Painting the wall above the stonework makes a big difference, things are looking good, a nice surprise for Sharon when she gets back home. May I just relate a little experience I had when I was an apprentice, that might be helpful for you. We often did work in large mills which were driven by steam engines and the power distributed via a network of line-shafting, pulleys and belts. One of the regular jobs was the maintenance and lubrication of the line-shaft bearings. These were difficult to access and they used a straight sided stave ladder which had been modified by the addition of hooks at the top end. These hooks were semi-circular in form and about five inches across; this enabled them to hook the ladder onto the line-shafting and so get to the bearings without requiring anyone to ‘foot’ the ladder, because the hooks kept it captive. It had occurred to me that you could use something similar with your old ladder, obviously the hooks do not need to project 5” a mere inch or so would be quite sufficient’ you could put anchorages high on the wall to the right of your loft door to stow the ladder when not in use, (if your ladder is interesting enough it could even serve as a form of decoration as it would lay flat to the wall). Put another anchorage on the wall adjacent, above the door opening to the right of the fireplace to hold the ladder in place at the correct angle for access to your glory hole (and Sharon won’t need to foot the ladder for you). I’ve no intention to interfere, I follow your channel with great interest because I used to do stuff like this back in the day, and I only want to be helpful. I’m 89 now and the one thing I miss more than anything else is not being able to do such stuff anymore. Others may not see it, but the sense of achievement from working out your own solutions to problems, as you do, is exhilarating. Sorry to go on a bit - I tend to do that a lot. Keep up the good work.
Please don't apologise, thank you for your very interesting comment and for sharing your experience. 89 is a fantastic achievement, keep up the good work! 👏
The lime wash makes a massive difference Andy and Sharon will be pleased to see the progress you have made. Feels like you’re on the home stretch now, which gives you added incentive to finish the room. 👍🏽😎
Lots of progress. A brand new snug in a few more weeks I think. You are so diligent in getting the walls done Andy. It’s so needed and I am enjoying the progress of the restoration.
When you take longer to do things (taking into account your using traditional building methods in keeping with the way they did things back then) you really appreciate the end results🥰. ✨Your SNUG🤗is L👀KING AMAZING so far✨ L💗VE watching your progress Your little Cassie (I think that is her name) talking to you (meowing while your filming) is probably asking where is Mum precious little darlin🤗 🙌👏👏👏🌈🇦🇺
Wall is looking great! Great idea to build wood storage. So glad to hear Katzi is doing well! Clearly Jessie is malnourished and in desperate need of attention, though (teasing). Previously you’ve said she is blind, I think, so she ‘sings’ to locate you? After Tilly came in, I was waiting for Alfie and the rest to come check on Andy’s doings, too. When they didn’t, the little bit where Andy saw Whiska during the stone hunt was a cute surprise. She doesn’t show up in videos very often but she seems very sweet (as do they all). Stay warm, and hope Sharon got back ok.
Thank you. Katzi is back to normal now, we just have to make sure he sticks to his special food, he has a tendency to eat everything and it's difficult to stop him! Jessie 'shouts' when she wants to go out lol. She is very vocal. Whisker has never been a house cat, they are all do different and each very individual personalities. It's unusually cold here at the moment, hopefully it will warm up a little, soon!
Looking into tinted limewash myself and thought I’d have to buy from UK, but found it in France and closer to home in Portugal. Only a few colours, including plum, and useful tips on ratios to mix for tones. Can’t wait to see how the fireplace contrasts with the white walls. The sunny clear skies make for freezing nights. See you in a week.
I thought that as well? It looks like it is standing a long way from the inside wall of the chimney. The flue obviously comes out of the rear of the burner but even so the flue pipe must be quite long before it bends to join the upright flue. It does look a bit odd. I am sure Andy and Sharon would have shortened it if that was an option though.
