice if you can keep a high lustre finish on it by polishing it weekly. Or you could do it like a normal person and just mortar them in and get on with the next job. Git! Read the first line and was sitting here nodding at your wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Stainless steel tile trim would give a very thin edge, maybe what I'm after.....expensive though. Stainless would match the bolts in the gate too and the planned mock hinges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Onoff said: A lot, in fact most "stone" panels on building facades get involved with are pre made off site then hung off brackets mounted on the concrete core. I like the idea of a sharply defined edge contrasting with the rough brick. It sounds like you want to do both 2 and 3 to me so why not give it a bash. Have you considered using home grown stalagtites somewhere in the build? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: Have you considered using home grown stalagtites somewhere in the build? Have you just come back from The Plough? ? (Swmbo's vetoed the pile of skulls at the base of the pillars btw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 44 minutes ago, Onoff said: Have you just come back from The Plough? ? (Swmbo's vetoed the pile of skulls at the base of the pillars btw). Unfortunately no. Iv been messing about with my worktop shuttering and putting some plugs in the stairs. I really should spend more time in the plough ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Did get the first bit of glass in yesterday though ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 10 hours ago, Onoff said: (Swmbo's vetoed the pile of skulls at the base of the pillars btw). Shame, a pile of skulls would have been a good 3D printer project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 11 hours ago, Onoff said: Stainless steel tile trim would give a very thin edge, maybe what I'm after.....expensive though. Stainless would match the bolts in the gate too and the planned mock hinges. Any of that left over from the bathroom. If HMQ wants to ban the skulls, then why not put an outdoor shower on the back? Then do the panels with those blue dolphins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, PeterStarck said: Shame, a pile of skulls would have been a good 3D printer project. Real skulls always look more authentic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Stainless steel angle trim is likely out on grounds of cost so I'm mulling: - Black pvc angle. Will I reckon frame the flints nicely, could be positioned with perfect cut mitres and held in place with CT1. Only worry is it going brittle & thus longevity. It could be masked up before the flint infilling. - Aluminium angle, mitred as per the pvc, primed on the back and stuck on the same way. I don't feel confident enough to TIG the corners. When the flints are in either prime and paint the face of the ali black or just bring it up bright with say wire wool and clear laquer. I think I have to do a trial! Edited November 8, 2019 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 30 minutes ago, Onoff said: Stainless steel angle trim is likely out on grounds of cost so I'm mulling: - Black pvc angle. Will I reckon frame the flints nicely, could be positioned with perfect cut mitres and held in place with CT1. Only worry is it going brittle & thus longevity. It could be masked up before the flint infilling. - Aluminium angle, mitred as per the pvc, primed on the back and stuck on the same way. I don't feel confident enough to TIG the corners. When the flints are in either prime and paint the face of the ali black or just bring it up bright with say wire wool and clear laquer. I think I have to do a trial! Do the stainless steel - will look well smart . What’s the cost of that coming in at ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, pocster said: Do the stainless steel - will look well smart . What’s the cost of that coming in at ? About £120 for 10m of 12x12x0.91 polished 304 angle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I wouldn’t use 304 outside if it were me... Kent. Or not Kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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