Recent content by RJR84

For shelves above I'll create a recess on 3 sides with a router in order to hide the battens and give the impression of floating shelves. I want to do the same with the desk top below. Yes, will be using timber for better strength. Hope that helps

Hi, I'm looking to build a simple desk top into an alcove. In order to keep the design clean I am planning on gluing pine boards edge to edge for the top and supporting it on 3 sides using battens that sit flush as rebated into the top. Dimensions of the top would be ~1100mm x 450mm. In the...

Hi, I'm currently building a brick wall (standard stock bricks) and will be relaying our patio (approx. 2inch thick slabs). Has anyone got any recommendations for suitable cutting tools? I'm looking at buying either a 115mm or 230mm grinder and am unsure which size to go for. The current...

If anyone could offer advice as to the best method for fixing the roof to the wall as above it would be greatly appreciated!

Okay. I think I'll likely be going with a polycarb self supported roof that I can cut to fit the angle of the retaining wall. From what I have read, the roof components I'll need are: 1. Polycarb sheets (probably 16mm) 2. Wall plate 3. Self supporting bars (plus caps) 4. F connectors 5...

Thanks noseall. I'm after a glazed roof as there is no opportunity to fit normal windows on any of the boundaries. The main issue I'm facing is the level of detail required - given the non-parallel boundaries and that the chimney breasts aren't evenly spaced - so the design would need to...

Hi, I'm planning on utilising the the side access down the side of my house (end of terrace) by building a lean-to for storing gardening equipment and my bike (limited space in the garden for a shed). The space is bordered on opposite sides by a retaining wall (currently about shoulder...