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Looks ideal but I ordered one from Screwfix, collect in it today. Very similar spec to that one. Had some good kit from Aldi, I've just got a cycle maintenance stand from them which is very solid and superb VFM. I never thought of looking there for a mitre saw.

I have one SP30 from 1982 "ish". I always declare it on apps and renewals saying "approximately, forget exact date". It's never been an issue.

You've made me blush Malk :-) It's not just this job, I've a few projects lined up where this will save some elbow grease. I'm getting lazy in my old age.

The last sentence wasn't directed at you, if I gave that impression it wasn't my intent. It was a more general observation of an occasional trend on this forum for some to imagine that certain species are somehow deliberately cruel, calculating or or otherwise motivated by human style emotions. I still don't understand the "hate" bit, but each to their own

Thanks, the answer I was hoping for Those with blades big enough to do it in a oner are out of my budget. I've seen a sliding compound saw for around £100 from Screwfix which seems to get plenty of good reviews. I don't expect professional quality or features for that but hope it will do for DIY projects.

I'm a woodworking numpty, so be gentle with me! I am about to build a fairly substantial chicken coop. I've been after a power mitre saw for a while, so now seems like good time to get one. The design I am using requires 30 degree cuts on the uprights which are 4x4 inch (100x100mm) timber. Most of the hobby mitre saws in my modest budget only have a max cutting depth of ~ 60mm. Will I be able to make a partial cut, turn the work piece over to cut all the way through if I swing the blade accross?

I totally understand the need to control corvids at times, but I never quite get why you would "hate" a wild animal for following its natural instincts. I think crows, magpies, rooks etc are fascinating, adaptable, intelligent creatures. There is no doubt however, that they can be destructive pests during lambing, nesting etc. when it is justifiable to shoot them if they are causing problems. I just don't think anthropomorphic vilification does us any favours.

Hi Michael, welcome This is mainly a UK based forum. There are of course members from elsewhere including a few from the US, but the vast majority on here are based in UK. That doesn't mean you won't be welcomed or get help and advice, but meeting up with local shooting buddies via this means might be a challenge!

If it is good quality mince you don't need to do anything really. A touch of salt and ground black pepper, form it into a ball in your palm, flatten slightly, brush with just a smear of oil and place in a very hot pan. It shouldn't fall apart.

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For customer service I would definitely recommend Bushnell - they have a no question lifetime warranty. I had no idea about this until I dropped a pair of their binos from height onto a stone tile floor and the bridge between the tubes cracked. I phoned Bushell UK to see if they could be repaired. I was expecting to be told "no", or least charged a hefty whack to do it. Despite the fact the product was not at fault just damaged through clumsiness (which I told them), was well out of a normal warranty period and I had no proof of purchase they told me to send them in under warranty. They went off to their European service centre in Germany but unfortunately they couldn't be repaired. They sent me a brand new higher spec pair, completely FOC, all within about 2 weeks of the first phone call. I've used them frequently (daily recently) in the 5 years since, in all sorts of weather and the quality is fantastic. I'd love a pair of Zeiss or Swaros but I'm not convinced my old eyes would notice enough difference to justify the expense. I've no knowledge of Hawke or Opticron, and I'm sure they are very good, but I can unreservedly recommend Bushell on quality and customer service.

No, a little earlier in June, around the 5th ISTR.

For the last two years I have attempted the Welsh 3000s - all 14 or 15 (depending on how you count them) Welsh 3000ft+ mountains in 24 hours. Both times we camped on Snowdon Summit for a 3:30 AM start. In 2013 it was an awesome sunrise with little wind but due to a mates injury we bailed later in the day. Last year it was a horrendous night with zero kip and two of us had head torches blown off on Snowdon summit the wind was that strong as we set off. The wind dropped just enough by sunrise for us to descend via Crib Goch. We managed to complete it though!

Tryfan is my favourite, especially when combined with a scramble up Bristly Ridge onto the Glydrs, closely followed in Snowdonia by Cryb Goch. In the lakes, there are loads but Jack's Rake followed by the Langdale pikes or Striding Edge on Helvellyn come to mind. Pic is on the way up the north ridge of Tryfan, above a cloud inversion.

Finally got up there today. The sun shone, I had the whole ground to myself and I even improved on my usual very mediocre performance .A lovely ground set in stunning countryside, I will definitely be going back.

I fall into Thunderbird's don't post much but still lurk category, but this thread has drawn me out of cover. I was fortunate to have attended the inaugural meet and several since. Some of the best food I have ever eaten has been on these weekends. I've also got slowly sozzled next to a campfire whilst shooting the **** with some of funniest, most genuine and generous people it has been my pleasure to meet. I am gutted that I can't make it this year as I am committed to a cycle event which clashes. If anyone is uming and ahing about whether to go, just do it. You won't regret it.

That's nice Phil, enjoy

Silver solder is a lot stronger than lead (or whatever substitute they use these days). I bought a small pack of silver solder rods and some flux off ebay a while ago for some small jobs on a motorcycle restoration. You'll need a small blow torch to melt it.

I have an old Webley premier in .22 that I chronoed at just shy of 5 ft/lb. Pretty accurate too.

OK. Steve b has first shout, if he doesn't want them, they're yours.

Steve, if no one locally wants them, I shoot at Rogiet Moor range near Magor once a month if that's any help. Next shoot is 28 Feb.

Since I moved this is the nearest ground to me. I've not been there yet but hear good things about it. They use the claymate system so good for solo practice. I'm going to sort a midweek visit there soon.

1 x unopened 500 round 'brick' of Eley .22LR subsonic hollow points. £50, collect only from Ludlow in Shropshire. Face to face by FAC holder with appropriate .22 slot and authorisation for expanding ammunition.

A fantastic film, I really enjoyed that.