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Everything posted by iamduvern
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I recently dropped my R10 off to him and he told me 10 to 14 day turn around and I didnt hear a thing so after 3 weeks I tried phoning e-mail and text no reply. So I drove over and when I got there he couldnt find it!! after 20 mins of searching we found it hidden in amongst a pile of boxes but fair play to the guy he dropped what he was doing and stripped it down and I watched him machine the regulator block out and build a new one from scratch. I returned 2 days later and he re assembled the action in front of me pointing out all of the work that he had done along with the new shroud he h
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Gold sovereigns start around £170/£180 on the open market or try the Royal Mint
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Im good at driving round the M25 clockwise or anti clockwise even better at brewing all grain beers
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It can happen thats why you should have a few pipes smoke one then let it cool and if you rest it against a stand the tar pools and sets and it cleans up easily Modern pipes have filters which help
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Get in and see the tax man if you have no slips then take bank statements YOU are liable for any tax owed I had a problem a few years ago when my boss cocked up and I owed £4500 a couple of meetings and all was sorted tax codes adjusted and 35% was written off Get it sorted sooner rather than later
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Ive smoked a pipe for the last 5 years and good quality baccy is hard to find I have a 20 mile round trip to a proper baccy shop I buy loose and mix my own come to think of it I started wearing a flat cap at the same time and I got a cravat for xmas but as Ive just turned 50 I guess its ok I have a nice little collection of pipes and I should get cracking on building a smokers cabinet to store them in
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I use these http://www.lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk/walking_boot_repairs.htm New Vibram soles mid soles replaced 1 eyelet replaced and new laces and a leather treatment £72 top quality workmanship the boots are 5 years old and I expect to get another 4/5 years before repairing or replacing them
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Im having a bit of a clear out Check out E Bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290970762343?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290969305881?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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For the knifemakers on here, handle question...
iamduvern replied to Bosun11's topic in Countryside Skills, Craft & DIY
My EDC knife has an antler handle which ive had for years Ive started using corian for my bushcraft knifes but you can not beat a nice bit of hard wood, these days it seems practicality out weighs style -
Temp controller £12 ebay enclosure box was an old one I had kicking around 1 twin extension lead cut to size tube heater £12 tool station Never have to worry about fermentation temps fluctuating again
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Just finished this little project for my home brew it can chill down to -7 and heat up to 30 degrees using a 60 watt tube heater Had a long wait for the temp controller coming from China and a bit of head scratching to wire it all up This should help when Im low temp fermenting At the moment there is a Yorkshire beer kit in the keg next project will be a German style lager that will need 3 months lagering at 5 degrees Next job is to install a couple of taps in the door for easy pouring!! So when Im working in the shed NO more having to go in the house for a beer
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Outstanding performance from the mens team Bronze after an inquiry
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Cant beat a bit of Hammerite!! Looks good you could get a few quid for that on Ebay
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Do you make your own compost?
iamduvern replied to JohnGalway's topic in Living Off The Land & Game Cooking
Dont overdo the chicken shit and turn the pile over on a regular basis I have 4 lots on the go at anyone time and its kept in a frame made with old pallets so as it matures its moved along the line so I always have a usable heap -
Few knife blanks for sale
iamduvern replied to spike25blue's topic in Countryside Skills, Craft & DIY
I will have the one on the far right PM inbound -
Should have paid their taxes like the rest of us
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Deffo a bad earth its often easier in the long run to rewire from lamps to plug and "tin" the ends of the cable it may take a bit of time but its worthwhile in the long run and while your at it check the socket on the car
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Modern version used for carrying railway sleepers note the insulated handles for working in third rail areas
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Lamb closely followed by venison
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At least his mate had good manners and closed the gate!!
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Same happened in the racing today one guy was a bit late letting his dog loose and was well beaten he was given a rerun and won he claimed he wasn"t ready but everyone saw his hand go up when asked by the starter if both dogs were ready
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my first axe with damascus cutting edge .
iamduvern replied to midnight's topic in Countryside Skills, Craft & DIY
Nice work I might have a go myself once I get a couple more knifes under my belt -
Start small I promised myself ONE shed only but its like having a bag of toffees once you start you can"t stop!!