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    where to or can I buy Porter cable

    As it says, Is it possible to buy them over here? It looks like It is an America thing. Cheers. RPM
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    Why would it become live?

    Hi, Another elec question I'm afraid! I have a power washer and 3 of the 4 head housing bolts snapped. Upon removal of the third bolt I found that it had stripped the tread and gone into the housing of the motor ( a bit of oil came out). I re-tapped the hole and heli-coiled it. When I...
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    TV repairs

    Hi. Now here is a long shot. Have we got any TV repair people out there? I have got a TV that is on the blink. It is a Thomson 28" flat screen (model 28WF45E). The TV will come on...and then switch off, according to one website I found it will have a "LED blink code" and it does. the code...
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    Power washers

    Hello all, I am in need of a bit of help. I am looking for a hot water power washer. I am on a limited budget and need one PDQ for my job. Has anyone bought one of these of late or know of any good sites? I have had a look at Karcher etc.... and whilst I know "you get what you pay for"...
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    Water tap fitting

    Hi, Does anyone know if you can get a fitting to attach 2 taps to an outside tap ( that don't sound right!) :? I need to find a "Y" fitting that will screw onto the existing tap. I have searched for fittings,Y fittings etc....No joy. :cry: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/prod ...
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    Wrong timber?

    Not too sure where to post this...If it needs moving Mods, please do. I have just built a simple frame with a tarpaulin roof. It is to cover a rabbit hutch to keep the rain off (silly rabbit sits out in it). Anyhow, I used tanalised timber for the frame. Is this a bad move? I...
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    Norm!

    Is he still on cable TV? If so when? what channel? I can't find him! :shock: :shock: Cheers
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    Workshop roof

    Hi, I am helping a friend to re-cover the w/s roof and need a bit of help. The roof is felted at the moment but has 3 or 4 large lumps of wood on the roof. I have seen felt being held down with batons before, but these are around 4x4 (ish) . Can I remove them and take it...
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    Tool rest

    Hi, Does anyone put anything on it to help the tools slide? I have a problem at the moment with a sort of "jitter" as I move the tools along it. I don't want to start spraying and greasing before I have asked. Thanks.
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    Clad a garage door

    Evening all. Has anyone ever converted a garage door? I have a steel (up and over) door on the garage and was looking for some ideas how to make it look better and give better security? Has anyone ever "clad" with ply or such like? Does this sound like a good idea? I thought about...
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    A woodturning link

    Hi all, I have just come across this site. Not to sure if it has been posted before but here goes. I hope it is of help to some of you, Ideas etc..... www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/ Same site, to lots of links. www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/site/links/worldlinks.html RPM Edit... I have no...
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    Another saw blade question

    Hi all, Does the guy who posted this still post on here? I have looked for the name in the member list....it ain't there? (or at least...I can not find it.) I am looking to buy a new saw blade for my FermFTZ 250. He says that he has the FTZ 20 and he bought a new blade for it. I can not for...
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    Cherry wood for turning

    Hi all, I have just been given FOC a job lot of this. Is it good for turning? Also I was given a few more logs....of that I am not too sure of what it is. I have just taken some pics but they did not come out too well. The gent who give it to me said he can get more if I want it. (gardener)...
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    Anyone play guitar?

    WOW! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA5faZF1A8 :shock: =D> =D> Not linked to me in any way.
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    The best turning tools

    Hi all, Can someone give me a round about figure for an half decent set of tools? I bought a cheap set (I know....I know :roll: ) and I think they will be used for opening the tins of paint etc.... Am I looking at £100? or is there any cheaper sets that would suit a newbie? Thanks.
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    Table saw top?

    Hi all, I need some help with my table saw. I have the ferm 250 saw and was looking to MOD the top. Can I make a new top from a board? Eg; chipboard or ply? I want to place the new top (to make it longer and wider) onto the ally top of the saw. Would this cause a problem? I need info...
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    Router bearings

    Newbie question alert! Do you use router bits with bearings in the router table? I went in the shop yesterday (first chance of a go a the new table) and was going to make some simple shelves for the new nursery. Not to be! I could not get the profile bit to cut how I wanted it too, It...
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    Nationwide your bank? Read this.

    Hi just a quick warning if you bank with Nationwide. I am sure many of you may be aware of this but for those who are not. http://www.nationwide.co.uk/security/news_and_alerts/
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    Arbour seat help

    Hi, I am looking for some help please. First of all I am quite a newbie to sketch up (2 weeks new in fact) but here goes. I have been asked to make an harbour corner seat. I have made arbour seats before but the customer wants 2 bench seats going into the corner, unlike the normal seat...
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    Annant planes

    Hi all, I have soooo many questions tonight, Sorry. If you read the spirit level thread you will understand where I got this from. My dad also gave me a Annant No 4 plane. Well! where do I start? The last time I used a plane I had to plug it into the mains. Sorry, it's ignorant to...
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