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Author:  Bamba [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:16 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.


It's the best way, trust me.
Author:  Warhead [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:20 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.


It's the best way, trust me.

Yacht varnish?
Author:  Joans [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:30 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.


You've varnished his door for him?
Author:  MaliA [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:31 ]
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Warhead wrote:
Bamba wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.


It's the best way, trust me.

Yacht varnish?


:)
Author:  myp [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:34 ]
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Joans wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.


You've varnished his door for him?

With shit
Author:  DavPaz [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:48 ]
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Have you considered white PVC?
Author:  DBSnappa [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:52 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
My Oak front door is looking weathered. What is a good clear Finish?

Edit - I have googled and it just confused me.


There are plenty. You'll need to rub it down. Use a lower grit sandpaper, like 80 or 60 first to clear the old coating off. Then a higher grit, 120-180 to smooth it off. Wipe it down with a damp cloth after to remove excess dust.
I'd be inclined to use an outdoor oil based finish like Osmo. They'll do specific outdoor types. It will need two coats, 24 hours apart. Apply with a brush sparingly and rub it in with an e-cloth to remove any excess.

https://www.osmouk.com/sitechaptern.cfm ... tectionOil
Author:  Warhead [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:56 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
Have you considered white PVC?

Yes, but it makes me very sweaty and isn't very flattering.
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:58 ]
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DBSnappa wrote:
KovacsC wrote:
My Oak front door is looking weathered. What is a good clear Finish?

Edit - I have googled and it just confused me.


There are plenty. You'll need to rub it down. Use a lower grit sandpaper, like 80 or 60 first to clear the old coating off. Then a higher grit, 120-180 to smooth it off. Wipe it down with a damp cloth after to remove excess dust.
I'd be inclined to use an outdoor oil based finish like Osmo. They'll do specific outdoor types. It will need two coats, 24 hours apart. Apply with a brush sparingly and rub it in with an e-cloth to remove any excess.


Thanks.. That is brilliant.

I will have a look for a local supplier.
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 14:02 ]
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Warhead wrote:
Bamba wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.


It's the best way, trust me.

Yacht varnish?


:DD
Author:  DBSnappa [ Thu May 14, 2020 14:03 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
DBSnappa wrote:
KovacsC wrote:
My Oak front door is looking weathered. What is a good clear Finish?

Edit - I have googled and it just confused me.


There are plenty. You'll need to rub it down. Use a lower grit sandpaper, like 80 or 60 first to clear the old coating off. Then a higher grit, 120-180 to smooth it off. Wipe it down with a damp cloth after to remove excess dust.
I'd be inclined to use an outdoor oil based finish like Osmo. They'll do specific outdoor types. It will need two coats, 24 hours apart. Apply with a brush sparingly and rub it in with an e-cloth to remove any excess.


Thanks.. That is brilliant.

I will have a look for a local supplier.


You may have missed my edit with a link to Osmo's site
Author:  DBSnappa [ Thu May 14, 2020 14:06 ]
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Also, it's expensive, so only buy 0.75l as it's enough to coat the door twice
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 14:16 ]
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DBSnappa wrote:
Also, it's expensive, so only buy 0.75l as it's enough to coat the door twice



I did see the link, and it has a local supplier in the next town over.

I really need to get it refitted as the frame has warped. That is outside my skill set..
Author:  BikNorton [ Thu May 14, 2020 14:58 ]
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I've got a big hammer you can borrow, it straightens most things out.
Author:  Trooper [ Thu May 14, 2020 15:29 ]
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Warp the door to match the frame.
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 15:34 ]
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Trooper wrote:
Warp the door to match the frame.


a big bolt.. and a hammer :)
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu May 14, 2020 16:13 ]
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What’s the best hammer for doors?
Author:  Trooper [ Thu May 14, 2020 16:30 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
Trooper wrote:
Warp the door to match the frame.


a big bolt.. and a hammer :)


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Author:  devilman [ Thu May 14, 2020 16:47 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
What’s the best hammer for doors?


One big enough to break on through.
Author:  Warhead [ Thu May 14, 2020 22:45 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
What’s the best hammer for doors?

Hammerite, amIright?
Author:  BikNorton [ Thu May 14, 2020 22:58 ]
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I replaced the outside tap! That's two taps this year!

It's seeping a bit so I'll redo it with an extra metre of PTFE at the weekend before deciding whether or not to buy a new elbow as well - it's made tricky by being tapped directly off the mains inlet just after the stopcock so if I screw it up there's no water at all, except what's in the loft header. With the mouse skeletons. So not really potable.
Author:  KovacsC [ Mon May 25, 2020 10:08 ]
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Weeded, jetwashed and re-sanded the patio.
Author:  markg [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:44 ]
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Yesterday morning was spent making a feature cat wall out of some skateboard decks and a scratching post. Parker loves it but Fid, the old one, isn't fussed at all, although I reckon that the board over the radiator might become a coveted spot once winter returns.

