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80mm dust extraction fittings
I've recently replaced my main wood-damaging machine with a rather more capable beast and need to change my dust extraction system. I'd prefer to use 80mm pipe and fittings beneath the saw and spindle...
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Eufy Wireless CCTV
I need to put in video cameras, and a video doorbell. Started looking at what I thought were the. ‘names’ (Ring, Nest, Arlo) and in several reviews, the Eufy video doorbell 2k dual. Which prompted...
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Shed living roof
I'm looking into a living roof on an allotment shed (2m x 2.4m) I'm putting together. It'd be an 'extensive' type with about 6 inches of growing medium (gravel base - weed control membrane...
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One bottle of Fairy
Did you know one bottle of Fairy outlasts three PM'?
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OT: a new scam
I got scammed at the end of last week. All sorted and no harm done, but the scammer told me that the normal security checks such as mother's maiden name etc was no longer being used, and everything...
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DIY UPS
I've just been given two 105Ah leisure batteries. They seem to have charged up OK, although one did appear to leak a little around the top seal. Anyway, would it be possible to use one of them as the...
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Cardboard in the attic (insulation)
I tend to hang on to cardboard boxes, some quite thick/heavy duty as used in shipping. There are areas under the eaves that have probably the original loose insulation, maybe 4" deep. Is it worthwhile...
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New Stanley knife
I've just got one of these was £13 and takes 18mm snap-off blades. I wasn't too sure about it at first but I think it'll be OK, the unique feature is that it has a mechanism where the end part hinges...
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Bosch AXT 1600 HP Shredder will not start.
Bosch AXT 1600 HP will not start. Has been serviced. Power OK - can hear relay click as I plugin. Not blocked - can turn blade by reaching up. Has happened before but turning upside down usually...
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UPS for router
On the continuing theme of contingency planning, I am puzzled by some of the information circulating about so-called mini UPS for routers. My router (Fritz Box) says only to use the supplied power...
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Contacts inside an American socket?
These sorta plugs: the terrible thin pins (which aren't even sleeved, no wonder you guys are obsessed with breakers). My point is, in an adapter I have here in the UK, they always fall out, go a bit...
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Dimensional ingenuity?
On line searches for a chest deep freezer around the 198L size have thrown up some strange measurements. Available space is limited to 920mm W 840H and 700D eg. Bush BECF198L 812W 850H and 550D also...
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Microsoft finally has its own version of CCleaner
time. My 4Gigabyte Win10/32 pro machine is getting a bit slow. Who is going to be brave and try it (when available) ?. Andrew Microsoft recently submitted its PC Manager app to the Microsoft Store....
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HELP - SMART socket
Set up a SMART socket .... tested it. (Powered off a temporary lead) Took it to the desired location in the garden. App (SmartLife) worked from the house and could turn socket on & off, so confirmed...
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Do fence posts need caps?
We've just had some new fencing installed, featherboard with capping rails on 4" posts. All from Jacksons Fencing, pressure treated and 25 yr guarantee. The posts have slightly sloping tops,...
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