Recent content by MrJof

That's great, thanks. I happen to have the curved one already which I got for another task (I've since found they are called "clip" or "clipt" shaped blades) so I gave it a pretend swipe across the windows; I think I'm with you about the corners - it's somewhat easier to manoeuvre than the...

Hi all. I'd like to re-putty my sash windows. If I look on YouTube and elsewhere for instructions the putty knifes they use are always of the rectangular style (see image attached). However, I happen to have a putty knife that has more of a machete shape (see image attached) and indeed this...

Yep, I remember someone saying shiny bare metal needs a primer first.

That's good advice, thanks. Sandblasting would but great, but as a substitute I was thinking of hitting most of it with an angle grinder with a cup brush and the details with files and a steel brush. I have a vague feeling I read somewhere that Hammerite shouldn't be applied directly to bare...

Thanks. Well, 8 years I suppose will have to do :) Either way if I can avoid completely re-doing it every 5 that would be nice. In terms of primer versus direct-to-rust how do you rate the relative performance?

Hello again. I've not seen a good answer to this question online. Most of the DIY videos on restoring iron railings suggest removing the paint and rust, applying a primer and only after that a couple of top coats. But for small tasks over the years I've been using Hammerite directly on the...

Hello all, The area around our front door frame is somewhat cracked as you can see in the pictures attached. I'm looking at whether I can have some fun and attempt to restore it myself or if I should hire a professional. What might be involved if I do it myself? I don't see this particular...