What "man jobs" have you done today?

Skiddley · 15 Jun 2017 at 09:46

ci_newman said:
I guess you guys missed his earlier posts, ill health means he cannot use an axe

I did. Obviously made in the context of able axe-swingers

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We have a neighbor who uses a splitter - I swear I could have finished by the time he's even set the thing up.

DXP55 · 15 Jun 2017 at 10:31

Skiddley said:
Do not get small splitters - an axe must be twice as fast?

I totally agree with you - when I was younger and had the space and a big lump of wood as chopping block a axe was all I used - Now not having the space or the strength in my arms and back I can no longer wield an axe or maul - Also if I was still into cutting down trees etc then a electric splitter would be the norm- (I did have one and sold it) - So remember not everyone is young and fit and this is for occasional splitting as some delivered logs are to big to go on my little 4.5kw log burner.

{SAS}TB · 15 Jun 2017 at 18:58

Oops, did miss that, sorry !

Stripped the lining paper off the chimney breast and returns ready for the log burner / liner / hearth / mantle and skim tomorrow .....

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Martynt74 · 16 Jun 2017 at 08:39

I'd definately keep those floorboards, they look in great condition

divuk83 · 16 Jun 2017 at 16:21

Knocked up another planter from some pallet wood.

Dave

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Matt O'Brien · 16 Jun 2017 at 21:57

Compared to some of your guys posts this is quite basic but...

Before

After

Moved into this house about 14 months ago and the garden was so neglected when I got here, grass was over grown everything was just a mess, I got the main grass and bushes under control and just maintained that but never really tackled the over grown nettles, I just didnt have time and by the time the rest of the garden was under control it was winter...

Anyway one thing lead to another and I am finally getting it under control now, this is about 3 hours in a lot more work needs to go into it, all ive done today is basically remove the horrible over grown stuff, the actual garden needs a lot of cleaning up.

AyeAyeAhoy! · 16 Jun 2017 at 22:07

Replaced my exterior drain today! O.o

A simple 'what's that funny smell?' turned into lifting half the patio, digging out the pipe which my kitchen sink drains into, found it had caved in so a quick trip to Wickes to grab a new (plastic) one, and popped it all in.

Still need to make good around it - so cut some out of a paving slab, put some bricks around it and pour some concrete on a bit of an angle down towards it

ThereIs0nly0ne · 18 Jun 2017 at 12:35

Small Tiger Shed, assembled and stained:

rexehuk · 18 Jun 2017 at 18:33

Pulled down a ceiling. Realised there was a bee nest, pooed myself a little.

Matt O'Brien · 18 Jun 2017 at 19:18

rexehuk said:
Pulled down a ceiling. Realised there was a bee nest, pooed myself a little.

Brilliant

Jic89 · 18 Jun 2017 at 21:12

Replaced my fuse board this afternoon. Was an old 6 way rewireable fuse one, changed the tails from 16mm to 25mm. Replaced it with a 10 way split rcd one. Carry on of a job as lots of the cables were short and my downstairs ring main kept tripping one of th rcds so it's just on a 32 amp mcb until I get a proper tester from work Monday.

CapitalOne · 18 Jun 2017 at 21:32

I built our new Weber gas BBQ, to replace the rusted old one. Got sun burnt! Does that count? Construction and injury??

SPG · 19 Jun 2017 at 09:50

CapitalOne said:
I built our new Weber gas BBQ, to replace the rusted old one. Got sun burnt! Does that count? Construction and injury??

Absolutely + 2 days off work
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GSXRMovistar · 19 Jun 2017 at 10:02

Finally finished off redecorating the main living room, been a slow project over the past couple of months but was a full rip out and replace

Molep · 19 Jun 2017 at 13:39

Finally started on the last sash window and the most poor condition one. Rotten bottom, all putty cracked and falling out. Luckily it is one top of landing looking out onto enclosed courtyard so it doesn't have to be perfect when finished.

Pulsedriver · 19 Jun 2017 at 13:43

Put some shelf brackets up in the garage for extra storage and a screw in the wall to mount a small ladder on.
Just making use of extra space

{SAS}TB · 21 Jun 2017 at 11:33

A quick one whilst working from home

Whipped down the old house sign (complete with old owners name)

and put up a slightly more conservative and in keeping sign

Siliconslave · 21 Jun 2017 at 11:55

Who puts their name on their house sign and wtf is with the 's ?

{SAS}TB · 21 Jun 2017 at 12:35

Obviously the old (in tense and age) owners

Their name is Peach so assume the " ' " was stating / claiming it as theirs and at the same time inviting the wrath of OCUK :d with their grasp of grammar

DXP55 · 21 Jun 2017 at 13:51

Its a bit more highbrow than "Dunroamin"

Pulsebriver.

Shelves look good but they won't look right till you can't get another item on there.

Thereisonlyone.

My next door neighbour has also erected an out side bog - next size up though - right behind my log store.