Recent content by BCS1980UK

Thanks @imageel You actually read my mind, I was already searching for a solution just like that.

Thanks!

Internal electrical installation done. Loving the workbench setup with the working lights: Still lots to do on shop organisation, though.

On the theme of walnut finishes and musical instruments, like many others I opted for Tru-Oil applied with wet and dry sandpaper and achieved a very good result (in my opinion): It is a very tedious (or therapeutic) process. In my case 20+ coats. You can get it to a very shiny finish if you...

I just want to give a shout out to @Steve Maskery great video on setting up the Kity P/T. Found it by chance and was happy to see that you are a member of this forum too. Thank you for such a clear and informative video.

The electrician has not come yet (:mad:) and I am avoiding bringing all the stuff from the shed inside the workshop to make his life easier. However, I couldn't help myself and jumped into an opportunity (or a trap?): It even matches the workshop outside color! :D Now, I need to find a...

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Finally, some colour!

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It is slowly starting to look like a workshop…

I understand you. I had the same understanding until someone explained to me and pointed me on the right direction. The regulations are not as clear as they could/should be.

From the planning portal: “If the outbuilding is within 2 metres of the property boundary the whole building should not exceed 2.5 metres in height.”

The floor is almost finished.

Now that my roof is done I measured the height and I am exactly at 2.5m. It was odd to measure as the highest point of the ground was at a corner of the building but the highest point of the building is at its apex. Now, if my neighbour measures from his side, the building will look definitely...

I managed to do the rest of the roof work today just in time for the rain. I still have the trimmings and fascias to finish, but at least now if SWMBO kicks me out of bed I have a dry place to sleep.