team tractor Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) It’s been a nightmare getting glass but we’re getting there . From plank to doors to install. Edited September 1, 2021 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Quality installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Very nice job nath 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Gordon R said: Quality installation. Thank you . 44 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Very nice job nath 👍 Cheers Mel . You’ve probably had the off cuts 😂. To think it was a plank a few months back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 4 hours ago, team tractor said: Thank you . Cheers Mel . You’ve probably had the off cuts 😂. To think it was a plank a few months back How does the wood come to you nath ? , is it just rough sawn , oversized planks ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, mel b3 said: How does the wood come to you nath ? , is it just rough sawn , oversized planks ?. It doesn't grow on trees you know! Nice work Nath, that room wants a bit of a redesign to make it work better though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: It doesn't grow on trees you know! Nice work Nath, that room wants a bit of a redesign to make it work better though! You're sounding like Lawrence llewellin bowen this morning dave , your leather trousers must be chaffing mate 😆. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) And is your "mankini" a little tight? Edited September 2, 2021 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 12 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: And is your "mankini" a little tight? I'd look xxxxxxx great in that 😅. You always seem to have pictures of semi naked men at your fingertips dave 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 minute ago, mel b3 said: I'd look xxxxxxx great in that 😅. You always seem to have pictures of semi naked men at your fingertips dave 😆 Yes indeed, Google is a wonderful resource and having time at work on night shifts helps too. By the way, how old were your medium size fishing suits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yes indeed, Google is a wonderful resource and having time at work on night shifts helps too. By the way, how old were your medium size fishing suits? I haven’t got a clue , they aren't my suits . 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 I suspected as much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 19 hours ago, mel b3 said: How does the wood come to you nath ? , is it just rough sawn , oversized planks ?. Yes dude . It’s a tree in planks still with the bark on sometimes. we mill it really . Saw , plane etc , mould 19 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: It doesn't grow on trees you know! Nice work Nath, that room wants a bit of a redesign to make it work better though! Cheers Dave . Lovely house tho . I can only dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 10 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I suspected as much! Now David, have you ever heard the old saying about people that live in glass houses 😊. Lin didn't believe me that the year before we met , I was in a 30" waist , and did the three peaks challenge 😊. Theirs been rumblings of doing it again , so that'll be me having to train like a maniac for a year😢😢😢. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, mel b3 said: Now David, have you ever heard the old saying about people that live in glass houses 😊. Lin didn't believe me that the year before we met , I was in a 30" waist , and did the three peaks challenge 😊. Theirs been rumblings of doing it again , so that'll be me having to train like a maniac for a year😢😢😢. Oh goody, a challenge, I'll sponsor you, what is your chosen charity, something worthwhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 8 hours ago, team tractor said: Yes dude . It’s a tree in planks still with the bark on sometimes. we mill it really . Saw , plane etc , mould Cheers Dave . Lovely house tho . I can only dream I'd love a large bandsaw , so that I could plank some oak from our woodland. I thought about building my own , but I already need to live until I'm 130 years old to finish the projects that I have planned 😕. 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Oh goody, a challenge, I'll sponsor you, what is your chosen charity, something worthwhile? I said rumblings , I'll need to dig very deep to find the time and motivation these days. The last time we did it , we gave the money to the specialist ward that looked after my late wife . If we did do it again , it would most probably go to cancer research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Get it sorted, we (PW) need a focus, we used to do lots of good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 52 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Get it sorted, we (PW) need a focus, we used to do lots of good work! I might just find the motivation to kick myself into gear ,and get it done. The guy that the fishing suits actually came from is Lins dad . He's 87 years old , and still fishes three fishing matches every week . He fishes with his kid brother (83 years old ) . He does get a bit of help carrying his tackle sometimes ,from the youngsters in the group( under 70s)😊. He fell into an icy pool earlier in the year , the guy that dragged him out , said that he was trying to hold him under , but he fought back 😅. Lin went and saw the guy that organises the matches , and insists that he isn't allowed to fish unless he wears his self inflating pfd , as he can't swim 😅. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 4 hours ago, mel b3 said: I'd love a large bandsaw , so that I could plank some oak from our woodland. I thought about building my own , but I already need to live until I'm 130 years old to finish the projects that I have planned 😕. I said rumblings , I'll need to dig very deep to find the time and motivation these days. The last time we did it , we gave the money to the specialist ward that looked after my late wife . If we did do it again , it would most probably go to cancer research. A ree saw is the thing you need dude . I have more mahogany stacking up right now as we speak . I’ll keep you well stocked . don’t forget a piece of oak fresh sawn of 4x2 would be 5-6 years before it’s any good to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 hours ago, mel b3 said: I'd love a large bandsaw , so that I could plank some oak from our woodland. I thought about building my own , but I already need to live until I'm 130 years old to finish the projects that I have planned 😕. I said rumblings , I'll need to dig very deep to find the time and motivation these days. The last time we did it , we gave the money to the specialist ward that looked after my late wife . If we did do it again , it would most probably go to cancer research. Chainsaw mill is the answer. I made one myself and slabbed quite a lot of the poplar out of our wood for the cabins I built. Ok it does lose a bit of time ber compared with a band saw but you have plenty. You need to build a bench to sit the timber on which helps a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 03/09/2021 at 10:42, team tractor said: A ree saw is the thing you need dude . I have more mahogany stacking up right now as we speak . I’ll keep you well stocked . don’t forget a piece of oak fresh sawn of 4x2 would be 5-6 years before it’s any good to use. I know that it needs to be well seasoned for your top notch work , but for the type of things I'd use it for( mainly craft stuff ) green oak is fine . On 03/09/2021 at 19:15, Walker570 said: Chainsaw mill is the answer. I made one myself and slabbed quite a lot of the poplar out of our wood for the cabins I built. Ok it does lose a bit of time ber compared with a band saw but you have plenty. You need to build a bench to sit the timber on which helps a great deal. I have an alaskan mill , and chainsaw with a 24 inch bar , but I soon realised that cutting oak takes very good gear , and my gear just isn't up to it . I do slab a bit of oak already , but I do it freehand with the chainsaw , it's very hard and slow work , and not particularly accurate. I like making chopping boards from Oak that's fallen , but has been hanging off the ground for many years , the colour of the oak is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Yep you a) need a sharp chain b) need a chain just for going down the grain not across. They are shaped and sharpened at a different angle. Makes a hugge difference. You can get away with a normal chain on softwood but not hardwood.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotkam Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 I you have the funds - get a Panther Mill with Lo-pro chain. chainsawbars.co.uk Almost a planed finish in Oak ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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