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Postby marineboy » 08 Aug 2018, 14:12

I’ve been a member of UKW for a bit ((and very good it is too) but I was directed here by a link to MikeG’s house renovation thread and I have just read all 114 pages of it. I know all the superlatives about Mike have been repeated many times so I won’t take up space adding more. Suffice it to say the man is a god.

For myself I am something of a bodger. My biggest project to date has been making and fitting new drawers and doors to the existing base unit and cupboard carcases in my kitchen (only ply and routed MDF I’m afraid, but I, and more importantly SWMBO, am happy with it. I’ve also replaced the staircase spindles in my Victorian house and added internal insulation to most of the walls. I’ve also had a go at box making, and hopefully starting to improve. And I’ve lost count of the bits of furniture I have repurposed as our children have grown and left home.

I’m looking forward to picking the brains of the members here, and possibly even contributing some opinions and ideas of my own.

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Re: Hello All

Postby RogerS » 08 Aug 2018, 14:51

You're very welcome, Nick.

We're a friendly lot over here as well.
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Postby marineboy » 08 Aug 2018, 14:55

Thanks Roger. I have made my first boo boo - didn't realise that my first post had to be cleared by a mod so thought I'd lost it and reposted. So please ignore it if it appears again!
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Postby TrimTheKing » 08 Aug 2018, 15:47

Hi Nick and welcome. Don't worry about the extra thread, I've moved it into the Twilight Zone... :eusa-whistle:
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Postby marineboy » 08 Aug 2018, 15:49

Hi Mark, best place for it. Many thanks.
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Re: Hello All

Postby Malc2098 » 08 Aug 2018, 15:53

Hi Nick,

Welcome from Mid-Devon.

Yes, that man is on a par with Eric Clapton! It was his threads and advice that gave me the confidence to build my own 'shop!.
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Postby marineboy » 08 Aug 2018, 16:08

Cheers Malcolm.
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Postby RogerS » 08 Aug 2018, 16:27

marineboy wrote:Thanks Roger. I have made my first boo boo - didn't realise that my first post had to be cleared by a mod so thought I'd lost it and reposted. So please ignore it if it appears again!



No worries. Helps us keep out the riff-raff :D
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Postby Andyp » 08 Aug 2018, 17:10

Hi and wecome from me too. We love pictures around here of past, present and even future projects. So don’t be shy.
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Re: Hello All

Postby DaveL » 08 Aug 2018, 18:24

Hi Nick,

Welcome to the forum.
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Re: Hello All

Postby 9fingers » 08 Aug 2018, 19:04

Welcome Nick!
Information on induction motors here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBTVXx ... sp=sharing
Email:motors@minchin.org.uk
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Postby marineboy » 08 Aug 2018, 20:46

Many thanks to all for your welcoming comments!

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Re: Hello All

Postby RogerS » 14 Aug 2018, 09:27

Oooh...just seen where you live. Good to have another member up here in the frozen North :D Mind you, you are on the 'softer' side of the County ;)
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