@@kl5631 The back of the fireplace is dished, perhaps creating that illusion. The wood burner sits well inside the profile of the chimney therefore moving it further back would be to no advantage
Painting the wall above the stonework makes a big difference, things are looking good, a nice surprise for Sharon when she gets back home. May I just relate a little experience I had when I was an apprentice, that might be helpful for you. We often did work in large mills which were driven by steam engines and the power distributed via a network of line-shafting, pulleys and belts. One of the regular jobs was the maintenance and lubrication of the line-shaft bearings. These were difficult to access and they used a straight sided stave ladder which had been modified by the addition of hooks at the top end. These hooks were semi-circular in form and about five inches across; this enabled them to hook the ladder onto the line-shafting and so get to the bearings without requiring anyone to ‘foot’ the ladder, because the hooks kept it captive. It had occurred to me that you could use something similar with your old ladder, obviously the hooks do not need to project 5” a mere inch or so would be quite sufficient’ you could put anchorages high on the wall to the right of your loft door to stow the ladder when not in use, (if your ladder is interesting enough it could even serve as a form of decoration as it would lay flat to the wall). Put another anchorage on the wall adjacent, above the door opening to the right of the fireplace to hold the ladder in place at the correct angle for access to your glory hole (and Sharon won’t need to foot the ladder for you). I’ve no intention to interfere, I follow your channel with great interest because I used to do stuff like this back in the day, and I only want to be helpful. I’m 89 now and the one thing I miss more than anything else is not being able to do such stuff anymore. Others may not see it, but the sense of achievement from working out your own solutions to problems, as you do, is exhilarating. Sorry to go on a bit - I tend to do that a lot. Keep up the good work.
Please don't apologise, thank you for your very interesting comment and for sharing your experience. 89 is a fantastic achievement, keep up the good work! 👏
The curves on the lime wash wall look very cool!
The lime wash makes a massive difference Andy and Sharon will be pleased to see the progress you have made. Feels like you’re on the home stretch now, which gives you added incentive to finish the room. 👍🏽😎
Lots of progress. A brand new snug in a few more weeks I think. You are so diligent in getting the walls done Andy. It’s so needed and I am enjoying the progress of the restoration.
When you take longer to do things (taking into account your using traditional building methods in keeping with the way they did things back then) you really appreciate the end results🥰.
✨Your SNUG🤗is L👀KING AMAZING so far✨
L💗VE watching your progress
Your little Cassie (I think that is her name) talking to you (meowing while your filming) is probably asking where is Mum precious little darlin🤗
🙌👏👏👏🌈🇦🇺
Always a surprise when you lime wash the walls. It's all coming together now and looking great!👍😊💗🇨🇦
It's definitely starting to come together. I can't believe how much progress you've made since I popped over to see you.
Great progress this week too, the lime wash will clean and disinfect the room ,after so many years closed, safe return to Sharon
Jessie, "I will NOT be ignored." LOL
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Wall is looking great! Great idea to build wood storage. So glad to hear Katzi is doing well! Clearly Jessie is malnourished and in desperate need of attention, though (teasing). Previously you’ve said she is blind, I think, so she ‘sings’ to locate you? After Tilly came in, I was waiting for Alfie and the rest to come check on Andy’s doings, too. When they didn’t, the little bit where Andy saw Whiska during the stone hunt was a cute surprise. She doesn’t show up in videos very often but she seems very sweet (as do they all). Stay warm, and hope Sharon got back ok.
Thank you. Katzi is back to normal now, we just have to make sure he sticks to his special food, he has a tendency to eat everything and it's difficult to stop him! Jessie 'shouts' when she wants to go out lol. She is very vocal. Whisker has never been a house cat, they are all do different and each very individual personalities. It's unusually cold here at the moment, hopefully it will warm up a little, soon!
The lime go's great 👍 and building that wood storage a other great asset in the snugg😊
It’s looking great 🤩
Looking into tinted limewash myself and thought I’d have to buy from UK, but found it in France and closer to home in Portugal. Only a few colours, including plum, and useful tips on ratios to mix for tones. Can’t wait to see how the fireplace contrasts with the white walls. The sunny clear skies make for freezing nights. See you in a week.
Just carry on.....😅 love that spirit of perseverance
Everything is coming together…great progress !
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Merry Christmas!! Thank you for all the videos you post. The improvements you two make are remarkable and encouraging! Happy New Year!!
love sweet jesse
The chickens and the plants are probably not liking the cold weather much
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Suggestion: how about cementing the flat tiles inside the fireplace walls to cover the sooted walls.
It's a grand old traditional fireplace, the fireback is 'dished' and we want to retain it as an original feature.
@ Fair enough
Meow 😸
Andy, is it an optical illusion but it looks like the stove could have gone much further back?
The flue exits from the rear of the stove and is almost touching the wall
I thought that as well? It looks like it is standing a long way from the inside wall of the chimney. The flue obviously comes out of the rear of the burner but even so the flue pipe must be quite long before it bends to join the upright flue. It does look a bit odd. I am sure Andy and Sharon would have shortened it if that was an option though.
@@kl5631 The back of the fireplace is dished, perhaps creating that illusion. The wood burner sits well inside the profile of the chimney therefore moving it further back would be to no advantage
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Andy says no video on Sunday and the cat says something else I'm sure?
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Twelvtieth!!!
Isn't it twelveteenth? :D