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Talking of fixing up stuff I’ve been helping a mate out with a cupboard that the previous home owners dog had damaged, this was the...

Does it have to be in one piece?

Yes I agree, very well written indeed, you obviously are a deeper thinker and more determined than me, no list, but a hankering to see...

A very interesting read, you have a great way with words @Kittyhawk - as well as with your hands of course - as we've seen from your...

After nearly three months on the road in our little motorhome we have arrived at a remote place called Gabriel's Gully which marks the...

I'm not convinced by it myself, be very sceptical of these things, my common sense tells me it can't possibly fix that problem...

Sorry can’t help with dry rods but I read an article recently that agreed with what @af99 said, rising damp is not what causes damp...

I would recommend taking a look at this site: https://www.heritage-house.org/news/rising-damp-is-a-myth-says-former-rics-chief.html...

Good point! My first stone was a combi from Woolworths, probably 2/6d. 1960 ish My second was free with course kit and was much the...

You may find there’s rom to use a hacksaw blade to slice through the "glue" Jacob, it will also show you where any screws are. Are you...

I think the best way to salvage that would be to use a scraper or drag a sharp chisel from the joint along the wood to remove all...

Yeah it’ll be the usual template on top of the stock and run round on the spindle. I’ll put the 4” block in but instead of the ring...

Thanks @Cabinetman, I've purchased one from sadolin. Will give it a try.

I haven't tried it but I have a suggestion that might work. A big bead of hot melt glue around the void and while hot push a thin piece...

My understanding is that both France and Germany set out and grew forests as an agricultural crop, well maintained to grow tall clean...