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OT: Floating across a river using helium balloons?
does he plan to control altitude? David Blaine will attempt to fly through the air holding balloons from New Jersey to New York for his first death-defying stunt in nearly a decade. David Blaine will...
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Computer monitors?
Currently using a 22 inch LG on the desktop and a secondary 19 inch for laptops or when I power up one of the unix boxes. Time I upgraded, thinking about a 27 inch main monitor and using the 22 as...
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seeking modular plastic 'sub-trays' for tradesman's fastener case
Hi all you know those flat metal 'Tradesman's' cases you get of screws etc - with several plastic 'sub-trays' of different colours and interlocking sizes. for the different sized fasteners? Any idea...
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Adjusting the pendulum of a grandfather/mother/daughter clock so it keeps good time
I have a granddaughter clock and I'm having great difficulty adjusting it so it keeps good time. The pendulum bob (a metal disc) sits loosely on a threaded rod which has lugs allowing it to sit on the...
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3 years ago
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Toslink adaptor.
Got a Toslink to analogue converter between TV and sound system. Not old. Got an odd fault. It powers up with the audio system. 5v USB wall wart power supply. LED on the unit looks normal. But doesn't...
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OT - Recommendations for Fascia and Soffit Replacement Companies - Hull
Hi Guys Anyone have personal recommendations for companies that fit replacement fascias and soffits in the Hull/East Riding area? Last company that seemed to be in favour was Humber Fascias, but...
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Preparing rusty metal Victorian skylight
We have several opening skylights which are rusty inside. Having cleaned off all the old paint and surface rust, the surface is slightly pitted with ingrained rust. Best preparation before painting?...
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Got this freebie today.
An Elliot Unimat mini lathe. I think it has a non original motor but it works ok. Does need a good `clean up` It came with the bits as pictured not that I know what they are for, plus a set of...
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3 years ago
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Where can I buy a replacement battery for Wickes 15.6V Drill/Driver (2023 Update)
Somewhere like this perhaps? I don't know whether this is the right one, but they'll doubtless have something compatible with your drill. Order your Power tool battery 15.6V 1.5Ah (AMH90127) at an...
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Volunteer needed to help out with admin of event twice per year please.
I am unaware of any way someone could guarantee you were informed promptly of their death. You'd stand a much better chance though if you married the next Award Manager ;)
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Central Heating long term water usage?
Hi All, A query re central heating long term maintenance. I replaced mine in its entirety about 10 years ago - it's a sealed system with new rads, mostly plastic pipework, and a new boiler about a...
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bloody tea bags
When did Tetley do away with the metal staples holding the tags onto their tea bags? .....bloody things keep coming off thus proving glue is worse than a mechanical fixing .....
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Electrical connection overheat (Mobility Scooter)
Whilst you are probably right (as in 'good advice'), I have been soldering and running fairly high current (for the size of the conductor / connector) devices for many many years and I can't think...
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Band saw guide rollers
The blade guide rollers on my c.40 year old Burgess bandsaw are badly worn and because of it's age replacement guide rollers appear unavailable. They appear to be made of nylon, 13mm o/d, 5mm i/d,...
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OT: How to get an Ebay address.
Bought a video card off Ebay which was faulty. Seller was awkward and said 'no returns' - and lots of other rubbish. Ebay has now refunded my money after 'negotiations' failed. And the seller no...
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