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    Trying linseed paint - £141.68 for 1 litre

    Yeah its not patchy its just a bit "dull" but I like it. Admittedly its sage green not white and may work better with darker colours. Need to a 3rd coat for pvc but to be honest 2 is fine. I'm going to get some grey and black next and use it on some cast iron downpipes and some metal windows...
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    Don't be afraid to cut some plants back or get rid. At the end of the day better to have a few well looked after plants than a morass overgrown
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    Trying linseed paint - £141.68 for 1 litre

    I'll get some but I know what you mean by patchiness I don't see it as a problem but that can be areas where the reflection is a bit duller than other patches. I also painted a pvc window to good effect. Probably needs 3 coats for pvc.
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    Trying linseed paint - £141.68 for 1 litre

    Been doing a bit of linseed oil paint on doors and windows this week. By and large its been on top of old paint that was not flaking but had to clean out the rot in some areas and fill before painting. Its damn good stuff. Even if its not so good as a top coat on old paint as it would be if...
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    Dust extraction advice

    100mm and pt is only 2m away but everything else is 5m plus
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    Dust extraction advice

    Jamie I have done exactly what you have done to good effect. I have mounted a Charnwood dust extractor on the wall and then it sits on top a 205 litre plastic bin and use one of those dust extractor bin lids. It is the vented outside for the waste to keep fine dust away. I rang up the guy at...
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    kitchen cabinet grade and thickness

    Yes buy the cabinets elsewhere from mfc and make your own doors
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    Battery Blues

    Charger for li ion is only £30
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    Battery Blues

    I think you can get a lith ion battery adaptor on eBay to fit old drills for some models
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    Power tool advice

    For the cordless stuff Id be heading for buying it all separate and brushless from powertoolmate who are the cheapest. Go for makita or milwaukee.
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    Boilers, recommendations for and against?

    I very much doubt British gas will be cheap.
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    Aldi mitre saw stand back "in stock" soon...

    Screwfix sell a good one for about £50
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    Anyone ever made a sofa?

    If you actually want to save money there is often no end of second hand sofas on facebook local sites. A lot of people find corner sofas too big and get rid early on
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    Importing Planer Thicknesser from China

    You can buy them for only £200 more here
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    Importing Planer Thicknesser from China

    Where is their website? Alibaba?
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    When does direct (e)mail go too far

    I do tend to apply for emails as I like to get 10-20% off codes
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    Workshop Flooring

    Ive painted mine with cheap floor paint from ebay. Used sbr diluted first to try and add a bit of longevity. I may need to paint every five years which is no hassle. Considering some rubber flooring in some spots but at the moment i just wear Crocs!
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    Mitre Saws

    Well youll probably get anything cheaper than at axminster
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    Woodworking publications

    I'd say your better off subscribing to Taunton online and get lots of old resources too
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    FYI - 20% off everything in DIY categoryon ebay until 6pm!!

    Just bought some cordless batteries and an impact wrench (not woodworking I admit but other work). Was on my list to buy. I'm lucky as I can claim the VAT back which means it costs me 40% less than the selling price. Quite a lot!
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