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Thanks.Blackadder wrote:That's a nice piece of work. Did you use sponge foam for the stuffing? And how did you secure the edges of the fabric cover underneath the lid? Staples?
i only know it as Masonite. Normally a hard compressed board used as a backing to TV cabinets etc. sometimes has a white finish on one side for show purposes. Normally 3mm thick. Cuts easily but can leave feathers on the cut edge. Bends well but snaps just as easily. Cannot be wet like plain wood to shape it, the glue comes undone and it swells.
Adco wrote:i only know it as Masonite. Normally a hard compressed board used as a backing to TV cabinets etc. sometimes has a white finish on one side for show purposes. Normally 3mm thick. Cuts easily but can leave feathers on the cut edge. Bends well but snaps just as easily. Cannot be wet like plain wood to shape it, the glue comes undone and it swells.
You must have a similar product.
That looks like a really nice product to work with. We don't have that here. Those ribs look strong. I had to make ribs out of plain wood. This product would have saved time.John Platko wrote:Adco wrote:i only know it as Masonite. Normally a hard compressed board used as a backing to TV cabinets etc. sometimes has a white finish on one side for show purposes. Normally 3mm thick. Cuts easily but can leave feathers on the cut edge. Bends well but snaps just as easily. Cannot be wet like plain wood to shape it, the glue comes undone and it swells.
You must have a similar product.
Yes we have Masonite. I thought it might be something exotic like:
Yup, it's adds an extra touch.laklak wrote:Nice work on both, mate. I really like the railings, going to put a wood deck with railings on a rental house next spring. So I can charge more rent and exploit those less fortunate than me, of course.
How often do you come out?
EDIT next time the Mrs. and I are in Joeys we need to hook up for a beer or three.
Yup, made with these hands to keep them out of mischief.Emmeline wrote:That ottoman is impressive work.![]()
I also like the rails you put up & especially like those planters against the wall - did you make those yourself?
Re: bendy MDF, I used that to make a curved bath panel to replace the horrible plastic one we inherited. It worked pretty well & I was able to paint it to match the tongue & groove panelling I put on the walls (to cover the naff tiles).
I didn't enjoy Swaziland about two years ago. Not sure why. Guess I was expecting too much. Nice countryside and people but too much poverty.laklak wrote:Usually every other year, they come here one year and we go there the next. Not going to make it this year though, too much going on, so probably next July or August. I miss Swaziland.
Adco wrote:Emmeline wrote:That ottoman is impressive work.![]()
I also like the rails you put up & especially like those planters against the wall - did you make those yourself?
Re: bendy MDF, I used that to make a curved bath panel to replace the horrible plastic one we inherited. It worked pretty well & I was able to paint it to match the tongue & groove panelling I put on the walls (to cover the naff tiles).
Yup, made with these hands to keep them out of mischief.
I try and make everything myself. There are exceptions that I don't have the necessary machinery for but most things in the house I build myself. Woodwork, mechanics, electrical or electronics is fair game. If I can visualise it, I give it a bash. Fun in my old age.
I'll try scratch out a few pics tomorrow. I don't have any on my iPad to put up. It was really simple. Four tongue and groove planks cut to size. two rear bracing pieces to hold them together. When you have four sets of panels, screw them together. Put a cross piece about a third of the way down that the flower pots can rest on. The black vertical strips are mild steel strips bent into angles and secured with silicon. All very firm. Oh, all the wood is varnished for long term protection. That's it basically. I can give more details if needed. There are no plans. I just get an idea and make it work.Emmeline wrote:Adco wrote:Emmeline wrote:That ottoman is impressive work.![]()
I also like the rails you put up & especially like those planters against the wall - did you make those yourself?
Re: bendy MDF, I used that to make a curved bath panel to replace the horrible plastic one we inherited. It worked pretty well & I was able to paint it to match the tongue & groove panelling I put on the walls (to cover the naff tiles).
Yup, made with these hands to keep them out of mischief.
I try and make everything myself. There are exceptions that I don't have the necessary machinery for but most things in the house I build myself. Woodwork, mechanics, electrical or electronics is fair game. If I can visualise it, I give it a bash. Fun in my old age.
Fun in your old age? I'm 6 years older than you and I'm not old yet!![]()
If you have time, could you explain how you made the planters?
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