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    Why is my plaster setting quick ?

    or ya spent to long mixing it?
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    Which 18v twinpack - Bosch or Makita?

    i was in the same boat a few months ago mate, used makita for donkeys years without a hitch, but also own a fair amount of bosch stuff aswell, it was the 3.0Ah batteries that swung it for me, means i can pretty much do a full days graft with a recharge( dependant on what am doing mind)
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    Loft windows - Which manufacture to buy

    Having fitted various brands of roof windows, i find the flashing kits on facro ones easier
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    About to tackle installing my own kitchen. Advice needed

    joinerjohn has hit the nail on the head as it wer, but ad defo recomend a jigsaw!
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    'Globe' head nails

    hardboard nails...
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    makita bundle or not to bundle ?

    i got this set a few weeks ago, and they get used everyday 6 days a week, so far so good :D http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-lxt202-lxt-18v-li-ion-combi-drill-impact-driver-twin-pack/30803 they getting used for kitchens bedrooms, doors and have put a fair few 4" 10's in aswell :wink:
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    Vectra altinater

    hello gents, quick question, it looks like the alt has went on my 05 plate 1.9 cdti 150, had the same symptoms a few years ago while the car was under warrenty, and was told back then it the alt, so the question, how much am i looking at for a replacement unit? got a mate who will fit it for me...
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    Plastic Cladding for Bathroom Ceiling - A Few Questions...

    best way to mount ceiling boards is to cross batten, then screw fix the "plastic" ceiling boards as for lights, a think your best bet is to ask in the electic section as for a supplier of boards, i personally know the guy who owns this firm, and used to do all his fitting and can say the quality...
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    Trying to find a hinge!

    you mat need to contact the washing machine manufac. or try the likes of howdens, magnet n the like
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    what power router for kitchen worktops?

    as said either get a kitchen fitter in to do it, or hire router n jig. router power wise, ya want a MIN. 1600 watt fitted with a 12.5mm straight bit and a 30mm guide bush fitted to the router
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    9" Angle Grinder

    my advice is to hire 1, or as said a petrol disc cutter, either with a diamond disc in :wink:
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    Block Plane

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160582880001&rvr_id=235278614875&clk_rvr_id=235271073590&imp_rvr_id=235271073590&crlp=1_274431_274451&UA=WVI7&GUID=f3f27e2712f0a47a4440a030ff975f99&clk_rvr_id=235271073590&cguid=9d41cdcd12f0a0aa12a2eed2ffe20d63&itemid=160582880001&ff4=274431_27...
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    rear washer jet

    all sorted now cheers, removed/peeled back the inner wheel arch, removed pump, cleaned the filter, tried again, nothing, replaced pump nothing ( started to feel rather annoyed) traced all the pipe work from the washer bottle to the rear jet, no leaks in the end got compresser and blew the pipe...
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    rear washer jet

    well after much thinking im of the opinion that the pump is blocked now am i right in thinking that to get to it its best to remove the inner wheel arch? cheers steve
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    rear washer jet

    quick question, the rear washer jet on my 05 plate vectra has stopped working, pump operates just no screen wash, fronts working fine, any ideas? cheers steve
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    Decent Quality Kitchen Worktops

    i personally like bushboard worktops, but unsure on the price, also nowt wrong with magnets worktops ot howdens either
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    Colorfill sealant or silicone sealant on joints

    http://www.bushboard.co.uk/complete.asp?v= navigate the site, theres a where to buy page mate
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    Colorfill sealant or silicone sealant on joints

    i normally use pva and silicon( coloured) but have started useung bushboards jointing compound, its the mutts nuts like, not cheap but crackin stuff
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    generator size?

    jigsaw was req to scribe the worktop back and cut out fpor the sink and hob, genie worked a treat, thanks for the replys
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    Paslode won't Fire!

    daft question have ya checked the gas? mine can be tempremental i normally give it a good clean and make sure the gas is at room tempreture, as they wont work with the gas being cold, and also make sure its genuine paslode gas.
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