Recent content by furyjohn

just sent payment via BACS. As others have said, many many thanks for taking the time to organise all of this Cheers FuryJohn

works for me too, but could i add an extra 2 discs to the order. Also, i haven't received a PM with the BACS details - is that to be expected ? furyjohn

I'm ok either way with timings also. However, this side of Xmas would be good as it's something else to play with in the 'shop over the break :D :D :D furyjohn

I'm in for a steel one.

hi Benchwayze, yes that small fence is a concern. I could remove it or replace with a much weakened one but either way, the presence of the gate will (i hope !) at least make anyone think twice plus it will also make the other houses in the area without gates look like a more appealing...

thanks 9fingers, so i guess i'll have to make a fully framed gate - not sure of the terminology but a figure of 8 shape with a diagonal brace. what are the best joints to use for the frame ? half-lap ? M+T ? plane old screw/nail - pocket-hole style through the face of the stile into the rails...

9fingers, cracking idea - i guess i probably could get a "metal collar" made for the post. Given that the post is so low compared to the height of the gate, would this not make the gate a bit flimsy at the top ? i.e. twist easily with a bit of a push? s'pose if it was, it would make it harder...

hi 9fingers, yes, one gate for each. I had thought about the vaulting on the fence scenario which i must admit is a concern, but by putting gates there it's made it more difficult for anyone to get through to the back of the house...and out again...leaving it open is not an option. At a push i...

ah, sorry, i should have been clearer. The neighbours gate is very flimsy indeed and we can't put ours adjacent to it as our back door is there ! The plan is to make 2 gates nearer the front and the neighbour can decommision his gate furyJohn

Hi all, I'm attempting to make some gates approx 6ft tall for the side of the house in the style of OPJ's inspired recent posting. The gates themselves I *think* will be straightforward, however, the complication I have is the dividing fence between the 2 houses and how to deal with it. I...

Update: DougB: It's just cut out again when we were running the bath - plenty of pressure in the water too. The Heating was off so does this make a difference to the diagnosis ? MowtownMartin: I've checked the gas tap - the only taps are under and slightly inside the boiler so the chances of...

Thanks guys. We've only really noticed the problem when the heating hasn't come on - although noticed it once when there was no hot water, so can't say for defo which was the cause. The pump is as quiet as a mouse so i guess it's unlikely that it's the cause. I drained and refilled (incl...

Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can give me some independent advice before i call in the pros. We have a Baxi Combi 80Eco boiler that cuts out intermittently. What happens is that the Overheat (Safety) Thermostat is activated which then prevents the boiler from igniting. Resetting the thermostat...

Ahhhh, Benchwayze, now i see what you mean about your sketch. However, in my previous post i said going for 3"what i should have said was going for 3" look. I think your idea of the torsion box is favourite as it saves a lot of stock, hence cost. Would also reduce the potential for...

Thanks for the input guys. If i'm being honest it isn't just SWMBO who liked the chunky look - i do too, so i'm gonna aim for 3" thick. Thanks to all your input i've now decided i'll go with the hollow approach and the more i think about it the more it makes sense. OPJ - i usually don't...