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    Curry's. - Do NOT buy anything from them at the moment.

    I went to buy a new monitor for my PC. I spoke with an "assistant" and all I got was "We haven't got any" "but there's some over there" " No we haven't got any" "Thank you" Walked out, will not go back. John
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    Adverts

    How can I get rid of the irritating adverts on right side of page permanently? John
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    Need a bit of help.

    Youtube is your friend, there are plenty of helpful videos and I am sure there will a fellow woodworker along soon to give further advice. Welcome and happy woodworking. John
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    What wood is this?

    Stick my neck out and say oak. John
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    Quality of circular saw cross cut

    That's insane!!
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    Scroll blades

    Thank AES that most helpful. John
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    Scroll blades

    Can I use my scroll saw to cut thin brass, ally, copper ect. and if so what type blade should I use? John
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    Lime scale

    WOW citric acid worked. I must admit I was a little sceptical but have been proved wrong. Made a paste and layered it onto kitchen paper and held it onto the tap with an elastic band. Left it 24hrs after which the scale was soft enough to remove using a thumb nail, nice clean taps. Thank you...
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    Lime scale

    Thank you for your replies. It is not as a result of a dodgy tap washer it is the water percolating up the tap, after it has been turned off, at the spout. I will give vinegar a try overnight. John
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    Lime scale

    Hello to you all. I've just noticed a build up of lime scale at the back, and out of view, of a basin tap. What would be the best way to remove it? I have tried, so called, limescale remover but that has had little or no effect. Any suggestions gratefully received. John
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    Chest of drawers and wood type?

    I think this is known as a "Breakfast Credenza" It would have been on a side wall of the dining/breakfast room with cutlery and crockery stored in it. On the top would be the makings of a breakfast to which the guests helped themselves. Because this meal was not at set time the requirements...
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    Sketchup

    Thanks Mike, but it looks as if it is Pro (to be paid for) and I am not a frequent user.
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    Sketchup

    What has happened to Sketchup? I have not used it for some while and when I retrieved an old drawing it told me that it been created in an older version and that should get an up date. Tried to download Sketchup, but the version I was offered, free, was not the version I had been used to!! It...
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    How to Line Boxes & Drawers

    Thank you Custard for you excellent instructions. I have recently used this method to line a couple of boxes with leather and they turned out great. Only problem I had was getting the double sided sticky tape off the rule I used with abrasive paper, great idea but...….. Thanks again, onto...
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    Purple Heart

    Thank you for your replies, I thought that it was peculiar to my piece of wood. What happens you put finish on the parts that have the "streak"? John
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    Purple Heart

    Can anyone shed any light on what are the little white streaks In this wood I have experienced recently when planning or chiselling? Thank you John
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    Another Will Question - DIY?

    I agree with Blackswanwood. If, as he says, your estate is complicated then the services of a will Writer are invaluable and they can talk you through Power of Attorney, which is another consideration worth bearing in mind. John
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    How many teeth are enough?

    On the thickness you are using 6 tpi for the 15-20 and 3 tpi for the thicker stuff. John
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