 |
|
| UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions. |
| Reply |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Fugenboy
Wow. I'm impressed...
Siliconed round the bath yesterday, using those little things. Today, it looks like the dog's... Not *absolute perfection* by flippin close. And I class myself as a "silicone numpty". SWMBO was very pleased. Another good tip from uk.d-i-y  On an aside, I found Mapei Mapesil AC quite nice (one of those that's available in six million colours). Seemed slightly more fluid than my usual stuff, with a bit less "goo factor" - quite nice to shape and wipe off. Cheers Tim -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... |
|
#2
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
Tim W wrote:
Wow. I'm impressed... Another convert :-) I don't think anyone believes how something so simple can be so effective - until they try it. Another good tip from uk.d-i-y Thats where I found out about them. I don't let customers see me using them though :-) I prefer them to think its consumate skill :-) All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
|
#3
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
The Medway Handyman wrote:
All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Ang.... -- Adrian C |
|
#4
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
The Medway Handyman
wibbled on Sunday 25 October 2009 17:16 All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Angle grinder? -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... |
|
#5
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
Adrian C
wibbled on Sunday 25 October 2009 17:19 The Medway Handyman wrote: All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Ang.... Beat me to it. In that case, I retract and raise you one thermite -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... |
|
#6
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
|
|
#7
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:46 GMT, had this to say:
On 25 Oct, Adrian C wrote: The Medway Handyman wrote: All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Ang.... Therm... WD-40 has to be the ultimate answer (hasn't it?)... It seems to be specifically designed to do everything to solve the world's problems. -- Frank Erskine You will pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this message. |
|
#8
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
Frank Erskine wrote:
On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:46 GMT, had this to say: On 25 Oct, Adrian C wrote: The Medway Handyman wrote: All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Ang.... Therm... WD-40 has to be the ultimate answer (hasn't it?)... It seems to be specifically designed to do everything to solve the world's problems. Your name just went to the top of the list - come the revolution.... -- Dave - WD40 Liberation Front. |
|
#9
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:48:29 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
had this to say: Frank Erskine wrote: On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:46 GMT, had this to say: On 25 Oct, Adrian C wrote: The Medway Handyman wrote: All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Ang.... Therm... WD-40 has to be the ultimate answer (hasn't it?)... It seems to be specifically designed to do everything to solve the world's problems. Your name just went to the top of the list - come the revolution.... Wait until somebody leaks this top secret list... There'll be trouble ahead. Stand by, all you WD-40 shareholders... (Just because it sort of occasionally smells niceish doesn't mean that it's a panacea - honestly.) -- Frank Erskine |
|
#10
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
Frank Erskine wrote:
On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:48:29 GMT, "The Medway Handyman" had this to say: Frank Erskine wrote: On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:46 GMT, had this to say: On 25 Oct, Adrian C wrote: The Medway Handyman wrote: All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Ang.... Therm... WD-40 has to be the ultimate answer (hasn't it?)... It seems to be specifically designed to do everything to solve the world's problems. Your name just went to the top of the list - come the revolution.... Wait until somebody leaks this top secret list... There'll be trouble ahead. Stand by, all you WD-40 shareholders... (Just because it sort of occasionally smells niceish doesn't mean that it's a panacea - honestly.) Its not a panacea or any other type of Italian food. And it works! -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
|
#11
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
"John Rumm" wrote in message o.uk... Tim W wrote: Wow. I'm impressed... Siliconed round the bath yesterday, using those little things. Today, it looks like the dog's... Not *absolute perfection* by flippin close. And I class myself as a "silicone numpty". SWMBO was very pleased. Another good tip from uk.d-i-y On an aside, I found Mapei Mapesil AC quite nice (one of those that's available in six million colours). Seemed slightly more fluid than my usual stuff, with a bit less "goo factor" - quite nice to shape and wipe off. The other big silicone tip is a can of IPA solvent (CPC) - cleans up wet silicone nice and cleanly with no stickiness. (good for wiping off your tool after the job!) Beer? |
|
#12
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
John Rumm
wibbled on Monday 26 October 2009 06:24 The other big silicone tip is a can of IPA solvent (CPC) - cleans up wet silicone nice and cleanly with no stickiness. I've got some - I'll try that. Meths works to a degree, which is what I've been using. (good for wiping off your tool after the job!) Ooo-errr missus -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... |
|
#13
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:24:02 +0000, John Rumm wrote:
Tim W wrote: Wow. I'm impressed... Siliconed round the bath yesterday, using those little things. Today, it looks like the dog's... Not *absolute perfection* by flippin close. And I class myself as a "silicone numpty". SWMBO was very pleased. Another good tip from uk.d-i-y On an aside, I found Mapei Mapesil AC quite nice (one of those that's available in six million colours). Seemed slightly more fluid than my usual stuff, with a bit less "goo factor" - quite nice to shape and wipe off. The other big silicone tip is a can of IPA solvent (CPC) - cleans up wet silicone nice and cleanly with no stickiness. (good for wiping off your tool after the job!) Doesn't it sting? -- Peter. The head of a pin will hold more angels if it's been flattened with an angel-grinder. |
