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    opps replied to the thread Large floating desk - seems plausible?.
    Floating wise, yeah, no issue given that you have supports at either end. Sagging- yup, it will sag over time. I used to work for a...
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    opps replied to the thread Paint Type to Match Internal Doors.
    If you don't know the name of the door manufacturer, it is going to be difficult to match the colour.... BTW, If it a fire check door...
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    opps replied to the thread Decorating Box to stand on?.
    Would a hop up be suitable? * image link: https://www.safetyplatforms.co.uk/product/long-hop-up-platform/ The following is 500mm...
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    opps posted the thread New nylon lever for valve in Plumbing and Central Heating.
    Hi all. When nylon quarter turn valve levers wear down, would it be possible to replace them with something more reliable, eg a metal...
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    opps replied to the thread MDF and wall paint.
    You will find that walls in matt and units in eggshell or satin will look very, very slightly different. It is down to the way that the...
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    opps replied to the thread Kitchen worktop lifting.
    Fingers crossed.
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    opps replied to the thread Where to hang the blinds on bay window.
    Take your time measuring up. You don't want to find that the middle blind is so wide that when you open each of the blinds they...
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    opps replied to the thread Porcelain tile cutting.
    Agreed, a 115 or 125mm grinder will be be easier to control. I have only ever used a 9" when cutting 40mm deep sandstone floor tiles...
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    opps reacted to endecotp's post in the thread Plug socket replacement - not sure original socket is earthed correctly? with Like Like.
    Connecting the earth wires to the back box and relying on the screws to earth the socket is not allowed. Connecting the earth wires to...
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    opps reacted to chirpychippy's post in the thread sliding doors gap to plastered wall with Like Like.
    Trims are normally used when old windows are removed and new fitted, they shouldn't be used on new work. I dont have any patience for...
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    opps reacted to ^woody^'s post in the thread Sander Adaptor to vacuum cleaner with Like Like.
    If you can't find the model specific one, get one of those universal adapters, and use a heat gun or the cooker hob to heat one end to...
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    opps replied to the thread Stuck Pegler TRV.
    Just to update. I decided to swerve the rad removal. The customer got a plumber in. I hadn't realised that when you take the Peglar...
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    opps replied to the thread Sander Adaptor to vacuum cleaner.
    https://www.partshopdirect.co.uk/black-and-decker-sander-and-jigsaw-vacuum-adaptor-p368608/ That seems to be the part, but check before...
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    opps replied to the thread Coat hangers.
    I was going to recommend those but wont the OP need to use the setting tool given that the collars don't have spikes to prevent them...
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    opps reacted to Nozzle's post in the thread Coat hangers with Like Like.
    You need jack nuts. Short ones like these, not long ones. (which seem to have a different name "hollow wall anchor" but are the same thing)
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