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  1. NikNak

    Amazon Prime

    Hi guys, can anyone confirm(?) if Audible is included in the Amazon Prime subscription please..? It’s a bit confusing wether it is or not :? Nick
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    PDV salt

    @ whiskywill.... you seem to be fairly 'clued up'(?) re water softeners... any idea why a salt 'crust' forms around parts of the top exposed edge of the brine tank.? I've tried googling it but with little/no result. Nick
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    PDV salt

    Anyone on here use PDV salt (rather than granular or tablet) in their water softener.? Only ask as its cheaper than granular. Nick
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    Is magnolia any good for turning.?

    This is the tree... The cherry on the right is dead and needs removing too....
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    Is magnolia any good for turning.?

    Hi guys.... as the title says... is magnolia any good for turning.? Will be felling a rather large magnolia 'tree' in the new year. If its good for turning then i'll try and save as much in the way of large 'chunks'as possible. If not i'll split it for firewood. :ho2 :ho2 :ho2
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    I just bought something. Can you guess what it is

    I'd say a motorcycle of some description...
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    Looking for a new sofa....

    We currently got 2 x Parker Knoll sofas and an armchair... weren't cheap, and were great for a couple of years. But as time goes/went by the 'cushion' that you sit on has given way, and its now just totally saggy and uncomfortable :( so we're looking around for a new one. Went into a local...
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    Wood turning machinery and tools....

    next on the list.... Robert Sorby Deluxe Universal Sharpening System £70 +p&p Robert Sorby Micro Spindle Set £70 + p&p 65mm Barracuda(?) chuck system, inc 4 sets of jaws... £90 + p&p HSS chisel set (can't remember the brand but think they may be Axminster?) a Crown Sidecut Scrapper and...
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    Wood turning machinery and tools....

    Hi guys & gals... having not used (or had chance to use....) my wood turning gear for the last 2yrs i've decided to part with it and follow a new interest instead. Theres quite a bit for sale so will upload it over several posts.... Firstly... my Jet 1220vs lathe bought new by me and will...
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    Oil based paint / water based paint....

    @ gregmcateer & flynnwood.... well i've spoken with the lady and you're absolutely right, on ALL 3 counts..!! NO prep used an OLD brush she found somewhere and as already mentioned it was water based over oil So..... because of what she'd previously done several years ago (on a whim it...
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    Oil based paint / water based paint....

    Hi all.... so i've just embarked on a decorating project for an old(er) lady in the village where i live.... hall/stairs/landing etc. It turns out (some) of the woodwork has been previously painted using water based paint over oil based, and as i'm rubbing it down its just flaking off. I've...
  12. NikNak

    is big brother watching you?

    I've just been reading this while munching on my morning muesli and thought 'really'? so i googled it... All i typed in was 'does facebook listen to my phone calls'.... and the stuff that was revealed shocked me :shock: :shock: :shock: so yes.... facebook and Apple and others 'listen...
  13. NikNak

    cc or ml?

    Having a background in building the (very large) tooling for the wind turbine blades it always used to befuddle me why kids nowadays are being taught centimeters at school when the 'norm' in engineering is meters and millimeters :shock: I used to work with my father years ago (anyone...
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    Download pic from iphone to pc

    Lons.... thanks for the link, that did the job =D> dont know why plugging in a nice genuine apple lead wouldn't work, but the software did :shock: It was a 'trial' version of the software, it lets you transfer/copy 100 pics, and as there was 104 i just chose 4 that were a bit mehh :-k...
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    Download pic from iphone to pc

    Lons.... been there tried that, it asks 'do i trust' etc, yes, then... nothing. Plus, do you know if the phone will do a FULL reset without a sim card, or only a partial(?) reset.? i.e. does it need the sim card in the phone to fully reset the phone to 'as new' status.? If i do a full reset...
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    Download pic from iphone to pc

    When i plug my iphone into the pc its recognised as a separate drive and i can just drag'n'drop the pics to my pc.... no problem. Trying to do the same with a friends (ancient) iphone 4s as she said she cant do it, and she's right doesn't matter what i do it wont/cant be recognised as a...
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    GDPR

    On the theme of GDPR.... anyone got any idea how images 'captured' by drones are covered under this law.? We have a neighbour who loves to fly his drone waaaayyyy up high and capture pictures of the surrounding houses. How do i know.... because he offered me an image of our house taken this...
  18. NikNak

    Grey half moon icon?

    Here you go.... https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6683692
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    Water softener deposit build up...

    As the title says.... anyone out there with a water softener and get a build up of salt deposit on the outside of the salt chamber.? Anyone out there know why this happens.?
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    Solar PV controller/diverters

    Just an update.... After reviewing lots of different makes/models etc opted for the Solar iBoost+. Got some ridiculous quotes for supply & fit :shock: Had a mooch around on the 'tinternet, and bagged a 'bargain' from good 'ol fleebay. Brand new unopened box. Think it came as part of a PV...
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