The 40 Year Old House

[djsmith74]

Fantastic attention to detail as usual! I was in Matalan earlier on, spotted these and immediately thought of your Tiki Cabin!...

http://www.matalan.co.uk/homeware/dining/glassware...

[57 Chevy]

djsmith74 said:

Fantastic attention to detail as usual! I was in Matalan earlier on, spotted these and immediately thought of your Tiki Cabin!...

http://www.matalan.co.uk/homeware/dining/glassware...

Thanks dude, I'lll look out for those

[57 Chevy]

Well I'm finally at the bottom of my pile of scaffold boards that I bought. Got a mini digger for levelling the ground for the fire pit and seating area. This isn't squared up and fixed yet just been cutting it all in the glorious weather. There is space for fire wood storage under the seats. Should get about 15 people in there.

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

[57 Chevy]

Firepit all finished now, seeded all round it and it's starting to come up. Had breakfast round the fire last weekend

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

[PurpleAki]

Only just seen this thread.

How utterly amazing. Best thread I've seen on PH by a long way.

Your family must have the best time there! Your kids will never forget the house they grew up in thanks to all your hard work. You should be exceptionally proud of yourself.

I like you, Nick Grant.

(Even if I feel like a lazy bd in comparison to you!).

[57 Chevy]

Thanks very much PurpleAki

I feel like a slacker when I read Griff Boy's thread

[mickyc79]

Amazing work!!! Love all of it!

Could you send me the plans for your smoke hut....was thinking about doing something similar and yours looks perfect!

[57 Chevy]

mickyc79 said:

Amazing work!!! Love all of it!

Could you send me the plans for your smoke hut....was thinking about doing something similar and yours looks perfect!

Thanks

Not sure what happened to the drawing but I just found this photo of it. It changed a little as I built it, mostly the roof is not as steeply angled for better head room inside. And I used two full scaffold boards for the width of the roof to save cutting so it is 4.8 meters wide not 4m.

Smoke Shack by Nick Grant, on Flickr

[R8Steve]

Absolutely amazing imagination and workmanship.

I've just moved into a new house and have started getting a bit more adventurous with my DIY but this is something else.

You've certainly inspired me to up my game somewhat

[57 Chevy]

Thanks Steve, thinking about a kitchen extension now, but won't be doing all that myself

[ali_kat]

It's fabulous

[mickyc79]

[quote=57 Chevy]

Thanks

Not sure what happened to the drawing but I just found this photo of it. It changed a little as I built it, mostly the roof is not as steeply angled for better head room inside. And I used two full scaffold boards for the width of the roof to save cutting so it is 4.8 meters wide not 4m.

Perfect! Thanks for that, should be enough to get me started...you don't work for beer do you?

[_Neal_]

R8Steve said:

Absolutely amazing imagination and workmanship.

You've certainly inspired me to up my game somewhat

Exactly this - really great work, thanks for posting. I need a Smoke Shack. Or perhaps a "Smoke Shed" as I don't quite have the amount of space you do!

[JulianPH]

I've only just been made aware of this thread by someone posting on a thread of mine.

Can I just say what incredible vision you have and how seriously fantastic a job you have done.

The lighting pictures on snowy nights are incredible.

My cap is truly doffed!

[JulianPH]

I've only just been made aware of this thread by someone posting on a thread of mine.

Can I just say what incredible vision you have and how seriously fantastic a job you have done.

The lighting pictures on snowy nights are incredible.

My cap is truly doffed!

[57 Chevy]

_Neal_ said:

Exactly this - really great work, thanks for posting. I need a Smoke Shack. Or perhaps a "Smoke Shed" as I don't quite have the amount of space you do!

Missed this one, cheers

[57 Chevy]

JulianPH said:

I've only just been made aware of this thread by someone posting on a thread of mine.

Can I just say what incredible vision you have and how seriously fantastic a job you have done.

The lighting pictures on snowy nights are incredible.

My cap is truly doffed!

Thanks Julian, it took a bit longer that one of your projects though

This thread should come alive again early next year, kitchen extension planned, drawings being done at the minute.

[57 Chevy]

ali_kat said:

It's fabulous

Cheers

[57 Chevy]

mickyc79 said:

Perfect! Thanks for that, should be enough to get me started...you don't work for beer do you?

Rum, maybe

[Gretchen]

As above, just read the entire thread after seeing it linked.

Just wow. Amazing creativity, and with a view to entertaining others. Love it. The biggest envy I have is actually of your tools, skill and patience.

Love the snow lit pictures.

How many parties do you have?