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    Need Help With Floating Desk Project

    Should be fine, The surface will be slightly higher than normal so I can get the cabinets underneath. I am more worried about weight support/ sagging at the front than anything else.
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    Need Help With Floating Desk Project

    Thanks for the info and help. It is most appreciated. I am debating trying 2 runs of 2x2 timber underneath (mid and near front) instead of the box steel. That will allow me to stain the timber the same colour, to make it blend in more. Would anyone recommend not doing that?
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    Need Help With Floating Desk Project

    Hi, I am looking to create a wall to wall floating desk but I could use some advice before jumping in. I have quickly thrown together a little plan. it is not exact but it does show what i want to achieve in the end: The desk surface will be a solid maple worktop 2400 x 720 x 40mm, so it will...
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    Help Changing A Double Switch

    Thanks, I will give it a go and let you know how I get on. Thanks again for your help. pyschometal
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    Help Changing A Double Switch

    Thanks for the very quick reply, now I am really going to take the biscuit. Could you please give me a step by step tutorial kind of thing, You see I would really like to learn this and know every step, just so when I do it, I know that I am doing it properly. I will understand if you...
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    Help Changing A Double Switch

    Hi Guy's, Please could somebody help me. I am in the middle of replacing all my plug and light fitting, and it has come time to change an old non working double dimmer switch, for a standard double switch. Please could somebody help me change this..... And This..... Into This...
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    Replacing Sockets, Advice Needed Please.

    Thanks for the replys, I am not ignoring this thread, I will post a pic of the backing box tomorrow as I am using my phone to take the pics and it is too dark with the electricity off. Many Thanks. pyschometal
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    Replacing Sockets, Advice Needed Please.

    Thanks for the reply sparkybird. Yes, on closer inspection there is a metal pipe at the back of the box, but I cannot see where it is connected. As for my suggestion, What I meant was, leave the original single socket backing box where it is, Then chisel out the wall a few inches at the...
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    Replacing Sockets, Advice Needed Please.

    Hi All, I am going to replace all switches and sockets throughout my home. Here are some pictures to show you how it looks now... Quite the eyesore! and they are like that althrough the house. Anyway, my problem is this..... I removed the socket and the box to mark the wall...
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