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Top 5 Most Dangerous Tools, by The Medway Handyman
Just seen this on the Popular Mechanics site. They reckon; Circular Saw. Chain Saw. Table Saw. Nail Gun Ladder.
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November 27th 08 03:37 PM
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Repairing pan lid knobs by Michael Atkinson
Several of our pan lids are now decidedly unstable and fall apart at the slightest opportunity - potentiall dangerous when hot. And very...
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November 27th 08 03:14 PM
by Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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Completely OT: Cunning Linguists by The Medway Handyman
There is a series of commercials for Borsin cheese on TV at the moment. The ad is filmed from the viewpoint of someone riding a bicycle with a...
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November 27th 08 02:37 PM
by Invisible Man[_2_] Go to last post
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Any experiences of using Safestyle windows ?? good or bad by gb
Any experiences of using Safestyle windows ?? good or bad As I got caught out last time when I had double glazing with another company, whose since...
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November 27th 08 02:11 PM
by Dave Go to last post
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Exterior Noise When Wearing H/Phones: Possy OT by fictitiousemail@gmail.com
My neighbours in the flat below me and who recently moved in as tenants have ,on a couple of occasions,played music which probably isn't particularly...
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November 27th 08 10:59 AM
by Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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Combi Boiler + Lead Piping by billshatner71@googlemail.com
I'm just having a boiler swap and got the news that it looks like the piping in my house might be lead. Plumber says it might be a summer job to get...
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November 27th 08 01:19 AM
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A handle to turn drain rods? by Keefiedee
In the process of clearing the bottom half of the outflow pipe of my septic tank, I am aware that although drain rods pass through it, and water...
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November 26th 08 11:30 PM
by Dave Liquorice[_2_] Go to last post
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Fischer Wet N' Fix by The Medway Handyman
FYI Bought some of this a while ago as an 'in case' thing....
November 26th 08 11:20 PM
by Steven Campbell[_3_] Go to last post
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outdoor temperature indoor thermostat by YAPH
I'm doing a job where the customer wants underfloor heating in the kitchen but the heatloss will require more than the UFH can provide, so I'm...
November 26th 08 07:02 PM
by Peter Taylor Go to last post
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Tumble dryer woes by Graham Jones[_2_]
Hello, Having just fixed m dishwasher problems I am now told that the tumbler dryer is acting up. With a full load of wet washing the motor, it...
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November 26th 08 05:24 PM
by Rod Go to last post
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Door closers and fire doors by D.M. Procida
We've just had a detailed quote for some building work on our house, but not had a chance yet to discuss it with the builder. One puzzling thing is...
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November 26th 08 04:36 PM
by Jonathan Go to last post
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Souring 130mm Cut-out Downlighters by elziko
We have some old downlighters in out kitchen that take R80 reflector bulbs and fit in a 130mm cut-out. Their spring loaded 'clampy bits' have all...
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November 26th 08 03:44 PM
by Martin Bonner Go to last post
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Covering crimps for plastering over by Steve
Hi. I want to extend some (2.5mm2) cable and intend to crimp the connections (using a proper ratchet tool, before anyone says!). The crimps will...
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November 26th 08 02:51 PM
by John Rumm Go to last post
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Textured ceiling paints? Easy to use? by dmc
I've now replastered the walls in the spare room and they are looking good (by the time I've finished the house I might actually be able to...
November 26th 08 11:53 AM
by gazz Go to last post
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Gas meter capping - size query by Tim S
Hi, May need to disconnect my gas pipework for a bit for safety during building works (gas pipes at risk of damage unless I feel brave enough to cut...
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November 26th 08 11:42 AM
by Doctor Drivel[_2_] Go to last post
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Baxi Barcelona .. unreliable by Dave Plowman (News)
In article , Rick Hughes wrote: I contacted Baxi ... asked if there are any...
November 26th 08 11:38 AM
by Doctor Drivel[_2_] Go to last post
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RCD for shower? by A.Lee
I've been renovating the G/Fs bathroom this week, upon going to turn off the shower supply, I found that it was supplied from a really old fuse box,...
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November 26th 08 09:54 AM
by fred Go to last post
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Well, that was a result then ... ! by Roger Mills
In an earlier contribution to this discussion, wrote: Good result and well done to B&Q...
November 26th 08 12:15 AM
by Grimly Curmudgeon Go to last post
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washer for close coupled WC by benpost
its a round donut shaped washer that sits between the cistern and pan, after removing and re fitting the toilet a couple of times and probably...
November 26th 08 12:10 AM
by Grimly Curmudgeon Go to last post
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Modern buildings (OT) by John
What is the reason for the rows of slats that protrude above some rows of windows on modern buildings - a bit like a shelf made of slats?
November 25th 08 11:56 PM
by Tony Bryer Go to last post
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