Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 3rd September 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Tools
JML have recently launched a Universal Screwdriver that includes two barrels preloaded with six screw heads.
Ok, there are many universal screwdrivers on the market, but this one seems to offer a genuinely simple and reliable solution. That’s because it incorporates a feature called a barrel bit loading system which offers immediate change and alternation between screw heads.
That’s a pretty handy option that should help stop the loss of dropped screwdriver bits. Or at least that’s the idea.
Pretty handy for the novice DIYer putting together some furniture or tightening the screws in a door hinge.
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 2nd September 2008 at 01:29 PM, Filed in Construction
One day I hope to build my own house - even though I fully appreciate what a daunting prospect that might be!
However, help might be a hand with Potton’s Bespoke House Design Service.
This new service claims to help translate your aspirations or concepts into a timber framed reality.
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 15th August 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Tools
1. If you’re smoothing a piece of timber, simply hold it firmly within a vice or brace using a workbench.
2. Push down on the front end of the plane at the beginning of each stroke.
3. Try and make sure you keep an even pressure as you push the plane.
4. Ease up the pressure towards the end of each stroke.
5. If you’re planing an edge, carefully use push down on the front of the plane whilst guiding it with a flat palm gently pressed to the side.
6. Be careful. Using a plane is straightforward but fraught with danger.
If you are thinking about decorating your child’s bedroom then you should probably consider the very simple to use Room Makeover Kits available.
Here are examples of 2 very different kit themes, Outer Space stickers are ideal for decorating a whole room and Wish Upon a Star stickers are better for making feature walls or furnishings.
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The best thing about the wall kits is that there are no glues, no mess and no fuss. The effect is a transformation from boring to bold in a matter of minutes. The stickers are vinyl pre-cut self adhesive stickers which can be applied or removed without fuss, they are also washable. You can expect up to 96 stickers per box all of different sizes and colours.
The room themes come in four ‘Original’ themes:
• Undersea Adventure
• Funky flower
• Outer Space
• Jungle Safari
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Everybody thinks that by adding any sort of space to your home - it will add value. Well sorry to disappoint, but that’s not always the case.
Done well, loft conversions can yield vast amounts of space and add value to boot. Done badly, they can cost serious money and add negligible if any value.
Here are some things to bear in mind:
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