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    Hand tool repair. what material is traditionally used for engineers divider points

    I have a set of Starrett no85 divider/calipers, with missing points. I thought about shaping some 9/32 silver steel rod , but unsure if that would be a suitable choice. Any other suggestions please?
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    wetroom floor

    I want to lay a wetroom floor with Altro contrax vinyl. I have never done this before so would really appreciate some help with selecting which products to use. Its an 18mm plywood floor which is joined over joists and noggins. The wetroom former tray which is 22mm thick sits on plywood that's...
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    below ground bitumen paint for wooden posts in concrete. Will it trap moisture ?

    I have some sign posts made from sapele hardwood. Its like a goal post arrangement . 2 posts (3"x"2") with the sign panel bridging the top. I've been advised to apply bitumen paint to the bottom of the posts up to just above ground level. I am worried that if the post is sealed it will...
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    consumer unit timer for storage heating circuit

    I am a caretaker at a local charity's building that has several communal rooms for meetings etc. The rooms only need to be heated for the duration of the meetings , which seldom last for very long. The storage heaters, (older type), are on an economy 7 circuit. I am considering using a timer to...
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