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I want to make a log store with an enclosure for 2 wheely bins and odds and sods.
Looking at about 1.3m high and 2.5m long. 1m front to back.

I am thinking 4" posts bolted into a frame and cladding in rough planks. slatted - no roofing felt.

Does that sound a plan? Rawl bolts for the frame - wood screws for the panels.


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 10:37 am
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i'd start at your local woodyard.


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 10:42 am
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I need a plan before i go there though


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 10:50 am
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Get a load of pallets the same size and add these to your upright posts for sides and base and use ply and some felt for the roof.


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 11:17 am
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I need a plan before i go there though

In that case I'd start with a pen and paper.


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 11:51 am
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Rob,

Treated 2x2 rough sawn ( http://www.wickes.co.uk/Sawn-Treated-Softwood-47x47mmx2-4m-PK6/p/107070) will do for a frame screwed together with decent screws.

As Jam bo - Pen and paper, draw it out, break it down into framework, cladding, roof and Doors (if your having them)

If its for wheelie bins will you want half the top hinged so as you can put stuff in the bin or just wheel it out every time?


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 12:16 pm
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Have a look [url= http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+build+a+wood+store ]here for ideas[/url] :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 12:19 pm
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Oof! Just made a triple length store with one third for bins, two thirds for logs, shelves for kindling! Once I get my roof on and lights set up I'll come back and show it off!

I just filled in a gap and made it fit basically, used wood I salvaged off a delivery (the Europeans use some good timber for packing lorries) and 5x1" planks that came from industrial shelving at 1/4 retail off eBay, cost £100 all in inc 3 sheets of 18mm hardwood ply for the roof, just shore of 7m long and 1m deep


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 2:08 pm
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No pics I can share until I'm at home tonight. Will show what I made - it's quite low (to fit under a ground floor window) but could be scaled for height to accommodate bins.

All made from pressure treated wood. I bought a mitre saw to make the cuts (a lot!) much easier (any excuse...).

Design was from my head - worked out what the space available would take and set about creating something that would fit and stand up.

Top tip: don't over-complicate it.


 
Posted : 25/06/2014 3:10 pm

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