Hey Everyone! For those that have been asking, and those that were wondering if there are any, I have finally produced some plans for the Coldframe! They are available to purchase from my Etsy page here: georgemadethis.etsy.com/uk/listing/1714777387/how-to-make-a-mini-greenhouse-coldframe From 14/04/24-21/04/24 you can get 10% off the plans using the code 'PLANS10' - make sure you tag me on instagram @georgemadethis if you do end up building this! Thank you and happy making!

One of the best woodworking videos I’ve seen! Thanks

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’ve actually just made plans for this if you want to build one yourself. The link is in the description if you want to check them out! 🤙

Great vid, I can't wait to give this a try!

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve actually just made plans for this if you want to build one yourself. The link is in the description if you want to check them out! 🤙

Thanks for your video. This is a good inspiration for my design.

@GeorgeMadeThis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :). I’m pleased that it’s been an inspiration. Thank you so much for watching!

Nice build and great edit 👍🏻

@GeorgeMadeThis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Much appreciated!

Enjoyed the video and the music

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve actually just made plans for this if you want to build one yourself. The link is in the description if you want to check them out! 🤙

Great video! Any advice for us noobs on how to avoid screwing into screw when adding the diagonal pieces?

awesome!

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve actually just made plans for this if you want to build one yourself. The link is in the description if you want to check them out! 🤙

👏👏👏

Looking at building one of these myself. I bought a small item similar from a high street store. Has a metal frame, I think three shelves and a plastic cover with two zips. Great at first but when the sun hit it for one summer, the plastic cover started to shrink slightly making the zips tricky to do up all the way because of how tight it is and it's also gone a bit brittle and in places, the plastic has started to crack. Looking at routing out a groove for the perspex to fit into rather than fitting strips of wood - only down side is replacing a panel if it gets broken :/

@GeorgeMadeThis

Жыл бұрын

Newer ones I make I do route a groove to fit the panels in, yes it is a pain if a panel gets damaged but can just be unscrewed to replace. Using grooves does speed the building process up as well

Im gonna be building one of these soon so im lookin for a rough guide.. i sure wish i had all those tools xd

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching the video! I’ve got plans available on Etsy if you want to build it. There’s a comment pinned at the top of the comments. It’s easy to build with simple hand tools too!

George, cracking video mate, all being well am going to attempt making one in the next few months. Thanks for sharing your design, Cheers :)

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh fantastic! Make sure you share it with me on Instagram if you’re one there! I’d love to see it :).

@jimbos-homebrew

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis Cheers George, I'm not on instagram, but if it works out i'll get a snap to you somehow, have a great weekend 👍‍

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You too! You can always email me it: georgemadethis@yahoo.com! Thanks Jimbo!

@jimbos-homebrew

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis Cracking cheers George, will do 👍‍

Hi 👋 is there a reason why you left a cap on the back panel in the bottom? Aka didn't leave it flash with ground and only back one? Ps! Aswome video as I'll attempt to build one myself one tomorrow 🤞🫣

💯👍👍

Awesome video! I've been looking for ideas to build one of those myself and this is just what I needed. Could you explain a little more about the material you have used for the clear panels?

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Hi, it’s called twinwall polycarbonate. It works really well for insulation. I’ve actually just made plans for this, the link is in the description if you want to check them out 🤙

Great video, could I ask what size timber you made the main structure out of please?

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :). I think it was 2x1 treated timber or at least close to. Maybe 25x39mm?

Great video, thanks for the design idea. You pulled it off! I didn't quite see the cleat part; is it basically thin battens either side of the plastic? What size wood did you use for the main frame?

@GeorgeMadeThis

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh no problem. Yes I just cut some 10x10mm strips to put on either side of the plastic. On newer ones I’ve made I’ve routed grooves to accept the plastic.

@Jon-hb6gx

3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis Thanks buddy. Routing and then sliding into position sounds like a great idea! Just subbed and keen for your next video mate. Any chance you could provide a link to the plastic? I'm based in the UK as well.

What size was the wood frame 2x2 or 4x2? And how thin did you cut the inlay wood for the window please, my partner made me one but he attached the perspex on the outside of the wood also I have a large gap between doors and the one side at the top that opens upwards 😪 I'm wanting too try and make one myself as love a challenge. Thanks for sharing.

@GeorgeMadeThis

Жыл бұрын

Hi, it was smaller than that. Around 1x2 should do it! You can use 2x2 if you’d prefer but that may make it too bulky. Good luck!

can you please give us the size ? thanks

Great video and build! I was wondering, would you be willing to share approximate price for this project? I appreciate the difficulty, since most of your material would already live in your workshop, but I’m wondering if it’s more cost efficient for me to purchase a pre made :) I have the relevant tools and machinery already, tia

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think it was around £100-150 for materials. Could be less if material prices are coming down slightly… I think you can buy one for £150 from shops but a lot of the reviews say they are quite flimsy… on newer ones I make, I route a groove in all the pieces to accept the polycarbonate, rather than cutting strips like I did in this initial one. It keeps the polycarbonate held a lot more firmly. Hope this helps!

@chloethegreybuild8655

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis thank you that’s great, I think I’ll buy this one I’ve found online for £80 and self adapt. Thanks once again, your one looks great quality so I know where to come to learn should mine break

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

@@chloethegreybuild8655 no problem! Glad the video can be of help :).

