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Author:  Trooper [ Mon May 04, 2020 14:38 ]
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The circuit board nonchalantly leaning against the side of the case is a nice touch,
Author:  Grim... [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:05 ]
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That's a Raspberry Pi :D
Author:  Grim... [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:05 ]
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And it's not "leaning"! Do you not see the support die?!
Author:  TheVision [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:25 ]
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That's awesome that is Grim... I'm seriously impressed!
Author:  Grim... [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:29 ]
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First non-beta test run this weekend! Prepare for swearing.
Author:  myp [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:38 ]
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Grim... wrote:
First non-beta test run this weekend! Prepare for swearing.

If it stops me having to leave at 10pm before the meat is finished cooking(!) I’m all for it!

In 2022 of course
Author:  Cras [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:55 ]
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It will not.
Author:  myp [ Mon May 04, 2020 15:59 ]
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Cras wrote:
It will not.

Then I am less for it
Author:  Grim... [ Mon May 04, 2020 16:48 ]
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fewer
Author:  myp [ Mon May 04, 2020 17:29 ]
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Ok I am less fewer it
Author:  GazChap [ Mon May 04, 2020 20:15 ]
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That reminds me of all the crazy electronics projects my older brothers used to do when we all still lived with my parents.

Of course, the one I remember the most is the MIDI interface that he built me for my A1200, that I never really used.
Author:  BikNorton [ Mon May 04, 2020 23:06 ]
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I need something like this. I will ESPECIALLY need it whenever I finally get round to converting the garage to a smokery.
Author:  DavPaz [ Thu May 07, 2020 21:50 ]
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The 6x4 slab relay is almost complete!
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 10:00 ]
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Looks nice and level, what’s going on it?
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Fri May 08, 2020 10:26 ]
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Very tidy job. :)
Author:  DavPaz [ Fri May 08, 2020 11:07 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Looks nice and level, what’s going on it?

Some bastard garden furniture which I am currently assembling
Author:  DavPaz [ Fri May 08, 2020 14:45 ]
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Six chairs and 4 fucking foot stools on this bastard. Thank god for power tools!
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 15:33 ]
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See you in a bit!
Author:  DavPaz [ Fri May 08, 2020 15:34 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
See you in a bit!

Get some suncream on! It's cracking the flags!
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 16:20 ]
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I’ve made a storage unit for my 7” records out of a pack of oak flooring that was left in the garage when we moved in. 2 boards joined were just under 9” wide and apart from the top section and some tongue* there was no cutting!

*steady
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 16:20 ]
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Just look at all that sideways and backwards.
Author:  myp [ Fri May 08, 2020 16:32 ]
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That’s a good idea, we’ve got loads of leftover flooring.
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 16:36 ]
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There are loads of great storage solutions (thanks Ikea!) for 12” records but for 7” theres only a few sellers on eBay making MDF units. This has saved me about £100 if I’d have gone that route.
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 16:37 ]
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My intention was to run some beading round the edge to finish it off but I’m sure now the records are in that’ll never happen now :)
Author:  myp [ Fri May 08, 2020 16:58 ]
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What glue did you use?
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri May 08, 2020 18:24 ]
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PVA, well, a scenic modelling type that I had to hand. More than enough to hold it together once the pieces were tapped together. They were left overnight to dry.
Author:  myp [ Fri May 08, 2020 18:27 ]
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Good work. :)
Author:  throughsilver [ Fri May 08, 2020 21:00 ]
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I got a 70s turntable. I really need to sort the tracking, as I reckon it would sound grand when it's done.

At present it's merely a very hipster ornament.
Author:  DavPaz [ Sat May 09, 2020 11:21 ]
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The kids and I have made a birdbox from the "one board birdbox" plans. I think the wood I used was a bit THICC but it turned out ok. Haven't done any woodwork in donkeys years.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Sat May 09, 2020 12:03 ]
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That's and awesome project! :)
Author:  Zardoz [ Sat May 09, 2020 14:07 ]
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Solid work!
Author:  DavPaz [ Sat May 09, 2020 15:05 ]
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Now there are two birdboxes
Author:  DBSnappa [ Sat May 09, 2020 15:30 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
Now there are two birdboxes

I hope you can get into it to clean it. Birds are rubbish at housekeeping and will likely not use it twice
Author:  DavPaz [ Sat May 09, 2020 15:32 ]
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Hmmm.... unlikely. They're glued and screwed
Author:  BikNorton [ Sat May 09, 2020 19:41 ]
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Nah, this year's birds will clean out the worst of stuff and next year's tenants will clean out properly. We've got more than half a dozen birdboxes knocking around the garden, never clean them out and get new nests every years. The only one that doesn't isn't properly fixed so bangs about in the wind
Author:  BikNorton [ Sat May 09, 2020 19:43 ]
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I was doing gentle pruning of a Holly last weekend and came across a robin nest so stopped. 4 eggs in it.

