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I have just taken down a tree that was too big and too close to the house. I believe it is some form of Prunus (dark green leaves, white flowers and black berries) but cannot be sure. A friend will take it for firewood but if it is any good for turning and anyone here local to Cambridge would...

that was my first port of call. From their response: Andrew

Just to report back on this. I have now received a 2.5L tin of said paint from Acko's so the project can proceed as intended. I notice however that it has now been removed from their website. Shame as it is one of the best paints that I have found for painting things that would probably...

Yes, and hopefully Acko's have managed to get me a can and it is being shipped today. I will keep you informed if it all turns out right. Andrew

Has anyone tried the new drill sharpening jig for the Tormek? Looks interesting but I could buy a lot of drill for the price. Andrew

DecoratingDirect was my first port of call, I have had my previous supplies from them. It was they who told me that it had been discontinued despite still being on their website. Designer Colours don't have Sikkens in their paint by brand section and searching for Magura takes you to the Satura...

I have now. All the Morrells products that I have found have been for spray application - which I do not have the facilities or the space for. F&B does a matt water based paint but it says not suitable for kitchens and, like the Laura Ashley range, use within 6 months. In fact thinking about it...

Well, I am drawing a blank here. The big producers seem more interested in fancy flash applications to change colours on their websites than useful information. Johnstones allow selection by location surface and finish but interior, wood and matt brings up only one. Blackboard paint. Perhaps I...

I have been using Sikkens Rubbol BL Primer and Sikkens Rubbol BL Matura water-based paint for finishing MDF and have had very good results. Indeed, I have recommended them on these forums. I have just gone to order some more for finishing a kitchen larder and have been told that it has been...

I have a little problem with Sketchup. I have a fairly simple design, a run of kitchen units and all worked fine. But it has got itself into a mode where any new shapes more complex than a square get the faces in a tizz. This is especially obvious with 3D text. The design is constructed...

Thanks, that is useful. I am using three connectors so that is a start. But it is IKEA worktop and it has been laid up in the garage for six months sp probably not optimal. However, I do have the luxury of there being no units under at present so can support it on whatever I like for doing the...

Need to fit a kitchen worktop. Using a mason's mitre, biscuits and worktop joining bolts but how do you ensure that the two surfaces are level? Even with biscuits there is a bit of play and even ten thou difference is going to be obvious if you run you fingers over the join. I had thought about...

They list our local John Lewis as a supplier so I will go in today and see if I can order one through them. Thanks, Andrew

Yes, looks very much like it. I will print out some of the details and compare tomorrow. Does the Blanco site actually sell spares? It seems to list them all but I can't find a shopping basket. Andrew

Edens has a branch in Dunstable which is not too far away.I work with someone who lives there but their pricelist seems to suggest that the minimum order quantity is 100, unless single sheets are not priced. I shall give them a call on Monday. Thanks, Andrew

It's not a plug hole. To try again with a better description: The draining board, instead of draining into the sink has a rectangular overflow at its lowest point which should connect to the sink waste via a flexible pipe in the same way that a overflow to the side of the bowl would in a normal...

Woodgrain, probably something light like a birch, ash or maple. I don't know why I wrote MDC. Spelling chucker didn't find it either. Andrew

I have a kitchen sink that is probably about 10-years old. It is not dissimilar to the one sold by Screwfix here: http://www.screwfix.com/prods/31398/Kit ... teel-Sink# but has no brand on it so I don't know the manufacturer. I need a new waste for it but what is unique is that the overflow...

Whenever kitchen units are mentioned on these forums the use of 18mm MDC seems to be recommended. But can anyone recommend anywhere around Cambridge where I might be able to get a couple of sheets, or three or four. Local builders merchant only has a small range of furniture boards. Now, I know...

Well, had to fit a socket box at the weekend into slightly less solid block and tried the last of my old TwinThread screws. Seem to hold a lot better than the same size Spax so will probably get some more just for Rawlplugs. These are all 4mm. 5mm seems rather large, especially as that is the...