Recent content by xf8u

  1. xf8u

    Creating a masking template

    It's a bit tricky. See attached. The profile gauge should in theory do the job.
  2. xf8u

    Airgun advice?

    Fill the pellet with Vaseline for an instant increase, in some cases it can be supersonic with a .177 I did a test on a piece of 1/2" MDF One with and one without. Then take a look at the rear side of the target MDF and you'll see the difference. Some folks use Diesel fuel or engine oil, but...
  3. xf8u

    Creating a masking template

    AHHH profile gauge, that's the one! Cheers buddy! Nice one.
  4. xf8u

    Creating a masking template

    Imagine a large hair comb with extra long prongs that can move up and down. You press the device up aginst the surface and it creates a profile. These things were popular in the 80's. You could press it against your face, take it away, then you could see the profile of you face.
  5. xf8u

    Airgun advice?

    Hi, You have much good advice here but here's my 50 cent. Pistols, forget it. They are 6FtLb and have little range. BB guns, forget it, you need range. I would opt for a .177 springer or PCP with a 3-9 to x 40 scope. With a springer you can sit there all night blasting away without having to re...
  6. xf8u

    Creating a masking template

    Hi, A few weeks ago I saw an ad on Youtube for this device that could make a template that goes around door frames, from which a paper template could be cut out to mask the frame from the floor ready for painting. It has lots of thin prongs that follow the contour of the frame. It can then be...
  7. xf8u

    Hanging a new interior door

    Hi all, I have a bit of a dilema with a new interior door I've just bought. All the interior doors in my house are the 4 panel hollow type. Now, the one I bought is a solid item and weighs 3 times as much. I have a router etc and have decided that the original 3 hole hinges are not strong...
Back
Top