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Does anyone know where I can get some free garage plans? I intend to build a wooden garage on a concrete base approx 2.5 x 7m. I don't need detailed plans as I can draw these myself. What need is information on timber sizes and frame pitches.

I really want to fill the cavities to prevent further decay, the wood is so soft and crumbly that it would soon succumb to rot and insect attack. I don't expect these carvings to last forever but if I can get a few years out of them it would be good. I had thought of expanding foam but was...

That is what I would do if these were simply bits of planed timber. In this case they are carvings. The fronts are in good order but the backs are hollowed out where I have dug out the rot. The cavities are pretty irregular in shape so fitting new wood in is not an option. Thanks anyway.

OK people, thanks for your comments. I will look into these. I tried to check out RS but their website is offline at the moment. In answer to "what is it for?" I have built a solar heating system for my swimming pool. At the moment the pump only runs during the times set by the timer. I...

I am looking for a thermostatic switch that will operate on mains voltage. The switch needs to make the circuit on temperatures above about 18 deg c. It would be better if this value was adjustable. Something like a greenhouse window switch would do well. Does anyone know where I can purchase a...

I am looking for a thermostatic switch that will operate on mains voltage. The switch needs to make the circuit on temperatures above about 18 deg c. It would be better if this value was adjustable. Something like a greenhouse window switch would do well. Does anyone know where I can...

I have some old wood carvings for the garden that I am trying to restore. I have removed the rotten wood and applied wood hardener to the inside of the cavities. Does anyone know of an exterior filler that can be used to fill large cavities (about 3"x3"x6"). Car body filler would work but...

I have a pair of Bristan Fairfax basin taps: http://89.145.100.46/epages/webstore.storefront/?ObjectPath=/Shops/bristan/Products/%22F%201/2%20INF%20CD%22 I am not sure how to remove the top so that I can get to the valve. Modern taps have a splined shaft that the tops locate with. Are...