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Author:  KovacsC [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:45 ]
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They look really good..
Author:  MaliA [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:50 ]
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That's cool
Author:  GazChap [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:58 ]
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They do look good - missed opportunity to put them up "upside down" though and leave the wheels attached so the cattes have something to spin around while they're on them ;)
Author:  Zardoz [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:22 ]
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They look a bit empty mate, I’d say another five cats should do. :)
Author:  flis [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 14:06 ]
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Finally managed to encourage enough of the kids to move out, and now I'm upgrading to a new, bigger Lego room as I have run out of space.

We insulated and boarded the walls and ceilings, now the plasterer is in, and then we can decorate!

The inability to get back to island if we leave has put a hold on the combined furniture/Lego store trip we had planned. So I'll have to see what my online delivery options are.
Author:  Mimi [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 14:14 ]
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Flis, the fact that you are building (already have?) a LEGO ROOM is a new kind of heroic.
Author:  Grim... [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 14:48 ]
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I'm sorry the what room now?
Author:  flis [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 15:08 ]
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It's currently a very sad excuse for a Lego room, my collection is limited by space and much of it is on the floor and shelves. I need to set up and expand my city properly.

I'm also using the current room for sewing because I spend way too much time making quilts so it's not 100% Lego.

I'll put some pictures in the Lego thread!
Author:  Trooper [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 15:24 ]
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I have questions... starting with. If this was the kids room, that is now being repurposed for Lego, how come it wasn't insulated and boarded to start with? Should we be calling someone? :D
Author:  flis [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 15:40 ]
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Trooper wrote:
I have questions... starting with. If this was the kids room, that is now being repurposed for Lego, how come it wasn't insulated and boarded to start with? Should we be calling someone? :D


Pfft, he had an Xbox on the go 24/7 for heating if he got cold!

We did initially board and insulate the external walls, put new floor down, put extra sockets in and decorated to the boys taste, and we insulated above the ceiling in the roof space but it's a hip roof and very hard to get in and around but we hoped it would be enough! We also only drylined it at that point too because we can do that ourselves. However, it was still cold in there sometimes and the one of the walls is shared with the porch so naturally, the condensation formed there. When the boy moved out, we decided to insulate the ceiling and the wall that the porch is on and get the whole room skimmed.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 17:55 ]
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I can't decide if I want to get Joan's banned from this thread so he doesn't buy more Lego, or want him to see what Flis is doing to encourage him to get his own room sorted out! :D
Author:  Kern [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 18:07 ]
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Would I need planning permission to build a Lego room?
Author:  DavPaz [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:51 ]
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It was finished. Then "we" decided that we need two more rows of slabs.
Author:  flis [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 15:55 ]
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Looks good DavPaz! I hope you're getting lots of use out of it with the weather being so good lately (ignoring last weeks blip). We've been very lucky with the weather I think, it's been good to be able to see family in the garden, if nothing else.

I bought some glazed cabinets at an estate clearance a couple of months ago, I'm going to paint them and put my fabrics and fabric patterns in them I think. However, we managed to smash one of the doors before we'd even got it into the van - I didn't realise the doors weren't locked and it was pretty windy out. The door itself broke in half, diagonally at the corners but luckily, only one of the mortise joints split, slightly. Although only 3 of the 15 pieces of glass broke, they were the biggest pieces and 2mm glass sheets are next to impossible to get delivered due to how fragile it is. In the end, I got a big sheet of acrylic instead.

It was like putting together the worlds worst puzzle. Took about 5 hours I think, split over two days because on the first day I got too hot, sunburnt and pissed off with it.
Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 16:10 ]
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Such patience!

Looks brand new.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 16:12 ]
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Yeah, that's pretty impressive Flis!
Author:  Mimi [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 17:58 ]
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That looks awesome. Please do post a picture once all your fabrics are loaded in!
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 20:33 ]
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A diy of two parts: Was given a poorly Arcam Alpha 3 amp that only worked through one channel, had no power light and had a cosmetically challenged casing.
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 20:37 ]
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Took it apart and found the issue with the duff channel was just a blown fuse! Popped in a new led from an RC car lighting kit. Keyed and sprayed the scratched up panels and stuck on some fresh rubber pads.
Author:  DBSnappa [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 20:38 ]
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Top skillz Z
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 20:42 ]
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Then made a Gothic Techno HiFi bench so I can cart it in and out of the garage on.
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 20:44 ]
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Ta, Snappa!

Sounds bloody lovely that amp, just have music playing/streaming from my iPhone through it.
Author:  TheVision [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 22:05 ]
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That's awesome! Love it!
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 22:15 ]
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Cheers!
I’m sure I had more pics of the bench being built but they’re not on my phone.
Author:  KovacsC [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 22:23 ]
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That is great..
Author:  MaliA [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 22:35 ]
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Nice work!
Author:  DavPaz [ Wed Jul 01, 2020 22:44 ]
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Looks sweet. Are the speakers and amp attached to the bench?
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