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Foxylock Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 291 Location: cork
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:22 am Post subject: The poor mans coldframe. |
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I took a notion this evening and decided to have a crack off of making a coldframe, it's something i've always wanted but alas there is always a more pressing outlet for my money. I rounded up some leftover timber and bought some more to add to it, I used plastic as a cover because glass or perspex would blow the meagre budget into smithereens
It's a sort of coldframe on a coldframe !
It needs doors, etc so will post more pics when finished.
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forest flame Rank attained: Yew tree

Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 384 Location: DUBLIN
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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well done foxylock
looks great and you have just inspired me to do similar thanks
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ligola Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 04 Jan 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Co.Dublin
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Very good jobe,much better like from shop:)
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Foxylock Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 291 Location: cork
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the compliments guys
Anyway I couldn't put up the pic of finished product because the local genius went hedge cutting and managed to take out an eircom pole !! so no internet, phone or alarm for the last few days
Here it is ready for action final cost works out at about 100 quid give or take and maybe 4 hours labour. It aint the prettiest thing in the yard but hopefully it will serve a purpose.
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 2173 Location: West of Ireland
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Foxylock Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 291 Location: cork
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi James.
I got the plastic in 4Home, it's just ordinary run of the mill 500 gauge plastic a bit light so I doubled it up for extra strength. The roll cost 15 Euro and the timber is mainly 3x2 pao at 5.10 per 12 foot length.
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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to make the plastic last longer you could buy UVI plastic available in short lengths and should last 4-5 years. Your double layer will not admit as much light and will become green in between the sheets the structure looks superb and I hope it produces lots of crops for you.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)
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Foxylock Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 291 Location: cork
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I'm hoping to upgrade to perspex next year. Will see how this works out anyhow
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Cityblowin Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Co. Meath
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Well done Foxylock that's some quality wood work skills you are exhibiting.
You see all those hours in wood work class actually do come in handy........ eventually !
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