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    How to become a qualified skilled carpenter

    Not everyone needs a CSCS card https://www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/non-construction-related-occupations/
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    How to drill into a concrete lintel?

    It won't mount it onto masonry, the idea is an extension of using grab adhesive, which has already been mentioned a couple of times. The template is for the forstner bit, tack the template to the wall with the pins (pictured) drill out to 10mm (plasterboard thickness) The hole saw is for...
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    How to drill into a concrete lintel?

    There's another way, that hasn't been mentioned yet. 30mm Aldi Forstner bit (or cheap disposable one) 35mm Holesaw Guide for drilling plaster Offcut of ply for plugging 6mm dowel (fits the holesaw drill bit size) to assist inserting ply plug Construction adhesive to fix plywood plug Filler to...
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    How to enthuse a 4 year old

    Better be quick before the rot sets in - Quarter of UK’s three- and four-year-olds own a smartphone, data shows
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    Joke Thread 4

    Wha .. wait a minute .. is that .. is that a joke I see?
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    Joke Thread 4

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    TOOL STORAGE CABINETS & RACKS... WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT DONE BUYING???

    Let's face it, whether it's a tool wall, caddy/toolbox, drawers or whatever system we devise, the latest New Tool, or found-in-the-back-of-a-drawer item, or car-boot find or whatever, will always require a modification to our workshop layout, it's a constantly evolving process.
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    TOOL STORAGE CABINETS & RACKS... WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT DONE BUYING???

    Ah that's a new one on me, quality hammers by the looks, quality price also!
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    TOOL STORAGE CABINETS & RACKS... WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT DONE BUYING???

    @Doug B, is that a Vaughan I spy in your tool wall?
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    Joke Thread 4

    That Joe/John Wick picture is a mess, look a bit closer and the girls arms make no sense, and why is the girl on the left wearing what appears to be two belts? Nevermind that her left arm seems to be somehow melding with the girl behind hers arm? eh? And who is the owner of the arm/hand that...
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    The most frustrating thing you have encountered lately

    Windows. Microsoft flaming Windows. 30 years I've spent trying to manhandle this POS operating system, with their hit-one, miss-one philosophy (Win7 - great, Win 8 - pants!) Ridiculous updates that take forever just to download, never mind install, reboot, Windows is configuring etc etc etc...
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    I concede, you win (y)
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    TOOL STORAGE CABINETS & RACKS... WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT DONE BUYING???

    I have the same problem, then awhile ago I discovered the solution. Every thing I make is a prototype ;)
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    :cough: waste pipe offcuts
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    Joke Thread 4

    My thoughts exactly. Edit. Wiki - Joseph Trevor Wicks MBE, also known as The Body Coach, is a British fitness coach, TV presenter, social media personality and author Makes sense why I haven't heard of him. Edit2. Sorry, Him/They/Them/whatever
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    This do ya? Also the last thing I made ...
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    Good to see it's not just me with a fixation for having a gazillion pencils to hand!
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    Comfortable to sit in, impossible to get out of!
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    Wood you believe it!

    Just read that article earlier this morning, there's also an episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage dedicated to the wood wide web, with Suzanne Simard on the panel. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00193mg
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    Loose MDF door hinges and screws

    As above, superglue and cramp, wait to dry, then make a simple jig to centre an 8mm drill bit on the screw holes, insert 8mm dowels with wood glue, redrill the hinge holes to take screws.
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