31-08-2019, 06:56 PM
Hi All
I feel a bit overwhelmed by Ian's thread. He really is "the Master" when it comes to special building, but maybe others may take some some comfort in my amateur efforts?
I've spent a couple of days hanging the doors. As with all DIY efforts you realise the mistakes too late. The holes in the doors should have been positioned to avoid the hinges. The third screw hole on the top hinge will find some purchase in the ply door card when fitted.
The hardest part of the work was forming the latch plates. I still haven't got those right especially as the door is very light and doesn't "slam" shut as I would hope. I may have to weaken the springs in the door catches.
I've also dipped two rusty wheels (acquired this week) in a bath of diluted molasses. I'll let you know how that turns out in a couple of weeks!
Cheers
Howard
I feel a bit overwhelmed by Ian's thread. He really is "the Master" when it comes to special building, but maybe others may take some some comfort in my amateur efforts?
I've spent a couple of days hanging the doors. As with all DIY efforts you realise the mistakes too late. The holes in the doors should have been positioned to avoid the hinges. The third screw hole on the top hinge will find some purchase in the ply door card when fitted.
The hardest part of the work was forming the latch plates. I still haven't got those right especially as the door is very light and doesn't "slam" shut as I would hope. I may have to weaken the springs in the door catches.
I've also dipped two rusty wheels (acquired this week) in a bath of diluted molasses. I'll let you know how that turns out in a couple of weeks!
Cheers
Howard