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  1. Thread: Temprature

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    I would be SO much happier there - especially if...

    I would be SO much happier there - especially if there's some humidity as well. My breathing problems mean I'm at my best in hot, damp air and having managed to get another chest infection recently,...
  2. Thread: New Year

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    Goodness, I'm late! Happy New Year to all :)...

    Goodness, I'm late!

    Happy New Year to all :)

    Here's hoping that 2024 brings us a bit of happiness, health and perhaps even a little prosperity!
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    And seasonal good wishes from me to all of you as...

    And seasonal good wishes from me to all of you as well. I've been rather quiet this year - various dull medical things have rather taken over everyday life here so I'm hoping for a better new year...
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    The best options would probably be Sally Carver -...

    The best options would probably be Sally Carver - https://www.evermoreglass.co.uk/about-us - or Scarlet Leonard - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScarletImpressions?section_id=23034885 - I would happily...
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    I've just sold my last of this, what a shame. ...

    I've just sold my last of this, what a shame.

    Betts and Eurofindings have 18ct red in half panels (1g), which is a bit less horrific than the price of a full panel, or you may be able to find...
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    There are lots of lampworkers who provide this...

    There are lots of lampworkers who provide this service. Where abouts are you (just roughly) as I can probably recommend someone local if you don't want to have to rely on sending things through the...
  7. Thread: Korean Knife

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    Wonderful! Thank you for a great find, one I...

    Wonderful! Thank you for a great find, one I suspect I shall re-watch many times.
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    Thank you Alistair - not what I need for this,...

    Thank you Alistair - not what I need for this, but a very useful link and some interesting tools there! I may well try some of the cutting discs (another thing I use a lot of!)
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    As always Dennis, you are a star - KKD have...

    As always Dennis, you are a star - KKD have options that would definitely work (albeit at a price!) I've tried the Kemdent (and other paper versions) and they just don't last for what I'm doing, and...
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    Moore's Discs

    Has anyone come across any of these recently - I'm looking for the 7/8" (22mm) plastic backed snap on version in coarse and I don't seem to be able to find them anywhere - I used to get them from...
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    A very safe soldering station consists of a small...

    A very safe soldering station consists of a small kitchen torch, a soldering block (I prefer charcoal, but there are cheaper options) and an old biscuit tin. Portable, and with it's own storage built...
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    Since it's supposed to be coming from Germany,...

    Since it's supposed to be coming from Germany, that would be pretty poor again. Especially given the supposed commitment to lowering carbon footprint.



    Weighed (without the additional plastic...
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    I wouldn't mind if it was, but these are the...

    I wouldn't mind if it was, but these are the fixed weight 30 rolls which is the only thing available for certain wires. I didn't mind too much when wire was a lot cheaper, but it's nigh on impossible...
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    Is it just me?

    This drives me potty. I can't afford to lose the first 7-10cm of every coil of wire, but no matter how many times I mention it to CS, it improves briefly, and then reverts to this.

    13439

    Does...
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    There are various options - you could try...

    There are various options - you could try progressively finer grades of diamond paste or aluminium oxides on leather, both of which need a fair bit of elbow grease.

    I've always used polygold...
  16. Thread: The Moon

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    Fabulous. If I went out, this would be the sort...

    Fabulous. If I went out, this would be the sort of thing I'd go to see!
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    Very sad news. He was a gent.

    Very sad news. He was a gent.
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    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/sep/18/m...

    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/sep/18/metric-system-imperial-measures-consultation-brexit
  19. Thread: Powered saw

    by mizgeorge
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    The Knew Concepts version was what came...

    The Knew Concepts version was what came immediately to mind - but it's eyewateringly expensive!

    https://www.knewconcepts.com/Precision-power-saw.php
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    I make these all the time - just add each ring in...

    I make these all the time - just add each ring in the same orientation as the last. You can see instantly if you've got it wrong as the ring will not lie correctly.

    It's very hard to take a...
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    I'm a lot more cautious since being so ill...

    I'm a lot more cautious since being so ill earlier this year - especially as there's a possibility that something environmental (as the consultants called it) may have been a contributing factor. I...
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    I realise it's too late, but red/jeweller's brass...

    I realise it's too late, but red/jeweller's brass works well for this sort of thing (and tarnishes far less than copper). Alternatively, I've had good results using single hole gold beads. Carefully...
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    Foredom Hammer Handpiece and points

    Foredom H15 handpiece and 6 points. Used once.

    https://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Foredom-Hammer-Action-H.15---------Handpiece-prcode-999-FD09&query=foredom%20H15&channel=uk
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    Foredom Polishing Motor and Filter Hood

    Twin spindle polishing motor and extractor hood with LED light. Both in immaculate condition other than a bit of dust!

    These are fabulous bits of kit, but have been barely used as my needs...
  25. Thread: Awol

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    Yes, our National Health Service is amazing for...

    Yes, our National Health Service is amazing for emergencies and critical care, but on its knees in just about every other regard right now.

    Now I'm at the mercy of our appalling GP, who seems to...
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