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Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:31 am
by Horse
Count Steer wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:19 am
Looked at my worktops this am. They have the curve thing. It looks like they've been cut with a scalpel! The edges are incredibly neat the joins are almost invisible. What do they cut them with?
Router saw?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:42 am
by Yambo
What do they cut them with? Not sure I could get them that neat with a jig-saw, even with a jig and a fine toothed blade.
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They use a router and a straight cut bit in a steel template. The template is used for both edges and as you can see with yours they work very well. Having made a router table for myself I find I use it a lot more than the jigsaw as I can get a far better edge. For some cuts though the jigsaw is the tool of choice. Or maybe the bandsaw.
If you have a circular saw it's always going to be worth the effort to make a simple track. demo will have a posh one I'm sure but mine is simply two bits of plywood glued together. I'll take a picture later. Right now I'm off to a funeral.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:37 pm
by Yorick
Just got caught in biggest storm I've seen on this island. Rain was forecast but often it's very localised due to all the volcanoes affecting the rain.
Wow, it came out of nowhere and the sky went black. We tried to outrun it but we were in rough sandy area and slow progress. So bad that we quickly got split up. As soon as I hit tarmac, it was obvious the best choice was to head home. The hail was so big it was hurting my arms through the body armour and shirt. Was instantly soaked and cold. Had to put hand over face and goggles don't cover 100%
Half a mile from home it stopped and looked sunny here. It's still dry here but lots of thunder and lightning. It's coming
All gear was just dripping wet. Hot shower was lovely
Just called a mate and he took shelter in one of the storm drain tunnels we ride through. He said after 10 mins the water was up to his axles so had to get out
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Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:48 pm
by ZRX61
Yorick wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:37 pm
Just called a mate and he took shelter in one of the storm drain tunnels we ride through.
That's how people die here...
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:51 pm
by Yorick
ZRX61 wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:48 pm
Yorick wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:37 pm
Just called a mate and he took shelter in one of the storm drain tunnels we ride through.
That's how people die here...
It's only about 30 meters. The width of the road above.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:44 pm
by Yorick
Yorick wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:37 pm
Just got caught in biggest storm I've seen on this island. Rain was forecast but often it's very localised due to all the volcanoes affecting the rain.
Wow, it came out of nowhere and the sky went black. We tried to outrun it but we were in rough sandy area and slow progress. So bad that we quickly got split up. As soon as I hit tarmac, it was obvious the best choice was to head home. The hail was so big it was hurting my arms through the body armour and shirt. Was instantly soaked and cold. Had to put hand over face and goggles don't cover 100%
Half a mile from home it stopped and looked sunny here. It's still dry here but lots of thunder and lightning. It's coming
All gear was just dripping wet. Hot shower was lovely
Just called a mate and he took shelter in one of the storm drain tunnels we ride through. He said after 10 mins the water was up to his axles so had to get out
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In true Lanzarote tradition, it's back to blue skies all round and 23c
No wind and no sign of the storm
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:47 pm
by mangocrazy
Count Steer wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:19 am
Mussels wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:32 am
They all come square, then you use a jig to make it curvy and perfectly fitting. It's easy to do but you will spend hours mentally flipping and rotating pieces to make sure it's the right cut happening.
Looked at my worktops this am. They have the curve thing. It looks like they've been cut with a scalpel! The edges are incredibly neat the joins are almost invisible. What do they cut them with? Not sure I could get them that neat with a jig-saw, even with a jig and a fine toothed blade.
This what they were done with:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-kwj900 ... -jig/11270
The two sections of worktop are cut using the 'J' shaped cutout and the undersides of the worktop are routed out using the mushroom shaped cutouts and then the two parts are clamped together for gluing using these worktop clamps:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-workto ... pack/957re
And for even more reinforcement and accuracy the two sections are biscuit jointed.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:44 pm
by Count Steer
Been using a jig-saw and drill/screwdriver and wondering why I have 2 × 1.5Ah Makita batteries. (As well as a bigger one). I know one drill came with the big battery+charger but the other drill was bought bare and I don't think the jig-saw came with little batteries...I thought that was bare too. (The box doesn't look big enough to have had batteries in as well and the little ones aren't really man enough for more than a few cuts...as I found today). Now I'm wondering whether there's another tool and charger somewhere.
The
bit today was working up a ladder, the sun disappeared and it started to lash down so I legged it for a brew. Looking back at my handywork I saw the drill.......on the roof
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:05 pm
by ZRX61
Yorick wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:44 pm
In true Lanzarote tradition, it's back to blue skies all round and 23c
No wind and no sign of the storm
Probably pissed down because my sister is there right now on her hols.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:09 pm
by Yorick
ZRX61 wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:05 pm
Yorick wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:44 pm
In true Lanzarote tradition, it's back to blue skies all round and 23c
No wind and no sign of the storm
Probably pissed down because my sister is there right now on her hols.
Which resort?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:01 pm
by KungFooBob
Spot the difference...
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:16 pm
by mangocrazy
The pictures are not in chronological order, I assume.
Have you thought of calling a plumber?
Liking the pizza box as a catch tray...
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:20 pm
by ZRX61
Yorick wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:09 pm
Which resort?
Not a clue.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:28 pm
by KungFooBob
mangocrazy wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:16 pm
The pictures are not in chronological order, I assume.
Have you thought of calling a plumber?
Liking the pizza box as a catch tray...
Pay someone!
Remember I'm from Yorkshire.
It's the box the legs for the cabinets come in.
It all needed moving 150mm so the washer will fit. next to the sink unit.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:40 pm
by Pirahna
Is plastering over compression fittings a good idea?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:32 pm
by KungFooBob
Pirahna wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:40 pm
Is plastering over compression fittings a good idea?
The washer will hide most of it and the rest is behind a cupboard. I'm not too worried about making it look pretty.
Might put some pipe clips in tho'
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:35 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
KungFooBob wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:32 pm
Pirahna wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:40 pm
Is plastering over compression fittings a good idea?
The washer will hide most of it and the rest is behind a cupboard. I'm not too worried about making it look pretty.
Might put some pipe clips in tho'
I don't think it was the looks that ya man's worried about
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:38 pm
by KungFooBob
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:35 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:32 pm
Pirahna wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:40 pm
Is plastering over compression fittings a good idea?
The washer will hide most of it and the rest is behind a cupboard. I'm not too worried about making it look pretty.
Might put some pipe clips in tho'
I don't think it was the looks that ya man's worried about
I mean, I'm not plastering it, because it will be hidden behind shit.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:43 pm
by Yorick
KungFooBob wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:01 pm
Spot the difference...
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Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:02 pm
by mangocrazy
KungFooBob wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:38 pm
I mean, I'm not plastering it, because it will be hidden behind shit.
That's actually a smart move, but not for the reason you've given...