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Forget the roof - could the tiles be used to make a tile hung side that might help the structure merge into the environment?

Without wanting to start the thread going around in circles :) I don't know what I don't know - unless someone told me something I didn't know before and then I would know one thing I didn't know I didn't know

You have my thoughts in both my posts, I am not willing to enter a discussion about legal definitions. I cant imagine that you are legally able to enter someones property (trespass) and remove their possessions that happen to be in a rubbish skip.

I disagree but then its only my opinion as is yours

I went to the Gomshall Mill the other day - I guess you are the Watercress beds I used to see many years ago when I daily travelled to Guildford.

If you want to see more examples of wasted space in packaging just buy something from Amazon

I'm not sure of the legalities of taking things from skips without asking the person who has put stuff in the skip but I think that whether the skip is in the road or a driveway its technically theft unless you have permission. So be aware

Hi Stuart Welcome to the world of wood and tools, you mentioned you are also fairly new to diy stuff. The electric tools you mention are good enough for the time being while you get used to using them but I suggest you buy a few hand tools as they might be easier to handle at this stage. I...

Timber Yards sometimes stack wood horizontally on lengths of 4x2 3x2 wood about a metre long between the stacks as dividers/separators. Quite recently I was looking at wood and noticed a few abandoned/dumped on the floor. Can I have some - yes help yourself with the comment pick the heavy ones...

Before you dismantle it might be worth checking to make sure you can buy any replacement parts that have worn out!

And or write to Dewalt - support - contact us - they might have an idea or tell you to scrap it and buy a new one! https://www.dewalt.co.uk/ or look on ebay filter for used and there might be one you could cannibalise

I realise its not the answer you need but would a large Jubilee clip hold it in place? Perhaps it needs a new gearbox

Its what Charlie Dimmock would call a water feature

Does the Q relate to Qualcast who I thought made some plane bodies - not sure if this link is helpful - look forward to the dating information when available thank you for this work https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/stanley-planes-made-in-wolverhampton.109749/

it almost sounds as it its trying to power up no loose wires (check plug as well) earth connection ok Does the motor or any other part feel warm after its been humming away for 30 mins or so

I don't have of these machines but wonder if the machine screw could be drilled out then the pulley removed/bearing changed, a new thread cut for a replacement screw then the pulley pressed back and new screw installed.

From what you say its impossible to lower a 6 foot panel down into the post slots from either side due to overbranches. I have tried by taking out the horizontal rails on a fence panel to sort of bend it into position and then refit the horizontals it can be done but needs cooperation from both...

Perhaps just kindly say that you're sorry but the extent of the job is beyond what you feel you can accomplish and suggest they get quotes elsewhere perhaps suggesting that they look at check a trade (hmm) to find a contractor.

Just a thought - car interior or number plate bulbs are 12v a cheap way of sourcing the bulbs