Russ and Mikes tardis

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well last Saturday was a washout so I cancelled Bob, luckily Sunday was not too bad, and my brother came to stay, so he got roped into helping me finish the corner posts, and trial mount them on the base, I fitted a section of 2x2 to align them, and then called it a day

this Saturday the weather was not too bad, I had a late start as Thursday I did not finish work until
 7pm, then Friday I had a lay in before Chemo
with the wifes help , I laid the base down and leveled it with some packers, ( very useful things)
then we propped up the corner posts and I made a few measurement and then fabricated a square frame to slot in at the top and hold the posts square, it will lock into some plastic blocks to aid location and time
I also added some 2x2 sections at the base of the posts, to allow me to screw into the base, I did consider screwing in from outside, but thats more places for the weather to get in
will try to add pictures again

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leveling up the base

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useful things these plastic packers, they come in a back and contain about ten different thicknesses

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corner posts held in place by clamps and 2x1

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top support frame made and braced, I used a triangular section of 20mm on the corners glued and screwed, as its stronger than driving screws through the corners

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frame in place and locations marked for plastic securing blocks
and additional timber at bottom
next job is to make the sides and doors, then form the top and roof-light assembly
not sure how I am going to make the signs yet, whether to buy the panels all pre made or do my own lettering