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There's alot of 20mph zones around my area, I drive them every day, often several times a day and have done for years. Very rarely do you ever see pedestrians crossing the road. A nearby village was given a 20mph limit about 12 months ago, and they've installed a zebra crossing with traffic...

I would argue even outside the holiday season the main routes around Cornwall have increased considerably in traffic, but then that applies to traffic in general. And whats all this I keep hearing in the media that we're not building enough houses ? Cornwall is becoming one big building site !

I empathise with you on living in a more remote area of the country. I've had similar problems down in Cornwall, struggling to find old school machinery because I detest the shop-bought imported stuff. Was lucky to get a small Startrite 175 table saw which does very well for small medium...

Estate agents Thats such an old chestnut though The Cornish are not deliberately selling their houses to rich buyers from up country. Houses come up for sale because of all the usual reasons.... family deaths, people moving, job relocations, and so on. Property goes up for sale on the open...

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I generally use shellac sanding sealer before wax. Dries very quickly, you can apply several coats in a short time, and of course it sands nicely, giving a nice smooth base before waxing. Having said that I've also used wax over varnish and even Danish oil. Just make sure it's fully dry and...

Back to the original thread though.... Interesting conversation on Politics Live right this very minute (re the tory conference) Apparently Rishi, wants to put a stop on all these traffic calming / speed restrictions particularly the 20mph calling it a war on motorists .....

I do drive a van, small one though

Cornwall tourist season: I once counted, on average...... every 4th car that came towards me on a regular 10 mile drive to work was a chelsea tractor / SUV whatever. If you meet one on a narrow road, apparently the reverse gear doesn't work

I find that most finishes usually colour the wood....either nasty orange or yellow. I sometimes use 'white tinted' Osmo oil. Doesn't change the colour of the wood with just one coat but more coats and you start to see the white tint. Sanding sealer and wax : yes buff the wax when dry. Tends to...

Yes was looking into a bottle jack. We all have different requirements / expectations of what we want from the same drill, and whether we're woodworkers or metalworkers. Mine hasn't been used much (woodworking) since the recent restoration and have to say I have found myself needing to...

As much as I love my Fobco Star, a couple of things that are a pain......... if you want to raise the main body further up the column, you'll either need to be built like Arnold or get a second pair of hands. the lever on the pinch bolt to raise/lower the table is too short and again you need...

Sorry but I am going to recommend a 2nd hand / quality vintage drill. If you want to just plug and play with the least amount of fuss then new is the way to go, but in my mind unless you spend decent money, the lower end of the market for cheap imported machinery is tat. I bought this fobco...

I send alot of parcels and yes, couriers seem to sting you when it gets over 1.5m regardless of how small the other dimensions are, or the weight. I often use Interparcel but they're basically the same as Parcel Monkey et all. Think I remember Tuffnells were the best for long items but believe...

A motorcyclist on my stretch of (30mph) road was apparently clocked at 80mph. Hard to believe but I guess early hours / empty road etc it does happen. Assuming he had no previous convictions; are the penalty points / fine the same for another driver doing 35mph (with no previous convictions) on...

I get what you're saying and probably will do the course. Just so bloody angry though. I wouldn't feel so patronised if I was a repeat offender, or if I'd been doing 50mph in a 30........ but 36 in a 30, and a 1st time offence with a 45yr clean licence ? Seems like unnecessary overkill and a...

Snap.....I received a police letter yesterday.... doing 36mph in a 30 ! No driving offences in 45 years driving. Just debating whether to pay the fine and get points, or do a course and feel very patronised. The road in question was mentioned in a recent local news item......... ''Police...

From storage and I'm 99% sure it's unused. Currently on Ebad for £65 + post so could go at any time but if someone here wants it cheaper, and is quick, I can sell for £55 inc post to main Uk areas. Collett size I think is 6mm. Regards Bill

Never bought any cheap Chinese tools directly from China although am tempted when I hear generally good reviews from Banggood. But then I think about the air miles, factory pollution, more profit for the rich etc etc. For good value quality tools......Ebay, carboot sales, FB marketplace, local...

Bought this new a few months back and used it 1/2 a dozen times. Quality tool but doesn't suit me with arthritic hands. It's currently on ebad for £49 so could sell at any time but if anyone here is interested, get in touch and I'll do it for £42 inc free post to main Uk areas