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If I want to re-grout a shower can you suggest a replacement grout that is waterproof? Or a good way of making new grout waterproof? I am not a tradesman. (Not by a long way) :) Many...

Hello all. I am making garden gates. I am using Merbau 19mm X 142mm (Decking) with about 70mm spacing. This will make the gates (1800X1200) quite heavy. I looked on YouTube and Mitre10 NZ show a...

I know I am going to sound stupid, but 4 inch nails to attach what is, after all, a decorative bit of timber, seems to me (remember I'm a novice) massively excessive. I put up these photo shelves...

Bloody hell!!! I got as far as orange spaghetti and I truly thought "He's taking the Mickey". Anyway I read further and it's beginning to make sense, but I have never seen or heard of the process...

Thanks Ray. That's great info. I've just got home from work so I will do a bit of research, I looked briefly at the Makita Gas Gun and wondered what that would be like, but it was about $700 which...

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I would guess that this has been answered a million times but I have to dash off to work shortly (just a little retirement job) so forgive me for not taking the time to search. I...

And while I'm at it......... I might tell the wife to forget the make-up and wait until she can afford a full make-over........ and then I'll book my own funeral...BS

THANKS GRAEME - I'm going to give that a go... I will do a test strip in the morning. I'll let you know how I go. Thanks again Bill

Cheers David. I'm going to hang around and maybe other options will surface. There's no shortage of knowledge on here. I am hopeful that a non-mechanical solution can be found because we still...

Hi We used a Dulux sealer on the walls because we were told that if we didn't and then painted the paint would peel. Would you use the dilute Bondcrete as well?

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thanks for your reply. Sorry, I am not all that familiar with the correct terminology. it may vary around the country. The walls are rendered or plastered. All internal...

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I have made a few simple things like attached. My workshop is my garage and it's too cold at the moment but will do more come spring. i.e. be more adventurous. As indicated by others, a lot...

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I moved into a new house about 8 months ago so not been on this forum for some time although we have been busy. I need to pick some brains though as I have hit a brick wall (Hmmmm) that...

Thanks for the help gents. I have a Biscuit Joiner on my wish-list..... not to mention a band saw (nothing huge) and a Triton Router for my Triton table, but when retired, it all takes time. First...

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As I said in an earlier post, I am just retired and getting into woodwork which I have alway wanted to do. I am trying to make a Trundle Bed and making simple half-Joints for the corners. ...

Hi Chris. Just seen your 'post' after I answered you on my own thread. We seem to have a bit in common............ including WHO HAS THE MESSIEST GARAGE. (See my photo)253516

Thanks folks for your collective welcome. And thanks Kiwi - I might think about giving that one a go.

Christos. Retirement is great... I was a workaholic, but I am recovering from that...

Thanks Crowie. I'm like photography and shots of what I am doing........... However....... not much is PLANNED. I want to get to that stage, but at the moment I just make a start and see where...

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My name is Bill and I have just Registered. (I think I may have registered before and introduced myself, but I (we) retired within the last 12 months and life has been hectic) Anyway, I have...