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Danger - apprentice at work
I found this sliding patio door lock fitted on the house I've just bought. https://rfvt.org.uk/tmp/apprentice.jpg https://rfvt.org.uk/tmp/apprentice.jpg https://rfvt.org.uk/tmp/apprentice.jpg
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Network access point recommendations please
House is quite large, so had difficulties with Wi-Fi upstairs. 2-3 years ago I ran a Cat cable from the switch to the attic and put one of these there, configured as an access point: worked well until...
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Identify a thread
On my McCulloch chainsaw, the outer casings are held in by screws .... which go into U Spreader Nuts (though I would describe better as push-on 'C Clips' captive nuts) They look like: screws appear to...
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Does anyone have a Pillar Drill for sale?
Hi All, I'm a stringed musical instrument maker moving into a studio @ Deptford Cockpit Arts. I'm looking for a Pillar Drill, either floor standing or smaller table top one, both are fine. If anyone...
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I'm looking for a workbench
Hi All, I'm a stringed musical instrument maker & I'm moving into a studio @ Deptford Cockpit Arts. I'm looking for a solid, sturdy woodworking/joinery workbench. If anyone knows of anyone getting rid...
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OT Barking mad Macron
https://www.westmonster.com/macron-attacks-brexit-calls-for-more-eu-centralisation/ https://www.westmonster.com/macron-attacks-brexit-calls-for-more-eu-centralisation/
 
OT Morgan sold off to Italians
Investindustrial to take over one of last remaining British-owned carmakers in April Investindustrial to take over one of last remaining British-owned carmakers in April
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What is it?
What is it? Wooden base weighs 13 oz., with brass attachment, 17 tooth gear at one end and ivory ship's wheel missing some parts at other end. Antique?...
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Drill Press Laser Repairable ?
I have a Wixey drill press laser, just a year old, which has just stopped functioning. Is it likely to be anything simple. Would it be repaotable ?
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OT. Old photos of USA
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Smart meters (again)
SMETS1 meters supposed to regain full functionality "from May 2019" Article was originally visible, but now seems to have disappeared behind a paywall, cached link <>Meanwhile smart DCC seems to be...
 
Chinese goods are getting worse
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-Single-opening-euro-profile-brass-lock-cylinder-with-knob-stain-nickel-3-key/163493149687?hash=item2610f37bf7:g:AqQAAOSwEGBcQYTm...
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OT - Post Office pricing - driving me up the wall!
Back in the day postage stamps used to have a value printed on them and you could then check the cost of postage and (if you could do sums) select the correct stamps to make up the required value. A...
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Part P inspection via BCO
Just FYI... Second time I've done this. First time, about 12 years ago, they turned for first fix and said "wires are nice and straight, don't bother getting us back till you're all done", and then...
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RS items Frequently bought together
I was ordering some MC3008 's and RS think drill bits are frequently ordered with them, Weird. anyone else noticed any strange bought together items. Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your...
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