#lockdownlodge

This morning I've made a couple of simple oak handles for the compost toilet door of my Lockdown Lodge. . . . . . #funinthesun #handledit #oakdoorhandles #lockdownlodge #summerhouse #summerproject #festoolrotex #festoolfan #composttoilet #woodworkersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBPJ27Df4r/?igshid=1vqy8us0ba6ww

This morning I took delivery of a much awaited parcel, which has enabled an exciting next step for the Lockdown Lodge. . . . . . #lockdownlodge #lockup #locking #lockin #lockout #lockitallabout #gardenroom #summerhouse #makingitupaswegoalong #thanksmrpostman https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvLuTuDaj6/?igshid=1bfx1pt6k4qnb

Hooray today, as I have finally been able to source some feather edge cladding, which will mean I can finish off the end walls of my Lockdown Lodge. . . . . . #featheredge #cladding #summerhouse #lockdownlodge #nettlebedsawmill https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyFjCRjmB7/?igshid=xe1xi3qbj7sp

I confess I was not looking forward to ripping down all those rafters into batten. It would have been a very noisy hour or so for everyone within earshot, plus a very dusty occasion! So I'm extremely relieved the builder of the neighbours' extension has decreed that the old battens don't meet spec to use on a new roof. My job for the afternoon has been organised too - there's clearly going to be a de-nailing session 🔨🔨🔨 . . . . . #savedbythebell #denailing #newlifeforoldwood #lockdownlodge #localprovenance #keepsmeentertained #makinguseofwaste #funinthesun #wastenotwantnot https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZsPsRjNEz/?igshid=1byc6d3w6cwm

In between walks a few things have happened, such as getting the end walls tidied up in readiness for cladding. Today I made a bit of progress on a doorway too. A nearby neighbour has dismantled their garage as part of a planned house extension, so a 200yd walk enabled me to gather a few of the old trusses. The red arch shows roughly where they were in use yesterday. With local timber yards closed I had thought I'd not be able to find any batten for the roof, to enable the cedar shingles to go on. But this wood + my table saw will rectify that shortfall. The shingles themselves *all* came out of a skip, though it was a good 2 years of regular visits to collect this hoard. Now I'm just hoping there will be enough for the job! . . . . . #skipdivingtreasures #makinguseofwaste #lockdownlodge #localprovenance #cedarshingles #recentlyrecovered #reclaimedwood #summerhouse #gardenroom #progressisbeingmade https://www.instagram.com/p/B_S3nKKjfUZ/?igshid=mcv4geaxqr8a

A different sort of day as I did digging first and then a window after lunch. The window is exciting as it's an opening variety. I can't decide next whether to start cladding on the outside, or continue carcassing on the inside 🤔 Though if it's another nice day tomorrow I may instead just go for a walk! . . . . . #windowontheworld #lookitopens #gardenroom #lockdownlodge #digginginthedirt #sunnyday #lovemywork #gloriousweather #whattodonext🤔 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_K5SBrDDTB/?igshid=mvwpu677zt3e

Another wall, another window... . . . . . #onwiththeshow #gardenroom #lockdownlodge #onestepatatime #allmyownwork #reclaimedmaterials https://www.instagram.com/p/B_I0HwHD2LM/?igshid=1e04bmubhokey

Getting this glazing fitted has made lots of lovely space as it's been stashed in a narrow passageway for maybe two years. Plus my Lockdown Lodge is starting to feel like an actual building! . . . . . #lockdownlodge #gardenroom #makinguseofwaste #makingitupaswegoalong #reclaimedtimber #makeroom #newbuild #sustainablebydesign #summerhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/B_F9ngqDUkX/?igshid=1wsl20o0ojy69