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We're about to enter the carpentry phase (timber box beams, roofing etc) of a self-build strawbale house and I plan to buy a used Paslode first fix nail gun, probably an Impulse IM350/90CT (reasonably plentiful older model and affordable at around £200ish). I need to use ring shank nails in most...

Afternoon all I have one post (110mm diameter) to set in a hole 300x300x750 deep. I'd like to use Postcrete for ease and quick setting. Two questions: 1. will a couple of bags be enough? 2. can I mix the whole lot in the hole in one go? Thanks.

Long shot...I inherited the saw from my departed uncle. It performs quite well, and has a (nearly) zero clearance table insert (presumably custom made by Unc). However, because of that I can't do 45deg bevel rip cuts. There isn't the space to add a second saw slot, and I don't have the...

Afternoon all Last big job on my timber framed workshop build is to add double external doors. My ability is greater than my knowledge, so I'd really appreciate having my hand held through the process please - hope someone can help. I'm going for outward swinging doors built from 150x45...

I've inherited a 1996 Rexon BS-10 bandsaw from an old departed uncle. Although it was sitting for years in his leaky old shed, it's in reasonable physical condition and the motor runs smoothly enough. The blade won't stay on the wheels, though, and I don't yet know enough about bandsaws to set...

Looking for any construction tips and wisdom from anyone who has built and uses a Paulk workbench. I've bought the plans and am ready to buy the materials. Ron P recommends 12mm a/c plywood sheets (5 required). Do we think Malaysian ply would be ok? Need it to be affordable. Thanks.

I'm at the stage of internally lining my 6m x 4m workshop. Construction is (inside to out) OSB3, timber stud framing with 95mm cavity, breather membrane, ventilation gap, T&G weatherboard. In an effort to keep costs down I'd like find a way to use the plentiful and cheap rolls of roof...

I'm at the stage of fitting the external weather board (aka shiplap, the t&g stuff) to my workshop. It's untreated and I've applied a single coat of Bedec Barn Paint to every board, front and back. I'll be butt joining the boards horizontally with a 45deg mitre cut. Should I also apply a bead...

As posted elsewhere, I'm currently building a 6m x 4m timber frame workshop with monopitch metal sheet roof. My intended roof, from the inside, is: OSB3 ceiling as vapour barrier; timber joists with insulation between; breathable membrane; ventilation gap; metal sheeting. I had assumed the...

Can anyone suggest a suitable tape to seal up OSB joints lining the inside of a workshop please? Ideally something suitable for painting.

Morning all First post, am in the early stages of building a 6m x 4m workshop in Scotland (near Glasgow). I'm looking for the cheapest supplier of profile metal sheet roofing plus flashings and rooflight. I've had a few quotes and Rhino Steel Cladding are so far the lowest. The downside is...