Recent content by parkie23

Hi all - we were fortunate enough to be given a bunk bed from friends made by "the Great little trading company" Unfortunately it is no longer made and we have no instructions - Nevertheless we have built if and am 80% complete though am missing some of the attached - can anyone please identify...

i've fixed it - finally worked out where it goes - though the carburetor float bowl drainer snapped (old/wear and tear) looks though ebay have them for a fiver - i'll report back once i'e received/fitted this - thanks parkie.

Hi John - many thanks for the reply - sorry to disturb your easter friday :) I'm really not sure where i need to put the float needle back in place - ? any suggestions many thanks Parkie.

Hi Burnerman I removed the carb bowl and it was full of debris which i cleaned out - though a pin flew onto out and onto the floor - any idea where it goes? as i want reassemble back and give it a try (i've attached a picture in my images/album as not sure how to attach to this post...

Hi Burnerman - thanks for the reply - the engine is black. - thanks Parkie.

Hello all - i purchased a second hand suffolk punch 35s petrol lawnmower a few months ago. - It's been a great mower though currently it's stopped working/firing over. thought maybe it was because i added old fuel - so i drained this out and put new petrol in - and still nothing. Its sparking...

Thanks for the advice Roughcaster. To be completely honest - I’m an amateur - how would you advise me to fill the holes in (best product) - without knocking up plaster manually? All the best Parkie

Hello all - not sure if in the right forum - I have 2 old brass R50 downlights in my hallway - very ancient looking. I would like to upgrade them to modern MR16 spotlight (halogen bulbs) What would be the best way to fill in the gap? - R50 is approx 5 inches width - new MR16 is 3 inches...

Hi all My whole house is pine - well almost Pine skirting boards and all doors and frames and banisters. I am looking at changing it by glossing all white. (lived here 4 years) Can anyone please give me any tips before i start - undercoat? etc Many thanks Parkie