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Free: 2 tree trunks for log burner (Birkdale Southport PR8) Promised 8 inch diameter x 5 ft 3 inch long and 4.5 inches diameter x 6 ft 3 inches long. Can anyone use both or just 1?

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Request: electric chainsaw (Southport PR8) electric chainsaw to remove an unwanted tree that i have. the tree is approximately 10 inches diameter so a bit much for a hand saw or axe. cosmetic condition unimportant , as long as it works. many thanks.

10d

Request: creocote wood preservative (Southport PR8) Any Creocote to try and save my gate. This is the modern equivalent of traditional "creosote" which is still used on railway sleepers but only available for commercial users, so I cannot ask for that on this site! Modern substitutes will still be good, so if you have some that is unwanted let me know. Thank you.

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Request: Exterior Plywood 26" x 21.5" (Southport PR8) Expired Prefer 9 mm (0.5 inch) thick but could be 12 mm. Minimum 26" x 21" (660 x 545 mm) If bigger no problem. Will have to be exterior as will be used outside. If anyone has 1 or more spare it would be put to good use. ( I will need a total of 6 eventually)

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Request: Exterior Plywood 68" x 21.5" (Southport PR8) Expired Prefer 12 mm (0.5 inch) thick but could be 9 mm. Minimum 68 X 21.5 inches (173 X 54.5 cm) If bigger no problem .Will have to be exterior as will be used outside. If anyone has 1 or more spare it would be put to good use. Many thanks.

24d

Free: Tv floor stand mount with 2 shelves (Southport PR8) Expired Black with 2 black glass shelves. It will support à 42 inch tv maybe a bigger one. Overall good condition. Birkdale.

54d

Request: creocote wood preservative (Southport PR8) Expired Any Creocote to try and save my gate. This is the modern equivalent of traditional "creosote" which is still used on railway sleepers but only available for commercial users, so I cannot ask for that on this site! Modern substitutes will still be good, so if you have some that is unwanted let me know. Thank you.

55d

Request: belt sander 240 volt (Southport PR8) Received My belt sander has just blown up, so I am wondering if anyone has one they no longer want. As long as it works cosmetic condition doesn't matter. Will have to be 240 volt. Many thanks.

157d

Free: 2 toughened glass panels (Southport PR8) Gifted Sizes 183 cm x 45 cm (6 ft x 17.75 inches) 185 cm x 71 cm (6 ft 0.75 inch x 28 inches) These are from a shower and could be repurposed for project such as cold frame. Any use to anyone? Take one or both.

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Request: mobil 1 0w-40 engine oil (Southport PR8) Expired ANY UNWANTED MOBIL 1 0W-40 ENGINE OIL. ( EVEN IF THE CONTAINER HAS ALREADY BEEN OPENED) Maybe you have gone Electric! Will be put to good use. Thank you.

243d

Request: Exterior Plywood (Southport PR8) Expired Prefer 12 mm (0.5 inch) thick but could be 9 mm. Minimum 68 X 21.5 inches (173 X 57 cm) If bigger no problem. If anyone has 1 or more spare it would be put to good use.

243d

Request: Stair wall hand rail (Southport PR8) Expired Wood or metal to help climbing stairs. Many thanks.

256d

Free: Toughened Glass Panel (Southport PR8) Gifted 178 cm long x 41 cm wide x 0.5 cm thick. May be suitable for project such as a cold frame. 2nd panel a bit longer and wider also available.

256d

Free: Narrow Hardwood Door (Southport PR8) Expired See photos for colour. Size 195 x 53 x 3.5 cm

256d

Free: Rotary garden airer clothes dryer (Southport PR8) Expired 3 arm galvanized steel 7 ft long. Has some surface rust in parts as it has been outside.

303d

Free: Metal corner strips (Southport PR8) Expired 4 long lengths which have been left outside. Can anyone use them for anything?

305d

Free: 4 Old hanging baskets (Southport PR8) Gifted 2 old green metal and 2 wicker style. Please see photos. May be OK on allotment?

326d

Free: Couple folding spring garden chairs (Southport PR8) Gifted Grey and black. They are used and have been stored. Weathered but still usable.

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339d

Free: Couple of orchids (Southport PR8) Gifted I have too many orchids. No flowers on these right now. Anyone with green fingers want them?

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345d

Free: 2 Door Mats (Southport PR8) Gifted Past their best. Any use to anyone. Take one or both.

346d

Free: Strawberry hanging basket + 2 empty (Southport PR8) Gifted Hanging basket containing strawberry plants and 2 large empty metal hanging baskets may suit allotment

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351d

Free: Pair of large metal hanging baskets (Southport PR8) Expired Approximate size 40 cm diameter ( 16 inches). Rusty in parts. Probably look OK if given a coat of paint.

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360d

Free: Swish brass effect curtain pole (Southport PR8) Expired This has been cut down to 128 cm (50.5 inches) Diameter is 20 mm. Used with scratches and signs of wear. No accessories.

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Free: Garden/path flags used (Southport PR8) Gifted Various sizes as in photos. Some cement on bottom may need knocking off.

1y

Free: Used Flags various sizes (Southport PR8) Expired Some riven some stone as in photos. May need cement knocking off from underneath. Take as many as you want.

1y

Request: Mobile phone 4g (Southport PR8) Expired My 4g mobile has stopped making or receiving phone calls. WiFi works OK. I use it mainly for emergencies. If anyone has one they no longer want it would be much appreciated.

1y

Request: wood 18 to 25 mm thick (Southport PR8) Expired Minimum 4 foot long. To make new slats to fix an old garden seat/bench. Solid timber or exterior plywood would be fine. So the slats are 48 inches (122 cm) long x 2.3/8" inches ( 6 cm )wide x 18-25 mm thick. Any amount would help. I can cut the timber or plywood down from a bigger size myself. Many thanks.

1y

Request: 5 mm Clear Cast Acrylic sheet (Southport PR8) Expired 5 mm thick Clear Cast Acrylic sheet. 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 2. (a larger size can be cut down.) This is to secondary glaze an old Victorian sash window. I realize it is highly unlikely anyone will have any of this, but it's worth a try! Many thanks.

1y

Request: Smooth masonry paint (Southport PR8) Expired Sandtex or Dulux weathercote any colour if anyone has any left over or unwanted would be put to good use. Many thanks.

1y

Free: New Testament pocket size (Southport PR8) Expired The new testament living bible edition paperback pocket size. Free to anyone who will read it.

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1y