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Stopped me making an expensive mistake then. This is the third van I've viewed in a week and the second that has almost certainly been clocked. It seems clocking a vehicle just before its first MOT must be fairly common and quite easy

Hi, I ask because there's no name or address of the garage in question. It is also the only way of verifying if the milage on the van is correct (its only just had its first MOT so no milage history from that). If it's a fake stamp then its almost certainly a clocked vehicle. thank you

Wow the wife would divorce me if I bought a mafel. The evolution I bought is battery

That makita surely is the daddy but yes a little pricey. I was cutting C24 along its length (2.5M), it did do it eventually but the blade stopped 3 or 4 times for lack of power. The wood didn't feel damp but maybe not house dry. I know my old £40 saw would have done it no probs

Truth be told I bought an evolution battery powered saw but the blade got jammed while cutting 45mm softwood, is that normal? I really struggled to get it out. I'm thinking of returning it and getting 240V £350 ish budget. I will check out Mr Millard

Hi, I've finally decided to upgrade my £40 circular saw I've had for about 10 years. It works but is so loud it hurts my head and I've been tempted by these track saws. thank you

Ok thanks, condensation is a real issue in winter so that would be a big plus!

Hi, I have about 6 standard double glazed panes that need replacing (just the glass), my local window place offers argon filled glass which is 20% more expensive. Should I bother? Ta

Ok thanks would a few clout nails on the side edges be a good idea like you would with felt?

Hi, Do you need the special edge trim? I was just planning to use contact adhesive, its for a flat shed roof. thanks

Just use silicon, enough to fill all the gaps and holes but not too much so its visible.

I'd remove the old trim and use something like this https://www.wickes.co.uk/Homelux-White-Bath-Seal---1-75m/p/229568

Thats exactly what I thought but some wood suppliers suggest it is also stronger as below https://www.daviestimber.co.uk/blogs/news/pressure-treated-timber "Strength. Pressure treated timber has stronger properties than untreated timber, so can stand much more force. When installed it will...

Now you got me looking at tables it does seem to be open to interpretation :unsure: Is there much difference between c16 and c24? tanatlised VS untreated?

Ok thanks looks like it will have to be 125mm @ 400mm spacing. Seems like overkill especially when my old shed is only using 50mm thick joists!