Recent content by Tarbyonline

I wasn't aware that the OP was only looking for big brands especially considering they are replacing a B&Q drill, but since you ask I've never come across a Stanley 18v strimmer :). Certainly where I live Makita and DeWalt (for example) strimmers aren't easy to come by either, unlike Ryobi...

I'm interested in why you think a ryobi drill will outlast others? They can however provide a drill and strummer using the same battery which is a big plus. To the OP, if you are set on cordless go for something with either an 18 or 20v (basically apart from marketing they are the same)...

Personally if I'm using a hammer I WANT it to be heavy. Surely that's half the point of using one in the first place?

Not familiar with this particular model, but from experience with Epson printers in the past I'd recommend gently cleaning the heads with a cotton bud dipped in Isopropyl alcohol (or even the head cleaner) or similar. It sounds like you possibly have partially blocked heads - head cleaner will...

Essentially the mk1 tt is a mk4 golf/skoda Octavia/Audi A3 with less practicality and more problems. This is worth a read for what to watch out for https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/audi/tt-coupe-and-roadster/?section=buying As for not allowing a test drive - no test drive, no sale...

You might be able to stretch out the metal conductors on the side of the plug slightly to get a tighter fit (not too much though or you will break them). Nextbase do a hardwire kit that will work with dash cams that's use the most common mini-USB type plug which I can recommend. Available from...

Door lock issues are unfortunately common on MK4 Golfs, and your example appears to be from the worst affected production period. This is a bit of a long read, but might be worth it! http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1542461-MKIV-door-locks-explained-why-you-re-having-problems!!!-(

As has already been mentioned, modern diesels need to be used. I know a number of people who bought diesels who lived to regret it as they simply weren't doing the mileage to regenerate the filters (specifically the dreaded DPF). Regarding motability cars, many of these are low mileage so...

I haven't done anything in such trying conditions, but I've had great results with fungicidal wash (to kill the mould off) then some of the Zinnser primer and paint products (I can personally recommend BIN and Bullseye 1-2-3). Might be worth ordering their free book (if really is free and they...

Would the editing program not leave a trace in the file data in any case? A number of years ago I had a look at the code of a word processor document and was amazed to see not only a date and time stamp for every single time the file had been re-saved but also every time it had been printed...

Also sounds like you need to attenuate the signal to me. My guess is the tuner in the youview box is more sensitive than the others

For those who are more technically minded (or just like watching stuff getting taken apart) the AvE channel on YouTube is worth a look. This guy basically takes apart power tools to see what's really inside and what shortcuts have been taken. He takes apart tools from right across the price...

I have the corded model (the one with the quick change accessories) and I am very pleased, especially for the price. It's quite possible of course that the cordless version is made by someone totally different. I suppose what I have been trying to say is people's mileage may vary as it will...

I came here via google, hence the thread fro, the dead, but I looked into this as part of my degree studies so thought I'd share a bit of what I learned for others! Lidl powertools are generally made by Einhell (who usually subcontract to Positec - they make Worx, JCB power tools, Screwfix own...