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chain resistant to bolt cutting?
Hello, I'm looking for a short length of chain to close my gates together, as a deterrent to opportunistic theft and to stop the gates opening in the wind. What spec of chain do I need to be resistant...
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new lock cylinders
Hello, I'm looking to replace my lock cylinders. I'm thinking that I will have thumb turns inside, because it will be so much easier to open the door to the postman, rather than hunt around for a key....
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can't find a socket for this plug ...
angry version ... http://www.ericlee.co.uk/images/mr-plug.jpg http://martinbushcreative.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/euronicsportthumb-234x234.gif
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House insurance for a part timer...
Pal spends more than 60 days a year at his place in Spain. And has sort of found out his UK house insurance company has a limit of 60 days away a year. Anyone recommend a specialist broker, etc?
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shower heads
Hello, I'm looking to buy a new shower head (the shower is fed from a combi boiler if that makes a difference). Are there any recommendations on what to buy or what not to buy? I saw that Mira were...
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The end of diy is neigh
A 3D-printing company based in Amsterdam has developed a multi-axis robotic 3D printer capable of building structures in thin air. With this revolutionary technology, it hopes to bridge the gap...
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What's this knife?
The blade is 6mm thick along the top. I suspect its pretty old. The blade is lightly rusted, so not stainless. The black handle is a hard plastic. There are remains of some black probably-coating...
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Failed Oil Gun
I needed an oil-, as opposed to grease-, gun, and bought a Cogex one from Amazon, as it was described as just what I wanted. The flexible hose says that it's rated for 10,000 psi. A pity that the...
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Stand alone V Yale wireless alarm
Just having thoughts on this and the practicality of changing. I currently have a Yale wirless alarm system, twice when on hols the damn thing has gone off and a neighbour who has a key reset it for...
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Mounting a shed base using paving slab strips
After investigating various ways of building a base for a garden shed on sloping ground I've bult a wooden frame out of treated 2x3 and plan to drop 6 uprights into holes that will be filled with...
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Grout remover tool
I've done that, and unfortunately despite careful use the edges of the tile s were chipped. Perhaps others have had more luck than me. The situation wa s partially recovered by ensuring the grout...
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Comprare patente di guida, passaporto, (kenhiner601@ outlook.com) carte d'identità , i visti
Comprare patente, passaporto, ( carte d'identità, i visti Comprare reale EU / USA / UK / Passaporti canadesi, patente di guida, carte di identificazione, Visti, USA Green Card, Cittadinanza...
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MiFi and network signal
In the touring caravan I use a mifi, with a plugge into it separate USB dongle and Three sim. Obviously I'm not too interested in the solid signal between my laptop and the mifi, is there likely to be...
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OT Amazing Hula Hoop routine
Annabel Carberry performs an entertaining hula hoop dance routine called A Glass of Red.
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Some build detail on the bird house
(first draft, so full of typos, etc) Dovecot / Bird house build - DIYWiki
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