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    For Sale 2 x large pieces of Burr Walnut Veneer 37" x 24" each one.

    as per title, big pieces and hard to find in this size. Thickness around 0.6mm. Good condition with the usual minor splits etc. More of an european walnut rather than american as is light brown not grey. I am based Bristol BS37, really sorry I cannot post this so buyer needs to collect. Price is...
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    disposing of chemicals and finishes

    good morning, I am emptying a workshop and have a quantiy of finishes and chemicals to get rid of, namely spirit based polishes and stains, oil based varinishes and stains ( a total of approx 20 litres mixed,) sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide ( 10 litres ) 10 litres ammonia, small quantity...
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    Furniture Restoration Timber For Sale

    I am selling my stock of old and period timbers used in conjunction with my antique furniture restoration business as amassed during the last 30 odd years. There is a mixture of hardwood and softwood mainly mahogany ie different species and some pine. Numerous drawer sides, bases, mahogany...
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    Inca Bandsaw

    Inca Bandsaw stands 34" high and bolts to a work surface (not supplied) *************SOLD************** Bandsaw runs. I've never cut with it, I bought it in a mad moment on Ebay about 5 ys ago from a deceased estate and paid a fortune for it I think around £300.00 maybe more. All the bits...
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    best glue for metal

    from B and Q and 2 pack, which ones the best for metal? I have to glue a metal clock hand to something metal and will have approx 2 to 3mm overlap. I have used the black araldite (for metal) one but it seems a bit rubbery. Someone else says Araldite Rapid is best as it goes harder the joint...
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    interested in your experiences paying for tradespeople

    as per title! as in for work in your own home ie plumbing, heating, electrics, building, carpentry etc etc how do you guys find it engaging trades? I find it a nightmare, that said I have had no major horror stories but OMG its such hard work getting the right ones in and making sure it goes...
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    Uni Education and student loans

    So our Son 17yrs old is looking at Uni for Sept 2018 start. Admittedly he is passionate about his subject so hopefully this will translate into a proper career and good financial reward. He would get the full loan amount as we as parents don't officially earn over the level required to...
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    what broadband provider apart from Virgin?

    we've been with Virgin for over 20 yrs paying for their TV and BB package. Living on a newish estate we have underground cable coming into the property. The broadband speed is consistently good with little downtime so just about perfect for a BB provider. However, Virgin prices go up and up and...
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    what is quietest fridge available?

    I need to buy a under counter fridge for a 92 yr old relative who is paranoid about noise. Can anyone suggest what the quietest fridge is based on their experiences? I've trawled the net noting down the decibel ratings for the quietest fridges out there and Miele ( silent system fridge) seems to...
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    metal shed v timber shed

    I need a 7 x 7 shed for misc garden tool storage etc but want it now! Timber sheds seem to have a long lead time whereas I can buy a metal one straight away also metal cheaper than wood. Personally I hate metal sheds (heat and condensing in winter) so really dont want one!. can anyone...
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    garden shed concrete slab DPC or not

    not for working in but for the mower, garden tools and a bit of garden storage, I'm about to lay a concrete slab for a 7ft by 7ft timber garden shed and am having some reservations about the slab construction! Basically what I've done is dig down about 5" to compact soil, stuck 6" gravel...
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    the lure of Lidl

    we shop at Lidl and whenever I go i cast an eye over the tools etc. I never buy anything as I'm tight as hell :) I saw a Parkside grinder for £20 last week and nearly bought it as I need one but thought no, I'll struggle on with my existing. Then I came home and read countless reviews saying...
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    kitchen worktop joint glue - surprising result

    I'm doing our kitchen, I've a woodwork related background but have only ever fitted one kitchen in my whole life... Its a horseshoe kitchen so needed the laminate worktop corners with masons mitres which I've done myself. The joints bolt together dry perfectly so got that bit right :roll: So...
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    Makita Router 3612C guide fitting query

    think I'm having a blond moment :? I need to rout with a 30mm guide on my makita 1/2" 3612C and can't see how the guide attaches. Actually I've only ever used a guide with my Bosch router, really I dont have a clue how the guide fits to the makita router (had it for yrs probably a fitment has...
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    B and Q worktop quality

    I'm currently re doing our kitchen using cooke and lewis range from BQ also their worktops. Kitchen is a horseshoe shape so quite alot of work. The worktops are 38mm post formed edge in Balsat Slate £78.00 for 3m. They are cut in with masons mitres etc and I've marked out for the sink and now...
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    laminate floor thickness

    think I'm chancing my arm posting about laminate flooring here but here goes ! (at least its in off topic section :) ) looking to put down about 16 sq m in our house in hall, cloakroom leading into kitchen. I want to use Quickstep Impressive Ultra ( £22 psqm) which is 12mm but 12mm ends up 2mm...
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    most comfortable boots with steel toe caps?

    my 16 yr old son starts new part time job next week and needs a pair of steel toe cap footwear. Any recommends for relative comfort??!! I dont see such boots going hand in hand with comfort but might be wrong :) Myself I'm dead fussy with footwear - maybe I have sensitive feet lol.... nothing...
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    rot proof wood for fencing - tanalised/ pressure treated etc

    looking to do our fence (heavy vertical slats) and I want to use timber that lasts which I dont need to treat. Do I buy tanalised or pressure treated? are there various grades of this treatment? any in particular to buy or stay clear of? Also, rust proof screws - which are the ones to buy that...
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    about to buy Rutland lathe £159.00 - opinions?

    as title http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworkin ... 0wodS_0CpA I only want to turn up small stuff ie knobs, finials etc. is this lathe any good? It seems a good price. Weight assembled is 35kg.
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    Noisy Hegner

    I bought one new and havnt used it much. I cant help thinking its too noisy. It seems to kind of clatter rather than purr....if it should be so quiet as to purr - it should do at the price I paid :) I cant work out whats making it noisy but maybe its meant to be like this. I have it clamped to...
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