|
#14
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
John Rumm wrote:
mark wrote: "John Rumm" wrote in message o.uk... Tim W wrote: Wow. I'm impressed... Siliconed round the bath yesterday, using those little things. Today, it looks like the dog's... Not *absolute perfection* by flippin close. And I class myself as a "silicone numpty". SWMBO was very pleased. Another good tip from uk.d-i-y On an aside, I found Mapei Mapesil AC quite nice (one of those that's available in six million colours). Seemed slightly more fluid than my usual stuff, with a bit less "goo factor" - quite nice to shape and wipe off. The other big silicone tip is a can of IPA solvent (CPC) - cleans up wet silicone nice and cleanly with no stickiness. (good for wiping off your tool after the job!) Beer? It would seem a waste.... isopropyl alcohol Meths is probably easier to get hold of for most of us. Is silicone soluble in alcohol I wonder? |
|
#15
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
In message , PeterC
writes On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:24:02 +0000, John Rumm wrote: Tim W wrote: Wow. I'm impressed... Siliconed round the bath yesterday, using those little things. Today, it looks like the dog's... Not *absolute perfection* by flippin close. And I class myself as a "silicone numpty". SWMBO was very pleased. Another good tip from uk.d-i-y On an aside, I found Mapei Mapesil AC quite nice (one of those that's available in six million colours). Seemed slightly more fluid than my usual stuff, with a bit less "goo factor" - quite nice to shape and wipe off. The other big silicone tip is a can of IPA solvent (CPC) - cleans up wet silicone nice and cleanly with no stickiness. (good for wiping off your tool after the job!) Doesn't it sting? Its the special clinic for you m'boy ... -- geoff |
|
#16
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
On 25 Oct, 17:23, Tim W wrote:
The Medway Handyman * wibbled on Sunday 25 October 2009 17:16 All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Angle grinder? -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... A slight highjack here - having scraped the old stuff off (and please don;t suggest the grinder !), what's the best thing to clean the surface (marble to tiles) before re-siliconing, using of course a Fugenboy !! Rob |
|
#17
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
robgraham wrote:
On 25 Oct, 17:23, Tim W wrote: The Medway Handyman wibbled on Sunday 25 October 2009 17:16 All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Angle grinder? -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... A slight highjack here - having scraped the old stuff off (and please don;t suggest the grinder !), what's the best thing to clean the surface (marble to tiles) before re-siliconing, using of course a Fugenboy !! I always use meths and a Tesco microfibre cloth. The microfibres really doa good job. 3 for 89p. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
|
#18
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:48:29 -0700 (PDT), robgraham
had this to say: On 25 Oct, 17:23, Tim W wrote: The Medway Handyman * wibbled on Sunday 25 October 2009 17:16 All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Angle grinder? -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... A slight highjack here - having scraped the old stuff off (and please don;t suggest the grinder !), what's the best thing to clean the surface (marble to tiles) before re-siliconing, using of course a Fugenboy !! What's a 'Fugenboy'? It doesn't sound terribly English. -- Frank Erskine |
|
#19
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
Frank Erskine
wibbled on Tuesday 27 October 2009 00:55 What's a 'Fugenboy'? It doesn't sound terribly English. http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?_d...arch=fugenboys Or it's a form of entertainment German catholic priests enjoy with choirboys? -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... |
|
#20
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
On 26 Oct, 23:19, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote: robgraham wrote: On 25 Oct, 17:23, Tim W wrote: The Medway Handyman wibbled on Sunday 25 October 2009 17:16 All we need now is an easier way of getting the old stuff off :-( Angle grinder? -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... A slight highjack here - having scraped the old stuff off (and please don;t suggest the grinder !), what's the best thing to clean the surface (marble to tiles) before re-siliconing, using of course a Fugenboy !! I always use meths and a Tesco microfibre cloth. *The microfibres really doa good job. *3 for 89p. -- Dave - The Medway Handymanwww.medwayhandyman.co.uk Many thanks TMH |
|
#21
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
Tim W wrote:
Frank Erskine wibbled on Tuesday 27 October 2009 00:55 What's a 'Fugenboy'? It doesn't sound terribly English. http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?_d...arch=fugenboys Or it's a form of entertainment German catholic priests enjoy with choirboys? Another use for WD40.... -- Dave - WD40 Liberation Front. |
|
#22
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fugenboy
The Medway Handyman
wibbled on Tuesday 27 October 2009 19:57 Tim W wrote: Frank Erskine wibbled on Tuesday 27 October 2009 00:55 What's a 'Fugenboy'? It doesn't sound terribly English. http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?_d...arch=fugenboys Or it's a form of entertainment German catholic priests enjoy with choirboys? Another use for WD40.... Use #1000043: Extracting choirmasters from your rectum. You really need to send that to WD40! -- Tim Watts This space intentionally left blank... |
| Reply |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Forum | |||
| Fugenboy has changed? | UK diy | |||
| Silcone sealant tool - Elch fugenboy | UK diy | |||
| Resurrecting a fugenboy? | UK diy | |||
| Fugenboy | UK diy | |||
![Tim W[_2_] is offline](https://www.diybanter.com/images/SultanThemeVB3R/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
Linear Mode
