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    Kenwood Chef motor

    Morning, good people of knowledgeable-land. I have my gran's old kenwood chef A701A (the white one with blue accents). I think it's about 45 to 50 years old. Mrs said it went bang and sparked. Quick question - anyone know if its worth repairing and if so, anyone know of a firm that eg...
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    TOOLS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED

    You sound like the perfect wife - could I give your details to my good lady, so she can start to learn the importance of more tools! 😄
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    Joke Thread II

    I think it's meant to imply one toilet's users talk little, the others, rather a lot
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    Scheppach compressor in Aldi

    Just spotted this in Aldi specials for 90 quid- https://www.aldi.co.uk/scheppach-2-5-hp-compressor/p/808227501231400 Advice please- snog, marry, avoid?
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    Grinder for sharpening gouges etc

    Might be useful: https://t-jtools.co.uk/diamond-and-cbn-wheels/cbn-wheel-150mm-x-40mm/
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    Lets talk lawn mowers.

    Nice one. I've gone for the 'happy wife, happy life' option. 😉
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    Lets talk lawn mowers.

    I've just today used a rotovator/tiller/cultivator (*delete as you wish), to prep our little front garden for sowing meadow grass and flowers mix. Hopefully end up with a beautiful, VERY low maintenence area that the insects love. 🤞
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    Finish for sycamore

    Acrylic lacquer? Ask Terry at Chestnut Finishing for advice - top bloke, v helpful
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    Which end to turn a bowl from a Log

    Paul Hannaby beat me to it - I was going to suggest looking him up as he's a whizz with the ring tool!
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    Linseed oil and linseed oil paint

    Thanks for the quick response, Jacob. Yes, the allback stuff
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    Linseed oil and linseed oil paint

    And now I'm proper confused 😕 ! I've used linseed oil paint on my porch and it was definitely easy to apply, BUT I've needed to clean and re apply in less than 5 years and now, about 2 years further on, it's faded and most annoyingly, mould keeps appearing. Any advice on getting rid of the...
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    Another newbie looking for a lathe

    I would STRONGLY recommend going to a local club and chat with members to get a feel for what you might want - needs change as you get into it, so more knowledge early on is always good
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    What is the name for this kind of door stopper?

    I'm pretty sure screw fix do them Yep. "Cylinder projection door stop"
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    That is stunning! I also love the bear/bison head inside 😄
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    Best way to machine off one side of a large wood beam, in situ?

    I'd is a multi tool if you've got one. A bit tedious, but very controllable
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    Joke Thread II

    I don't know, but possibly you need to delete your Internet cookies too clear the memory?
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    Temperature controlled kettle?

    We've got a pricey bosch with 70,80,90,100. Works well. About 90 is fine for tea and DEFINITELY for coffee. (Real, obviously, anything else is for heathens) 😉. Also got a cheap aldi with same increments - works just as well.
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    Sold Magma Black Line Titan 315 Woodturning Lathe

    He's got another one! Mark is a pro, who teaches and demo's the magma lathes
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    Sold Magma Black Line Titan 315 Woodturning Lathe

    I've recently got the 400, second hand, but it's like new - bloody superb machine, way beyond my capabilities! If someone is wanting a lathe for life, grab this while it's here. (Though bring a friend to help move it!!)
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    Led clip on lights

    Gary - you have the Lidl ones, or the eBay ones?
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