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Thanks for all the replies guys and useful advice! I've been having problems with my three internet connection, so been unable to log on. Well the reason for not wanting to lay a concrete foundation and start with some courses of brickwork is because the house I live in is rented. I have just...

Can anyone see a problem with building a workshop and using 4x4 post concreted into the ground as the foundation? I'm not sure of the size yet, but it will take up a large area. I'm confident in starting my build this way, as I've done plenty of raised decking in the past which has taken a lot...

Yes your right, it wont look very professional. I was just suprised to hear that this particular gate has lasted 17 years using that method!

Gonna use M&T construction. It will have to be done on site, but will make most of what I have. I notice youre from Grimsby, I also have the pleasure of living here too! :D

Think I will just take the M&T route. :lol:

Just been advised by someone that they made a gate 17 years ago using half laps and m8 coach bolts and braces. Apparently, they are just as good now, as they was when made with no problems!

:lol: 95mm

So, do you think there is really no alternitive way of joining gate?

Ive figured it will take a while to chop out mortises 95m deep and get them exactly right, using a drill and chisels. I reckon I could run 24 half laps off quicker on my chop saw.

I'm looking to build 2 driveway gates. The total opening is 2.8 m, so each gate will be around 6 mm short of 1.4 m. Ideally the gates will be made up of a frame using 4 x 2 treated timber (stiles, top rail, middle rail and bottom, then cladded with 1 x 4 upright boards to match fence). They will...

Thanks, will take a look.

Just looking for some inspiration really. The alcove needs to be used for storage. with a frame fixed round and doors hung either side. Needs to go with the pine bedroom furniture. Measurements: 1.1 m x 2.1 opening.

I have a copy of the Planit Fusion Software as used by MFI, HOWDENS, B&Q etc. I know this software is expensive and can create some very realistic 3D images with life like shadows. Its uses the manufactures catalogues files so you can intergrate these into the kitchen. Does anyone know where I...

I have just fitted a door frame and hung the door to the wall under the stairs in my house. As it was being used as storage, it started to look a bit messy. For some reason, the wall is way out, which is brick by the looks of it. so if I were to plumb the casing up and fix it true then I...

After reading maltrout512's reply again, he mentions that he uses the woodrat for kitchen mouldings too. So maybe it may be worth looking to get one of them too.

Thanks everyone for your comments and advice. i'm in Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire or Humberside as some know it. i'm not to sure how things will take of at first, but my ideas are to cover all aspects of joinery. i'm not sure if there is much of a market for handmade furniture though, so that is...

Hi, all, this is my first post on here and am just looking for a bit of advice. i've been doing site joinery/carpentry and kitchen fitting for a few years now. Just lately work has become more and more slack, which would mean for me to travel away from home if I wanted to stay in the industry...