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Howdy, I am interested in a second hand metabo kgt 501 flipover saw. Does anyone have experience of this machine who could tell me how good the parallel fence is when its in table saw mode. To me this is one of the most important aspects of a table saw.

Hi, Have purchased several Magnet wood windows, all pre finished with the intension of glazing myself. I've got the units but am not 100% clear on the fitting. I realise that there should be packers under each unit and they should fit centrally in the frame but what about the actual...

Howdy, anybody know of an additive that can be added to cement render to give flexibility?

I have built a two storey timber frame extension, the bottom half of which is to be rendered to match the rest of the house. The frame is sheathed and has building paper attached. To this I will be putting 2" x 1" battens vertically, then breatheable building paper, then stainless steel mesh...

I am at present constructing a two storey extension, the bottom half of which will be rendered. 2"x1" battens will be fixed vertically to the sheathing, then breathable paper and finally stainless steel mesh. Any advice regarding the correct type of render to use would be appreciated, bearing...

I am currently building a two storey timber frame extention, the top half of which is to be clad in western red cedar. I have decided not to use shiplap but featheredge instead. What I would like to know is there any benefit in rebated edge on the boards. By not having a rebate, I can adjust...

Howdy, got the time, got the equipment and I think I've got the skill, but what I havn't got are plans to make windows. I made a couple several years ago which are still serviceable but a little out of proportion. Have tried everywhere including the internet but all I seem to get are page after...

Hi experts, anybody come across a Rigid table saw? I'm told they are good quality and reasonably priced machines but was quite surprised to find a load of porn when I searched Google for Rigid ts2400ls saw !!

Hi, I'm looking to add extra outside security lights to my existing downstairs lighting circuit. They would be triggered individually but could conceiveably be on at the same time therefore totalling 1500 watts extra on the circuit. I have no spare capacity in the CU. My question is, would it be...

Howdy, got a little time on my hands, thought I would make myself acouple of casement windows to replace old crittall metal ones.I have made windows before but only off the top of my head. I would appreciate some info on where I might get hold of a book that would show the correct techniques to...

Howdy, just a little enquiry to see if there is anybody who can guide me in the right direction. Had a Grant outdoor boiler [not combi] fitted couple of years ago. Cycles on and off approx every 2 mins on central heating. Thought it might be 70000/90000 output too much for present system which...

Howdy, am constructing a timber decking approx 6m x5m. The height will be 200mm from the top to the uneven base. Using 125mm x50mm joists with 900mm x 100mm x50mm noggins spaced at 400mm centres to support the deck. Question is what should be the minimum spacing of supports on the joists ?[/u]

howdy, I am running 22m. 4.0mm armoured cable underground to a workshop. This terminates at a 2 way cu protected by 40 amp 30 ma rcd with 1x 16 amp mcb and 1x 6amp mcb. I intend to install 5 double outlet sockets on a radial circuit and of course lights. My question is this: would the u/ground...