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  1. rsgaz

    I need boxes

    I have these in my van... https://www.3jc.co.uk/shop/HD-Euro-Storage-Boxes-D031000 ...and can highly recommend. The 60cm by 40cm ones fit really nicely in a van, because three side by side, or two lengthways, both comes to 120cm, which of course fits between the wheel arches on pretty much any...
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    Ryobi mis-selling this item?

    They are extremely slow at replying. Took me nearly three weeks to get a VAT invoice from them!
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    Anyone able to identify?

    Also on reddit
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    Anyone able to identify?

    https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/strange-12-pin-socket.303493/
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    Any cool tricks to help me split lighting in the kitchen?

    I use multiple extension drill bit holders and a spade bit to drill down through noggins from above... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195289907536 Just make sure you stay within the 'safe zones', so either pull the old cable out and enlarge the hole, or drill another hole next to the existing one.
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    Is it possible to disable light?

    I agree, that switch seems to normally come as a four wire, DC-in and DC-out type switch... https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/XD-625B-Smart-Wall-Vanity-Bathroom_1600309275207.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.7d24457d9gzXhU ...and is intended for mirror lighting, rather...
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    Bosch GDX18 200c

    It's supposed to be a tight fit. With a normal 1/2 square drive ratchet, there is a spring loaded ball on one side of the square to hold the socket on. Look inside the square end of a socket and you will see 4 little ground grooves. With any impact that can take a 1/4 hex bit inside the square...
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    Smooth drill operation when drilling downlight holes

    Does your Makita have a side handle? Are you high enough up to have a good firm grip on the drill, or teetering atop a small ladder?
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    What is this?

    Pin art toy? https://cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/products/3-pack-colour-uv-pin-art
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    Green electric generator

    There was one on fire in Texas the other day making beautiful spiral patterns...
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    Holes in hardboard

    And when the pilot breaks out the other side, drill it from that side to finish the hole, so the veneer doesn't get ruined..
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    Data Cabinet Help

    For full size ones, there are still UK manufacturers, but for wall mount they are pretty much all the same, imported from China. Getting one with removable side doors is handy for access, like this... https://www.broadbandbuyer.com/products/12470-allrack-cab9wb450gy/
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    Weird walls with no studs in new build flat

    Yes, you can. Not as strong as screwing into a nice wooden stud, but, if it were only a small TV, I would just pilot hole into the metal stud and screw a No10 or 12 screw directly into it. Plenty strong enough for something light/medium weight, just as long as it's not a cantilever load, i.e...
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    Weird walls with no studs in new build flat

    As long as it's not a long arm cantilever type, which extends/tilts/etc, then yes. If you can centre the bracket on a stud, it will be fine. If you can find a very large bracket which can span two studs, even better. This is the type of fixing you want, whether it's into the plasterboard, or...
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    Notable Obituaries.

    Ivana Trump, 73.
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    I made a mistake - Pulling through tight conduit

    Tape a scrunched up piece of tissue to some string and use a vacuum cleaner to suck the string through. Then attach your cable(s) to the string.
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    Doing things properly abroad

    Is that working?
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    Ever wondered what it looks like when a full-size electric bus catches fire?

    Happened in Potters Bar last week also...
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    Hollow Wall anchor

    Are they cheapo ones from eBay/Amazon/etc? I'd recommend getting some Fischer ones and trying again. They have a very large range of sizes... https://www.fischer.co.uk/en-gb/products/cavity-fixings/board-fixing/metal-cavity-fixing-hm
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