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Free: Samples of wood picture frames (Bowmanville) - Two lg. boxes of various sizes, colours and models of samples of wood frames (for paintings) Great for hobbyists, birdhouse makers, cabinet makers or for school wood-workshops. Some are heavily moulded and deeper than others.
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Free: Space Heater, Honeywell (Bowmanville) Expired - This heater needs a new switch I think. It was in unheated storage for several years, worked well before but won't switch on now. Before storage it was working well. I hate to throw it out and would love to find a handy person who could fix it. Probably some rust on the connections?
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Request: Bookcase, plus a shelf (Bowmanville) Expired - Looking for a low bookcase not more than 40" high and 50" wide, if you have something hidden away somewhere and not needed🤞 Also need a shelf 34" long and not more than 11" wide (I know, a long shot!) Request: Shelf (for bookcase) (Bowmanville) Expired - Need a shelf (for bookcase) to replace one lost in moving! Ideal size would be 34" x 11" Thank you for looking🤞 Free: Blum cabinet hinges 2 prs (Bowmanville) Expired - Spring loaded hinges (4) for cabinet doors. From upward lifting doors in our kitchen (doing a reno!) Work very well, come with all hardware and screws.
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Photo of free Blum cabinet hinges 2 prs (Bowmanville)
Free: Queen bed (Bowmanville) Gifted - Queen Bed is in EUC with mattress, bedside table, solid wood headboard. No photo at present, but for details please phone Marj at 905-243-8512. See further posts for other quality pieces of furniture and household items. Request: bookcase (Bowmanville) Received - In good shape, small/medium size. With or without cabinet space. Please give measurements, (small car & limited space!) Thank you. Free: Safety glass for table tops (Bowmanville) Expired - These were off 2 wood coffee tables. Heavy, bevelled glass, each measures 22" x 16" Each has a small nick off at a corner. Free: small table/shelf unit (Bowmanville) Expired - This was originally a small bookcase, but a larger wood piece was added to top and painted blue. Dimensions: 31" high, 25" wide, 17" deep at top. The lower 3 shelves are 8" deep. Good condition, used in workshop.
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Photo of free small table/shelf unit (Bowmanville)
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Free: 3-shelf unit (Bowmanville) Expired - Shelves are white arborite but have nicks, paint and rust marks (was used in workshop/garage) Yellow metal legs. Dimensions: 39-1/2" high, 33" wide, 16-1/2" deep (top shelves are 10" wide, bottom is 16" wide. Great for garden shed etc.
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Photo of free 3-shelf unit (Bowmanville)
Free: Kayak/SUP paddles (Bowmanville) Expired - Two kayak paddles, plus another which is a Lavika convertible to a SUP paddle (comes in three parts) All in very good condition Free: Microwave insert tray (Bowmanville) Gifted - Round glass, (the sort that goes on turntable in microwave) & is 14-3/4" diameter. Perfect condition. Free: cut glass pieces (Bowmanville) Expired - A good assortment of cut glass pieces, some opaque, some clear, some etched with a frost pattern. Various shapes and sizes from 4'' to 9" Some are mirror squares, some shaped for stained glass work, some rectangular. Plain ones for smaller picture frames. Various thicknesses Free: circular saw cutting blade discs (Bowmanville) Expired - There are five reg. steel ones, plus one for cutting metal and one for cutting masonry, from 6-1/2" to 7-1/4" diam. Free: flower & vegetable pots (Bowmanville) Expired - An assortment of 9 large & medium plastic pots, different colours, the large heavy duty black ones good for tomatoes, peppers etc. Some are a little fancier! Free: cedar chest (Bowmanville) Expired - Old chest cedar, inner perfect condition, exterior needs a coat of paint or stain and the top is missing. Could be made by handyman, or covered with a sheet of plywood. Dimensions: 31" long 15" high & 15" deep. Would also make an attractive small bookcase. Free: garden hose (Bowmanville) Expired - YardWorks garden hose, blue, 50 ft. long, incl. multi-function nozzle in good condition Free: Aladdin Kerosene heater (Bowmanville) Expired - I have two kerosene heaters which have been in storage for many years. They worked very well before that, giving out lots of heat in a ventilated area such as a drafty cottage or garage/workshop. The one shown is an Aladdin, the other is a Craftsman. Dimensions for both approx: 18" high x 24" long x 12" deep
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Free: flower & vegetable pots (Bowmanville) Expired - An assortment of ten large & medium plastic pots, different colours, the large heavy duty black ones good for tomatos, peppers etc. Some are a little fancier! Free: Floor staples (Bowmanville) Expired - Two boxes of unused flooring staples, (2cm wide) One full box containing 5,000, the other approx. 4,500 Free: cut glass pieces (Bowmanville) Gifted - A good assortment of cut glass pieces, some opaque, some clear, some etched with a frost pattern. Various shapes and sizes from 4'' to 9" Some are mirror squares, some shaped for stained glass work, some rectangular. Plain ones for smaller picture frames. Various thicknesses Free: Large dolly (Bowmanville) Gifted - Sturdy all metal, some rust, one small wheel from handle is off but still have it. Looks as if it could be re-attached. It is only for using the dolly flat horizontally. Otherwise in working order and holds good loads
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Photo of free Large dolly (Bowmanville)
Free: Zipper collection (Bowmanville) Gifted - This is a collection of all sizes of zippers, all colours, all metal and in working order. For sewing, crafts, art projects, anything you can imagine for a unique craft. See Google for many ideas for kids crafts & sewers alike Free: Storage cabinet for workshop (Bowmanville) Gifted - This is a vintage Anchor cabinet from a sewing shop. It's 5 drawers with adjustable dividers make it useful for many items: arts, crafts, collectables, hardware, etc. GUC Dimensions 17" tall x 16" deep x 22" across (from side to side) I have two to give away!
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Photo of free Storage cabinet for workshop (Bowmanville)
Free: Utility Wagon (Bowmanville) Gifted - Blue Hawk wagon, all metal, little rust, 4 wheels on solid rims, one tire is dead, front wheels rotate 360 degrees! Cotter pins and handle all intact. Height from ground 25". Box is 46" long x 23" wide x 10" deep
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Photo of free Utility Wagon (Bowmanville)
Photo of free Utility Wagon (Bowmanville)
Photo of free Utility Wagon (Bowmanville)
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Free: Metallic Glaze Paint (pewter) (Bowmanville) Gifted - McCloskey Special Effects (for a rich metallic lustre). Pewter colour. 16 fl oz. size. Full jar. In good condition. Free: Vase (Bowmanville) Gifted - Tall round ceramic vase hand painted in Brazil. It has a fine crack from top part way down, but holds enough water for flowers without leaking. Measures 10" tall & 5" diameter
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Free: Cat food (Bowmanville) Gifted - I have about 2 kg of Lara adult dry cat food "I love poultry" to give away. Bought from Welcome Feed in Bowmanville. My cats loved it but sadly have to be on a strict diet now, so I don't want it to go to waste! Good opportunity to try another food (very reasonable) with no risk! Free: Wooden ironing board (Bowmanville) Gifted - Old grey weathered wood. Has been used outdoors as a shelf for flower pots etc. Has extra half-shelf inserted underneath the top. Still sturdy.
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Free: laundry basket (Bowmanville) Expired - Round white wire basket with handles, no liner, like new, 22" tall & 18" diameter. It was kindly gifted to me but I didn't use it after all.