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Measure for 2nd fix carpentry.

  • 12-06-2018 6:19pm
    #1
    hole in my lovelywall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 305 ✭✭


    Is there any rule of thumb when measuring for 2nd fix install of skirting, architrave and doors?


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  • #2
    kerryjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭kerryjack


    Measure twise and cut ounce


  • #3
    the_pen_turner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,596 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    kerryjack wrote: »
    Measure twise and cut ounce

    measure.
    mark up.
    get distracted.
    forget which line
    measure again.
    cut.
    scratch head ,
    measure
    cut again
    cut a wee bit off
    bugger , start again


  • #4
    dok_golf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭dok_golf


    kerryjack wrote: »
    Measure twise and cut ounce

    learn how to spell ;);)


  • #5
    jmBuildExt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jmBuildExt


    if its being painted.... one i saw here recently...
    "do your best, caulk the rest"

    Just did 5 doors/architrave and upstairs skirting in my own place...its served me well :)


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