What is the proper technique for changing wheels on a buffer/grinder. Some have a flat spot on the shank for holding with a wrench, but how do you correctly do it on a machine without a way of holding...
I need to tile a freshly fitted sheet of MDF as a bath panel. Should I tile straight onto the MDF or does it need treating in some way? Will the tile cement grip best on virgin MDF, a layer of PVA,...
we have had the kitchen tiles, the tiler did not leave suffiicient space around sockets, consequently we cannot fix the socket facias, can you recommend a way to cut or file the tiles to fit the...
Does anyone know where I can find wallpaper that looks like newspaper print? Or alternatively, a nice tree design...? Its for a feature, on one wall...
Woodworking machines makers say that their machine can be connected to workshop vacuum cleaner. Dust outlets are 100mm and my wet and dry cleaner which I use in my small workshop has 60mm fitting as...
I watched the WL (on Thursday or Friday - can't remember which one, now!) and the contestant's target of ?1000 in the bank was reached in the first round, with no banks and with no incorrect answers....
About to build a model sailing ship "Le Hussard 1848" which I have had for 26 years. Need advice please on modern fast acting wood glues as the hull has an inner wooden planking. Thanks to anyone with...
I have just had a shower fitted and the shower valve sits on a chrome plate (6in wide by 12in deep) flat to the wall. However it is slightly wonky (out by about 4mm) and it is the first thing my eyes...
As the question says, when is it acceptable to put an offer in on a house? The reason I'm asking is because I currently live in the first place I bought. I have put this place on the market and have...
My father has recently died and left his house to me. Can I sell it to my daughter privately without going through all the normal procedures ? teacher1
Hi all How much should I expect to pay a floor fitter to fit glueless engineered real wood on a concrete floor which measures 28 square meters. The room has three doors. One pack of the (consists of...
I am looking for a planer/thicknesser which can convert from one function to the other for amateur use. Any ideas anyone - I have tried the web sites without much help.
We're having the front of the house smoothed over with tyrolean - does anyone know where this is bought from ? I assume it comes in a dry form in a bag like plaster? Looked on B&Q but can't see it....