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"B&Q now have oak board for their rustic shelving. 1 piece which enough to get 1…" john mackay replied Nov 17, 2015 to where to get timber for a neck?	14	Feb 13, 2016 Reply by Stuart Baldwin
"I use this. work fine for me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zona-Razor-Saw-Set-3-in-1-PS…" john mackay replied May 6, 2015 to Saw for cutting fret slots	22	Apr 16, 2016 Reply by Simon Cartlidge
"why buy from the USA Steve ? buy them from here in the UK. http://www.humidorsonline…" john mackay replied Dec 18, 2014 to Hen's teeth	18	Dec 18, 2014 Reply by john mackay
"here is some on ebay. you could double the amount by cutting into two pieces. dress…" john mackay replied Nov 29, 2014 to Hen's teeth	18	Dec 18, 2014 Reply by john mackay
"you can get cbg from here to.... http://www.humidorsonline.co.uk/empty-cigar-boxes-c…" john mackay replied Nov 29, 2014 to Hen's teeth	18	Dec 18, 2014 Reply by john mackay
"thats good" john mackay replied Sep 8, 2014 to Building to sell and UK Tax laws - UK builders and sellers attention!	22	Sep 8, 2014 Reply by john mackay
"believe it or not this is old hat. they have been chasing power sellers for a couple…" john mackay replied Sep 8, 2014 to Building to sell and UK Tax laws - UK builders and sellers attention!	22	Sep 8, 2014 Reply by john mackay
"I'm self employed to and I keep all my paper work in order as well as my books etc.…" john mackay replied Sep 6, 2014 to Building to sell and UK Tax laws - UK builders and sellers attention!	22	Sep 8, 2014 Reply by john mackay
"sure go a head Bill" john mackay replied Jul 12, 2014 to made another,gone fishing!!	3	Jul 12, 2014 Reply by Bill Isherwood
"might be a good idea to put a couple of links. cant find one stringer or 2 stringer" john mackay replied Jul 9, 2014 to Inspiration....	4	Jul 9, 2014 Reply by Seasick Mick

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