Recent content by nirajshah31

Finished it - thanks for your help all!

Okay, I’ll use met posts and a fence post. What treatment/solution should I apply to the post AND how should I bolt it to the frame? Thanks

Should I sink The current c16 softwood into sika expanding foam?? Or use a hardwood post into the sika foam/met spike and then bolt the c16 to that (putting it on a slate) Thanks

Uh oh - just realised the wickes smooth/planed pressure treated spruce C16 timber (45x95) I’ve purchased (but not yet delivered) is not suitable for use in direct ground contact! Oops. Can I make it suitable? How? Or should I use fence posts instead? (Building a kids climbing frame in the...

Hi I’m using a combination of wickes smooth/planed pressure treated spruce C16 timber and wickes planed pressure treated pine decking to create a bespoke climbing frame for my kids. There will be cut ends and drill holes. How should I treat the cut ends (some will be close to the ground but...

Thanks- just got a quote of them today!

Here’s my image with the bottom bar...

Hi Aiden Thank you for helping - i do appreciate it. So i want two dowels at the top rather than a centre one, therefore using the rounded top is aethetically pleasing. but then as you say i run into trouble. So, i'll add a removeable bar to make it a full triangle, using hand knob screw or...

I see Then I better use a reputable supplier to ensure the size is what it is

Because I have two options to purchase now I’ve decided on beech and 25mm. So just asking if the eBay seems fine? How to assess

Thanks- already made holes for 25mm Does this look okay as cheaper than G&S timber https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2295427827 Beech Wood Dowels Smooth Rod Pegs - 1m length, 4 - 50mm diameter On eBay

Great - thank you! I wondered what the difference is between tulipwood and beech pls?

Okay, I’m looking at 600mm long, diameter of 25mm. So what to use?

Thanks Colin! I’d rather not try using broom sticks. So wish to get a specific wood and diameter to ensure it’s safe Thanks

Thanks- what wood did you use at 22mm thick?