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    How do I purchase wood from a Sawmill

    gotta say every new sawmill in the UK I visited were really helpful..... they gave their time willingly..... best of all happy to take cash....n load ur truck..... one of em in Hertfordshire, on a second visited treated me to a cuppa and home made scones....they lived on site.... nice people...
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    Sliding Disc/Belt Sander

    If u want a bit of fun.... how about a shelf that lifts down on those pressurised hydraulic rams used on tailgates.... they are also used in high wardrobes ....with shirts etc on hangers.... the machine sits level all the time but the linkage/frame moves down n out..... the above rams balance...
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    I need help

    I have2 wood lathes a swivel top vari speed Poolewood and a Wadkin RS..... yes I'd buy it in a heart beat...hahaha..... it's a bit like me and pillar drills....... I have at least 10 of varying sizes and power.....all with diff size drill bits....... I explained to her it's faster to switch on...
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    Bradford's. Robbery. The only things missing were were the muskets and the horses.

    we have two large wood stockist here.....we went to buy just 28m2 of soft wood decking..... that was 2 years ago, just under €800.....at each store.... the qual in one store was basically fire wood....it was so bent and split, impossible even to make pallets.... Phil, spread the word.....here...
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    Latest Sedgwick CP Construction quick review

    PGRBFF had the same probs on a very old large Wadkin P/T......the serrated rollers were badly pitted with miss use n rust.... I was woking a lot of Oak at the time..... so took it apart and had the roller turned down and rubber covered.....bit more complicated than that tho.... the roller gets a...
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    Feeling old

    Kittyhawk not sure if u can say this here..... told my wife to find somebody else after I'm gone.....she's 20 years younger than me... and when it's time to go I want it to be on the tools or the job....hahaha.....
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    Wanted ML8 1x12tpi Engineering Chuck

    or look at homeworkshop.org....it's a good sight for all kinds of spares....... wood machines and metal......
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    Saving fuel

    Inspector, just weigh the wheels to compare weight..... I've done it on a few differnt makes of car....Without tyres....u may be suprised at the difference.... the steels being lighter....
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    Saving fuel

    wife just messaged me whilst shopping .... the cheapest fuel station in town is selling Diesel at 2,18euro's per liter......ouch.... when veggie oil is on offer I have no qualms about going 60/40....
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    How's this for a conspiracy theory ?

    Macron like all other french leaders are covering their @RSE as per usual.......vyche frenc, ring any bells..... they still adore that creep Degaulle.......
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    What ideas have you had for reducing Electricity consumption

    disconected the water heater in our washing machine... just use solar heated water......
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    jigsaws

    not battery but mine is a corded festool....it's vibration free but so was my Makita pro jig saw that died after 20 odd years of prof use..... dont think it's worth the extra to go geen n black.....
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Just to say Lidil sells the Anglepoise Magnifying /light on occasion..... Think it was €25 euro's.....told her not to bother but she did anway..... rather glad she did....mind she never takes much notice of what I say anyway.... She even bought me a fit in ur pocket hand held mag n light...like...
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    What is this?

    Ian, it is a b/saw blade welder...... but it was from a time when blade were relativly expensive plus the steel dare I say wasn't as good.... I cant say the last time I broke a blade...even on my metal bandsaw.....they just wear out..... The blade material has been revolutionised this last 20...
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    External NVR placement on Dewalt 745 after near miss

    pretty sure u can buy a complete NV switch with a large protruding stop button..... On the same subject I will add a foot switch to my RS wood lathe...hate the idea of reaching around the work piece.... Not quite sure of the make but a HD wood lathe from the US has the switch gear at the...
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    bee's n suprises.......

    Mid October, 18º and hour before sun set....... This tre, no idea of type, def not a bush is full of flowers, smells a bit like **** seed.......it's full of bees, been like it all day.... as an ex beekeeper I just love em..... this place continues to suprise me.....
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    WOOPS done it again.......

    Again I forgot the wife's birthday.....only realised when my daughter phoned..... luckily she's a great person and doesn't expect me to remember.... prob remembered about 2wice in 25 years..... We got married on my birthday...she said u'll rememeber that....WRONG..... I never know what day it...
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    Parkside/Lidl Cordless Pole Saw any opinions please

    if u can go buy a petrol one..... I bought a cheapie from a tool truck that came to the farm....... it had a saw and hedge trimmer, fully rotating head....brill thing it still runs.... only suggestion, take any screws from the exhaust fuel tank n carb etc and put back with LOCKTITE..... my fuel...
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    Feeling old

    getting old..... question, what is the average age of active members of this site.........? PS....I have an easy day today....got up late.....have to trim n colour my wifes hair..... then a dam good tidy up and putting tools away..... it'll be a great day.......hahaha......
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    How's this for a conspiracy theory ?

    How can u have dialogue with a MADMAN......
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