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MegaShed for old locos

by ZRX61 » Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:24 pm

The bloke sold the Ohio Central Railroad he owned & built this place about 15 years ago, can't recall where he got the turntable from...

Pretty...

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Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:27 pm
SBH Stuff...

by ZRX61 » Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:23 am
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New illuminations on the ShitBox Honda this afternoon.

Before:

After:

The minor cost (one band-aid):
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Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:39 pm
Hobby lathe advice

by dern » Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:35 am

I'm thinking about getting a lathe for making up spacers and other small parts for the bikes/cars. I don't know whether to get one of these chinese...

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Thu Jun 20, 2024 2:08 pm
The VICE thread

by MingtheMerciless » Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:18 pm
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It seems we’re missing a vice thread so I’ll start one off. Here’s my new vice (saved from work) in its new shed....
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Last post by Gregor
Mon May 20, 2024 5:21 pm
Getting glass really clean

by Mussels » Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:29 pm
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I'm stuck and looking for ideas, I've tried resealing an aquarium three times but it keeps leaking.
All the guides say use acetone or ethanol to...
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Sat May 18, 2024 12:58 pm
Roller blinds and their brackets

by Count Steer » Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:16 am
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I have managed to bodge a few of these in the past but it's time to do some more.

Issues encountered previously:

1. They go snuggly in the corners...
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Last post by demographic
Sun May 12, 2024 5:13 pm
Bespoke quality built in units

by cheb » Tue May 07, 2024 10:46 am

I've made some for the shed:

Mostly designed round 600x400mm and 400x300mm eurocrates. And excepting the glue, biscuits and some of the fixings...

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Tue May 07, 2024 10:46 am
Can I install a door frame with spray foam?

by Pirahna » Fri May 03, 2024 9:54 am
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A bit of advice needed. I'm a time served toolmaker and very practical but know bugger all about wood or buildings, so:

I've got 2 internal door...
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Last post by demographic
Sat May 04, 2024 7:57 pm
Handy tips and tricks for the home mechanics..

by Taipan » Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:29 pm

We must have a good few tips and tricks from this esteemed knowledge base. I just saw this and marvelled at the simple ingenuity of it! What you got?

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Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:19 pm
Outdoor 'shed' refurb

by Slenver » Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:28 pm

I've got a brick-built outdoor... thing.. that I use as a shed. It's about 10x4', and very useful for mower, tools, bird food etc.

However, I last...

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Last post by Count Steer
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:51 pm
A Kennedy power hacksaw

by cheb » Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:49 pm

My latest thing. It arrived today, having been collected and posted on by a generous chap from here. They can admit to it themselves if they wish....

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Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:48 am
Commissioning a solar thermal system

by mangocrazy » Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:45 pm

Back in June 2012 I bought a solar thermal bundle from a seller in France trading under the name of Fundiscount; I mean, how could I resist? For my...

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Last post by mangocrazy
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:09 pm
First world problems: Tightening a toilet seat

by Mr Moofo » Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:58 pm

My bog seat has started to move after step son and the kids came to live for a week. It wouldn't be an issue because the wing nut style key, that...

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Last post by Rockburner
Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:24 pm
In the Shed's Boat Shed.

by Yambo » Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:10 pm
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Most of the shed stuff I do nowadays is boat related, I live 2 minutes walk from the beach and the Mediterranean so boats win out. :thumbup:

I...
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Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:28 pm
Another Explorer ST issue...

by ZRX61 » Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:04 pm

Front/left driveshaft seal has left the party, still under warranty... More concerning is what appears to be a crack in the engine block...

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Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:10 pm
Shed/Workshop alarm systems

by Rockburner » Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:26 pm

Anyone got one? Could recommend one?

My workshop is not attached to the house, but does have mains electricity: but all I really want is a very very...

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Last post by Rockburner
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:21 pm
Glue Needed.

by Yorick » Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:35 pm

On the freezer door, the rubber seal has come away at the bottom. About 9 .
Causing a slight leak.

Just wondering what sort of glue to use.
Ideally...

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Last post by Yambo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:51 pm
How much ventilation do I need (mould again)

by formula400 » Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:06 pm
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Right, went in the shed today, some very small fine mould in forming on the roof.

I’ve not finished putting up all the insulation boards (it’s a...
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Last post by Count Steer
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:55 am
Floor height

by KungFooBob » Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:00 am

Any tile experts?

What do you think the total height of a tile with adhesive is when the tile is 8.3mm thick?

I'm trying to set some cupboard...

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Last post by mangocrazy
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:08 pm
Boat build project

by Zimbo » Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:47 pm
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I thought I'd stick this up here because I know quite a few forum members like boats, and even build boats, my efforts may afford some amusement and...
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Last post by Count Steer
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:48 pm
Cutting rectangle holes in 1.8 OSB wood

by formula400 » Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:45 pm
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Right so I am insulting my shed, roof is done, and started the walls (yes it’s taken me this long) it one of those bit here and a bit there. Walls...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:01 pm
2CV6 Project Thread

by dern » Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:03 pm
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Hopefully this is of interest to some of you but I'm quite happy chuntering away to myself.

I bought this yesterday...

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It's had all...
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Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:18 pm
shed insulation using polystyrene sheets

by formula400 » Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:54 am
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right, currently got the father in law down with us, he come in to my shed to fix the compressor (he did) and said i should insulate and that I...
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Last post by formula400
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:27 pm
Garden hose, recommended me

by weeksy » Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:38 pm
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Our hose was shit. The new one is shitter.

It kinks, it holes and I've cut it twice and it's now that short it's useless.

I don't want it to last...
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Last post by Rockburner
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:39 am
Replacing a man shed door

by Mr Moofo » Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:09 pm

I have botched together a repair for my man-shed door - but effectively the bottom third of the door is rotten - so it will be less time consuming to...

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Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:04 pm

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