Recent content by gra_

How long before they come in chunky chip-wood finish (shudders).

Thanks for the recommendation, but not quite the look or colour I'm trying to achieve.

Yep, no short cuts on this particular job it seems so it's out with the masking tape.

Thanks for the replies folks. The metal strips rotate but there's not enough clearance from the metal plate for them to rotate enough to come free. Plus as mentioned above, I suspect they may have been glued as well as they do seem rather solid. And the rivets are the final issue which I think...

Hi folks, I have a classic 2gang 13-amp switched socket in solid oak and I'm trying to remove the metal back plate from the oak case. I want to paint the case and it would be easier to do it this way instead of masking of the switches and sockets. Any ideas how this is done? I've removed the...