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Damage estimated at more than £109k is caused to railway ticket machines by a gang using angle grinders to steal money from train stations, BTP says.
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OT: Smart TVs
My old sony CRT-based TV has finally died, so I need to move into the 21st century and get a flat screen TV. It seems that "smart TVs" are the thing now: a TV with an integrated set-top-box that gives...
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Staining softwood hand rail
I want to stain a sanded "mop stick" softwood handrail a dark teak colour and finish with wax. Any recommendations for products to use plse? It seems some stains - Rustins for e.g. are incompatible...
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OT appliance repair
Can anyone recommend a forum/group where I can get advice about repairing a ppliances? We have a Bosch condensing dryer that has developed a smell. I h ave cleaned out all the filters, coolers and...
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Cherry picker, but pole, not platform!
I've tried Googling, but "cherry picker" only finds hits for the elevated platform style. What I want is a pole with a cutting device and a little sack underneath to catch the cherries, as they'll...
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Variable speed DC fan temp control cct
Just on the off-chance someone may have done this before. My Comms cabinet get quite warm in summer, mainly from PSU and the ADSL modem & Ethernet switch. Maybe if I use a 3 lead variable speed DC...
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RIP Alan B'Stard
From 1994. A BBC made special episode of The New Statesman where Alan is interviewed by they legendary Brian Walden. Enjoy.
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Two dogs and leads
Older brother is nine, easy going and very laid back/obedient. Sister is well, very giddy, much more headstrong, half his size and still very much learning. Up to recently and when out, I have walked...
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TOT Need help
Gents, I have the job of converting a mobile ice-cream machine in a van ;(my daugh ter's), the machine presently being driven by the van's engine, to also be able to run instead on 230v AC when in...
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Hanging doors - tools to buy
I'm going to be replacing all the interior doors in a house over the next few months, any I'm wondering what tools this will give me an excuse to buy. I have general DIY experience, but have never...
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Bog standard idea :-)
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span
what is the reccomended size joist for a 5 meter span
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Garage door adjustment
Hi All, I have a double garage door which I believe is called a retractory type. E ssentially it has 2 coiled springs (one each side) and 2 runners at ceiling height for the door to run on. I am about...
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Flex for vac.
Now that the warranty's ended on the Nilfisk vac I want to fit a longer flex. The original flex is only 4m, so I'm having to move the plug at least twice and also can't get far outside. The old...
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Patio Sealer
Ran the pressure washer over the patio today. No idea how long it's been there but quite a while and it clearly hasn't ever been washed before. Pressure washing might have been a bit over-vigourous as...
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