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 Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject: ebay bargain again |
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got one of these, but including the filters, for £42 delivered from usa (new)
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=54298&ts=93793
Just a wee bit cheaper :grin:
I'll frighten the crap out the wife tonight and wear it in bed 
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Stoday
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Got a bit of work in Sizewell Hanks?
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handyman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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no, its actually for sanding deep eaves on big old houses. Your there all day sanding up a ladder, and you get dust everywhere, as your heads 'right in there' !!
Was using a mask and goggles, but the goggles get steamed up........this should solve the problem, and be much more comfortable
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handyman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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and the goggles would still let dust in at speed, as your heads right beside the fan of sander sometimes, so it forced the stuff in the vents of the goggles...........all in all just a rubbish job
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Hinton Heating
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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did they send it as a "gift", if not expect a vat bill/customs bill from the shipping company!
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handyman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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you have to pay before delivery, always
Had loads of stuff from usa and hong kong, and only had to pay once for a lens from hongkong.
And vat on an item billed at $34 isnt going to be much anyway
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Wood Magnet
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Got yourself a bargain there Hanky.  Nice one.  |
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panlid
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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hanky just a quick thought.
i notice you seem to do alot of shitty jobs that i couldnt be arsed with. now you seem yto be a clever hard working lad so have you ever thought of expanding your knowledge base to maybe specialise more. you may or may not earn more money but you probably wouldnt have to spend all day up a ladder sanding old soffits.
im not demeaning what you do by the way, just thinking. |
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handyman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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i do specialise a bit in the summer doing refurbs on sash windows.
Couldnt do the same thing every day, as i get bored
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handyman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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anyway back to the point, nice mask Eh
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panlid
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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i dont do the same thing everyday and i still wont stand on a ladder all day sanding.
dont take offence i was merely wondering aloud!
oh...yes, great mask......
absolutley gay but great! |
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Stoday
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Can you get replacement filters for it?
Looks a bit like the very expensive Trend job. |
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handyman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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panlid, its my gimp mask
stoday, yes, the part number on the filters are available here
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handyman
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| panlid wrote: |
i dont do the same thing everyday and i still wont stand on a ladder all day sanding.
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thinking again about what you are saying panlid.
i have this thing where i see it as a challenge, and I'm very happy when its finished. Its partly due to knowing almost everyone else who would have done the job, would have missed a few steps out the process and botched the job.
This couple are great customers, and i even said to them to get other quotes, but they trusted me to do the job correctly, although i did say it was a horrible job, so didnt really want to do it. They got one decorator in for a quote and he said he would do it in 2 days (on his own) and would be £20 for materials  Phoned me straight back and booked me. (5 days at same rate as decorator and £100 of materials)
Even when i worked in GE, the boss would always trust me with the type of jobs knowone wants to do. Actually the one i did a lot of, was up a ladder at the upper pylon of the engine, pain of a job, but must be done correctly..............mabye i'm part monkey
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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This couple are great customers, and i even said to them to get other quotes, but they trusted me to do the job correctly, although i did say it was a horrible job, so didnt really want to do it. They got one decorator in for a quote and he said he would do it in 2 days (on his own) and would be £20 for materials Phoned me straight back and booked me. (5 days at same rate as decorator and £100 of materials)
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A customer who understands what a job REALLY requires? A rare beast indeed :grin:
One of my neighbours uses the same builder for her work as she knows the job he will do and I was speaking to him (builder) about a gate and if he could recommend someone - he said HE always uses the same chippie without others quoting as he knows what he will do will be good
Oh - Wicked Mask (hopefully you will avoid the Customs, but if not expect VAT PLUS Import Duty PLUS Royal Mail £10 charge for opening package to have a look  (but even with all those, still be half the price )
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