Recent content by chris10000001

Thanks for the reply. I agree with you, scaffollding is the best option, but not always possible. Mainly I'm interested in roof anchor points, not the method of roof access. To clarify, here in Scotland it's quite common to gain roof access via a skylight window, then work around the roof...

Scottish person here - There seem to be a lot of American solutions for roof safety anchor points - but American roofs are built differently. I have seen examples of anchor points that get nailed/screwed into a rafter or ridge and protrude from under a slate or ridge cap. Alternatively -...

Design inspired by this sort of thing: http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/balthazar-ladder-desk Modified with an adjustable monitor arm and split-level keyboard areas to become a sit-stand desk The structure will be screwed to the wall at the top and have an angle bracket slotted between...

I'm making a couple of ladder desks out of new unbanded white pine scaffolding boards. To avoid the oft-described problems of ground in grit, end-bands and nails with used boards, I bought new boards - which were reasonably cheap. The wood already has a pretty good finish, straight...

Thanks for the advice. I applied 3 coats on over two days, resulting in a finish that is showing no problems after 3 months in the bathroom.

Bit of a newbie here... I am making a big bathroom shelving unit with cheap planed pine from wickes. All going well so far... To give the pine a bit of character I added a white tint/stain. I am using a mix of 25% water based white satin & 75% tapwater I now have a nice scandinvian...