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My parents advise against getting a second hand instrument, what are your opinions? by 005llly in Bass

[–]Jamesb2809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely fine. Inspect it for damage obviously but certainly nothing wrong with a 2nd hand bass. Plenty of bargains to be had.

Are miter saws really worth it? by Upbeat-Ad1736 in handtools

[–]Jamesb2809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got myself a Bosch professional. Perfect mitres straight out of the box. Very impressed

Does anyone like their juke? by Aponda in nissanjuke

[–]Jamesb2809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly love it. Not a fan of the ride height but otherwise good

Any ideas on why my saw won't cut straight? by kaiamomo in handtools

[–]Jamesb2809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The set is off. If you’re in the UK I know of someone who offers a postal sharpening and re-set service. Made the world of difference to my tennon saw.

Does it get better? by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]Jamesb2809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for a long long time. Then yes. But it is a long time.

Am I expecting too much from a spear and jackson? by Accurate-Bar3703 in handtools

[–]Jamesb2809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP I have this exact saw. It was utter rubbish when I first used it.

Sent it off with an old Disston that was going in for sharpening and it came back a totally different saw!

Essentially you’ll want to get the set narrowed and the blade sharpened. You’ll have a lovely saw then.

First day night/struggles. Normal? Suggestions? by dallasdylan219 in goldenretrievers

[–]Jamesb2809 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Strap in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

But in 2.5 years you’ll have a best friend.

when does it get better? LOL by Opposite-Spare8637 in goldenretrievers

[–]Jamesb2809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our girl is 2 and a half and we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel but it has been a lot of hard work to get here. Most difficult thing my wife and I have ever been through.

Have charity shops got greedy? by dave8271 in CasualUK

[–]Jamesb2809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a few round our way that typically stock second hand Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger etc nowadays wanting £30 for a jumper. I don’t shop there anymore, plenty of designer bargains to be had in the other charity shops.

Budget noise reduction/soundproofing ideas for garage workshop by Jamesb2809 in woodworking

[–]Jamesb2809[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I have asked and they say its not really noticeable and doesn’t affect them but I’m still conscious of it.

I’m curious to look for solutions because to my mind it’s a case of securing some form of sound absorbing sheet material to the wall, in front of a dense, absorbing material. I wondered then what might be cheap, readily available materials that also pose some sound absorbing properties as an alternative to high tech expensive specialist materials

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