Odd DIY projects

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HRH replied

28 March 2008, 23:57
Originally posted by Diver View Post

We sleep in a bed that I made.

My hobby is carpentry/Cabinet making

One day I'll school you in the art Diver....

Got any examples of your work?
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Diver replied

28 March 2008, 23:05
Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

I’ve just spoken to one of my clients in the US before they close for the week. Part of the social bit was asking what each of us was doing over the weekend.

Me: working on database, website, etc.

Him: making a bed. By which he meant making one from scratch, buy the wood, cut, glue or what ever you do. I’ve never heard of anyone do such a thing. Is this an American thing or is this guy a woodworking nutter?

We sleep in a bed that I made.

My hobby is carpentry/Cabinet making
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SueEllen replied

28 March 2008, 22:59
Originally posted by beaker View Post

It's nice to actually create something phyiscal that you can use for years, unlike this IT nonsense...

But if IT nonsense stuff didn't keep breaking we wouldn't have work.
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moorfield replied

28 March 2008, 22:21
I will be clearing a guano blockage out of one of our gutters tomorrow afternoon.
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beaker replied

28 March 2008, 22:14
I spent many happy weekends in my parents' shed growing up. Made bookshelves, tables and stuff.

It's nice to actually create something phyiscal that you can use for years, unlike this IT nonsense...
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Cliphead replied

28 March 2008, 20:28
Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

I invoice in USD so it's me who is suffering at the moment.

Me too
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AtW replied

28 March 2008, 20:26
Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

I invoice in USD so it's me who is suffering at the moment.

Well, then you should be greatful that pound is not gaining as much to the dollar as much as euro does!
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NotAllThere replied

28 March 2008, 20:22
Originally posted by bogeyman View Post

Actually, I did make my own bed! From mild steel rather than timber.

Improved my welding skills no end!

wedding
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HairyArsedBloke replied

28 March 2008, 20:19
Originally posted by AtW View Post

They will probably be pleased that pound is not raising against dollar like euro. Maybe this would help UK get a bit more work from USA in the next few years.

I invoice in USD so it's me who is suffering at the moment.
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bogeyman replied

28 March 2008, 20:11
Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

Him: making a bed... Is this an American thing or is this guy a woodworking nutter?

Actually, I did make my own bed! From mild steel rather than timber.

Improved my welding skills no end!

And no, it's not some kind of kinky goth dungeon thing.
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AtW replied

28 March 2008, 19:57
They will probably be pleased that pound is not raising against dollar like euro. Maybe this would help UK get a bit more work from USA in the next few years.
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HairyArsedBloke replied

28 March 2008, 19:51
So long as they don't go bust soon. Their fees for next quarter are due next week.
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AtW replied

28 March 2008, 19:46
Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

Is this an American thing or is this guy a woodworking nutter?

It's called recession dude...
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HairyArsedBloke started a topic Odd DIY projects

28 March 2008, 19:46
Odd DIY projects

I’ve just spoken to one of my clients in the US before they close for the week. Part of the social bit was asking what each of us was doing over the weekend.

Me: working on database, website, etc.

Him: making a bed. By which he meant making one from scratch, buy the wood, cut, glue or what ever you do. I’ve never heard of anyone do such a thing. Is this an American thing or is this guy a woodworking nutter?
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