I am getting on with the workshop. It takes a longer time when you're working totally on your own, and getting old.
This is not a studio but a workshop for lathe, pillar drills, grindstones etc etc. It will also incorporate a small 'potting-shed' for garden tools and where Pat can pot-up her plants. The far door way will be to the potting shed and the near door to the workshop.
This is not a studio but a workshop for lathe, pillar drills, grindstones etc etc. It will also incorporate a small 'potting-shed' for garden tools and where Pat can pot-up her plants. The far door way will be to the potting shed and the near door to the workshop.
On wet days, progress continues on the latest Four Poster.
In reply to Sherry, Linda and Minnimie: The foundation platform all ready existed. It's basically a concrete base with stone slabs cemented on.
There is no crawl space: the building is being built on a damp-proof membrane which covers the whole 'floor area' and extends up inside the wall for two strakes of planking.
The floor joists lie directly on the mebrane (and hence the concrete base) and are jointed and screwed to the wall beams (photographs when they appear).
The flooring that goes on top of the joists is a wood composite stuff (new to me). I prefer to screw the flooring to the joists, as nail holes tend to get bigger over time, through the constant movement on them, this causes the floor to squeak!
Electricity will be 'installed' by a professional electrician, as I don't pretend to be an expert in all things. Heating will probably be by wall mounted electrical heaters.
Excellent, John. Are you going to rent it out during Summer months to tourists ?
ReplyDeleteLOL! So far I've had: Starter Home, Warehouse and noe a Summer Let. Pat excuses me by saying, "He only does big," and people nod sympathetically.
Deletewow---I can't believe how talented you are, John! Gadzooks, there is nothing you can't do! Can't wait to see the finish...wow!!!
ReplyDeleteToo kind, Celeste. I was the world's worst carpenter until I did a 5 year apprenticeship and a year as journeyman Shipwright. So think of this as an upside-down boat ... even the planking is ship-lapped.
Deletep.s.....that four poster is dreamy too!
ReplyDeleteMost of it is mahogany (my favourite wood) but the four top pieces are pine as they are never seen from behind the pelmets (which I've yet ti sew).
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing progress, John. How do you find the time to accomplish so much in each day? You wear me out just reading of all you do!
ReplyDeleteFirst Rule: retire
DeleteMoving along nicely. Now I ne'er stand the size and high positin of the window; there's to be a work bench under it. I thought the window too high off the floor line for the room to be a studio. I would love a potting shed. It's an absolute necessity when container gardening is a passion. The foundation did look too solidly built to be a crawl space for mechanicals, which got me wondering what your plans were. Good to know you'll be toasty and well lighted during the dark winter months.
ReplyDeleteAs ever, an analytical mind, Linda. Glad I satisfied your curiosity
DeleteAdmiring both the workshop and the bed! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLoved catching up on the 'workshop' - different meaning to mine! Blinked when I read your first line, but it all cleared up and I truly enjoyed and understood the details. Nice to know it will float if there is a hundred year flood. Pretty high caliber if you did a year as a journeyman shipwright. Honored to know a man with as many talents as you, SIR JOHN!
ReplyDeleteFive year apprenticeship and a year as a journeyman, Julie. (from 15 years of age to 21) I don't know about talented, I was simply taught and then practised - no raw natural talent.
ReplyDeleteHonour to know you, m'lady.