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« Reply #45 on: December 03, 2012, 11:02:12 AM » |
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Really appreciate all the heroes posting ITT. I currently obviously have a lot of enthusiasm to do this so I'm going to try and get as much done round the house/car while I have this momentum about me.
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« Reply #46 on: December 03, 2012, 01:19:07 PM » |
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Good luck boss.
I always think i can do anything and take anything on despite having no actual training or knowledge - at some point during the process i usually swear never to attempt it again.
I refurbed an entire house a few years ago - built a new kitchen, plastering, tiling, plumbing etc, i don't think i'd take that much on again though - it nearly broke me a few times.
One tip is don't go to B & Q - such a rip off - find the independent stores of which there will be loads near you, often on industrial estates. They are able to help with advice as well far more then B & Q type places.
My number one man skills tip - Use the right tool for the job.
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« Reply #47 on: December 03, 2012, 01:40:57 PM » |
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Tools. Oh God I love tools.
You can buy some fantastic quality second hand tools at car boot and farm sales.
I'm talking real, properly made craftsman's tools which have already lasted a lifetime and are ready to last another, not this modern mass produced pap.
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The older I get, the better I was.
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« Reply #48 on: December 03, 2012, 04:35:53 PM » |
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Tools. Oh God I love tools.
You can buy some fantastic quality second hand tools at car boot and farm sales.
I'm talking real, properly made craftsman's tools which have already lasted a lifetime and are ready to last another, not this modern mass produced pap.
i love quality new tools, they make me really happy. I splashed out on a quality socket set recently and its like christmas everytime i need to get it out to do something. |
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« Reply #49 on: December 03, 2012, 04:42:17 PM » |
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Tools. Oh God I love tools.
You can buy some fantastic quality second hand tools at car boot and farm sales.
I'm talking real, properly made craftsman's tools which have already lasted a lifetime and are ready to last another, not this modern mass produced pap.
i love quality new tools, they make me really happy. I splashed out on a quality socket set recently and its like christmas everytime i need to get it out to do something. Details man. Long or short reach? AF, Metric or combination? 1/4 or 1/2 drive? Chrome Vanadium? Pics or it didn't happen. |
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« Reply #50 on: December 03, 2012, 05:27:02 PM » |
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Wow, four pages already. Anyway the shower hose was a complete success. Bring on the next thing.  |
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« Reply #51 on: December 03, 2012, 05:28:04 PM » |
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Wow, four pages already. Anyway the shower hose was a complete success. Bring on the next thing. How chuffed do you look?  |
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« Reply #52 on: December 03, 2012, 05:29:57 PM » |
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Wow, four pages already. Anyway the shower hose was a complete success. Bring on the next thing. How chuffed do you look? Getting the good times in now ahead of the 'I flooded the kitchen' picture in a few months time. |
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« Reply #53 on: December 03, 2012, 05:30:37 PM » |
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#whataboss
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".....and then I spent 2 hours talking with Stu which blew my mind.........."
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« Reply #54 on: December 03, 2012, 06:10:52 PM » |
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new stars avatar tho
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« Reply #55 on: December 03, 2012, 09:12:45 PM » |
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I need a new apprentice come work with me for a couple of weeks ill teach you all you need to know ! www.ljwcarpenter.co.uk |
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« Reply #56 on: December 03, 2012, 09:30:41 PM » |
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I need a new apprentice come work with me for a couple of weeks ill teach you all you need to know ! www.ljwcarpenter.co.ukCan't believe you sacked him just for being a muslim. |
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Motivational speeches at their best:
"Because thats what living is, the 6 inches in front of your face......" - Patrick Leonard - 10th May 2015
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« Reply #57 on: December 03, 2012, 09:34:23 PM » |
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I need a new apprentice come work with me for a couple of weeks ill teach you all you need to know ! www.ljwcarpenter.co.ukCan't believe you sacked him just for being a muslim. Don't forget he once had a go at a poor shopkeeper and sold a dodgy van.  |
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Ah! The element of surprise
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« Reply #58 on: December 03, 2012, 09:55:40 PM » |
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Lol you pair of bastards !!
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« Reply #59 on: December 03, 2012, 11:08:33 PM » |
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Tried to find a George Costanza DIY quote but found nothing  Did have fun trying, mind. Great thread already, sir. |
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