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Ramblings of How I'm getting on with my Gracco GXFF

So a few months ago I was shown a few sprayers and tips, having never touched one before I spent 1k on 1.5k worth of kit. What a fantastic move that was!!! Ive slowly got better at using the kit and...

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New PC

Gonna be a bit slower than normal on things, for a few nights. Got a new pc and trying to set stuff up again. Working off the phone and pad now

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zinsser 123 plus

I must admit really not a big fan of zinsser 123 the orginal apart from over old wallpaper and a strong colour change on the wall. Does 123 plus have better adhesion and covering than zinsser 123?

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bbc pay

Don't know if you lads saw this today but a couple of them made my pissboil. Vanessa feltz on 350k !!!!!! What does she actually do ? And the second is 500k to Steve wright. The man is a dinosaur who...

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Mirka Autonet vs Abranet

is there really a great difference between Autonet sanding sheets and the Abranet ones. The price difference is significant but from the write up the only difference i can see is the flexibility is...

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MPB Fantasy Football 2017/2018

Hi Folks, It's that time of year again and with the new premier league season approaching we have set up another Painters Pit Stop / MyPaintbrush Fantasy football league. To take part all you have to...

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Some people!

Someone just contacted me to do their stairs. Their budget is €100 and they're 30 miles away.. what planet are some people living on!! Best not to engage with these people because what I want to say, I...

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Knowing other deccies in the areas

With me being holed up in the hospital has got me thinking where people are based and who is near each other to help each other out if needed in health or too much work ,or jobs too big for one person...

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Dremel bits

where and what bits are Dremel users buying for removing rotting wood. Any recommendations greatly accepted. Are people sticking to genuine parts or are there better quality items available. Cheers

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Hosewraps

Morning all, has anyone tried these universal hosewraps https://www.hosewraps.com or know anything about them. They claim that you can put your power tool cable inside but looks like it would be a bit...

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Is there such a thing as a good plasterer anymore!

Remember when you used to get almost excited when u went on a job knowing its all plasterd thinking "great quick scuff,mist then 2 coats and we out a there" now i dred going to jobs knowing a plasterer...

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cheeky bugger

Priced a kitchen back in April , job entailed repaint of existing units, install new island and replace worktops with granite. Spent a fair bit of time on getting the price together only for her to...

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Threw this up today

My first mural! Lovely to hang. Felt like good quality paper from the company Surface View. Came in four drops, overlap and splice and it fit the wall perfectly with about an inch each side to for...

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Started this beast this week

Started this on Monday, should take 4 - 5 weeks. Going to be using Magnolia all seasons Weathershield masonry gloss, BM advanced High Gloss on the windows, Owatrol on the railings but unsure on the...

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Dexters Workwear

Fist of all would like to introduce myself , and say Hi to everyone. We have joined the forum to interact get your feedback on how we can serve your needs and requirements for your trade. If you have...

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Festool systainer dust extractor

im thinking of getting one of these just for sanding looks good on the vid who as one and what do you think of it thanks

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Van jack

I wish I could find out who kicked the jack out from under my van today. The suspension is killing me!

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Wet Weather

Just a post for those like me who are unfortunately working on exteriors and getting very frustrated with this years weather, I can't remember such a bad summer for outside work and Like most I haven't...

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Sikken's Rubbol Satura BL

Hi guys. A question for those with Silken's Saturn Bl water based experience. Basically can it be put on over Dulux water based satin without a primer ? The woodwork is currently close to the same...

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Dustless sanding tip

Hi i have the mikra dustless sanding block which is great but i also have a little electric sander which was recommended on traditional painter (approx £30). If people want a cheap fix to your vacuum...

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