harrycatcat1 Posted November 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 18 minutes ago, JKD said: I'd get that screwed down as quick as,,,, those boards will warp like crazy when damp/wet 🙂 Half of them are like banana's anyway, I have to put the spade rectifying tool on them 😉😉😉😉🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍 I will be back there tomorrow 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 The decking has now had 1300 screws in it and I need more. I have been advised that the stainless posts will be delivered tomorrow lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Having had decking, that is going to be very slippery in the wet and frost, especially with a bit of algal growth on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 30 minutes ago, Penelope said: Having had decking, that is going to be very slippery in the wet and frost, especially with a bit of algal growth on it. Aaahhh but,,,, that is at his daughter's house, and when he visits Harry will wear his nice grippy golf shoes 🙈😂🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 59 minutes ago, Penelope said: Having had decking, that is going to be very slippery in the wet and frost, especially with a bit of algal growth on it. Timpsons £19.99 permagrip 😉😉😉🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Timpsons £19.99 permagrip 😉😉😉🤣🤣 Same bunnet as yours Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: Same bunnet as yours Harry Well spotted 👍👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Well the posts, handrails and brackets arrived today, I don't know why but I feel underwhelmed. Hopefully it will look OK once assembled. That will be another learning curve, I haven’t a clue 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 2 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Well the posts, handrails and brackets arrived today, I don't know why but I feel underwhelmed. Hopefully it will look OK once assembled. That will be another learning curve, I haven’t a clue 🤣🤣 Well the 1st thing to do is, lift bunnet with right hand, scratch heed with left hand, replace bunnet and have a brew and a hob-***. Simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 1 hour ago, billytheghillie said: Well the 1st thing to do is, lift bunnet with right hand, scratch heed with left hand, replace bunnet and have a brew and a hob-***. Simples! Good idea 👍👍👍 I will take the wrapping off tomorrow and see if it becomes clear. Hopefully it will 😉😉😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Took the wrapping off to reveal these pictures. Only thing I can't understand is how the handrail attaches. My daughter suggested clear sellotape but I think we need something more substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Did they not supply fixings ? Or a 'how to put together' leaflet ? If they're missing, I find sometimes there's a pack of fixings tucked away in the packaging somewhere, usually in the end of a box for something else 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, JKD said: Did they not supply fixings ? Or a 'how to put together' leaflet ? If they're missing, I find sometimes there's a pack of fixings tucked away in the packaging somewhere, usually in the end of a box for something else 😄 I'm going to "double check" the packaging tomorrow but I would have thought the handrails would have been drilled and tapped without external fixings. No instructions unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: I'm going to "double check" the packaging tomorrow but I would have thought the handrails would have been drilled and tapped without external fixings. No instructions unfortunately. There should be fixings supplied, with instructions on diameter of drill bit to use. If you find nothing you could try looking on manufacturers website. Handrail won't be pre-drilled as the fitter needs to do that to the post spacings on site 😉 Quite logical really 🙈😄 Edit,,,, just looked at the pictures again,,,, is the handrail round or does it have a flat 'seat' for it to sit on those 'flat' post tops ? Edited December 3, 2022 by JKD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, JKD said: There should be fixings supplied, with instructions on diameter of drill bit to use. If you find nothing you could try looking on manufacturers website. Handrail won't be pre-drilled as the fitter needs to do that to the post spacings on site 😉 Quite logical really 🙈😄 Edit,,,, just looked at the pictures again,,,, is the handrail round or does it have a flat 'seat' for it to sit on those 'flat' post tops ? I can't imagine I'd have to drill stainless steel and tap it as well ??????? The handrails are made to measure as is the posts and the glass so it shouldn't be the fitters job. The handrails are round, another reason for me not to try and drill. Have you tried drilling or cutting stainless steel 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: I can't imagine I'd have to drill stainless steel and tap it as well ??????? The handrails are made to measure as is the posts and the glass so it shouldn't be the fitters job. The handrails are round, another reason for me not to try and drill. Have you tried drilling or cutting stainless steel 🤔 Yes I have and it's no fun !!! It looks like the handrail won't be compatible with those post tops ? If you specified the length, height and sizes of all components, the supplier wouldn't know exactly where or the exact spacings of the posts, unless you've told them this (as an option) during the order ? Also, how does the glass fit in with the posts ? Are there brackets to clamp to the posts/glass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 If you specified the length, height and sizes of all components, the supplier wouldn't know exactly where or the exact spacings of the posts, unless you've told them this (as an option) during the order ? The supplier has had all the measurements down to the last millimeter and also the spacings for the posts to fit the glass which was made to order. Also, how does the glass fit in with the posts ? Are there brackets to clamp to the posts/glass ? All the brackets are there to attach/clamp the glass it's just the top hand rail that I'm stumped with. I'm sure there is a simple explanation but I can't just wangle it out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: If you specified the length, height and sizes of all components, the supplier wouldn't know exactly where or the exact spacings of the posts, unless you've told them this (as an option) during the order ? The supplier has had all the measurements down to the last millimeter and also the spacings for the posts to fit the glass which was made to order. Also, how does the glass fit in with the posts ? Are there brackets to clamp to the posts/glass ? All the brackets are there to attach/clamp the glass it's just the top hand rail that I'm stumped with. I'm sure there is a simple explanation but I can't just wangle it out yet. If all else fails I will ring them Monday to see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: If all else fails I will ring them Monday to see how it works. 👍 Possible they've sent the incorrect handrail 🤔 Hope you get it sorted 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, JKD said: 👍 Possible they've sent the incorrect handrail 🤔 Hope you get it sorted 😉 Thanks, I want to get it finished now and get out with the squirrel call now the leaves are off the trees 😉😉😉👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 17 hours ago, JKD said: 👍 Possible they've sent the incorrect handrail 🤔 Hope you get it sorted 😉 That's the only conclusion I can come to. There are 7 lengths which is correct but I think they have forgotten to drill and tap them all or they have not included the brackets. My money is on the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 14 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: That's the only conclusion I can come to. There are 7 lengths which is correct but I think they have forgotten to drill and tap them all or they have not included the brackets. My money is on the latter. What doesn't look right is in your 3rd picture of the posts etc. Round handrail with flat topped post top ?! 🤔 Something is wrong or missing 🤷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 13 minutes ago, JKD said: What doesn't look right is in your 3rd picture of the posts etc. Round handrail with flat topped post top ?! 🤔 Something is wrong or missing 🤷 It must be how the picture has been taken because the handrail sits in the bracket nicely 😉 sack the photographer 🤣🤣👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 03/12/2022 at 17:34, JKD said: Handrail won't be pre-drilled as the fitter needs to do that to the post spacings on site 😉 Quite logical really 🙈😄 You are correct 😳 I rang them this morning and they told me I would have to drill and tap the stainless Steel handrail. I expressed my displeasure strongly as I wasn't told this beforehand. I was told it would be already to put together. Not the news that I was expecting 🙄🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 49 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: You are correct 😳 I rang them this morning and they told me I would have to drill and tap the stainless Steel handrail. I expressed my displeasure strongly as I wasn't told this beforehand. I was told it would be already to put together. Not the news that I was expecting 🙄🙄 That's a booger !!! Didn't want to be correct on this one 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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