A Members' Posts

Free: Soil (S11, Hunters Bar) Does anyone need any topsoil before I take it to the tip? Has some smaller old bits of stone/slate and some clay mixed in (it's from the bottom of the garden) but the plants seem to like it. About 150lts of it, ideal for filling planters etc. Collection from Hunters Bar area and will need to bring own containers (some is in some old bags you're welcome to but the flexi-tubs stay).

16h

Request: Scaffold boards (S11, Hunters Bar) After some bits of scaffold for a small shelving project. Does anyone have any offcuts laying about? Will be for the kitchen so not too manky.

4d

Request: Pond plants (S11, Hunters Bar) Withdrawn Have a little nature pond I've made from an old sink and now looking for some plants to make it more inviting!

19d

Request: Bay tree / Laurus nobilis (S11, Hunters Bar) Received Have a spare big pot and would love one on the patio. If anyone has one they're not into, or wouldn't mind donating a few cuttings for propagation, it would be appreciated :-)

35d

Free: Arabic language learning book (S11, Hunters Bar) University surplus. Has been used but shoudn't be excessively damaged or written in. Colection from Hunters Bar or University campus if easier.

35d

Free: Spanish language learning book (S11, Hunters Bar) University surplus. Has been used but shoudn't be excessively damaged or written in. Colection from Hunters Bar or University campus if easier.

35d

Free: Spanish language book (S11, Hunters Bar) University surplus. Has been used but shoudn't be excessively damaged or written in. Collection from Hunters Bar or University campus if easier. Keep an eye on my listings as we will have a number of books of different titles and languages available.

35d

Free: Electrical bits (S11, Hunters Bar) Most of a box of grommets (I needed a couple for a job and they seem to only come in a box of 100,000). 1-gang DP switch and backbox (could do with a clean). Works fine, I just changed it over for a double socket.

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55d

Free: Parkside vehicle impact wrench (S8 Meersbrook) Gifted No charger but battery works and will charge on the Parkside 20v charger, if you already have one.

72d

Free: Armchair (S8 Meersbrook) Withdrawn Ikea rattan armchair. Similar to Poang but slightly different shape and a bit smaller. The white cushion is from a Poang so is not an exact match but is comfortable.

72d

Free: Armchair (Meersbrook) (S8 Meersbrook) Withdrawn Ikea rattan armchair. Similar to Poang but slightly different shape and a bit smaller. The white cushion is from a Poang so is not an exact match but is comfortable.

72d

Request: Binding machine (S11, Hunters Bar) Received If anyone has a dusty one they no longer use, it would be gratefully received!

74d

Request: Bike pannier (S11, Hunters Bar) Received Looking for one for my girlfriend's bike so she can carry her marking about a bit easier. If anyone has an old and battered one they no longer use, it would be gratefully received!

74d

Request: Roofing tools (rip, hammer, beater) (S11, Hunters Bar) Trying to find some bits for a little garden roofing project. If anyone has any un-wanted tools gathering dust/rust, they would be much appreciated :-)

74d

Free: Open reach box (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired Dont know if this is any use to anyone?

91d

Free: Upvc square gutter pipe (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired 65cm x 65cm x 189cm long upv black plastic gutter pipe.

91d

Free: Electrical bits (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired Most of a box of grommets (I needed a couple for a job and they seem to only come in a box of 100,000). 1-gang DP switch and backbox (could do with a clean). Works fine, I just changed it over for a double socket.

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91d

Free: Spanish language book (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired University surplus. Has been used but shoudn't be excessively damaged or written in. Collection from Hunters Bar or University campus if easier. Keep an eye on my listings as we will have a number of books of different titles and languages available.

108d

Free: Spanish language learning book (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired University surplus. Has been used but shoudn't be excessively damaged or written in. Colection from Hunters Bar or University campus if easier.

111d

Free: Arabic language learning book (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired University surplus. Has been used but shoudn't be excessively damaged or written in. Colection from Hunters Bar or University campus if easier.

111d

Request: Roofing tools (rip, hammer, beater) (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired Trying to find some bits for a little garden roofing project. If anyone has any un-wanted tools gathering dust/rust, they would be much appreciated :-)

118d

Free: PVC pipe bits (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Lots of junctions and odds and ends of Pvc pipe. Some is 32mm and some is 40mm. Mostly push-fit.

134d

Free: 50mm thick upholstery foam (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Some left over after doing a chair up. It's firm so could be used for armrests, back pads, seating pads and the like. 61cm long, 22cm~16cm wide. See photos for shape. Also have some hessian listed.

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140d

Free: Upholstery hessian, plastic-backed (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Was 112cm x 150cm before I cut some bits out. See photo for shape. Plenty left for reupholstering chairs, placemats, any number of other diy/craft. Shame to lob it all out.

140d

Request: Slate rip & or slate hammer (S11, Hunters Bar) Expired Trying to find one to replace a couple of split slates. If you have one lying about unused, it would be much appreciated :)

153d

Free: Carpet offcuts (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Take some or all. All high quality wool carpet from S11 Carpets and flooring. There are 3 types: Natural berber delux 55oz Eclipse (grey one) Natural Berber delux 55oz Green Tea (slight green tinge) Millstone Churt (think this has yak hair in) Millstone 43cm x 270cm Millstone 36cm x 137cm Green 74cm x 98cm Green 37cm x 73cm Green 35cm x 112cm Grey 33cm x 128cm Grey 65cm x 100cm (this is a weird shape and has a bit on the side so the measurement assumes this is cut to square. All measurements approx. Could be made into nice rugs if you get them whipped or various applications (I've seen people use them to line draws, cupboard floors, dog beds, or for elderly pets on slippery floors).

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177d

Free: Yale eurocylinder lock 40/50 (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Good condition and works well, have just upgraded. Comes with 5 keys. 40mm internal, 50mm external.

184d

Free: Wooden coffee table top (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Top only, no legs. 1120mm x 590mm Note it is wooden veneer and has been sanded through and filled in a couple of places. Work be good for a workshop or unit top if you plan on painting it (or a coffee table, if you're not fussy). Collection from Heeley.

202d

Request: Hall clips/little bit of scrap lead (S11, Hunters Bar) Received I ran out and dont want to end up with a packet of 50 for a single flashing! If anyone has a little bit of scrap lead I could make some snails out of, that would be grand too (or if you spy any skips for reroofs!).

211d

Free: Kitchen cabinet doors (S11, Hunters Bar) Gifted Basically a full kitchens worth of cabinet doors (with hinges). Worn and will need revarnishing or painting but solid wood so pretty adaptable!

211d