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Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 5:57 pm
by Rich B
I put the roof onto the playhouse over the last few weeks, I started with some felt which just looked a bit naf (not helped by me buying light grey felt).... so I thought I’d try and improvise some rustic shingles from the old front fence panels that I took down the other day.
I still need to do the other side, but I quite like it - it brought back the character that was lost with the felt (which is of course underneath still.)
I also need to decide whether to put the slide coming out of the house through a roof dorma or just make another window!
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 6:00 pm
by McSwede
Superb stuff Rich!!!
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 6:00 pm
by John
That looks ace.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 6:39 pm
by Mito Man
Good call, also it should insulate it a bit, I find felt just soaks up so much heat from the sun that it makes buildings unusable in summer.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 7:31 pm
by Rich B
The little fella loves it too (though not as much as his trampoline!) I made a workbench inside for him to saw/hammer/etc stuff just like daddy...
Though the other game is “serving the wrong drink” through the servers hatch (window). You ask for a beer and get a gin and tonic usually....
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 7:42 pm
by mik
Rich B wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 7:31 pm
The little fella loves it too (though not as much as his trampoline!)
Which is a bit weird, as trampolines usually prefer tree houses.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 8:11 pm
by Rich B
mik wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 7:42 pm
Rich B wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 7:31 pm
The little fella loves it too (though not as much as his trampoline!)
Which is a bit weird, as trampolines usually prefer tree houses.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 9:37 pm
by Zonda_
I put up a floating shelf a couple of days ago, I realise this is nothing to the rest of you but with the damage to my hand it's quite an achievement for me! It's going to be home to a Lancaster bomber sculpture amoung other things.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:40 am
by Nefarious
Rich B wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 5:57 pm
I put the roof onto the playhouse over the last few weeks, I started with some felt which just looked a bit naf (not helped by me buying light grey felt).... so I thought I’d try and improvise some rustic shingles from the old front fence panels that I took down the other day.
I still need to do the other side, but I quite like it - it brought back the character that was lost with the felt (which is of course underneath still.)
I also need to decide whether to put the slide coming out of the house through a roof dorma or just make another window!
Top skills Mr. Rich. Very impressive
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 9:49 am
by dinny_g
that it awesome Rich...
How's your boy with spiders ? won't take long before it's full of 'em
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 10:00 am
by Rich B
dinny_g wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 9:49 am
that it awesome Rich...
How's your boy with spiders ? won't take long before it's full of 'em
He’s fine with them - but it’s been pretty clear of any unwanted visitors so far, and it’s been there for 6 weeks or so!
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 1:30 pm
by Jobbo
Rich B wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 7:31 pm
How's he coping with the left-handed thread?
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 1:33 pm
by Rich B
Jobbo wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 1:30 pm
Rich B wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 7:31 pm
How's he coping with the left-handed thread?
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Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 2:22 pm
by Jobbo
Oh, is it a balance bike without cranks?
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:08 pm
by Rich B
Jobbo wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 2:22 pm
Oh, is it a balance bike without cranks?
i did wonder if you meant pedals! Yep, it’s just a balance one for now, it’s a cool little thing though - it has a proper V brake on it with internal cable routing and a miniature lever.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:43 pm
by mr_jon
Peppermint spray (or water down a bit of peppermint essence) works well around the doors and windows for anti-spider action.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:56 pm
by Carlos
It looks great, what have you protected it with ?
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:06 pm
by Rich B
Carlos wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 7:56 pm
It looks great, what have you protected it with ?
the whole lot has been done in Timbashield - I know it’s solvent based (so it’ll actually do something) but it’s so well ventilated I’m not too concerned.
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 12:02 pm
by jamcg
Rich B wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 5:57 pm
I put the roof onto the playhouse over the last few weeks, I started with some felt which just looked a bit naf (not helped by me buying light grey felt).... so I thought I’d try and improvise some rustic shingles from the old front fence panels that I took down the other day.
I still need to do the other side, but I quite like it - it brought back the character that was lost with the felt (which is of course underneath still.)
I also need to decide whether to put the slide coming out of the house through a roof dorma or just make another window!
Dorma might have to be quite large for Internal space, how about just cutting a hatch in the roof, make it the “Emergancy exit” with a ladder and external handrails outside?
Re: The House Projects Thread
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 5:11 pm
by jamcg
Stag minstrel 8 drawer sideboard purchased from Facebook marketplace for £30. Painted up and 2 drawers converted to hinged fronts to house Xbox and sky q box. Not sure if Xbox will overheat in the tight space but it’s on a shelf with a load of holes drilled in and the rear is fully open so I’ll just use it and see what happens
