Erfolg Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Davwik I have been fighting a similar battle for some 5 years now. Both girls move out have their own places, room spare. I managed to get one of the bedrooms whilst we had a new much larger kitchen built, which entailed removing the garage roof of to make an integrated roof line. It was here where I built my models, always battling with temporary furnishing storage, which never went. Now that daughter No1 has three children, my room is wanted for their stop overs. I keep resisting. Now Gerhard, how about an artists impression. I bet it is a Austrian style Baurenhaus, complete with mural painting on the walls and Geranium window boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Posted by Davwik on 14/07/2014 18:14:52: I`m evicted to the garage and she has nicked my room for sewing machines, tapestry stands and a hole load of other "crafting" paraphernalia!!!! be warned!! Made an error of putting a small desk in the garage for the current Mrs Area51 to do some card marking & crafty stuff.... Bless ~ then my glues were spotted, along with the swann mortons & pins, steel rulers.... oh how handy all your modelling gear is! DRAT.. I have dont it now & no going back... Edited By Area 51 on 14/07/2014 19:24:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 seem's like reading a few of the posts on this thread -that a lot of lads have lost there authority etc......worst thing you can do is let them (the other half's) come out of the scullery..for once you do and they realise that the grass is greener etc-you are done for as demonstrated by the post's ...... I better go now in case she catches me on here..... ... ken Anderson....ne....1...... man cave dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 In my yoof I was given some advice by a wise old Yorkshire sage. He said remember lad, marriage is not a word. It's a sentence. He also said to take careful note of the marriage service. You walk down the aisle, kneel at the alter and then sing a hymn. Remember the order. Aisle, alter, hymn. There were one or two others, but Iwant to stay on the forum !!! By the way VA. I've had a good look at the conservatory and it looks like it could be great for drying large wings in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yeah, will tell her later about the wings and the conservatory In any case it is warm enough inside to dry whatever you want. countdown one: 12 days until the shed will be delivered. countdown two: 36 days until I get married VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 inspired by Steve and his man cave project I have to update my countdown. countdown one: 5 days until the shed will be delivered countdown two: 29 days until change of marital status VA, travelling as usual. Greetings from Denizli, Turkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Of course the shed was not delivered on time but with 11 days of delay. but - it came today. And early I was positively surprised. the next 1,5 hours where covered by carrying the material to the "building site" And on we go. the floor was a bit annoying - as per instruction every board is fixed with 2 nails per bearer - gives 1248 nails. But the rest went up very quick. this was approximately at 5 and this is the situation at 8.To be continued. VA, slightly sun burnt Edited By Vecchio Austriaco on 07/08/2014 22:11:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rothwell Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 get it water tight by the weekend apparently there is a bit of a storm coming David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Fantastic, I got my shed a few years ago. Most expensive shed in town as I had to transform the back garden, paving throughout, fencing and lawns. Cost me 5 times more than the shed. But I have got it. Its 10 x 8 and all mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Nice shed V.A John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks guys, I try to get it dry before the rain comes - so I proceed with the work now. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 short status: the weather gods where very nice to me, we had just a short shower at lunchtime, so I could finish the roof - well there is some trimming of the edges necessary - but the thing is waterproof now. Picture showing the shed at 8:15, now it is poring down with rain. windows and doors are planned for tomorrow afternoon. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Keep it coming. Looks great. When I retire........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Next you need a nice veranda, two comfy chairs and alcohol.........day sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rothwell Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 coming along nicely, very nice VA. (a little bit jealous, hav`nt got the room for one) just needs some decking and a fridge!!! David Edited By Davwik on 09/08/2014 13:06:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Posted by Davwik on 14/07/2014 18:14:52: women can knit and chat its in their DNA, men can`t multi-task, I had the same when I claimed a bedroom when my youngest finally moved out, " can I have a chair in there so I can come in and chat" says she , 6 months later I`m evicted to the garage and she has nicked my room for sewing machines, tapestry stands and a hole load of other "crafting" paraphernalia!!!! be warned!! Don't forget fellers that women are able to muti- task because they can't prioritise! Just as well SWIMBO doesn't read this. Edited By Colin Ashman on 09/08/2014 13:09:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Just a quick status - windows and doors are in, and the whole thing can be locked. Actually the hinges are screwed from the outside - so I have to think of some security.... As it is now you can enter with a simple screwdriver... VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The shed looks really goon. Now comes the fun bit which is the fit-out! When I got my shed I had a security kit supplied with it which included tamperproof bolts on the hinges, a locking bolt and stainless bars on the windows. I see that there are other places on the web to buy such bolts including **LINK** Might be worth the investment. But are your glass doors and windows glass or plastic and are they double glazed or security glass - otherwise they are probably as vulnerable as anything? Hope it helps Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Sorry my IE crashed before I had time to edit out - goon which obviously should have been 'great'. I also found that my shed door lock was a neulock. **LINK** The hinge screws were built in such a way that they could only be fastened and not unfastened without a very special bit on your screwdriver. A bit like these **LINK** Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The other way would be to replace with round head coach bolts throught the frame - I have these on the lock on my shed (hinges are internal to frame) so the outer face has a round head, with a square bit inside the hinge, the nut is then tightened on from inside the shed. It is actually a KASP high security van lock, but perfect for this application. the other way to do it is to simply 'round off' the screws, but then you won't be able to remove the doors either! Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Bond - Bondaero Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hope I am not hi jacking this thread but has anyone put non mains lighting in their shed Not task lighting but just something to see by in the winter I wondered whether lipo power would be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Chris - I'm on mains, but while getting the shed built I was on battery power. I used normal toraches and head torches for the most part, along with natural light. You could use lipo to provide the power, but I woul make sure you had the appropriate LVC system so they don't discharge too much.... Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Chris, I will be on mains as well - cable is already laid, needs to be connected which will not be too soon as I have some family priorities first count-down is on 10 days.... Be careful to have some proper overcurrent protection, as the inner resistance of lipos but also NiCd etc. is very low. The current you will draw in case of a short circuit will be only limited by the resistance of the cable.... this can end in a nice firework. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That's looking very smart VA! Its important that your shed is very comfortable - after all you will be spending long periods in there (you hope). So don't skimp on the "creature comforts"! BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 11/08/2014 15:48:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Posted by chris Bond on 11/08/2014 13:23:56: Hope I am not hi jacking this thread but has anyone put non mains lighting in their shed Not task lighting but just something to see by in the winter I wondered whether lipo power would be an option. 12V Leisure battery would be better than lipo, you can get some little fluorescent strip lights from a Caravan or similar to hang up and it would last a lot longer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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