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If you want 0 flex/ warp then 6x2 at 30cm centres... But I always overdo woodwork.

Haha, settled on 21!

Which is why I said at minimum, and actually prefer the glulam.

What product is recommended for insulating ventilation pipe/duct in the loft? With the cold weather and improved loft insulation, I am having an issue with condensation forming in the pipes and it falling back down through the vents.

I've seen insulated flexible ducting, which would be a replacement, however I'd prefer something which I can wrap around the plastic pipes which are currently in place.

Steel.

I've been wanting to make a TV console table for my dad for a little while and used the Christmas break as the perfect excuse to do it. I made it out of walnut board and solid walnut for the base. I cut the panels in order so that the grain is continuous all the way around, which no one noticed but I thought it was cool nonetheless. Was really fun to make something for someone else. Downside is I now have a list of other things my mum want me to do...

I've realised that I really really like making things, and am considering starting to do this as more than just a hobby. If anyone is interested in bespoke furniture items then feel free to get in touch.

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That is very nice indeed - most impressive! What kit are you using?

That's lovely work.

Really looking forward to having a garage in the new place and being able to make things bigger than a small shelving unit.

That’s bloody impressive.

Top work.

Wow! Good job Hovis!

Yeah, that's ace. The continuous grain definitely makes it even nicer.

@TW Did the panels with a track saw and my fake MFT knock off table (see last picture). Cut the lipping with a table saw, and the legs too using a DIY crosscut sled, with some little scrap pieces of MDF clamped down to hold it at the desired angle and to keep sizing uniform. For glue up, I clamped it all together I used tape to hold 3 edges together, then folded the whole carcass together and used ratchet straps to get needed pressure, that was stressful.

@Soul I don't know how I ever functioned without a garage, it's opened up a whole world of possibilities. Mines only tiny though and dust was a major issue. If you're going to get into wood working I really suggest you start off by getting a decent dust extractor and using tools that can utilise it, it should have been the first thing I did. I still try and schedule my messy stuff (router) for reasonable hours and do it outside though, the amount of dust that thing kicks out is horrible.

Yeah - I'm coping with a shed at the moment but the place we should be moving to has a large double garage.

I've built a few things (floating bed, shelving units Etc) in the shed already and have had to cobble together a dust extractor with a karcher shop vac and some tubing. Seems to be okay for the table saw but struggles with the mitre saw.

Already planning the layout of the new garage.

Ace. I'd kill for a double, but even then I'm sure it's a case of it's never enough.

Mitre saw dust extraction is shite. I try to avoid using mine at all costs.

Amazing. Looks superb.

Ace. I'd kill for a double, but even then I'm sure it's a case of it's never enough.

I'm currently searching Zoopla using the additional term "out buildings"

@6pt @rodabod a month or so ago you spoke about floor sanding specialists, can haz PM with contact details? thanks muchly

Will PM you.

so good! very impressed

nice - yes am interested - will pm

Stupid question coming up... I'm framing some things in bought frames. The frames have the stand-flap thing at the back - I want to hang them, for now. I'm happy to add hanging eyes, but the stand-flap means they don't sit flat against the wall. In the past I've broken off the flap but if I want to keep options, is there anything to do other than cut a new back board? What do you do?

Hammer holes in the wall the flaps fit snugly into.

Anyone want a v good condition type 11 radiator? 1400mm x 600mm. For free. Before I leave it outside... In SE12

We had a similar problem - pools of condensation, mainly in the length of flexible duct that was lying flat on the loft insulation, eventually overflowing and dribbling back down the vent.

My 'insulating' was done with many layers of plant fleece and duct tape - supposedly temporary until I replaced the corrugated duct with something smooth walled and properly fitted, but that was five winters ago and I still haven't done it.

I also removed some of the excess flexible duct, giving a better flow rate and a smaller area for heat transfer and subsequent condensation - there was around 3m of duct in place when only 2m was actually needed.

Increasing the run time of the fan helps: there is always going to be some condensation until the inside of the duct warms up above the dew point - this condensation can only be removed by running back down the duct or evaporating into air that has a relatively low humidity.

Now my problem is that the current bodge seems to work well enough, so there's no real motivation to go back into the loft to do it properly...

Quick question helpful DIY forumers,
I've just about finished refurbishing a 30s Internal single panel lounge door and have removed the locking mechanism as parts of it are missing. Any idea what it's called and where I might find one of similar age or indeed a nice new one? It's missing the bit where I imagine the handle / spindle turn summat and also has a lock/key

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