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How is providing a service that people want, that helps them, living of their backs?

You are correct, I've had a few of those over the years, not of late though

45-50% of BTL landlords in the UK own just 1 rental property, a further 20-25% own 2, and a further 10-15% 3. So at least 75% of landlords have less than 3 rental properties. Net yields on capital employed are probably <5%, capital growth adding to this over time. Is it unreasonable for a person...

Why isn't this enforced?

What controls and regulations need to be put in place that are not in place? Who is going to manage the private rental sector, as councils can not, even though it is easily a self financing activity? How are councils and NFP housing associations going to up their game to provide a decent...

I compartmentalise my tenants into the following - (1) men who have left the family home due to relationship breakdown and are in need of temporary accommodation (2) young couples who want to try living together before making the commitment to buy somewhere together (3) temporary residents...

Tulip wood, is a favourite of a college local to me, that and Ash. Whilst cost is a driving factor, one of the tutors stated that it was good for students to learn with.

can you get quadrant hinges that are thinner than the strap hinges?

Tyreman, when you said reacted badly, do you mean physically or mentally? :)

Thanks, what do you make with the Maple?

I Over the years I have seen some beautiful country furniture type chair seats made from Elm, amazing grain. I have never worked it, but looking at a sample piece in my office I can see how doing so could prove difficult.

Sounds a nightmare but useful in appropriate applications.

As fellow woodworking enthusiasts, I'm curious to tap into the collective wisdom of this community: which specific wood species have you found to be the most challenging or downright unpleasant to work with? Whether it's due to an unforgiving grain pattern, unexpected hardness, or any other...

Some interesting perspectives. I am at the beginning of my woodwork journey (aged54), apart from my O Level back in 86. As a teen, I had youthful enthusiasm, optimism, ignorance and a whole load of testosterone. It didn't matter what the world threw at me, I went out fighting everyday. And I...

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Appears not to have,.suspect not as useful then. Will have a better look when at pc tomorrow.

Thanks, I have just spotted that Rutlands also do a jig for £10.

Wasnt aware of these either, curious that Trend dont supply /offer one with theirs. I guess the price is based on relieving the frustration factor.. thanks

Recipio, I didn't know they even existed - thanks for the Heads up. I have a Laguna Fusion 3 Tablesaw which takes a Dado stack, so may well take this too. Thats me going to do some rsearch.

Armed with my Trend locking mitre router bit, I embarked upon the task of joining four pieces of Iroko to form the sides of a box this afternoon. I like mitres, but find them a little finnicky to.glueup. The locking mitre solution looks a good one, but positioning the bit and fence is a very...