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Thank you the cut at 1 is indeed 45 and cut 2 isn't. I did say I was confused it appears I have also confused this community!

Ok so not moving the saw from a 45-degree position on the left-hand side of the saw should cut 1 and 2 be the same? Cut 1 being the left of the centre and cut 2 being the right of the centre.

I would appreciate your help, please. I have been cutting scotia on a borrowed saw and become quite confused! So my question is without moving the saw from the 45 degree left position should the cut be the same at point 1 & 2?

I don't get on with the water-based I find them hard to use. I've only just stopped using gloss and started with satin. I recently tried a water based Satin and found it extremely thick even after stirring. In addition, it dries so quickly and leaves the most awful brush marks.

I would appreciate any advice on offer as to which is the easiest oil/solvent-based satinwood to apply on interior woodwork. I have used Dulux Trade and found it hard going! Most recently I have tried Wickes solvent-based satinwood and whilst it is much easier to apply the finish is not to my...

Are you able to suggest your remedy and any alternative product?

Thank you your reply is extremely comprehensive.

May this year!

I had a plumber complete a bathroom refurbishment and he has used a sealant around the basin and shower boards that has turned a horrible yellow colour! I would appreciate your advices on how I might remedy this. additionally any ideas of the cause. The plumber is unable to return and can't...

Gentleman many thanks I appreciate your help.

Can anybody please advise on a suitable alternative replacement for a torbeck cistern valve? I would hopefully like to try a different type of fill valve. Because of the hard water I have, the torbeck suffers from scale and I also find them awkward when changing the diaphragm. Thanks Marcus.

I have a bit of a dilemma. I have a quantity of builders sand and I would appreciate your opinions on mixing it with gravel to make concrete. The intended use would be to secure fence posts. I should say I usually always use ballast or sharp sand and gravel. Thanks Marcus

I would be interested in any opinions of either the Camo Marksman Pro or the Kreg Kjdecksy. Additionally, what concealed fixings do you use for timber deck boards? Thanks, Marcus

I am not sure what you mean by sealed? Do you mean a system boiler with the loft tanks removed?

Thank you, Its currently open vented and I have a cylinder for hot water. I was minded to go like for like as I have two power showers attached.

I take your point and I have considered it, but as I said all significants parts are all around £200+.

Its 20 years old and I appreciate parts are still available! Not sure however I want to pay £280 for PCB if of course its that?

Whilst I appreciate the focus here is DIY! My intention on this is to use a gas safe contractor! I need to replace a Potterton suprima 50 and as funds are low I have been looking at a vokera boiler, any thoughts on this manufacturer or their boilers? In addition to the boiler change and a...

I need my timber roofline replaced with plastic! I was hopeful that I would be fit enough to carry out the work myself sadly this not the case. I am wondering what sort of cost difference there is between over-cladding the timber and total replacement? My neighbour paid in the region of £4000...

Its a very big thank you to everybody who has contributed help! It proved to be a damaged neutral! The cable has been replaced, so onward and upward.