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Post by Ron on Apr 7, 2016 19:21:47 GMT
Aaaahhhhhh a plan Ron , - I am with you now - hahahahaha!!!! Good idea actually - they will be strengthened a lot. What size pots are these going into?? 2 round pots, internal 21" diameter by 16" high and 1 square pot 17" side by 16" high. |
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Post by Ron on Apr 8, 2016 16:30:22 GMT
Another delay, unfortunately. The tubes I've rescued from the old mini greenhouse are very thin, less than 1mm thick. I've tried using a hacksaw and it just won't cut it. Its so thin that the blade has nothing to grip onto. I can get blades for my jigsaw which are designed to cut steel less than 1mm thick but the common outlets don't stock them so I've had to order from a specialist. 3 to 5 days delivery, so I'll just have to wait. By the way, bagpuss, hope you don't mind me pinching your thread! |
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Post by bagpuss on Apr 9, 2016 12:26:28 GMT
Not at all Ron,. Your plans look very interesting and I can't wait to see the end result. |
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Post by Ron on Apr 9, 2016 12:34:05 GMT
I can get blades for my jigsaw which are designed to cut steel less than 1mm thick but the common outlets don't stock them so I've had to order from a specialist. Just goes to show what rubbish these mini greenhouses are. The steel for the tubes is so thin that you can't get a blade to cut it from a general stockist, a DIYer wouldn't use the stuff. Its no wonder they get blown aroung when its windy and won't take any weight. |
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Post by Ron on Apr 22, 2016 11:45:19 GMT
Well, it's a shame when practicalities start intruding into best laid plans, isn't it. I've had to accept that putting a bend into the obelisk with wood of the thickness I'm using just will not work. I'm going to have to just use straight sides, an upside down version of a conventional obelisk. It does mean though that I shouldn't need the pieces across the middle that might have got in the way of the plant as there won't be the same stress on the joints. Simply attaching the rings should work. I might actually make some progress now.  |
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Post by Ron on Apr 22, 2016 15:14:25 GMT
Another delay, what a surprise. As I'm just using the rings, I need thin short screws (3 x 30mm) and I don't have any. Gave me the opportunity to buy a couple of other things I wanted though, some rasp attachments for the drill which allow you to cut grooves into wood, and an angled chuck that goes into your drill's chuck and enables you to screw in at 90 degrees. Both will come in handy with this job. All from Toolstation, £15, post free, coming Monday.
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 23, 2016 8:38:39 GMT
Well, let's be fair Ron, - if it had gone well it would have been a miracle and you have the chance for another plan - hahahaha!! Looking forward to seeing what you do! |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 24, 2016 16:47:45 GMT
It will be worth it in the end Ron , when you can stand back and admire your hard work  think what a satisfying feeling that will be |
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Post by Ron on Apr 24, 2016 20:21:00 GMT
Rosefriend, Chuckles, one way or another I'll have it done this week, hopefully the weather will let me get on with it. Pictures soon but in the meantime, a rough outline ... 
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Post by Ron on Apr 25, 2016 14:42:07 GMT
Rained all morning but made a start this afternoon. It's gone black again now so I've come inside for a coffee and see how it goes.
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Post by Ron on Apr 25, 2016 15:47:58 GMT
Went back out and it rained again so giving up for today. Two good days forecast next if it doesn't change again. Managed to get a bit done. Two more rings to go on and pins for support.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 25, 2016 16:36:27 GMT
Be happy you haven't got our weather - it is snowing already here Ron,.... How high will it be in the end?? |
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Post by Ron on Apr 25, 2016 17:33:38 GMT
Be happy you haven't got our weather - it is snowing already here Ron ,.... How high will it be in the end?? Snow? No, no, no, please, don't send it over here, Rosefriend!  The height will be about six feet, as its for honeysuckle I didn't want it any smaller. It will be twenty inches across at the top. It'll look quite big when its in a pot but its reasonably slim profile should help. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 25, 2016 17:40:34 GMT
Be happy you haven't got our weather - it is snowing already here Ron ,.... How high will it be in the end?? Snow? No, no, no, please, don't send it over here, Rosefriend! The height will be about six feet, as its for honeysuckle I didn't want it any smaller. It will be twenty inches across at the top. It'll look quite big when its in a pot but its reasonably slim profile should help. Oh it's no problem Ron, I really don't mind sharing - I was brung up proper dontcha know - hahahahaha!!!! It may look big to start with but once the Honeysuckle starts growing up it it will look great....the way that Honeysuckle grows I bet that you will wish it was bigger very soon!! |
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Post by Ron on Apr 26, 2016 9:44:21 GMT
Been out to continue the job but couldn't put up with the cold wind, started getting cranky! Forecast wet afternoon and looks like Rosefriend 's snow is coming overnight tomorrow. (Thank you!) Another delay, I think ...  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 26, 2016 10:15:23 GMT
Been out to continue the job but couldn't put up with the cold wind, started getting cranky! Forecast wet afternoon and looks like Rosefriend 's snow is coming overnight tomorrow. (Thank you!) Another delay, I think ... See, I told you I liked sharing - hahahaha!! It actually is for the pits, isn't it - far too cold, even for April. I do hope I don't lose the plants in the GH!! |
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Post by Ron on Apr 26, 2016 11:14:51 GMT
Been out to continue the job but couldn't put up with the cold wind, started getting cranky! Forecast wet afternoon and looks like Rosefriend 's snow is coming overnight tomorrow. (Thank you!) Another delay, I think ... See, I told you I liked sharing - hahahaha!! It actually is for the pits, isn't it - far too cold, even for April. I do hope I don't lose the plants in the GH!! As you like sharing, Rosefriend, I sincerely hope you get some warm, sunny weather soon ...  It is cold but what made me cranky was the wind. All the stuff I needed that I'd got carefully set out and at hand was getting blown about, I ended up chasing the paper that I'd printed my plan on! It had the measurements for where I needed to drill guide holes in the rings, couldn't afford to lose it. |
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Post by Ron on Apr 27, 2016 9:50:30 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 27, 2016 10:35:35 GMT
That is really good Ron, - once the Honeysuckle becomes established it will/should have a lovely form!! |
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Post by Ron on Apr 27, 2016 11:34:49 GMT
That is really good Ron , - once the Honeysuckle becomes established it will/should have a lovely form!! That's the hope, Rosefriend, and is why I wanted the umbrella-ish shape. |
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Post by bagpuss on Apr 27, 2016 13:45:54 GMT
That looks impressive Ron,. Your trellis is looking good too. |
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Post by Ron on Apr 27, 2016 16:35:59 GMT
That looks impressive Ron ,. Your trellis is looking good too. The trellis has aged well, bagpuss. |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 27, 2016 20:32:37 GMT
That's looks like a job well done Ron ,  |
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Post by Ron on Apr 28, 2016 21:09:02 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 29, 2016 6:56:14 GMT
Well done Ron, that should last a good long while, it's really sturdy.  |
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Post by Ron on Apr 29, 2016 7:53:15 GMT
Well done Ron , that should last a good long while, it's really sturdy. Thanks, Ladygardener, I was surprised how strong the embroidery rings were after I had applied preservative. |
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think what a satisfying feeling that will be 