None in it this weekend :'(
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:25 ]
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My Oak front door is looking weathered. What is a good clear Finish?

Edit - I have googled and it just confused me.
Author:  myp [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:30 ]
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For fucks sake
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:32 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
For fucks sake


I have googled, and there are fucking loads... :)
Author:  myp [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:35 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
For fucks sake


I have googled, and there are fucking loads... :)

Right, but what do expert sites recommend? Pick one of those. It’s clear varnish for Pete’s sake.

What do you think the rest of us do
Author:  MaliA [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:36 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
KovacsC wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
For fucks sake


I have googled, and there are fucking loads... :)

Right, but what do expert sites recommend? Pick one of those. It’s clear varnish for Pete’s sake.

What do you think the rest of us do


I'm mainly taking selfies and dispensing high quality fashion advice.
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:38 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
KovacsC wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
For fucks sake


I have googled, and there are fucking loads... :)

Right, but what do expert sites recommend? Pick one of those. It’s clear varnish for Pete’s sake.

What do you think the rest of us do


Or i could ask in a DIY thread, about a DIY task? Don't be a fucking bell end.
Author:  myp [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:39 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
KovacsC wrote:
Mr Chonks wrote:
For fucks sake


I have googled, and there are fucking loads... :)

Right, but what do expert sites recommend? Pick one of those. It’s clear varnish for Pete’s sake.

What do you think the rest of us do


Or i could ask in a DIY thread, about a DIY task? Don't be a fucking bell end.

Do you think your question exists in a vacuum? Don’t be an idiot. Your constant lazy questions are tedious as fuck. Read the forum rules.
Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Thu May 14, 2020 12:51 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
My Oak front door is looking weathered. What is a good clear varnish?

It might be a good opportunity to freshen it up with a new colour if you fancied it? I've just done that, I'll post pictures on Saturday.

If you do want to just varnish it, I've heard really good things about Cuprinol, but not used it myself. @dbsnappa might have some good advice and experience with this sort of thing. :)
Author:  GazChap [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:00 ]
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KovacsC wrote:
Don't be a fucking bell end.

Mr Chonks wrote:
Don’t be an idiot. Your constant lazy questions are tedious as fuck.

Not sure any of this is necessary, chaps. I'm sure we can all just get along, and some small posts asking for recommendations is hardly going to break the forum.

Don't forget the overriding forum rule.
Author:  myp [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:05 ]
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I just responded in kind. :shrug:

If he put effort into the questions or asked specific questions like “I’ve looked at these three types of clear varnish (links here) and can’t decide. I want a matt finish and only want to pay £10 or less” it would be fine. I’d be much more willing to help.

But we have to tease out the information from his question which lacks any kind of information and basically do all the work for him. It’s using us as lazy google.
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:06 ]
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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
KovacsC wrote:
My Oak front door is looking weathered. What is a good clear varnish?

It might be a good opportunity to freshen it up with a new colour if you fancied it? I've just done that, I'll post pictures on Saturday.

If you do want to just varnish it, I've heard really good things about Cuprinol, but not used it myself. @dbsnappa might have some good advice and experience with this sort of thing. :)


Cheers, I had a look, and some sites say, a stain and many layers of beeswax, which seems a lot of work. I know varnishes can crack as it has.

I like the oak door, but it is looking weathered, and as the weather is nice. I thought I would tidy it up
Author:  Jem [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:07 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
I just responded in kind. :shrug:

If he put effort into the questions or asked specific questions like “I’ve looked at these three types of clear varnish (links here) and can’t decide. I want a matt finish and only want to pay £10 or less” it would be fine. I’d be much more willing to help.

But we have to tease out the information from his question which lacks any kind of information and basically do all the work for him. It’s using us as lazy google.

There is of course the option to just ignore his questions... :shrug:
Author:  KovacsC [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:11 ]
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Mr Chonks wrote:
I just responded in kind. :shrug:

If he put effort into the questions or asked specific questions like “I’ve looked at these three types of clear varnish (links here) and can’t decide. I want a matt finish and only want to pay £10 or less” it would be fine. I’d be much more willing to help.

But we have to tease out the information from his question which lacks any kind of information and basically do all the work for him. It’s using us as lazy google.


Or some one could say, I have just done a project and this i recommend.

It is a oak door, I don't want to do cheap, as it kinda key to my house security. Next time i will add a more detailed question..

There are clear stains, varnishes, yacht varnish, waxes, water and oil treatments, and as many info sites, with conflicting information.

I responded to the 'for fucks sake' if you did not like the question scroll on.
Author:  myp [ Thu May 14, 2020 13:14 ]
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It’s ok, I’ve solved the problem permanently.
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