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Good point. I was assuming this wasnt exterior MDF :?

Erm. Well you can...but mdf isnt known for its outdoors hardiness. Why do you need to use it?? more than 3 words would be useful :wink:

Get some chemical weld (jbweld), get an old drill bit or similiar and put some on the shank (correct mix is vital..see instructions). Seat the bit on the broken stub and leave it for 24 hours in a temporary jig to ensure you get a decent join and weld position. Leave it in a warmish room inside...

You could get a joinery firm to make you some shaped skirting board up to fit the bay....otherwise the only other way I can think of is lots of short lengths side by side to make an 'edged' semi circle... Whats the plaster like your fixing to? if its in good order then depending on which...

ok. well by luck Ive found a pukka place nearby. A proper quality joinery firm. They will happily make the custom door and frame but have left me with a couple of minor dilemmas. Softwood or hardwood? I was going to go hardwood without a doubt (oak) Do you all agree? this cottage door...

Buy a telescopic magnet from an auto tool place and shove it down the chuck

Just how aware are you though :?: :lol: being serious, if they are not screwed down, then screw them down! Otherwise you could always do the old 'talcum powder along the floorboard gaps trick' (sprinkle it and brush it in to all of the seams) which will prevent a lot of the creaking...

Well, technically the builder should have really used noggins as 2.5 metres is 8feet ~ and thats the requirement for spans over that size.... Building regs state It might be worth pulling the floor up, getting noggins fitted down the midpoint of the joists (offset from each other to...

Brenda You need to buy one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UDM-Ultimate-Detailing-Machine-porter-cable-polisher_W0QQitemZ190196915266QQihZ009QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting Its a random orbital sander and all the car detailing (polishing) freaks...

Beware with the Omega....they are a nightmare to service and work on (the V6 ones are anyway) really dreadfully thought out even for Vauxhall

I would say some high quality hardwood treated and then treat it with a good waterproofing protective coating ...about 3 or 4 times. Let it dry, another coat, let it dry another coat etc then pour some water on it with the wood at say a 30 degree angle downwards when you think its ready, if...

JohnD is correct. Those screw extractors are useless (certainly for engine building) and are inclined to snap off inside the screw meaning you will NEVER drill it out. Also, for a common or garden decking screw you will never drill a hole in it and then tighten one of these into it (even if...

ok guys. Ive got to replace the door and rotten frame (still the original one) on this OLD cottage in the Peak District. Now Ive done lots of internal door replacements and a few UPVC external doors, but not an external wooden door frame and door of this nature... Wall thickness for...

I would use the ronseal wet rot treatment. Dry it indoors in a flat place for a week or so...then fill the hole and retreat it several times

No Chris. I dont think they are worse at all. Pretty good quality TBO and much better than B and Qs offerings IMO. I have fitted one to a property a couple of years ago and it was excellent. They even came out to measure it up for free as the order was quite large...another bonus is if you...

Hmm. Well there goes that theory then John :? :D :D

Everything is standard at large retailers like B & Q and Wickes.... Glad to be of help Frank 56 :roll: Wasted 2 minutes of my life on that reply. Though Im immortal so its ok :wink: :evil:

Youre in luck Frank... Another Sheffielder who has fitted a fair few custom sized UPVC doors and windows :wink: I would highly recommend you go to Seal Supplies in SHeffield. Just off Queens road by the ice rink address: Seal Supplies Direct Unit 4 Sheaf Gardens Industrial Estate...

Thanks for the informative replies guys. I should have explained myself a bit better with my original post but it was late when I posted it :lol: I meant do I need planning permission for the window in the gable end of the house primarily. and do I need building inspector approval of...

ok guys. My Dad wants to use maybe 1/6th of the size of a large double bedroom and partition it off as a seperate en suite with its own door etc (think travel lodge room layout if youve been unlucky enough to stay there!...and its pretty much the same!!) As I will be doing the work for him I...