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Another Meme

A few pointers before you post in this thread. This thread is for all of you who like memes, cartoons etc. But please, don't think it is a free for all and you can upload what you like. There are...

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ERBAUER EPS800 800W ELECTRIC SPRAYER?

Has anyone come across this or used one? Know it’s a cheap alternative but not sure if it would do the trick? Wouldn’t be planning on using it on big projects but painting a spindle staircase and there...

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The Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus Deal Thread

I'm sure we all get emailed or told about deals on tools and materials which we either thank our lucky stars for or think 'damn I wish that was a week ago' as it could have saved me a few bob. So it...

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The DVLA … it’s like juggling sand !!

Good morning to all. Has any member got a recommendation of a good law firm who specialises in motoring matters.? I’m on a 3 year driving license due to glaucoma. You have comprehensive tests ,pass or...

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Keim exterior mineral paint.

I had and old building in a coastal area where it had just been repointed with lime mortar and needed a specialist paint to allow the building to breath. The facade was a mixture of bare old stock...

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Graco 390 classic (Hammer time )

Hi folks not long purchase graco 390 classic while miss coating a new build the sprayer was not working right and making a funny sound, After watching youtube and a tap with the hammer pump was working...

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dealing with internal wall efflorescence

Hello Friends. I have to repair wall that had rain water leaking in from the badly installed house front door. It's modern cavity wall build. I sealed the water entry points and scrapped the internal...

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Hi everyone!!

I’ve obvs new here. Hello all. I’m Lisa, after 20 year working for NHS, I’ve been up cycling and painting furniture for 6 years, nice little side line in kitchen cabinets as and sheen I have had the...

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Paint for Exterior of a shop front?

Got a wooden shop front to paint. Need a good hard wearing paint system preferably waterbased. What system would you recommend? Superdec, allcoat Benjamin Moore, isomat tikkurilla. Can’t make up my mind

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Forgot my tools

Got to work today and realised if forgotten all my tools. I made do with a folding Stanley type knife and the leatherman from the lunch box bag.

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Stores maybe closed Thursday 2nd June

Trade counter heads up. Might close tomorrow so get kit today.

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Best front door paint

Hey y'all Got a front door to strip and paint, will be using the airless on it. It's going into Railings colour but I'm not using f and b as the customer wants to be able to shut the door before the...

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Festool cable lead breaking at plug

Just had my first lead break on me causing sander to stop. Took apart and the neutral wire snapped near plug inside cable cover. My theory is the constant dangling and swinging about caused the strands...

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Search?

Hi all. I’m new here. So, before I introduce myself, I’d like to browse some posts. But, I can’t find anywhere to search topics. Any help gratefully received! Thanyou. Graeme

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Our Queen and her Platinum Jubilee 2022

Anyone watching this event or doing anything to celebrate? I know some hate the Monarchy and I understand that but, I like/love our Queen and I liked Phillip too. I’m not fussed on the rest but I like...

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An old pilot

An old Pilot sat down in Starbucks and ordered a cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him. She turned to the pilot and asked, ‘Are you a real pilot?’ He replied,...

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The Cooking Thread

Wonder how many of you enjoy cooking? Been meaning to start this thread for a little while.. ok 4 months to be exact but thought i'd make the effort. Hopefully there are a few here that wouldn't mind...

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Removing paint from clothes

Firstly Somehow managed to spray some ar2 on customer's clothes. Weird as sprayed ceiling with cupboards all masked up with 3m sheeting so fek knows how it got through. Anyhow, have tried warm water...

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Composite door paint options

Any advice on products and prep for composite doors, I was going to go down the kolourbond route then It dawned on me that it ain't upvc, it's painted fibreglass but what paint they use I don't know?...

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Hello Everyone

Have finally jumped in & joined you after looking in to pick up tips for a while now. Have been self employed after serving an apprenticeship in the 80’s & am still going!! Look forward to...

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