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    respirator?airshield

    Hi Neil I have this one and am very happy with it and its half the weight of the Trend- http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Health_ ... ators.html Martin
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    hand saw bacho ergo saw

    Hi Colin I have the Ergo and I like them. Use the 244 blade all the time and handle is very comfortable and has a nice weight to it. Use the Tenon saw blade as well. Mine has lasted over two years and going strong. Would recommend you try it Martin
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    Horizon and losing weight

    Hi Steve You should look at a company called Herbalife and the products that they sell. The wife and I own a gym and she has just started selling these products and they are great for weight loss. I struggle to eat brekkie in the morning so she brought home some milkshake powder,which is full of...
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    21st Century air nailers

    Hi all, Has anyone any feedback on 21st Century air nailers? Going to buy a T nailer and was going to get the Ace & K but 21st century one is £100 cheaper. Their framing nailer is a good price aswell especially compared to the Ace & K. Thanks guys Martin.
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    Flooring troubles - bit of a weird one...

    Have you a moisture meter that you can check the floor and the boards?
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    Stud Detectors

    I bought the Bosch one around £80 but dont trust what is telling me anymore. Seems to contradict itself all the time.
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    Nail Gun advice

    Thanks for link chip. Funny was just looking at that very page before i came on here. Bostitch only go up to 50mm so this is defo a better option. Mart.
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    Nail Gun advice

    To chippy1970, how is that concrete block ace and k nailer. Thinking of buying the bostitch one but didnt know Ace & K done one aswell. I have a job to skirt and was wondering how well do they hold? Do you put a bead of gripfill behind aswell? Much easier than plug and screwing. Cheers
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    L shaped roof

    Most roofing problems are simple with an understanding of trigonometry. Just need to understand your deductions as a roof is calculated to centre lines. If you need any technical advice on the hips and valleys and setting out, just PM me. Be happy to help.
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    Knee pads.

    Get some Snickers trousers. Much more comfy than having a band around your knee.
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    Plunge Saws...

    I wouldn't recommend the Dewalt over the Festool. Their jointing system is poor and not a patch on the Festool. The Festool one I have is probably the best tool I have ever bought. What about the Mafell? Pushing the Festool for top spot now. The new bosch will fit Festool tracks aswell and vice...
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    Concrete Screws

    if you can get a 90 degree attachment use Bosch's multi bits. don't need hammer action for them, should drill concrete easily
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    Sticky advice needed

    Elka floor laying adhesive. Clean the area up as well as you can and and stick back down with this stuff. Stinks but is good stuff. http://www.builderdepot.co.uk/elka-bond ... efill.html
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    quality mdf supplier

    Thanks guys
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    quality mdf supplier

    Hi all Can anyone recommend a reliable uk distributor of MDF. Getting fed up of using builder merchants suppling crappy quality mdf. Had a cabinet to build the other day as a real last minute job and I knew if I could get built in their time scale it would lead to more work. My MDF turn up and...
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    Jobs in another land (new zealand)

    Hi there I moved to New Zealand in 04 after seeing an ad in the local paper here advertising for carpenters and joiners. Got a start with a small builder in Ashburton,a couple of hours south of Christchurch. It happened really quickly and travelled on a tourist visa and applied for a visa when I...
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    Hitachi NR90GC2 framing nailer

    I have recently brought a compressor as well and am thinking of buying a framing nailer. Toolstation are doing the 34 deg Bostitch framer for £245 inc vat at the moment, £100 off and by far the cheapest around. Aximinster have their own gas nailer aswell now but haven't heard any reviews yet.
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    Makita BHP451 vs Milwaukee C18PD

    A lot of my mates have been complaining that Makita stuff is not as good as it used to be. I have had a Milwaukee drill/driver and was very happy with it and am buying Milwaukee more now. Just brought their knew circular saw and am very impressed with the power, comfort during use.The best saw...
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    Hitachi NR90GC2 framing nailer

    I havent met anyone who likes the Hitachi yet. Bostitch are getting some good reviews at the moment and a few guys swear by the Makita one. Have never had a problem in 15 years with my paslode and still going strong.
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    Fitting Kitchen Units Around American Fridge Freezer

    You could buy an extra end panel and cut and fit either side of the top unit adding two thicknesses to the dimension and giving a good gap between your tall units and your fridge.
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