Car MOT

It its a sliding caliper re-greasing the slide pins is a must. For an amateur about an hour per wheel. For a shop with a lift and ratchet impacts etc probably all 4 in an hour. Id expect a total job done by a shop to be less than £150.
Posted by The Natural Philosopher in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 2 years ago 
No more Jet tools for me

I think companies like shop fox should have something made up to replace the items that wear out often. I have no idea how long a belt should last on whatever kind of unit that was purchased. (lathe ? ) Just like the poster about the shear pins for his snow blower. Maybe I have the ...
Posted by O D in Woodworking Forum 21 years ago 
fireplace gas log

Here is a FAQ in my site about gas logs, both vented and vent free: http://www.FireLogs.com/FAQ.htm I have been selling gas logs since the 70's. I agree on the Peterson brand name.
Posted by John Galbreath in Home Repair 22 years ago 
Deal on PC 557K joiner @ Amazon.com

Add to that, if you file for their Visa credit card you will receive one $30.00 coupon towards that purchase. So bottom line price would be $139.99 + free shipping. A possible $71.00 savings. Payoff the credit card then close it out.
Posted by Seeker in Woodworking Forum 22 years ago 
Capicitor wiring for a Grundfos CH Pump

It was the retail shop which hung off M.J.Milne electrical wholesaler. I think it's now run by one of their sons, and if the older Mr Milne is still around, he'd probably be over 100 by now.
Posted by Andrew Gabriel in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 21 years ago 
Window replacement dilemma -- please help

Local glass shop did the frames, Dad and I did the windows. I had brought my shaper back to do kitchen cabinets and left it after I showed him a few "tricks" (not often one gets to do that, it's usually other way 'round, isn't it? :) ).
Posted by dpb in Home Repair 19 years ago 
Delta AP300 Dust Collector

You'll go into information overload if you're not careful, but there is a lot of important information on that site. Bill nearly died from the effects of wood dust and designed an exceptional cyclone system based on solid science.
Posted by Clarke Echols in Woodworking Forum 22 years ago 
Chainsaw blade sharpened?

Also visit a good hardware site or store for a "wheel dressing" 'stone'. Then before using a new wheel, hold a piece of thick carstock against it to get the right profile and file that card away so you can refer to it when dressing the wheel. Harry K
Posted by Harry K in Home Repair 17 years ago 
Pointer to Panasonic DVD service manual, anyone?

You don't have to have an account with them, and they do accept payment by Credit Card. Good luck. --------------------------------------- In article , snipped-for-privacy@hudson.com writes David C.Chapman - Chartered Engineer. FIEE.
Posted by David Chapman in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 19 years ago 
Christmas lights

How about folding a short length of tape over the wire, so the wire is in the bottom of the U and the two free ends stick together to form a tag. The drawing pin can then go through the tag. W. stay in situ! pins, blue a bit thick frame. have large
Posted by Woodspoiler in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 22 years ago