Recent content by Gazzamuffin

I don't think I am skilled/brave enough for this one. A butt joint it is. Thanks for all the responses.

I have a cast iron fireplace insert and limestone surround that needs fitting. Everything fits in the to cavity no problem, but there is a 3 inch rebate built into the surround. That means when the insert is sitting flush with the inside of the surround legs there is a 3 inch gap between the...

I have been advised by the local hire shop that a plunge saw with guide rails should do the job. That should ensure a straight line and a sharp fine blade should mean clean edges. Now I just need to figure out how to join them as discreetly as possible. It's a solid oak worktop so I am...

I have a cast iron fireplace insert and limestone surround that needs fitting. Everything fits in the to cavity no problem, but there is a 3 inch rebate built into the surround. That means when the insert is sitting flush with the inside of the surround legs there is a 3 inch gap between the...

I am building a breakfast bar and would like the oak worktop to wrap around the units forming both the worktop and the end panel. I have a 3000mm worktop and need to cut 1500mm for the top of the breakfast bar and another 900mm piece to use as an end panel. Where the 2 pieces meet on the...