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CN Tower in Saskatoon is 187 feet high so I am told, haven't tried measuring it (yet) :unsure: Could that count as another measuring reference :)

If it helps A cricket pitch is a chain long A rod is approx 5 metres

Ive used mitre mate for the purposes as described in the attached and very good it is - maybe ok if not stressed or regularly handled for other tasks PVA (or crystal araldite) might suit you better...

Hi And what did you eventually do?

Do you have a reclamation yard in Reading where they sell all sorts of goodies from roof tiles to wood burners to all sorts of odd doors sizes? Might be worth looking I have been to Dorton in Burgess Hill where I have bought the odd door or perhaps try Doorstore think there is one in Reading

The simple issue in the UK is that when a seller sells an item and the buyer pays by PayPal (or any other way) instead of ebay sending the money to the sellers PayPal account (as they used to), ebay now send the money to the sellers bank account. "As an eBay seller, you'll receive your payouts...

Strong then :) Capacity about the same, the main difference is that on my existing the motor is directly attached to the cutting blades ie at the far end of the pole, this one has the motor at the handle end and a flexible connection down the handle to the cutter. My one is heavy to use because...

Hi My old version of this hedge trimmer has just died beyond repair. Was the beast comment meaning good or bad? I'm tempted to buy this one.

I used Novamura many moons ago and got on with it quite well as far as I remember

Or ...............................Wanted Please Donations of Tools for a New Mens Shed............................

Ive just browsed through this thread and are disappointed that the PTA secretary has failed to send out invites to the next meeting or as a minimum provide updates to the forum. Wishing members well and look forward to the next newsletter.

Whilst we're talking about nuts bolts washers Wilko sell them loose in a pick and mix style they have two sizes of plastic bags and you fill them with whatever combination of the above and its sold by the full bags not weight or content - cant offhand remember what it costs (Ive had a few bags)...

Thanks Phil worth mentioning. Ive had trouble with faded ink on receipts so now I always photocopy the original and staple it to the original for any worthwhile purchase. Saved me a car battery that failed under warranty.

Ive used WD40 to wash out open bearings in the past and then put grease back and that didn't stick either so must be the same solvent thing

Just seen that sometime soon the middle of Lidl stuff will be closed partly due to falling sales https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/viral/this-is-why-lidl-s-middle-aisle-is-getting-cut/vi-AA10Qoyw?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b133d82d3d254117b924e5fcb8f84ba0&category=foryou

So my son was sitting on a dining chair and allegedly not leaning back on the back two legs - anyway sharp crack and the joints to the crossrail on the back of the chair had broken. Both tenons broken at an angle in the mortice slot. It has a cross strut/brace diagonally on each corner not...

Cant see the 20v tools at Lidl

Hi Nice cleanup - if the rest is just as good I would go with a good honest wax you can buff by hand every now and then if you like - plus an advantage of wax is its reversible much easier than trying to remove varnish or paint. Match it with a few vintage chisels or planes and woo hoo

Opened up the drill yet? By the amount of use perhaps just needs new brushes a bit of a clean of the commutator and off you go

I have a very good Record 521/2 bench vice for sale at £75 with 9" (23cm) wide jaws opening to about 121/2" (32cm) Its in very good condition, see photos I don't think its ever been used, bought some years ago and dry stored I have just rediscovered it hiding in the garage. See photos - as can...