Recent content by chris hollidge

hoover, titanium bike frame, acrylic bath, bed, bedside cabinet.

I'd like you to work out how many square metreage you've skimmed in your career up to now?!

As some people have said, speak to the stair manufacturers, show them the proposed finish and they should be able to make a turned piece with beading. The tighter the curve, the more chance you'll have a flat spot.

yeah, the documentary is fascinating. Another lost artist I was put onto this week was Jackson C. Frank. An American 60's folk singer who met Paul Simon in London, who produced his only album. He influenced Nick Drake amongst others. A tragic life story producing some powerful songs.

We would but the college finance department has other ideas!

I think he also sponsored a cycling team.

I currently teach and took the DET Level5 in house. You will ideally be mentored by the Plastering lecturer when you first start but it can be a baptism of fire. From our year 2 students about a third have what it takes to move into Industry. The job itself can be both rewarding and frustrating...

You can also finish external angles with a plastic bag to form the pencil round

Thanks for that. Just had a quick listen and picked up on the 'death of the old self'. Makes sense.

Congratulations. I stopped a couple of weeks ago after scaring myself into chest pains being cancer. Got the all clear xray last week. I was only smoking about five a day, none some days but as my dad and sister both died at 53 of lung cancer, still taking a big risk. I've always stayed fit and...

the usual reason for dishing is when the plasterer has applied from frame to bead causing build up around the frame/window and also not flattened in. When you do apply the 'material of your choice', work vertically making sure you stay away from the high spots. Toupret exterior is a great...

Refina?

We've just been given a pallett. Not used any of it yet but the old white knauf used to set like make good. There's a clip on youtube of a plasterer using it like ames cement(face filling the whole wall). There is a set to it but it won't be like multi to use, It'll need patience and practice...

Not a plastering thread but how about business/company names. I once saw an electricians van in Swanage, Dorset signwritten with 'Jurassic Sparks'

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