muttley9050
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Very true Alec. I was taught, fell the tree split into quarters for 4 bow blanks. The bowyer that taught me didn't like English yew as like you say it grows to fast.
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Don't really disagree with codlasher, but IME roofing felt/membrane should not be pulled tight but be allowed to sag inbetween each rafter. This stems from slate and tile roofing, where any water getting through or condensation formed wants to run to the low spot in the felt and hence stay away from rafters where fixing holes in felt are. Also its not necessary to use any larger baton than 1" roofing baton, which these days measures 25mm x 37mm.
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Me too. Why is the volume of ash different to the volume of pine?
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If you milled them a year ago and you have one more year before fitting, inch boards should be nicely seasoned. If there not milled yet, wait for cooler weather and mill asap. Leave for one year to season, then either find someone to kiln dry for you or put inside the house they will be fitted in for a few months. Then plane and fit. This method should be fine. Never seen a yew floor before. It will either look too busy or stunning. My vote is for the latter. James
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Cool, should be with you towards the end of next week, just want to give the paint plenty of time to cure before I re oil it.
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Any arbtalking veg growers in da house?
muttley9050 replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in The Lounge
Nice work pat. But when you put photos of yourself up, it ruins my illusion caused by your avatar! -
Very sought after wood if there good enough for saw Logs.
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I thought it looked treated, but thought it may be cherry.
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Nice looking chair bud. What timber is it?
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I think of all the photos of things I've seen that arbtalkers have made, this is my favourite. Incredible work, makes me think of those childhood times make believing the day away. Wish i had the skills on a chainsaw to attempt something like that. It's magical.
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Would love to mate. Lets set a date.
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I'm not surprised there screaming at those prices. Bit more than half price i reckon.
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Sorry doubled one of pics. This is second burr
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Level in pics is 2ft for scale. Not best pics coz phone camera lens got scratched, but you will get the idea. First 3 is one burr, 2nd 3 is another burr. James.
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To be clear these burrs are very old and dry. Not sure how old as I bought a pallet load at auction. Some are better than others, I will take pics of biggest ones and you can choose which one and make me an offer. I think I will be at my sisters on Saturday 31st if all goes to plan, haven't discussed this with her yet though. Were just passing that day.
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Just painted. That's the way we decided would be most accurate and affordable. To carve by hand perfectly would of taken too long.
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Agreed, if u ain't getting paid or your not confident of legalities or work, why do it.
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Hi Steve, couldn't work out how to pm photos so here's the sign. Just needs drilling(which I stupidly forgot to do before painting) and one more coat of oil. What do you think? Photos are a little rubbish sorry. James
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It's a nice little village mate, seem to spend too much time there lately, as they bought a house there in a state of disrepair. They seem to think that having a builder as a brother it would magically get fixed. Seems they were largely right too. :screwy:
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What size do u want it, and when do you need it for, I got several large oak burrs, and me sis lives in chew stoke. Will be seeing her in a few weeks, so u could potentially pick one up from her house at the end of month ish. James
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Like it.
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Just noticed your reply sorry, what kinda cedar you have? Been after a bit and no joy locally. To be honest I'd love to take the lot off you, but in reality, I ain't the cash this month. I may give you a nod in a month or so to see if its still available. Cheers James.
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Is that for real?
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Our oven was named the gruffalo by the kids here, its made of cob not clay but same thing really. It's got a tail and arms that form two benches either side. That's the beauty of an organic material. As clive says your not limited to the forms you can create and can let your imagination run wild. I guess it depends on the setting, a crisp brick oven would look out of place here, but where Eddie is and on top of that fab frame it will look great. I do like to avoid using cement where ever I can though.
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There's all sorts of different conttracts you can use when renting out a house. More commonly the owner would have responsibility for those decisions. Sometimes the tenant will have the authority to do what it likes with house and garden. These cases ate rare. I would always try to check with owner before commencing work.. If the tenant is posing as the owner, you can not be held responsible for any "damage" done.
