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    Should I return this mitre saw?

    Update. I've learnt some, which is always good. After the replies here I had been resigned to returning the machine. But, having double-checked the blade-to-vertical with a digital angle gauge, it was definitely giving me 90º which didn't tie in with the results I'd been getting from the...
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    Should I return this mitre saw?

    Thanks for the advice people. Seems pretty unanimous.
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    Should I return this mitre saw?

    I've just bought a Metabo KGS 305M, a 12" compound sliding mitre saw. It's a beast of a machine, but will handle sleepers with ease, which is one significant reason for purchase. I've adjusted the fence; no problem. But the vertical is off by about 1.5-2º. Since it's a compound saw I can make...
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    Glue for PVC false glazing bars/muntins

    Something I'd not thought of. Good points to keep in mind, thank you.
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    Glue for PVC false glazing bars/muntins

    Thanks. Before you posted I tried sticking one piece on with Screwfix no nonsense spray contact adhesive. It's taken really, really well. Problem is that it will need a good few months of direct sunlight before I'll know if it definitely works! I'll keep the tape in mind as an alternative ...
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    Glue for PVC false glazing bars/muntins

    Hi Folks I have some PVC glazing units with "false muntins"; i.e. PVC stick-on bars. On the sunny side of the house, the bars are dropping off (units are 15 years old). I assume that the PVC was originally self-adhesive. I have managed to clean the glue reside off the windows. The PVC backing...
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    Another ... retaining wall

    @mikeey84 and @noseall - sorry, I missed your replies somehow. I guess that would do it; seep in between the GBs wouldn't be much different from the seep between the existing wooden posts. @mattylad no; from mine to theirs.
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    Another ... retaining wall

    @noseall Ta - it's a question of what I can get hold of at the moment. @mikeey84 - Thanks - yeah I know! :) Having seen one such option I guess I'm looking for agreement that GBs are adequate. Also taking on board noseall's comment about clay I'd also like to add drainage - is there any easy...
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    Another ... retaining wall

    Also interested to hear of any other thoughts / options / opinions ...
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    Another ... retaining wall

    Cheers. Yeah the soil is quite clay-heavy. We'd just about get 2' into the ground - 0.6m + 0.6m drop +1.8m panel = 3.0m post height.
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    Another ... retaining wall

    Thanks @noseall - can you elaborate on 'done right'? What about drainage?
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    Another ... retaining wall

    Hi. Looking for some advice please. Some of my boundary fence posts have rotted and need replacing. The issue is that there’s a difference in height of about 50-60cm between my ground and my neighbour’s ground. The original “retaining wall” from when the house was built (in 2004) consisted of a...
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    3 core and earth colour coding

    Many thanks.
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    3 core and earth colour coding

    Hi I'm replacing the wiring to my attic light switch with 3 core and earth so that I can use a neon switch; which of course requires a neutral. Obviously this isn't the conventional use of this cable, and I wanted to check the coding for the neutral wire. From the information I can find, grey...
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    Cooker location - regulations?

    Hi folks My aunt is looking to get new cupboards and work surfaces fitted in her kitchen. Although she has no desire to change or move her cooker, as I understand things she has been told that the cooker must be moved because of current legislation regarding proximity to a doorway. The...
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