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    Impact Driver (home DIY) recommendation

    Hi all, Looking for my very first impact driver. Just for general DIY jobs around the house and garden. Fancy putting a back gate together for my garden, as a starter project. I see all sorts of figures, battery sizes, brush and brushless... And I'm not really sure what to get. I understand...
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    Creating different wood stain shades from a single tin, possible?

    I'm looking to paint wood cladding in different tones of walnut. Is there a way a can create different shades from a single tin, rather than buying several tins of different colours? Many thank
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    Treatment for timber post

    Many Thanks for your replies. Is there a way of testing how solid the wood is in centre? It's probably best replacing the beams, but am I best replacing them with brick beams for longevity? And I guess the most important question is, would this be an expensive job if I got a professional in to...
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    Treatment for timber post

    Ahhhhh. hope I don't have to lose it, we've not long moved in. Thanks for your reply, I'll look into your suggestions... GOOGLE!!! Ta again John
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    Treatment for timber post

    Thanks for the reply John. I've taken a little vid if helps: A pic also attached. Please let me know if a closer one is needed. Many thanks for your reply. Kel
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    Treatment for timber post

    hi. We have a pergola in back garden and the timber frames holding up the roofing is starting to decay at the base. What can I do to treat this? Please see pic. Timber is 19cm width around each side. Pretty poor at anything DIY so will appreciate any input. Many thanks.
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    What type of wood is used for this desk?

    Thanks for quick response big-all. Unfortunately I'm needing a length of 262cm... They don't seem to do it that size. Perhaps a local timber merchant might be able to sort me out with something like this? Or if I got two pieces from wickes as in above link, any tips on how to hide where they...
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    What type of wood is used for this desk?

    im looking at getting a fitted home office desk and wondered if someone could tell me what type of wood has been used in the picture attached. Any other advice would be welcomed for a diy novice. Many thanks Kel
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