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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 18 Apr 2019, 09:00

Yesterday I started off really well cutting the holes with the router and template for the sockets.
In the afternoon I wanted to paint however I had decided I liked the look of French cleats for shelving so I went off and bought a sheet of 18mm plywood to make some.

Image2019-04-17_07-45-16 by my0771, on Flickr

I had used my track saw for four cuts so far so this was going to be a big test it took a long time as the saw kept sticking eventually I realised that a small grub screw had worked loose on the bottom of the saw.

Image2019-04-18_08-24-46 by my0771, on Flickr

Everytime I tightened the screw it worked loose again so in the end I gave up.

On a positive note the EDPM arrived exactly as expected and it is not quite as heavy as I was expecting Saturday seems to be the best day to put it up.
In preperation when i was at the wood yard I bought some wood for the edging trim I think I made a mistake.
The rafters are 150mm and there is a 50mm piece on top of that to provide the air gap so I asked for something to fill that gap. When he said the only timber they had 200mm was 32mm wide I just said that will be fine.
When he had cut it and brought it out to my car I realised it was way too big like OMG that is way too big I now have some timber for my work bench :D :lol:
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 19 Apr 2019, 22:50

Final weather check for fitting the EDPM roof tomorrow warm day followed by w mild nights above 4 degrees any final tips or advice appreciated.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby StevieB » 20 Apr 2019, 08:47

If you are using contact adhesive, remember contact means contact - this is NOT re-positionable at all!

It is heavier than it looks.

Let it sit on the roof for a while before gluing ie lay it out, let it rest for a while (an hour or so - it is rubber so it will expand slightly based on its weight) then roll back one half, apply glue and roll back. Let that take then do the same on the other side. Let it fully dry/glue before doing the edge trims/details.

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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 20 Apr 2019, 18:46

Thanks StevieB I did as you suggested and let the membrane settle for an hour or so before gluing it down.
When I spoke to the supplier they suggested as the roof was small contact adhesive was not required.
I have to be honest I thought the other glue was a type of PVA however when I opened it it was quite thick and smelled more like a latex glue.
This is my starting point after trimming all of the edges.

Image2019-04-20_06-39-12 by my0771, on Flickr

Letting the membrane settle in place.

Image2019-04-20_06-38-30 by my0771, on Flickr

The finished roof.

Image2019-04-20_06-36-43 by my0771, on Flickr

I am using stall clamps to secure the edges in place in case the wind picks up before I can fit the edging pieces.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby Mike G » 20 Apr 2019, 20:31

Well done Michael. That's it, you're weathertight!!
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 20 Apr 2019, 23:47

Mike G wrote:Well done Michael. That's it, you're weathertight!!

Thanks Mike and to everyone else who has supported me along the way I really do appreciate all of you.
I may have over done things today but thanks to sun cream at least I am not burned never though I would say that in April.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 21 Apr 2019, 19:20

I over did things in the heat yesterday so I did not do much today.
End pieces to finish off the roof I have started the sides too.

Image2019-04-21_07-10-49 by my0771, on Flickr

Looks OK to me :)
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Re: Small workshop

Postby RogerS » 21 Apr 2019, 21:07

Michael....that really is a cracking job :eusa-clap:

You should be justifiably proud with what you've achieved. :obscene-drinkingcheers:
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Re: Small workshop

Postby Malc2098 » 21 Apr 2019, 21:14

Proper job, as they say down 'ere.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby DaveL » 21 Apr 2019, 21:23

Malc2098 wrote:Proper job, as they say down 'ere.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby TrimTheKing » 22 Apr 2019, 10:08

Looks most excellent mate, well done.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby Andyp » 22 Apr 2019, 13:03

Yep well done from me too. Surprising how quickly some people can build a workshop. :)
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Re: Small workshop

Postby Coolhands » 23 Apr 2019, 19:21

From snow to blazing sunshine; you’re nearly there!
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 23 Apr 2019, 19:55

Coolhands wrote:From snow to blazing sunshine; you’re nearly there!

And that was just last week :D today’s temperature was back down to 11 degrees which was much more comfortable.
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments I had other duties today and tomorrow so not much happening.

On the sides the rafter ends hang below the wooden edge trim I am thinking of cutting them off level with the edge trim. I am sure I can remember someone saying they were not important other than somewhere to fix the trim to. Am I correct?
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 24 Apr 2019, 10:38

I should have included a picture of the rafter ends so here it is.

Image2019-04-24_10-26-21 by my0771, on Flickr

So should I cut them level with the edging or extend the edging trim to cover them.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby RogerS » 24 Apr 2019, 11:00

I'd leave them as is and paint them.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 25 Apr 2019, 21:06

Thanks Roger there is a small gap into the roof insulation from the first level of insulation so I think it has to be filled one way or another.

I tried to do a little bit of work before the rain started. I made four of these.

Image2019-04-25_08-57-38 by my0771, on Flickr

For some strange reason I decided to staple the mesh in place and then decided they needed to be painted the mesh made this tricky.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 27 Apr 2019, 19:16

Most of todays progress has been fitting the vent type covers under the front panel I added some silicone sealant along the edge where the wood meets the rubber.
On the window side I have trimmed the ends of the rafters and boxed it in I think it is a neater finish.

Image2019-04-27_07-08-51 by my0771, on Flickr

I bought a workzone oscillating saw from Aldi ages ago and finally got to use it trimming the rafter end as it was the only saw I could get in.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby Firestarter » 27 Apr 2019, 22:01

Tidy job - Those critters will have nowhere to hide! You should be really proud of yourself for what achieved with this build :eusa-clap:

I'd be interested to know what internal height you've got, both at the walls and ridge, with the OSB in place?

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Re: Small workshop

Postby Malc2098 » 27 Apr 2019, 22:45

Looks neat.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 28 Apr 2019, 06:59

Firestarter wrote:Tidy job - Those critters will have nowhere to hide! You should be really proud of yourself for what achieved with this build :eusa-clap:

I'd be interested to know what internal height you've got, both at the walls and ridge, with the OSB in place?

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Hi Paul
I took advantage of the land adjacent to the rear of my workshop being higher than the front by 300mm to give me some extra height. The finished internal height is 2.35m my light trunking runs down the centre and takes around 30mm.
I think MikeG's design worked well especially with his support and the back up from everyone else here.
I did not fix my window size until i had the window I went to a local company and told them what I was doing and asked if they had any mis sized windows I got a new window for £50.
I found an insulation company on the same industrial estate and again explained what I was doing and asked if they had any damaged sheets. They allowed me to go throught their scrap pile I got a selection of boards and rolls to do the whole workshop for free, I also got some Hi tec rolls that I plan to use for my next project turning the garage into a utility room.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby MY63 » 29 Apr 2019, 16:33

Outside done :)

Image2019-04-29_04-24-06 by my0771, on Flickr

Time to focus on the inside.
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Re: Small workshop

Postby TrimTheKing » 29 Apr 2019, 16:42

The Black Beehive!

You should call your business that, Black Beehive Leatherworks!
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Re: Small workshop

Postby Malc2098 » 29 Apr 2019, 17:50

Major milestone. Well done!!
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Re: Small workshop

Postby RogerS » 29 Apr 2019, 17:52

Cracking job, Michael. I like the paint colour.
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