Recent content by Andyb350z

I have large oak trees in my garden and look very similar to the bark but i have no idea !!! might mill it up and play with it anyways !!!

Hi Guys, found this monster tree chopped down by me today, does anybody know what type of tree / wood this is ?

Thanks Porker for the info, i balanced the system yesterday, well, i turned the lockshields approx 50%. I may shut them off completley updtairs and see if that helps, then open 0.5 turns at a time, (takes about 10 half turns to fully open). The pump speed is not something i have looked into...

Hi All I have recently had an extension built and have had x2 new radiators added to my existing central heating system, it taps into both the flow / return. However, where as the rest of the house radiators are working just fine, the new radiators are only get slightly warm, far from hot. I...

Thanks Steve, that has given me some food for thought, i have started to design my own table saw to sit the table saw, a sliding compound mitre saw and a router that can share a fence with the table saw. so getting these x3 tools mounted on one unit is quite space saving, especially if its on...

I am looking at building x4 large speaker cabinets, I just find today's very boring ! all mdf / chipboard wrapped in a bit of black tolex. I want to get a bit more creative but the principle will be the same. I'm 35 years of age, and after many years of Muay Thai boxing, I am getting to the...

Hey everyone, hope your all having a great christmas ! So im currently having my garage / workshop extended by another 6 x 4 meters so i would like to get a decent table saw in there, Im looking to build my own speaker cabinets in the near future, so ideally i want to be able to rip up 6x4...

Hi all, so im pretty much finished my new raised decking project, its 10 x 8 meters and i have left a recess approx 1.5m wide by 0.75m deep to build my firepit / bbq. The deck is raised approx 60cm off the floor where the firepit will be placed, i have put a hardcore concrete base approx 150mm...

Thanks for that Cwatters, again something i never knew. I see there are many clear wood trestments and preservatives available, i will be having a bit more of a read into their contents and safety before making a purchase, reviewed a few, some seem great, some seem terrible !

I was planning to use a plastic lining inside before using any soil in there, but thanks for the info, i was not aware of that, so maybe if i just use a end grain preserver on the cuts and them give them a wallop all over with creosote ? I would like to maybe try use something more clear, i love...

How do chaps ! So im redoing my drive and decking at the front of the house and have decided i want to box some old sleepers round my large trees, add some compost, shrubs and lights and make a feature of them. I found a field full of old sleepers, however they look like they have been there...

Well after a long debate, i placed some of the 6x2" off cuts on the frame, and it looked amazing, BIG & CHUNKY, looks fantastic ! Im set of using 6x2" over the entire deck, ordered half the wood to get started with this weekend, in time i will give it a sand over with 400G and 3-4 coats on oil ...

Been slippy is not a issue, it is not used to access the house etc, its in the middle of the garden, so unless it sunny / warm we are never going to be on it, I cant ever imagine wanting to go on it in the rain or snow ! and i plan to cover it with plastic sheeting etc from approx November...

Hi All So i have my decking frame built ready for the decking (image below) I have used 6x2 for the outer and mid frame, 4x4 for the leg posts and 4x2 for the joists. I have dedicded i dont want the grooved cut boards that seems to be most common and all both my timber suppliers stock. I...

Hi all, after watching a number of decking builds on youtube (mainly american) I ahve decided to build my decking to the finished size of 10m x 8m, I am going to use a 25 posts in total concreted into the floor, 5 rows of five, of which i will attach lengths of 6x2 as my support beams, ontop of...