Latest threads in UK Do-It-Yourself Forumshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Heat treatment?
I have a pry bar like this idea why the address says red plastic plugs :-) Anywho, it's basically a piece of flat section steel strip bent to shape, then heat treated [?] in some way so it stays that...
12
|
11 years ago
|
12 | |
|
|
Worthless 1yr warranties
It's not attached at all. There is a raised circular area surrounding the gas burners - just a couple of mm high. Around the circumference of this raised area are four small indentations (about 5mm...
21
|
11 years ago
|
21 | |
|
|
OT: MOT advisory: tyres cracking.
Are you now not supposed to drive as fast as possible and let the ABS and ESC look after you?
34
|
11 years ago
|
34 | |
|
|
OT why make a camera with an old fault?
It does surprise me that you did not get it. They were suggesting (IMHO) that their camera could be used by a blind person.
13
|
11 years ago
|
13 | |
|
|
Built in furniture
I had a bash at a "built in" furniture project. Description and photos available for those that are interested here: free to hack it about into something resembling English as you go ;-) Your...
4
|
11 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Dicky laptop
It's been on all day every day for 7 years and I'd hate to dump it, but - It started to lose text under the desktop icons, reboot and it seemed ok, same again a bit later. Click on say "file" in IE...
3
|
11 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
Gutter reuse
Are there any downsides to putting old pvc guttering back up? Can rubber seals be bought, or is silicone good for the job? I know its being a bit tight, but if there's no reason to spend on new then...
4
|
11 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
TOT: Group noun for chuggers?
My neighbourhood was invaded this evening by a group of door knocking chuggers. They gathered near my home and ate their fill from snack cartons and dropped their rubbish on the pavement beside them...
17
|
11 years ago
|
17 | |
|
|
Soil pipe -- to replace or not to replace
Not at all. That's what my parents house built in 1953 had: cast stack and a clay branch ... Iron is /was expensive and plastic didn't exist,..
29
|
11 years ago
|
29 | |
|
|
OT: Compact cameras
Very OT but does anyone know of any compact digital cameras that also have a viewfinder in addition to the rear screen? My wife has a need for something small enough to go in her pocket/handbag and...
33
|
11 years ago
|
33 | |
|
|
Cutting engineered wood flooring
It's 12mm thick, click system. I'm thinking about getting one of these: things go for around £100, which is about my limit for a one off job Does anyone have first hand experience, or have any other...
14
|
11 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
Angle grinder disk thickness
Many thanks for all your comments. I had a look at a few local shops, which only stocked thick (3mm) disks at e.g. £3.99 each. So I ended up ordering some thinner ones online. Good ploint of securing...
9
|
11 years ago
|
9 | |
|
|
Old lead acid batteries
In message , asalcedo writes Yes. regards
2
|
11 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
boiler recommendations? PCB blown up.
Hi, I rent one property and my tenant has been in touch to say there is no hot water. The house has a combi gas-fired boiler, model glowworm compact 100e. I have sent a gas safe registered plumber to...
4
|
11 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Mobility Scooter
Have a mate with one of these - and he's been quoted some ridiculous figure for new batteries. Is it worth me looking at it and seeing if I can find a cheaper way?
14
|
11 years ago
|
14 |