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    Part P courses

    Can anyone give some advice on Part P courses, I am a qualified carpenter/joiner moving into kitchen/bathroom refits. There are a lot of companies offering short, 5 day courses. Is this enough to allow me to cert my own work, surely this isn't all i need, It can't be that easy-can it?
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    Hinge jigs?

    I want to speed up my door hanging, can anyone recommend a good hinge jig. The Trend contractor looks good but around £180 sounds expensive, what about the Progrip from Axminster, anything better?
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    Oak floor-wax/oil or varnish

    What product can you recommend to apply to an oak floor in an entrance hall, it has an old varnish which I am going to sand off first? I am leaning towards wax/oil as it's easier to repair if damaged, the client want's the hardest wearing surface.
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    Cill replacement.

    What is the best way to replace a rotted cill from a sash window, i might be able to cut out the rotted area and use a filler but i'm not sure how bad it is untill i strip the paint off, also any advice on which filler i could use?
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    Sugar soap, when?

    When and why is it good practice to use sugar soap or a similar product as part of the preparation ?
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    Sash window renovation

    How can i replace a rotten sash window cill? it is the external part of the cill that needs repair due to lack of maintenance and where can i source draughtproofing strips for the same windows, either self adhesive brushes or push fit strips that fit into a routed groove? roger
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