ShaggyRS6 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I have not got a clue about woodwork, in fact I used to bunk of lessons at school and go down the snooker club. I am going to want to be building some little wooden boxes to go into my court for my Ferrets to sleep in. How? What wood? Do I use no nails? What tools do I need? I have not got a scooby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 PAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm not sure what PAM has to do with things, but moving on.... :unsure: I would suggest marine ply, as its strong and easy to work with. If you can't do joints, use screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Pay a Man :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks Cranny :unsure: Screws it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 if you're screwing marine ply joints will be difficult unless you use some battening at the edges and screw all screws into that. Otherwise you'll end up splitting the ply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Pay a Man :unsure: I have paid too many men lately I want to learn how to do it on my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Marine ply is very expensive, i would use WBP ply or if it does not need to look to good from the outside then Elliotis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 your quite right u have an RS6 lol. im so sad :unsure: to the topic. i would recomend ply wood, easy to use, cheap and will last. dont bother with the expensive wood as it will just be a waste. the only advantage being that it may look better. but being a compete novice i wouldnt use it. for securing the wood i would use wood glue and then pin it together(very small nails). for extra security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 if you're screwing marine ply joints will be difficult unless you use some battening at the edges and screw all screws into that. Otherwise you'll end up splitting the ply and take your time, drill pilot holes prior to fixing screws, get a sharp saw and let it do the work when cutting - don't having your arm going like you're... well, erm, doing something involving moving your arm quickly.... still reckon PAM's the best option :unsure: but good luck anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A123 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=23551 Dont know if this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Pay a Man :unsure: I have paid too many men lately I want to learn how to do it on my own Can you say that before the watershed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Let me know what you want to do and I may trade you some help for a day shootiing, assuming you have some permission for pigeons etc. I am a carpenter and joiner and not that far from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Shaggy With respect, you are employing the wrong method here by attempting to use DIY, when due to your lack of knowledge, I trust that it was not one of my woodwork classes that you bunked off from, you now need to apply the GALMI principle to solve your problem. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 if you're screwing marine ply joints will be difficult unless you use some battening at the edges and screw all screws into that. Otherwise you'll end up splitting the ply Oooops, I should have mentioned that when I use marine ply (bird boxes), I do use battens and I start the screw hole with a drill. I suggested marine ply as I assumed that the boxes would be a bit exposed to the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Shaggy With respect, you are employing the wrong method here by attempting to use DIY, when due to your lack of knowledge, I trust that it was not one of my woodwork classes that you bunked off from, you now need to apply the GALMI principle to solve your problem. webber Dont take offense. I also bunked of off Metal Work, Maths, and Physics :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Shaggy With respect, you are employing the wrong method here by attempting to use DIY, when due to your lack of knowledge, I trust that it was not one of my woodwork classes that you bunked off from, you now need to apply the GALMI principle to solve your problem. webber Dont take offense. I also bunked of off Metal Work, Maths, and Physics :unsure: So thats 2 of my subjects you bunked off from. No wonder you now need to ask so many questions. I did expect you asking what GALMI principle was. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 why does the man have to be little ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 But the toffs have a little man for everything, dont they? webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I prefer big men. They tend to be able to cary alot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I prefer big men. Enough before all the essex boys offer to lend a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Completely insane the lot of you But good fun Now I should really go and get on with some work D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 The junior hacksaw and the blunt blade is ready and able Also got a tube of 'no more nails' which ferrets just love to eat LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) e bay light weight hardend plastic box last a life time for ferrets/hawks.excellent good straps around £30 the price of a sheet of ply less the labour. cut out the little man ha ha Edited February 2, 2008 by bignoel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 One little tip I can pass on is to work out the sizes of what ever it is you want to make beforehand on a sheet of paper to scale to avoid any wasteage, then pop down to your local B&Q where they cut everything from a full size 8 x 4 sheet, I think the first 4 cuts are free, all the cuts have no splinters & are perectly straight If you've worked it out correctly on paper its a simple matter of srewing it all together.... Oh & a pilot drill is essential! I'm a chippie by trade & have all the equipment to do this myself, but I'm lazy, I've made all my ferret housing this way & it takes next to no time to do SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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