And so it begins...

After several years (not kidding) of planning and prep, not to mention the numerous distrations and diversions. The layout is officially underway. Whoo hoo.

Let's not get carried away - what this means is that I've cut an 8' x 4' plywood sheet into four 1200mm x 600mm sheets. But hey, it's a start.

Some pictures to mark the momentous occasion:

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Four neat matching boards. The job was made easier by getting a decent handsaw - I picked a cheap one up from Screwfix that cuts both ways. Less effort and less of a ragged edge to the uncut side.

Next up - bracing to support the plywood.