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    Which sucker to go for?

    Bissell Little Green Machine perfect for this type of job. Good for spot cleaning of carpets and sucking up this type of water. or just go to tesco or similar and hire a carpet cleaner for a day to suck the water out
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    Best selling car 2023

    Maybe Sinclair with his affordable car had the right idea, easy to charge
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    Union Graduate Wood And Metalwork Lathe £145

    advert snip from eBay Looks a good project if you want something to do - or a lot of spares
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    Bench vise orientation

    Just because its more natural to me; I can see the cut (ting) line and follow it. Plus for e.g If I needed to cut say a 2x4 perched on a sawhorse or two I would cut it from the r/h side, perhaps if I were left handed I would do it on the other end. If I was using a bench hook (on a bench) I...
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    Bench vise orientation

    In the unlikely event that your bench will be in the middle of the room same as the photo then and if you can access from both sides then a vice (on each side) in the left and right hand side will sort it. Consider will you be predominately sawing or planing if sawing then like me right hand...
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    Startrite Bandit Motor Issue

    Another vote for Beatsons they look to be only 50 miles from you, suggest speak first then reassemble and drive over for them to quote. If the Bandit does what you need then £300 is a good deal to keep your trusty friend on the road
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    Japanese Woodworking Video

    Didn't work for me a non member
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    Thread identification help please.

    The wooden nut will probably last years put it on the least opened drawer to give it more of a chance
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    Rutlands pillar drill

    Also have a look at this if you are after something new not rusty or in need of repair and you are just after a diy drill for occasional use...
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    What chuck for Arundel j4 junior m24x2.5 spindle?

    Start sneaking :) Some things stay stuck in the mind until you've scratched the itch
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    What chuck for Arundel j4 junior m24x2.5 spindle?

    Well you get the idea was a Stinchcome address
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    What chuck for Arundel j4 junior m24x2.5 spindle?

    As you have faceplates see if you have an engineering workshop near you such as the following which appears to be near you https://luneengineering.co.uk/gloucestershire/stinchcombe.htm Pop in with them and I'm sure they will measure for you, Ive found that with a friendly smile most everywhere...
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    Softwood for table tops?

    Would ply be worth considering - depends on use and final location of prospective table
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    On the workbench today ..

    Assuming the workshop is very close to the house why not keep the fridge in the workshop and pop to and fro as needed
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    Construction adhesive?

    So lets call 30mm about 1.2 inches don't stand near it on a windy day A photo or a few more details would help give replies. A galvanised nut and bolt through the wall and the stud which is how thick? will secure
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    Self levelling compound & heavy tools

    Possibly a bit off topic - I have used self levelling compound indoors prior to tile laying. Found it great for this task but do wonder if its laid thin in some areas it will crack like brittle toffee and probably will if you accidently dropped a club hammer onto the floor Do a test as suggested...
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    Broken NVR Switch

    Whilst I appreciate the skill and knowledge of most of the above replies - just buy a like for like and be done!
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    Faithfull Chisel

    Good thinking, as you have "made it" it will become a more useful and popular tool than you think
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    Something exciting this way comes

    I would make a couple and take them in as donations and ask if they would like any more - see what they think
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    On my first two pieces - King's Adirondack chairs

    Just some rambling thoughts - I am not usually so pessimistic If the weather in Lexington is a mixture of wet and dry the (oak) wood (and joints) will suffer the same so it will shrink and expand and unless it gets a chance to properly dry then rot and discoloration will set in. However the...
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