Recent content by johnfarris

What makes it complex is the lack of information in the drawings. I specifically requested at the very beginning to the Architect that i didn't just want drawings that would pass building control but i wanted working drawings that would give me all the details i needed and i was willing to pay...

Hello Mike drawing and calcs have been drawn up by a design professional that i have lost all faith in. Thinking about it I do not need to form an over hang as the existing rafters are staying and will continue to support the facia and soffit. The new rafters will be supported by a dwarf...

Hello Folks I need to sister new common rafters along side existing ones and i am a little unsure on how to configure it. The new rafters are 47 x 150 and the existing are 50 x 100m. If i cut a birdsmouth to suit the plate i would be taken more than a third out the rafter which obviously is...

I putting some temporary struts in to support a purlin while a gable comes down. I have been trying to find how to best cut this joint for maximum strength Do i cut the seat 2/3rds or half of the width?

So many things it could, you really need to post a picture

I have had past issues with them and wouldn't say their technical support or their knowledge regarding what they sell is the best. I guess great for amateurs who haven't got a clue but when your in the trade not so much. I Purchased a Kapex 60 saw for cash at their Basingstoke store as i...

I bought a Stanley kit 15 for my no 78 as i needed a rod What i have been sent has a wider diameter thread and will not fit Using my calipers the thickness of the thread part of the rod comes out at 6.24mm When i put my calipers in the threaded hole of the plane i get 5.27mm Can some tell...

I phoned to get discount on the Axminster Trade Ultimate Edge Variable Speed Sharpening System along with the Axminster Trade Honing Guide Assembly For Ultimate Edge. Combined price was £489.90 they offered me £20 discount. Which was not enough to tempt me because it just seems way over...

Has anyone managed to haggle any discount with Axminster on the phone recently? Going to give it try tomorrow.

Looks really good. But i think you are going to have trouble with expansion as you have used solid timber. I would have let the board float within a frame. Saying all that i hope it remains stable

The Mutts Nuts

Fantastic presentation and Q&A with Skelton saws Video As a person with big hands would love a custom saw

A lot of the sites i have been on, it would have been better for the site chippy to be supervising QS, Architect or whatever

Any chance of seeing the setup as i want to do something similar myself. No worries if you cant :)

Looking good. How did you create the grooves for the splines?