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    Mice and plastic pipes.

    Wrap in Ali foil or Ali tape helps and block any likely access holes with stainless steel wire wool. I also leave a good sprinkling of bait blocks under the floors.
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    Oscillating Spindle/bobbin sander startup issue

    Yep almost certainly the capacitor. Just swap like for like. Attention to the correct voltage rating.
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    Rise and hide work top?

    I’m pondering my lack of space, use of lesser needed machines and general organisation. I wonder, does anyone have any tools, for example, scroll saw that sits on it’s own worksurface that can be swung under the bench when not in use to allow the bench to be clear. See it’s not even easy to put...
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    Vintage mortiser

    So is the approx location Chesterfield? Location will help as it is low value, probably rusted pretty solid and very heavy!
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    Leaky garage roof

    A medium term solution, applied with attention to detail, clean roof off first (consider asbestos risk) is Aquapol. Also ensure you work on what may be a fragile roof with crawl boards etc! Sorry to play the H&S card, but better safe than sorry!
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    Book selling best outlet suggestions

    Try Sell Your Books, CDs, DVD's and Games for Cash! - WeBuyBooks.co.uk you use their app and scan the bar code. Over a limit they pay the postage. Just watch them....we have had a couple of instances where we have been told we have forgotten to put a book in the box......not usually the cheapest...
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    Mains jigsaws.

    Are you aware that there are various battery converters available? ebay search ‘bosch battery converter’. Not every combination is available but it widens your options without ‘investing’ in another battery system.
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    Best place to purchase t&g oak

    Any help? https://www.oakandwood.co.uk/flooring
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    Glazed units

    I have used both of these: https://www.sealedunitsonline.co.uk https://www.glasstops.co.uk/ not had any issues.
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    Whats this then eh

    Bark strippers? https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-bark-spud-tool-to-strip-bark-from I think I remember them from my childhood, grandfather was a ‘woodsman’.
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    POE cables - I'm going insane!

    Orange white/ orange/ green white/ blue/ blue white/ green / brown white/ brown. starting from the left hand pin when viewed above with the retaining clip underneath. Works for me. Some makes of RJ45 plugs are a nightmare. The type that have a cable sequence bar that you fill first are good if...
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    Garage Floor Repair

    Yes, I have been trying not to comment again, but....... Generic compounds from the builders merchants are NOT suitable, stick with the recommended products. PVA is NOT suitable, there are again correct primers and DPM products. Top surface, there are two pack epoxy products that work. This is...
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    Garage Floor Repair

    That looks about it. It won’t be cheap but you only want to do it once. The Stopgap products are good. Any questions and the Stopgap tech department is very helpful. Make sure that you consider/ review the damp proof membrane situation , if there is none then you need to consider an epoxy dmp in...
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    Garage Floor Repair

    This thread might help https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/self-levelling-compound-on-a-tamped-concrete-garage-floor.122106/#post-1348116
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    Kiln Advice Please.

    Yes tubular heaters, approx 60watts per foot.
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    Looking for a " thingy"

    ‘Conduit brass bush’ brings back suitable items dependent on the ply thickness, you may need to adapt.
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    Dust Extraction Piping

    It's a nice solid shed, insulted well with a small Norwegian cabin stove to keep warm. Sounds nice so don’t be too hard on it!!! To address your questions.......I would tend to ‘stay large’ where ever possible and do the reductions at the point nearest to the machines. Not that I have any...
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    Mitre Saw

    Dare I mention the centre isle of Lidl? Saw Parkside mitre saws today £99…was tempted but resisted. Would be interested to see quality.
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    what are these called?

    Glass or mirror plates ?
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    For Sale Lathe copy attachment

    I’m having a clearout, several machines next week, but for today, a copy attachment, a little dusty / rusty but all moves. Needs a clean and lubricate. Was for a luna lathe, I do have the lathe if anyone is desperate! Adaptable I would imagine for other lathes. Collection only GU6. Looking for £80
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