I thought hardwall was the “appropriate” product to use in this case. From what I’ve taken off the walls so far it just looks like sand/cement...
For me, I like to think I gauge firmly between DIYer and semi-pro. I have “most of the gear and a good idea”. Recently showed a friend how to...
Hi all, So I”m renovating my brothers house, built in 1901. It has double skin brick wall, no cavity. I’ve been told NOT to dot’n’dab plasterboard...
Hi, wasn’t sure which forum to post this in, so here goes. I need about 1.5sqm of electric underfloor heating for my bathroom. Been advised that...
Hi all, I’m keen to have another go at float & set, but in the current climate where gypsum products are as rare as rocking horse doo doo, should...
Hi all, So I’ve routed an ogee profile for my own MDF skirting. I’ve used 2 coats of Leyland acrylic undercoat and primer and then 2 coats of...
I’m through, I’m through!! Christ, don’t wanna do that again.
Hi guys, So back on site. I used the 8mm pilot bit on its own to hammer drill through, which was only about 30mm or so. Then I removed it and...
Yes, I actually agree with this. So I shall remove the pilot bit and carry on. I have a feeling I’ll make progress this time. Thanks for the...
I‘ve not been on site today, but thinking about it, and as daft as it might seem to some, I’ve left the 8mm pilot bit in. Some say you are...
Standing on a ladder to connect a soil pipe elbow isn’t the same as trying safely balance on a ladder to core drill through a brick wall that’s...
B*ll* ! :( Looks like I’ll have to persevere then. Oh and the half price DeWalt I saw on a website.....old page they hadn’t taken down. Dirty...
So, having done a bit of research, the DeWalt D21570k gets good reviews and is half price at one place. It’s non-SDS though, so would I have to...
Thanks guys. So, the clutch does save my wrist as it engages quite a lot if I go off-centre. There are no big chunks of debris in the way. When I...
It’s this erbauer set of 3 from Screwfix. https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-diamond-core-drill-kit-8-pcs/96229 They’re all maybe 150mm long(?)...
So, Using my Makita HR2230 with a brand new Erbauer 117mm core bit to go through a double skin brick wall, no cavity (house built in 1901). The...
Hi, yes i did know that the sides are what you level up to. :D Having a few days off now so will test it when I get back.
Well, that was a flippin nightmare. I screwed down some 6mm ply the same size as the tray. Painted some P131 on. Went downstairs, put levelling...
Yeah that’s fair enough, I’ll defer to your wisdom
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