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    Regrets

    To me, Butler Bikes of South Croydon were the bees knees in the day and an aspirational bike to try and get - but they were always out of my pocket
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    Helping at a repair cafe

    I agree with Deema here and feel that whatever disclaimer the customer or repairer or the actual Repair Cafe or their insurers (presume they have one and wonder how it protects the repairer as opposed to the Cafe) have in place, the liability surely comes down to the person who "fixed it" and...
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    Nova Nebula language barrier

    good job the default wasn't mandarin it might have been a bit more of a challenge
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    Cookie Slice

    any tree surgeon will cut a slice for you at no or minimal charge - it will split all over the place but should be good enough for this short term task
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    So it happened.........what next

    Hi I was made redundant as a manager from a major bank after about 40 years and forget the financial specific stuff as looking for a job but I had a huge amount of experience at managing people, buildings and contractors. The management skill - at whatever level is one you shouldn't overlook its...
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    Fixing lean to shed ledger board

    Didnt you have to specify timber sizes on your planning application?
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    Covering Gaps in Plywood Board Walls

    Or T shape timber or rubber strip...
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    Pivot window/door options? Advice needed

    Two thoughts You will need toughened glass You will need to inform your council of the change
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    A pulley with a thread to attach to a lathe spindle...what is it called?

    Hi What make is your lathe? It would help us to know.as someone may have the pulley you need for your bandsaw attachment Have you tried to screw your chuck onto the spindle as it may not fit as you might need a l/h thread? If this link works...
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    Building the new workshop ... may have light at the end of the tunnel!

    Well done Lizburg this build would be/is outside anything Ive ever done so congratulations keep sharing progress :)
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    Visually Impaired woodworker

    Find a local Mens Shed they will be pleased to help
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    Daft question?

    Also consider how heavy are the intended contents? Ensure the bottom of the drawer is securely fitted to the sides or it will sag or maybe pop out - perhaps there is toom for a supporting rail to go underneath the drawer to keep the sides together and stop the sag
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    Pneumatic toilet flush button.

    Are you able to send us a photo looking down into the cistern so we can see if there is a better alternative to whatever is there at the moment
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    Solution for rats in my garage

    look through the other end of a telescope -- the size will then vary:
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    Hardwood frame for secondary glazing?

    Why not removable secondary glazing fitted from the inside it will meet some of his objectives and ongoing maintenance/cleaning is easy
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