@YesiPleb

Жыл бұрын

@@chloethegreybuild8655 I've often wondered about the price of building it yourself vs bought and quickly realised after being asked to price up a couple items I've made for other people. Most popular item was the recycle bin storage unit. Didn't think of it when I made mine but after being asked to make it for others, I had to do some research. In short, turned out that although mine was expensive, I just could not compete with people who were making the same items regards to price. What I noticed in every case though was mine was much stronger. I refuse to skimp on quality of materials and joinery methods and that's mainly where it shone through. Items from competitors were using really low quality wood and the quality of build (mainly the joints) were nowhere near as good as mine. Just thought I'd share what I found out.

Very simple yet still decent. Did you bother to sand it all at before applying a finish?

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I don’t remember but it would have only needed a light sanding. The timber I use for this is pre-treated. I just add on an outdoor furniture treatment from screwfix to be safe!

@milkod2001

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis no worries 👍

Exactly what I was looking for Do you have design drawings?

@GeorgeMadeThis

Жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m glad you like it. I don’t have drawings I’m afraid. Maybe this is something I should look in to as a lot of people have asked.

@MsEvaleon

Жыл бұрын

​@@GeorgeMadeThis Did u happen to make the drawings? Im interested in starting this but I'm not sure what type of wood or size/ thickness i should get

hello, very nice your video;), and nice result. I would like to know, which material to use and which is transparent. thank you

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, so the wood I used is 38x25mm treated pine and the plastic is called Twinwall Polycarbonate. Hope this helps!!

@yoz30

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis thank you yes that help me, but I have another question that I have above, thank you

@yoz30

2 жыл бұрын

what is the thickness of your polycarbonate sheet in millimeters? thank you

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

@@yoz30 It's 4mm thick. On the newer ones I make, I use a router to put a groove in the wood to hold the polycarbonate in place.

Hi how to cut slots in wood to fix the window glass ?

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 ай бұрын

Hi, to do grooves in the timber you’ll need a router and router table. I go into more detail about the method I use in this video in the plans I’ve made. Link is in the description 🤙.

Is your timber sawn or PSE, could you use glass instead of plastic? Thanks.

@GeorgeMadeThis

Жыл бұрын

The timber I use in this video is Roof Batten so I would say it’s sawn. Smoothed out quite easily with a quick sand. You could absolutely use glass!

@peterwest7855

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis Many thanks, in old money 1" x 1 1/2" I think. My builder's merchant seems to sell it in 3 plus metre lengths... dyed blue!

Would you be willing to share the measurements for the angles. I’m currently building this and don’t have the actual measurements for the angles.

@GeorgeMadeThis

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I eyeballed the angles for these bits so am afraid I don’t have this measurement. If you hold the piece up to the sides of where it has to go you can mark the angles on it that way and cut them how you see fit. Hope this helps!!

Hi George, where did you buy your perspex from? Regards Angela

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Angela, I get it from B&Q, it’s called Twinwall Polycarbonate. Hope this helps!

@angelabell6252

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou George. I appreciate the response to my question...it's very helpful. Best wishes

Hi what size are the ripped woods? 1.5x1.5?

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the main frame of the coldframe is 38x20mm approximately and the bits of trim to hold the glazing in are about 10x10mm.

Awesome! Can you share the dimension of the mini greenhouse?

@nikosdellaportas3872

2 жыл бұрын

If u stop the vid at the beginning u can read them. Think is approx 70x50x120 maybe

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the one! Sorry I didn’t notice this comment earlier. 70x50x120 is correct.

It's amazing man. Can it be made taller too?

@GeorgeMadeThis

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you! It absolutely can be made taller, wider deeper, to match whatever spec you’re working to. I think I based mine off one I found online.

@jamsward1966

Жыл бұрын

@George Made This. Great, thank you for replying, really appreciate it

@IbrahimNasserEddin

4 ай бұрын

Could you be so kind to share with us those specs you got online ? Im trying to build one similar to yours but i need the lengths and dimensions of the wood so i can order it.

Hello George! I love your work. I think your very talented. A bit of advice though... please turn down your music. It's annoyingly loud and (to me) distracts from the video. Keep up the great work!

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick, much appreciated. Hope the music didn't take away from the video for you!

Is it possible to show how to make something like this with just ordinary hand tools, not all of us have a great workshop like yours. Just a simple DIY of putting things together would be great. Your talent is much more appreciated than that Noise or some would call it music.

where is the cut sheet to build it?

@GeorgeMadeThis

3 ай бұрын

I’m finally working on a set of plans so these will be available soon!

Are there plans/material list for this Mini Greenhouse?

@GeorgeMadeThis

3 ай бұрын

Hi! I am currently working on a set of plans. These will be available very soon!

@luisechezuria

3 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeMadeThis I would like to sell this on a e-store I’m planning on building. What’s the best email to reach you at?

@GeorgeMadeThis

3 ай бұрын

Send me an email at georgemadethis@yahoo.com.

Loved this! You have a great style and make it look super easy. I fear my attempt may end up looking like the inbred 3rd cousin of yours😳

Stated to watch the video but the music was really annoying so I went to another channel.

@GeorgeMadeThis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

Bro…

WHY do people feel the drive to put music, often too loud and only to their taste in the video??? I quit this one because of that and noted to never watch George again. Probably no loss, but maybe this week's YT check is little less.

@BenXimenez

3 ай бұрын

Ya the music sucks, but the video itself is great. Clean little build.

@jamesmullin9028

2 ай бұрын

George is representing himself in this video so it would make sense to have music that appeals to him. You can always turn it down and use the subtitles. Good video, good music! Long live woodworking!!❤