red dwalf Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) hi all, thought i`d share some of my observatory build with you, been taking a long time to do as work keeps getting in the way, but as work is starting to drop off i`ve more time to hopefully get it finished for the winter season. it was bought second hand from a guy off e bay and it about killed my brother and me to getting it home as it is big, 10` x 8`, and was very over enginered and weighed a ton, litteraly, i decided to use some council slabs i had lying around which were 2" think for the base which was layed onto hardcore, which also had lying about, and cement. i used hardcore for the middle as it supports the obsy base flooring and when i want to fit the pier i can easily dig it out fill with concrete. and then the obsy base frame work went down. Edited October 12, 2012 by red dwalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Looking good Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Nice Rob. Do the chickens observe with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Looking good. Thanks for sharing Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Looking good. Can't wait for the finished result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Looking good, when you need a lift with the roof just give me a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I'm not as tall as mick but give me a yell as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Looking good Rob. Use screws in the floor this time just incase you need to move it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 already onto that one Tom, screws already bought, hopefully can get some floorboards tommorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Looking good mate, now hurry up and finish it so we can have an inaugural party or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 nice start, does the chicken think its is a house for it Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 t and g floorboards ordered today from fleachers timber in Spondon, now sitting in the conservatory with my foot in a bowl of warm water and antiseptic after stepping on a nail ! went stright though my trainer, starting to wish i had never bought the thing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 OUCH!!! Not good matey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Should have had your safety boots on Rob you naughty boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Make sure your tetanus jabs up to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Looks really good rob. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) floorboards now fitted with a hatch for the pier when i get round to fitting it in the future. Only took 6 hours to complete ! won`t make a carpenter Edited October 22, 2012 by red dwalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Coming on nicely matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 That floor and hatch looks great. 6 hours well spent I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Come one nicely rob. Will be great once finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Looking good Rob. Is that what's stopping you from coming to PSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 aliitle bit Tom, it`s been a busy week, also the wife`s birthday, 42, so had to take her out last night, also i`m working the night shift on Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swaylight Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice one rob, i can see it's all starting to come together now. I think i'm going to steal your idea for the base as i've got about 40 of those council concrete slabs up against the wall in my back yard doing nothing looking forward to seeing the updates may the weather be with you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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