Recent content by marmite

Update. I've learnt some, which is always good. After the replies here I had been resigned to returning the machine. But, having double-checked the blade-to-vertical with a digital angle gauge, it was definitely giving me 90º which didn't tie in with the results I'd been getting from the...

Thanks for the advice people. Seems pretty unanimous.

I've just bought a Metabo KGS 305M, a 12" compound sliding mitre saw. It's a beast of a machine, but will handle sleepers with ease, which is one significant reason for purchase. I've adjusted the fence; no problem. But the vertical is off by about 1.5-2º. Since it's a compound saw I can make...

Something I'd not thought of. Good points to keep in mind, thank you.

Thanks. Before you posted I tried sticking one piece on with Screwfix no nonsense spray contact adhesive. It's taken really, really well. Problem is that it will need a good few months of direct sunlight before I'll know if it definitely works! I'll keep the tape in mind as an alternative ...

Hi Folks I have some PVC glazing units with "false muntins"; i.e. PVC stick-on bars. On the sunny side of the house, the bars are dropping off (units are 15 years old). I assume that the PVC was originally self-adhesive. I have managed to clean the glue reside off the windows. The PVC backing...

@mikeey84 and @noseall - sorry, I missed your replies somehow. I guess that would do it; seep in between the GBs wouldn't be much different from the seep between the existing wooden posts. @mattylad no; from mine to theirs.

@noseall Ta - it's a question of what I can get hold of at the moment. @mikeey84 - Thanks - yeah I know! :) Having seen one such option I guess I'm looking for agreement that GBs are adequate. Also taking on board noseall's comment about clay I'd also like to add drainage - is there any easy...

Also interested to hear of any other thoughts / options / opinions ...

Cheers. Yeah the soil is quite clay-heavy. We'd just about get 2' into the ground - 0.6m + 0.6m drop +1.8m panel = 3.0m post height.

Thanks @noseall - can you elaborate on 'done right'? What about drainage?

Hi. Looking for some advice please. Some of my boundary fence posts have rotted and need replacing. The issue is that there’s a difference in height of about 50-60cm between my ground and my neighbour’s ground. The original “retaining wall” from when the house was built (in 2004) consisted of a...

Many thanks.

Hi I'm replacing the wiring to my attic light switch with 3 core and earth so that I can use a neon switch; which of course requires a neutral. Obviously this isn't the conventional use of this cable, and I wanted to check the coding for the neutral wire. From the information I can find, grey...

Hi folks My aunt is looking to get new cupboards and work surfaces fitted in her kitchen. Although she has no desire to change or move her cooker, as I understand things she has been told that the cooker must be moved because of current legislation regarding proximity to a doorway. The...