The workshop

Todays update

The foundations have been dug out, then bailed out after this mornings downpour. Removed over 100 litres after 2 hours of rain believe it or not.
I plan to mix and pour the foundation concrete tomorrow (saturday)

My back is fine but I have a few blisters on my hands from digging ferociously[DISAPPOINTED FACE]

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Well done, sir! Were you aware that your window sill needs prepping and painting - while you've got your work clothes on you may as well. Is the lathe installed yet?
 
Mike, yes I have a mixer, it's done stirling work today mixing 2 tons of concrete for me.

Carl, that's a job for summer, the whole exterior is getting attention.
 
No, lathe is a way off yet.
Concrete floor next week then building then roof.
It'll be at least 3 weeks before the lathe is in.
 
Fair play mate. I used to work for a small building firm and I used to mix all the concrete with a mixer. I must have mixed well over 500 tons in the last 10 years. I know how difficult it is. Can't wait to see the finished result! Keep up the good work

Jim
 
I've been a busy boy the last 2 days.
Laid the first course of blocks, hardcore and blinding sand laid, visqueen laid, insulation laid and the rebar on top.
Concrete is expected to arrive first thing tomorrow.
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Well I've been impatiently waiting for the concrete to go off, it's been 96 hours now and the surface is still a tiny bit soft.
I've soldiered on though and got the corners in for the second course and the dpc cut and laid.
I'll hopefully crack on tomorrow.
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Ps, the skip lift was interesting, took 20 minutes. The lorry was repositioned twice and ended up with the front axle a foot in the air to lift it !.
 

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