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Looks to build an inset cupboard for our TV. I'm tight on space and think bifold doors would be best. Looking at 4 doors each measuring 1472mm x 252mm I'm aware the door will twist somewhat so I'm looking for a system to keep them straight. Looking at 12mm MDF with 6mm planted on rails and...

thewoodhaven2 I've registered and want to contribute but my account still hasn't been approved. It says to contact admin but I can't as I need to login! anyone help?

Does anyone know of a supplier in the North east (I'm in durham) that does decent off the shelf mouldings. I'm hoping for a recessed bolection moulding to fit 1/2" panelling or failing that some 'period' looking 12mm high moulding. Looking for around 10 metres. Can't find anything locally...

Just about to recieve an axminster aquamac 21 router bit. I'm intending to cut into the side of the frame. Is 3-4mm from the rebate fine?

Hello, Been covered a 100 times I know but I'm struggling. I've got a Victorian timber door surround to make along with moulding for two bay windows. The bay tops are to be 'fancy' with around 4.5" projection and around 6" high. I've asked before and we came up with medite tricoya. Having...

Hello, I've bought two 2.1 x 150mm x 150mm new pieces of sandstone which are going to be fitted this weekend as window sills. It seems sensible to cut a drip edge into the bottom of the sills. My plan was to buy a stone cutting disk and fit it to a circular saw. Hadn't realised the centres...

Further to my previous post I thought I'd start a project thread. wooden-door-surround-t69833.html I've started stripping my new (old door) ready for a coat of primer. I'm some way off fitting it as I'm replacing the whole surround for the door (see pics in previous post), , steps leading to...

Hello, I've got a unit to build and I'm wanting bifolding doors. The two large doors to the right I would like them to open as a bi folding corner door. For storage of the hoover etc. Theres a boiler built into the alcove so I'm wanting to get best use of the space and the only way of getting...

I'm planning to replace our front door surround which incorporates two upright square columns and a canopy with a 3 feet deep panelled reveal. I was initially planning to use marine ply and mouldings but having suffered with ply de laminating I'm now thinking redwood or similar may be the way...

Anyone bought one? I have and I'm frustrated to say the least. Just come back from the trade show at harrogate and not having bought anything I thought I'd crack on and assemble my MR MDF wardrobe carcase. After very carefully making six pocket holes in each corner I set about screwing it...

Hello, Could anybody tell me anything about this plane? Can't find anything on the internet about it. Thanks

My sheds well on the way to completion and I'm planning how to make best use of the space. Its only 10x8 so I'm planning to have an L shaped set of benches down two of the sides with a view to making the 8 feet side a fold down bench so I have room to assemble etc should I need it. Has anyone...

A few months ago someone posted about wickes flogging cheap ply, do they do this regularly? I'm after about 10 sheets to line the shed and would hate to think I missed out on a bargain for the sake of waiting a few weeks, Any one know?

I'm currently knocking up a shed the Mike Garnham way. Any reason why I shouldn't add a ply skin directly to the timber frame then put the breather membrane on top and then batten and clad? The reasoning for this is a bit of extra security (and I actually have lots of free spare 1/2 ply) It...

Just about to run some conduit in an 18 inch deep trench. Firstly, will the sparky want to see the dept of the trench/conduit? (running 40mm solvent waste) and secondly if I can just bury it without him seeing do I need some of that electric hazard tape ran over the top of the pipe. I'll be...

I'm looking to buy a Bosch PMF multitool. Mainly because it looks for less dusty than using an angle grinder (and slightly safer). My first task for it will be to cut out all the grout from our kitchen tiles (terracotta pavers 10-20mm grout) so I can re-grout and seal. I see the fein multitool...

Hello, I'm about to embark on my new shed (moved house). I would like a concrete pad but I'm on a very strict budget. I've thought about a timber base built off a layer of 3x4 flags but would prefer the look of brick (I have spare bricks). The shed will only be 9 feet by 9 feet, would it be...

Hello, I'm looking for some hinges which will allow me to open some gates (not yet made) uphill. It doesn't have to fold completely flat against the wall (impossible without a foot gap on the bottom) but a few extra inches is always good (so I'm told). I've looked at parliament type hinges but...

Hi chaps, Just bought a new house and on one of my many to do lists is to replace the back door thresh and install some form of weather bar. Currently water runs (enough too form two small puddles when it rains) down the gaps between the thresh and masonry so my first task is too replace the...

Hi chaps, I'm looking to make some gates like the following But in a much fancier design like this? I'd like a horn? at the end (nearest the piers of each gate) to make it look less plain. I'm struggling to figure out if the gates would look 'odd' not being symmetrical, what do you...