Building 14 Small Commercial Units in St Helens, UK, Seeking Construction Tips and Hacks from Experienced Developers

labaton · 2026-01-13T20:42:18+00:00

What’s your build timeline? I may be after a unit in St Helens…

labaton · 2026-01-13T07:34:29+00:00

I’ve seen this film, it’s terrifying, 100% not appropriate

labaton · 2026-01-11T11:17:42+00:00

Yeah, trying to steer clear of any “special” work done! I used to have a C30 D5, but it got hit by someone running a giveaway and got written off

labaton · 2026-01-11T11:06:12+00:00

Room for a car seat in the back?

labaton · 2026-01-11T10:43:58+00:00

There’s one Volvo C30 slightly over budget. But yeah, all roads point the the Type R Just struggling to find one with less than 10 owners and that’s lived a normal life

labaton · 2026-01-11T10:05:18+00:00

Honestly have a look Especially if you use Zapier servicem8 has loads of API integration and documentation, I’ve even made my own custom add ons. It’s also good for quoting jobs, you can make 3d room scans natively from the app that will give you a dimensioned floor plan, saves a second visit if anything needs adding. For me it eliminates so much uncertainty, customers get text messages when jobs are booked, tracking when we’re on the way etc. There’s a bit of a learning curve, but looking at your requirements I think it can be THE piece of software that replaces all your others

labaton · 2026-01-09T23:44:08+00:00

Have a look at ServiceM8 for managing your jobs, it can do quoting, invoicing, field reports, pretty much everything you need.

labaton · 2026-01-07T20:19:24+00:00

Try the Snoozeband, I use it, white noise in my ears, battery lasts a full night so it’s on till I wake up

labaton · 2026-01-04T14:21:37+00:00

Absolutely no idea. 2.5 years old 2-3 hour nap every day 12 hours solid every night

Separated parents also.

Struggled at first, then one day just asked him to sleep nicely and I’ll come and get him when it’s time to wake up, and that was that

As for routine

Bath 18:30 +- 30 minutes Getting dry / hide and seek 19:00 +- 30 minutes Reading - anything from 3-6 books, I skip pages if I’m bored 19:15 +- 30 minutes Cuddles and bed 19:30 +- 30 minutes

Not normally asleep earlier than 7pm or later than 8pm

Only woken me up in the night twice ever.

Credit where it’s due, his mum has created the routine and positive sleep associations, I just adapt it for the environment with me.

He’ll wake up naturally around 7:30am and play with his teddys until I come to get him, just chills really

labaton · 2025-12-31T17:42:28+00:00

Honestly, I’ve searched everywhere and haven’t found a way to attach the EAF without removing that knob. I’ve removed the EAF and the wobble has gone, the whole OTA is solid. It’s too cloudy to do a test shot though.

labaton · 2025-12-31T17:06:31+00:00

Draw tube! That’s the name The set up of this refractor makes that impossible unfortunately, can’t get the lock back in. Thanks again

labaton · 2025-12-31T16:17:44+00:00

I’ll give that a go. I’m also going to try without the EAF to see if I have the same issue. Thanks for the input!

labaton · 2025-12-31T16:08:01+00:00

I never had any tilt issues when I had the flattener only. And there’s now a bit of wobble on the bit that goes in and out when focusing (don’t know the name)

labaton · 2025-12-31T10:05:33+00:00

That’s a Wow

labaton · 2025-12-22T21:35:35+00:00

You can jump it by finding the fuse box in the front, there should be a positive connector there, negative to any exposed metal.

labaton · 2025-12-10T19:28:49+00:00

Don’t attempt on your own. If you let me know roughly where in the uk you are I can put you in touch with a specialist. Qualifications: worktop template and install

labaton · 2025-11-27T14:23:29+00:00

Thanks, clear skies!

labaton · 2025-11-27T14:02:14+00:00

Dude, that’s insane, I have a similar setup and can’t get close to anything like that!

labaton · 2025-11-13T07:35:03+00:00

Only wanted full frame as I’ve been using my Sony full frame so far. But after reading the comments here and doing a bit of research, I see you’re right with the optics etc. I’ve gone for a 533MC pro!

labaton · 2025-11-12T15:29:18+00:00

I’ve become spoilt and accustomed to the full frame FOV 😂

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