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.dwg files

Anyone care to advise on suitable software (free:-) to open .dwg files? My architects assistant probably never heard of...
13 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tim
13 comments posted 3yrs posted by tim

Server connection failed

On topic? My PC (W7 pro 32bit) decided to do a major revamp this morning after switch on:-( Fresh crop of AVG after del...
12 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tim
12 comments posted 3yrs posted by tim

RIP ELU SDS drill

My ELU MBH26 of 40+ years vintage and which had served me well no matter the task has hammered its last. I recently cha...
9 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
9 comments posted 3yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Somebody used permanent ink on the whiteboard

As per subject, somebody used permanent ink on the whiteboard, green pen. Unfortunately I suspect nothing was done abou...
40 comments posted 3yrs
posted by nospam
40 comments posted 3yrs posted by nospam

Chucking stuff out

Because I am thought to be too old to do anything useful any more, my son and daughter have been clearing the loft of 6...
25 comments posted 3yrs
posted by jon
25 comments posted 3yrs posted by jon

DIY dental tourism?

I kinda semi-urgently need two have two implants. Estimated cost in UK is about £6k. I have been told that prices in Hu...
28 comments posted 3yrs
posted by simon.ferrol
28 comments posted 3yrs posted by simon.ferrol

OT Boiler not modulating

The other day I turned of the electricity to the house for a short period. This resulted in the boiler and associated c...
4 comments posted 3yrs
posted by junk
4 comments posted 3yrs posted by junk

DIY Safety

Lotta helpful tips here: https://youtube.com/shorts/SolHqvKB66w?si=TDSeb7B7BV7uxr4H https://youtube.com/shorts/WU1JeGUSN...
2 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tabbypurr
2 comments posted 3yrs posted by tabbypurr

Silver soldering zinc-coated steel

I know that silver soldering galvanised steel is possible with low-melting point solder, but is it feasible to file dow...
65 comments posted 3yrs
posted by mail
65 comments posted 3yrs posted by mail

Update KB5001716 trashed my computer

Has anyone else installed this and had problems ?. KB5031356 went in ok and I think an update for Edge went in too but...
22 comments posted 3yrs
posted by Andrew97d
22 comments posted 3yrs posted by Andrew97d

Are Erbauer and Titan the same?

We all know that Erbauer is a Screwfix own brand of cheaper tools with the downside that you cannot buy spare parts whe...
9 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
9 comments posted 3yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Hotpoi nt Aquarius WMF 760 - Qs.

Bought in 2010 Just noticed the drum feels like the bearings are going. Anyone know how long it is from here to total f...
37 comments posted 3yrs
posted by jethro_uk
37 comments posted 3yrs posted by jethro_uk

I'm being polite to ChatGPT!

I've spotted myself being very polite to ChatGPT! What's next? Saying please and thank you to the light switch?
8 comments posted 3yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
8 comments posted 3yrs posted by NOTsomeone