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I have the Rutlands router table pictured in the first post. As mentioned above with a bit of fettling it is possible to get fairly accurate cuts. The main difficulty with mine is the table (pressed steel) is not flat -- 1 mm dip at the centre. To get an improved model would involve a large...

If you have a wahing machine connection with an isolating valve attaching a pressure gauge like this-- https://ffx.co.uk/products/silverline-silverline-482913-mains-water-pressure-test-gauge-206146?msclkid=21d7b586f44e121b9244d05143050c5f would determine the mains pressure.

Just an update this query. I had another 10 boards delivered from the same supplier for the second half of the floor. They fit together much easier than the previous boards. Not experiencing any of the original problems.

Thanks Bingy man --the few previous floors I have laid also fitted perfectly. Tracked down the specification for the Egger board for width or length and it is +or- 5mm!! My concern was if the t&g is loose then floor will 'squeak'. So it looks like will need to glue,

I would be grateful of advice from members with more experience than myself. I am laying a 20sq. metre floor using Egger T & G boards. The joints on the long edge will not close up correctly. After a lot of investigation the problem is caused by the boards being 600mm wide at one end and 601mm...

I have storage heaters on Economy 7 tariff with EDF. There is only one meter which has 2 displays ---one shows daytime usage, the other cheaper night rate usage. It is an old meter (not smart). The heaters are connected to the ordinary ring mains for the house sockets. They do not come on during...

Would 2 saw blade bore reducing bushes be OK. 20mm to 12.7 are available on Ebay.

This is an extract from the instructions for your saw-- • Please note: The machine is equipped with a safety switch to prevent it being switched on again accidentally after a power failure This suggests it is an NVR (no volt release) switch. I don't think it will be possible to fit a foot switch...

Hi Keentolearn I have the manual for the PL55 which has a slightly larger blade. What info do you need from the manual? My saw has exactly the same problems as SammyQ mentioned. It is a good value for money saw which has served me well.

This company a short distance from Edinburgh would be worth a look-- https://www.rathobyresforge.co.uk/ Their work is absolutely stunnning.

Thanks for the replies -- hot air gun seems like a great idea. Working with the reclaimed timber is much nicer than modern redwood.

As mentioned above I think your previous tap was twin flow or dual flow where both hot and cold reach the spout seperately. This design was for a gravity feed system where pressure of hot and cold were different to allow the mixer function to work correctly. Not sure if this style of tap is...

I have been asked to close off a gate opening at my daughter's house. It will be T & g 'V'ed boards fixed to a timber frame attached to walls at each side. I can get a supply of 20mm thick reclaimed floor boards which I would like to use. The timber is resinous (pitch pine?) and has some solid...

An update on this post. On the advice of a neighbour my daughter contacted a small local builder. He does not think rising damp is the problem. However, he has agreed to inject a dpc into the 2m of affected wall for a reasonable cost and issue the note the insurance company wants to proceed with...