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This is interesting-a mechanic friend of mine used to smear some type of grease onto the battery terminals on the trucks he worked on I assumed it was to stop the nut seizing. I also came across this yesterday which sounds like it might work for the op

Agreed a few mm can be dealt with by using glazing packers or similar , anything greater can mean replacing the joist or at least sistering a new one to it although the op has not said by how much the floor is out.. as he has removed the existing flooring then levelling out the joists would not...

Hi - do you plan to fix the new boards and then varnish/ stain and or paint the new boards or simply underlay and carpet . I guess it comes down to the moisture content in the new boards but as you have removed the old boards then is it practical to wait 4 weeks to install the new ones . I...

Interesting thread ( no pun intended ) sad thing is there is some old boy somewhere who probably has a few of these nuts in his shed or garage just sitting there . Hopefully the op will be able to source one or come up with an alternative option.

A lot of my power tools are 110 v . The plugs/ sockets are imo almost identical to 16 volt sockets/pluga plugs it’s not uncommon to have to give them a firm pull to engage/disengage . Can’t see why a little dab of silicone grease or petroleum jelly would do any harm ..happy to be corrected though..

Looks very like its bends very slightly to the right unless as you say optical illusion. But if you follow the outline of the vernier it does seam to bend ..

I wouldn’t like to say just from your photo but you could buy a thread checking set from almost anywhere. It’s likely to be imperial but the size and pitch is what you need . Do you have any nuts you could just try for a fit - fingers only - no tools .. Edit-some excellent and experienced...

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My apologies I’m easily confused 😕

That’s expensive for sleepers my local fencing /building supplier does them for £20 each and they are very good quality but yes inside they would eventually dry and twist - reclaimed might be a better choice but you have to cope with oil tar and creosote etc

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I don’t very often sell tools as usually I regret it at some point but I’d consider donating to a charity or say to member who was ( god forbid) a victim of the thieving scum that take other people’s tools and destroy their livelihoods .

I couldn’t agree more , edit due to new phone syndrome 🤢🤢🤢. it’s one thing to provide a substandard mitre gauge or non standard slot but nothing at all is just wrong . At this price point your at the cast iron pro saw with induction motor , sliding carriage etc . Just wish I had a massive...

You could also look at the festool tks 80 if your pockets are deep enough. Festool TKS 80 2200W 254mm SawStop Table Saw £1,819.00 +£25.00 delivery

I guess it’s just what you are used too , I just prefer petrol as it’s what I’ve always used , no problem with electric if that’s your or anyone else’s choice .

Plenty of cheap chainsaws available for under £100 . I recently purchased a 10” top handle for around £70 delivered..perfect for small logs and sleepers . The make was Parker brand -eBay ..

A chainsaw will slice those sleepers up like cheese

Hello and welcome 🤗 I’m not a decorator but I have just finished pointing and the painting the top 3 courses of brickwork as the rest has been rendered ( approx 38 ft from the ridge to tera firmer) short ladder from the top tier of scaffolding..😢😢😢

My experience of ideal classics is they were good system boilers , cast iron heat exchanger etc but they were prone to condensation and rotted from the inside to out - parts are limited and expensive so new boiler is the best solution. As per @Spectric system flush. and filter is essential. And...

Hello and welcome to ukw - good on you . Good to hear that you went through the pains and tribulations of living in a caravan whilst building your home. This is a superb forum for all such information and plenty of other topics too ..