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Anyone got a Wilkinson Kit set guitar?
Just seems to be a flawed design as the Vibrato cannot float. It's hard against the body of the guitar so can only go one way.
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Glasses - easing pressure on the bridge of your nose
Anyone got any tips, or ways to reduce the pressure that glasses put on your nose where the plastic/silicone pads rest? My new glasses aren't heavy but at the moment I'm improvising with a …
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Anyone know where I can get some 12mm oak wood for a decent price?
I'm looking to replace the MDF front baffle for the speakers I made, I've got new drivers and they don't fit the hole that the old drivers needed. I would prefer to use oak as it looks so mu…
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Any tried the Wilkinson kit set guitars?
Reasonably priced and supposedly sound like a £1000 guitar.
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Has the gas/elec' supply charge increased?
I was with one of the many energy supply companies that went bust so I can't access the previous online records. Can anyone who can see their history confirm if the standing charges have al…
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Recommendations for accommodation around Keswick?
I'm looking to spend a week in the Keswick area, can anyone recommend a place? Price up to £80/night
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Electrical question for Sparkys
I'm making up a ceiling lamp but the filament bulbs are such low wattage that I'm think about using three bulbs instead of one. I'd like to combine three of these : Ebay lamp fitting Is t…
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Sewing machine setup help.
I'm trying to set up a sewing machine for first use. I've inserted the lower bobbin as instructed. and threaded the top thread through the needle and out the back. But when I turn the handle…
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PC memory usage - where is it being used?
In my task manager the performance tab shows 8bg of memory being used, yet when I check the processes, they don't even add up to 1gb, what is using the rest? The system? If so why doesn't i…
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Garage stuffed up - do I take it back or go elsewhere are chase for my money back?
Short story - engine overheated because the mechanic didn't put a hose on the radiator properly. Long story: I took my car in on it's last service and asked them to check why I had a engine …
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Recommendations for phone insurance
I've had mobile phones for over 20 years and not had phone insurance - never broken any of them. In the last two years I've broken four phones :( Soooo, I think it's time to get insuranc…
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Picture framing question
I am going to make a hidden wood frame at the back of one of the picture I have. (I've tried so many different types and colours of frame on the outside but it just doesn't look as good as f…
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How long should an outside paint job last?
We have an independent painter come around every year to paint a different block for our flats(six blocks). Charges almost the average persons salary to do it too, although I don't think he …
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I'm getting a cat, any advice?
Just wondering what is good pet insurance? Also the cat has not been vaccinated yet (4 months old), so should I be worried about any health issues? They blamed Covid for not getting it vacc…
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Bread makers! Advice needed for making wraps
I've switched from standard bread for lunch to wraps as I really like the taste. Then I looked up how to make them and it's a 'piece of cake', although mine come out more like cardboard/pap…
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Diesel glowplug not lighting
Any Diesel experts around? My car battery went flat due to the cold and lack of use. I've replaced the battery but the glowplug light does not come on and I can't start the car. The car has…
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Recommendation for guitar tabs book?
I'm looking for a decent book on electric guitar songs to learn, as I've had enough of playing scales. All the songs I want to play I don't have decent tabs for and they are a bit more adva…
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Blocked drain
Any drain clearing experts out there? I've tried using the spring drain unblocker, but it's not strong enough to clear the blockage. Acid doesn't help. The drain is awkward to access as we…
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Can anyone recommend a wired in-ear headset for my Android phone?
My trusty headset has a loose wire so I have been looking for a replacement. Amazon search doesn't seem to work properly, it keeps showing me over-ear ones no matter how I change the filter…
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Any recommendations for good innersoles?
I've got a number of Sketchers shoes where the only issue is that the innersole wears out where the ball on my foot is. I've been into their shops but they don't sell replacement innersoles…
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