Recent content by GinSoakedBoy

Earlier this year I took down a preexisting retaining wall in our garden in order as part of a wider garden make over. Then hubris took over, I hired a digger, booked some holiday and went for it! I had fun, the wife is less than impressed with the state of the garden. The immediate plan is...

Had a similar issue with an old hitachi palm sander - nothing exists. Short of 3d printing your own, I doubt you will find one to buy. The way I got around it was to get some waste pipe, applied heat to one end to soften the plastic, which allowed me to mould the pipe to the shape of the dust...

Thanks Deluks. Ended up going with a 10mm gap and ripped some 25mm thick batten down to save on cost. Glad I did because getting the lower boards in and working between the shed and wall was a proper faff. A thicker batten would have just made things harder. I can at least also get a hand...

Just wondering what the minimum air gap is needed behind timber cladding? I have a small lean to shed built down the side of my house. Timber frame, OSB exterior panel and then wrapped in membrane. Its been like that for a while now (out of sight / out of mind) and I really need to get it...

I was in a similar situation to yourself, when it came to replacing my old mitre saw (coincidentally also a Titan). Budget was limited, and I couldn't justify the cost for a £600+ unit. Ended up buying a Metabo KGS 305M 12' saw, and honestly I have been very pleased with it. Comes with soft...

I am looking at doing some work to rectify the past owners poor gutting / fascia install and have been contemplating removing the asbestos cement soffits (Structurally sound but look shabby). I know the usual advice is to not disturb, but I have been mulling over a feasible and safe way to...

Just want to thank everyone that has contributed their suggestions. Just to update - TV that is going inside the cabinet is a 32 inch, its not spectacularly heavy (4.5 to 7kgs depending on tv) but it weighs enough to cause concern, especially if the display arm is extended out. Screwing a 4x2...

I have been asked by my old man to mount a TV on an articulating arm inside a piece of furniture (Antique style, modern joinery, well built and heavy weight construction). The unit originally had a much smaller (15inch) TV inside it on a sliding turn table. Dad now wants a bigger TV installed...

Sorry if this has been answered before, I did a search but didn't turn up much. Just looking for some guidance from those that may have encountered the same issue. I am looking at building a deck behind my house. As our back garden slopes down the hill our only really option to create a...

Thanks for all the opinions. I decided to stretch the budget, and also take a plunge with the Metabo. I ended up going for the 305mm saw with the dual bevel. https://tools4trade.co.uk/products/metabo-kgs-305-m-305mm-double-bevel-sliding-compound-mitre-saw-240v-1600w-613305380 For the price...

Thanks for the responses & suggestions. To respond to some of the questions. Both are single bevel (ignoring the -2 degree movement they have). Double would be nice, but not within reach price wise (or so I thought). In terms of what I will be cutting, it varies a lot - could be timber for...

Been considering updating my old mitre saw for a while. Budget is limited, and I have reduced the list down to two models that have the features I am after, at a sensible price point. First option is the Metabo KGS54M (new model) - limited reviews on this one. Appears earlier production...

Thanks for the recommendation Opps. Picked up a tin yesterday. Hopefully it will stay warm enough to allow me to get a coat on. Cheers

Hi Everyone, Long time lurker, but havent ever posted before. Just wonder if someone could offer some quick advice. Looking to spruce up the outside of the house and the black band below the render is badly faded, Can anyone suggest what paint I should be using? Would a masonry paint...