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Came across this review:

Saw size not planed

Saw size not planedPurchased as assumed a finished size of 12 x 100. Turned out to be a sawn size with a finished size of 8.5mm x 95mm and useless for my requirements....

Which makes me wonder if there's a funny C-T-T style measure system that I need to learn first.

@hugo7

https://www.timber-shiplap-cladding.co.uk/shiplap-cladding-c-19.html

First option, 12x95mm

" Tanalised 16x100 Shiplap
Once machined actual finished size is 12mm x 95mm"

https://www.edecks.co.uk/products/5727/1­28/471/0/green---treated-shiplap/claddin­g-(12mm-x-120mm)

Cheers. Looks like they'll deliver to me.

Do you have access to a router table or table saw? Get the taller Wickes board and trim down and re-profile the cut bottom edge?

As it's the bottom back that needs replacing I can work with something close enough and trim the excess. Although I had wanted to replace two other bits by the door at the same time, but they aren't absolutely necessary.

Don't have either a table saw or router. I want to get a router, but funds are a bit tight. I do have a circular saw, but I need to learn how to use it.

Dude you're smashing out the A+ posts faster than I can click the links! Your google-fu is on fire.

Very much appreciated.

Had an open fire place since forever. Just in the process of getting quotes for a log burner.
Think the answer to this is no or very difficult, but is there a way to get all the soot off the bricks at the back of the fireplace? Quick Google seems to suggest some kind of vinegar mix or brick acid. Has anyone done similar successfully? Cheers

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I wish I’d invested in a good hand saw before starting this but still happy with how it’s turning out... one more door to finish then paint.

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https://www.diy.com/departments/graham-brown-fresco-red-brick-effect-smooth-wallpaper/1530115_BQ.prd

Do you have a blowtorch?
From your picture the bricks look like proper fire bricks,
(albeit not refractory bricks).
The deposits may be soot that accumulated because the fire was never big or fierce enough to burn it off. On the assumption the chimney is clear, and you have a blow torch
(and a face mask), I would try burning the soot marks off.

That looks bloody great.

Cheers! For a first attempt at wood work and done a bit by eye in pretty pleased. Want to build all the things now.

Is the top a lid? Or do you have to pull the bins out to put rubbish in them?

WELLLLLLL.... originally I did plan to make the top a lid, but wasn't 100% sure about it, when I put the frame together I realised I miss-calculated slightly so it was a touch higher than I wanted. By lucky coincidence the bins were already sunk in the ground enough to allow enough room above them so you can rock them backwards to angle so you can open the lids, if that makes sense?

Loft workbench/table saga appears to have a resolution, or at least another step towards one:

It just so happens that a standard chunk of worktop from KitchenSurplus etc measures 200cm x 96xm x 4cm.

This will comfortably fit through the 70c x 70cm (ish) hatch assuming the ladder is out of the way. I plan to stand beneath on a coffee table so with my arms fully extended I can push it through (possibly with a sling underneath for support) and feed it up through to my wife who will be in the attic to guide it in.

I've ordered it now so if it doesn't work / I break ribs I can always use it to replace our rotten kitchen surface.

I was going to cut it down to about 150cm but actually decided I'd rather like more surface space to work on so have also ordered enough piping and kee klampery to make a frame measuring 70cm height x 80cm depth x 180cm long (including an H bar beneath) leaving a surface overlap of between 8 and 10cm either side for the border.

I've also ordered braked castors so it can be moved around if I need to access lights / camera etc.

Next step is going to be tidying up the walls which are currently nonexistent - just bare beams showing the roof insulation and about 100 years worth of cobwebs, dust and rubble. Would quite like storage built into the eaves and then vertical walls. Is this DIY able or is this realistically now in 'loft convertor' territory?

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On the hoover note, ended up with a Miele C3.

It's ludicrously powerful.

It's also beautifully engineered. Embarrassed for my Dyson.

@dbr @mespilus cheers for the suggestions both. Could try the blowtorch - I don't have one but will try and borrow one or mention it to the guy who ends up fitting the log burner :)

why 'hide' bins?

squirrels

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Sorry I don't think the bricks look very nice.

My 2p would be to clean it, then paint with high temp black paint for a clean, even look.

I am srs, what is the point of putting bins in such enclosures?

Tidy, nicer to look at, more secure (animals/whatever).

Also, why not?

why 'hide' bins?

Never thought about it before but it's a good question.

There's a level of design dishonesty in hiding an object so pure in its functionality Bauhaus would cry.

You lot are on drugs.
Bins look horrible.
There is no dishonesty. Don't try and be pretentious by mentioning Bauhaus.
They look horrible and are not well designed or made.
Worries me people would even question why and makes me think of the comedy photo from a group whatsapp called "housebore".

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I'd hide the range rover before the bin.

Yeah, it's also bloody grim.

Just spotted it, you’re killing me today man.