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Who Made My Saw?

I recently purchased a mixed lot of vintage handsaws at auction, and I am trying to identifying the manufacturer of one of them. The largest button on the rivets through the handle carries a logo...

tamborine

Stilts

10y old g'son wants to make stilts on Sunday. What size lengths of wood would he need & what/how to fix blocks?...

Booldawg

Spotted an advert on local town website. no reason to beleive its fake - but then again. House Sitter Needed - September - (8th Jul 2013 11:57:30) 'Looking for some one to house sit for a week in mid....

manofsteel

Mcculloch Mower.

I'm doing up an old Mcculloch self propelled mower. (Yellow plastic body, no idea of model number). Anyone know the spark plug gap please ?? I realise I haven't given much detail....

mattfox

Using A Mobile Phone Whilst Driving

First time post in a long time! I've just been stopped for what the office said was using a mobile or handheld data device. He said that he saw my thumb swipe across the screen. My phone did beep and...

Noth43

Classic On Ebay

I'd be interested in anyone's opinions on the following item I've been watching. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREATHTAKING-1974-ROVER-2200-SC-P6-1-OWNER-AND-JUST-31-600-MILES-FROM-NEW-/200908596299? What...

johntywino

Bent C/h Water Pipe Leak

Bit of lounge ceiling going brown....Took up a floorboard...Beneath are 2x 1/2" pipes cut off 3" from the joints and then bent over flat...This was done 28 to 30 years ago, and now one is dropping a...

barmy

Changing Gear - Starts Of Stiff But Gets Easier

When the car is cold and I put it into gear, it takes a bit of effort but once the car has been running a while shifting gear is a lot easier/ smoother. The clutch doesn't seem to be slipping and...

lardhelmet

Well, I've Done It! Put My House On The Market Today! Isn't It Weird To See...

...photos of your own property on t'interweb? I've had two calls from the agent already from people wanting to view it. I know this is going to be stressful, so, wish me luck?

The Builder

Q for electricians... the usual suspects ;o)

Part of a house re-furb that I've just finished ..... in one room I've fitted five 4watt LED downlighters on a standard one way switch. They'd prefer a dimmer. Even the elec suppliers (CEF) could only...

The Builder

FAO Bright Spark........... or anyone who's passing by................

As part of a renovation job, a customer wants me to replace some kitchen downlighters. They're the usual 12v variety with transformer. They're tired of having to replace the bulbs every few weeks. I...

Iggle Piggle

MCB tripping but nothing on ...

hey, any electricians on here? I have a half Amp reading on a lighting circuit but no lights switched on. In this circuit I have a couple of conventional lights, one 12v transformer system and 2...

Papaleekie

Illegal light in bathroom?

My daughter viewed a house to rent, the bathroom light was a simple batten holder with an exposed bulb. As there is a shower in the bath she asked the agent showing her around whether or not this...

jaycee401

BTL mortgage

I have a BTL property in my sole name but due to adverse credit from 2007 im finding it hard to get a remortgage. I am now thinking to transfer the property to my partner so he can then get a BTL...

davidk65

The use of Pyro (copper sheathed PVC coated) cables.

In an existing installation in a small boat yard, pyro cabling was used to feed light poles for external lighting. A feed from the distribution board went to the first pole and then, jointed out...

EEZABLADE32

Wiring

Couple of enquiries:- i Bought a 20 amp neon wall mounted switch for a heater. However, the neon light shows on even when i switch it off ii Asked for a quote for a new Consumer Unit which was about...

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