Recent content by wontstart

Thank you to everyone who replied to this post. I'll be using the kayak on lakes, canal and slow moving rivers. Carbon fibre rods would be too expensive for this project. Each "pointy end" will be a suitably shaped block of wood. The intention is to make the kayak "take apart" with the judicious...

Hi, I want to make a kayak frame using plastic (PVC?) pipe. Can anyone tell me if waste water plumbing pipe is thicker walled than electrical conduit pipe please.:):):) Thank you

Hi, I can't take a screenshot on my Samsung, Galaxy Tab2 10.1. I've tried the 'power + volume button' method but it just doesn't work. I've tried many combinations. One button first, buttons simultaneously, hold for 3 seconds etc. I'd be grateful for any advice on how to overcome this problem...

This may seem a silly question but how do I stop the hinges on our toilet seat coming loose. I had to change it several months ago and try as I might I cannot stop the hinges loosening over time. I’ve tried adding extra steel washers, extra plastic washers, split spring washers. I’ve used...

Hi Ericmark, Thank you for your reply. I think I’ll go with exterior varnish for waterproofing the canvas. It says on the tin that it’s flexible and that important as the canvas has to flex. Wonstart

Hi, Can Cementone Flexible Liquid Damp Proof be over painted with emulsion or any water based paint? I’m assuming that a water based paint won’t penetrate. Thank you. Wonstart :D

Hi, I’m building a folding kayak using ply and canvas. The plans call for latex paint, because it’s flexible and of course waterproof. It seems to be very expensive and I wondered if anyone knew of a cheaper but still effective alternative. I’m not overly fussed about the colour. I’m assuming...

Hi, I’m building a folding kayak using ply and canvas. The plans call for latex paint, because it’s flexible and of course waterproof. It seems to be very expensive and I wondered if anyone knew of a cheaper but still effective alternative. I’m not overly fussed about the colour. I’m assuming...

Thank you for the reply r896neo. Does that mean that the Cementone goes stiff? I was hoping that the canvas once treated would remain flexible. As you say, I'll have try a small area and see what happens. Wonstart :D

Three questions please about Cementone SBR 365537 (from B&Q). I googled it and it came back as Styrene Butadiene Copolymer latex. 1. Can it be used successfully to waterproof heavy canvas? 2. If yes will it then accept gloss paint? 3. Will it and/or the paint always remain tacky? I realise...

Thank you to all who replied to my query. I have successfully restored my laptop. Regards Wontstart :D

Hi potshot, Thank you for your reply. Excuse my ignorance but I thought a reinstall would automatically re-format the disc? Wontstart :)

Hi, Just looking for a bit of reassurance. My laptop has been hit with RansomWare (cryptolock) and other nasties. Fortunately all my important stuff is backed-up. Question? If I do a clean reinstall of Vista will it clear ALL of this rubbish and leave no lingering traces? I've got all the...

Hi, Is there a good reason why ordinary gloss paint should not be used on radiators? I'm talking about an 800mm x 600mm rad in the bathroom. If it's to do with the efficiency of the rad would that be significantly affected? Thank you. :D Wontstart

Thank you Mursal and burnerman for your replies. I should have said in my original post that the camper was serviced about 4 months ago, by a garage that I trust and has only done 4000 miles since then. :?: wontstart :D