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Manual Pole Saw

I am considering buying a manual pole saw, as some of my trees now have branches too big for my long loppers. My better...
14 comments posted 1yr
posted by chris
14 comments posted 1yr posted by chris

Whoopeedo

My W7 pc has been fixed! It now has a modern *hard drive*. Luckily the data was able to be transferred. Next step is to...
23 comments posted 1yr
posted by tim
23 comments posted 1yr posted by tim

Increase grip of blinds cording ?

As temperatures dip, it seems the grip of the nylon cord on one of my blinds (the patio) is slightly compromised. This...
9 comments posted 1yr
posted by jethro_uk
9 comments posted 1yr posted by jethro_uk

Plug-in air blower

I want a blower for cleaning filters, blowing through tubes etc. An air compressor would be very nice bur overkill for...
12 comments posted 1yr
posted by giraffenos.pam
12 comments posted 1yr posted by giraffenos.pam

OT: excellent article about HS2

I often moan about OT discussions here but can't resist posting this excellent CNN article about HS2: https://edition.cn...
2 comments posted 1yr
posted by nomail
2 comments posted 1yr posted by nomail

Spray Foam Insulation

Some time ago I asked a question in here about roof insulation and was told don't use spray foam insulation if you ever...
11 comments posted 1yr
posted by jgnewsid
11 comments posted 1yr posted by jgnewsid

Fake Chinese CPUs

I have a problem with a new build based round the Asus Z170-P motherboard. I am struggling to get a working used Intel...
6 comments posted 1yr
posted by jgnewsid
6 comments posted 1yr posted by jgnewsid

Pillar drill pulley setting range for woodworking?

My Scheppach pillar drill manual from Lidl shows a range of 5 pulley and belt settings from: 600 1/min to 2650 1/min Th...
8 comments posted 1yr
posted by mikehalmarack
8 comments posted 1yr posted by mikehalmarack

Sonos speakers.

Has anyone been able to restore the operation of their Sonos speakers after the company changed the security settings i...
1 comments posted 1yr
posted by reading.mostly
1 comments posted 1yr posted by reading.mostly

wiring a permanent extension cord from the wall

I am mounting a fixed bed headboard on the bedroom wall. It's going to cover the double socket which is required for be...
13 comments posted 1yr
posted by timw
13 comments posted 1yr posted by timw

Fan oven question

Should the fan on a fan oven keep running when the oven is up to temperature or switch off with the thermostat neon whe...
17 comments posted 1yr
posted by adamwadsworth
17 comments posted 1yr posted by adamwadsworth

USB explanation

I am in the market for an external hard drive for back up purposes! The spec. mentions USB 3.0 and type C cable. My Del...
40 comments posted 1yr
posted by tim
40 comments posted 1yr posted by tim

Doorbell Installation

Now I have a new external door on the front porch (it was open before) I find I need a new doorbell on the outside of t...
22 comments posted 1yr
posted by timw
22 comments posted 1yr posted by timw

Bosch Tumble Dryer Woes - More Info

Hi all As an update on the Bosch condensing tumble dryer that shuts down mid-program, I was told last night that some s...
16 comments posted 1yr
posted by Phil
16 comments posted 1yr posted by Phil

OT: The Tipping Point

A few years ago, we were told that an increase in global temperature of 1.5° C over and above the average temperature o...
17 comments posted 1yr
posted by me
17 comments posted 1yr posted by me