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They've just got back to me this morning:

It would be surprising if there was an objection, but since they are still in business I've sent them a quick query now. I'll post back with any response I get. I do note they offer servicing on most stuff post 1975 so it may be they judge there is a commercial imperative.

With the tool kit it's not a bad deal. The tool kit is probably only £15 but at this price level it's a fair chunk of the total. The tools won't be top quality but an air hose and tyre inflator - everyone will make use of them. 1.6HP isn't very big by modern standards. DIY compressors of that...

And no doubt it costs £50 instead of 50p. ☺️

Reminds of something on the radio the other day. Here in the UK VAT (sales tax) is charged if you get a pet cat or a pet dog. It isn't if you get a pet rabbit. The reason is that rabbits are deemed to be edible.

It may have been intended tongue in cheek but it was my first thought. I do keep a double hole sharpener handy for preparing jointing dowels.

I think this proceeds from a false assumption, namely that you can outguess the markets. Our former Chancellor and soon-to-be former PM are evidence you can't. The "markets" are not a uniform body but are traders in various capacities making much the same forward looking analysis you attempt but...

Sounds like you've tried most of the usual answers. Generally the coil will be enameled wire, the textbook answer is to crank up the temperature, I find with my temp controlled iron it'll work if I set it to 400°C or higher. If you have a simpler type without a thermocouple you may need to go...

Sorry, it seems our last messages crossed. This doesn't ring true to me, it's simply wasting money if the underlying issue is not addressed. I can only say wait until they have the reports. As I said above I can well understand them not wishing to be drawn into a neighbourly dispute in the...

Good. If the report is clear there shouldn't be any issue. You'll generally find the the drainage co will not send you a copy of the report, after all it was commissioned by the insurers or their claims handlers, they will send you a copy of the report if you ask for it. It may need redacting...

The insurers (or more likely their claim handlers) will handle the communication. The handler will ask you for some contact details in the first instance to get the ball rolling but they'll be able to proceed without them via their own enquiries. I personally wouldn't expect too much hassle from...

You've already mentioned clutch pencils which are the obvious alternative. I have a couple of preferred styles, there is a cheap Koh-i-Noor without a clip at about £3 a throw and the Steadtlers with the knurled metal grip and a clip for perhaps £7-10. I also like propelling pencils in 0.9mm...

See above, for Edison screw you have the screw and the end contact. Both carry current so are inappropriate to earth. It's also why you never see exposed metal shells on the holders as you do sometimes for bayonet fittings - as I pointed out above the screw is ideally neutral but the safety...

If you're buying of plan things work differently since building work has to conform to current codes and is backed by statutory warranty, currently six years. An existing building generally has no such assurances and can be in any condition, after all nothing stops you selling a property as a...

You'll be fine with 0.5mm² cable for any reasonable length of flex, indeed it is often sold as "3A cable". As for protective earth the question for me would be simply is there anything to earth? An Edison screw fitting you have the screw and the tip both carrying current, the holder is plastic...

Just had 8 of these delivered (yes, gone 9pm on a Saturday). They certainly seem reassuringly solid. Fair chunk of weight, swivel freely and silently. Initial impression of top quality, very pleased.

As I understand it they're essentially built in position to get them properly level from the outset, it isn't a case of twiddling the legs until a level reads true. I remember hearing back when the UK Championship was here in Preston, someone got into the Guild Hall and poured a beer over the...

Thanks for the update and I hope it heals up OK. I do know what you mean, I've had a couple of minor scrapes with my ryoba saw. Teeth on both edges makes a lot bigger hazard zone

Actually I've just realised I'm talking crap about the letters. The Y prefix is Yuasa's prefix for the Yucel budget brand. NP9-12, Y9-12, it doesn't make any difference. Some manufacturers do use their own prefixes as you're seeing here but equally others follow Yuasa's naming scheme. They're...

To be honest it's a little outside my experience too. Used dope before but the cloth has always been firmly attached to the structure prior to application. With the canvas wardrobes I've seen the canvas simply slides over the frame. I'd probably tack the canvas to the frame using e.g. a staple...