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    Cutting granite worktop for new sink - size issue?

    Thank you for the replies, which seem to be leaning towards 'don't do it'. That's right FreddieM, the existing sink is undermount and the new replacement sink is inset, so I was assuming that anything I cut will be covered by the new sink with no need for polishing etc. I was planning to clamp...
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    Cutting granite worktop for new sink - size issue?

    Hi This is my (now very old and scruffy) kitchen sink underslung a granite worktop. The depth (or is it width?) of the granite - shown by the tape measure - is 620mm. I have purchased a new sink for inset fitting that is 1000 x 500mm and my plan is to cut the granite for it to fit, both...
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    Glue new steel base on pan

    This Christmas, I have decided to follow the cooking method used by thousands of people in the US and I am going to deep-fry the turkey. This will be done outside over a propane gas burner. You can read all about the plus points online (essentially producing the best results in a fraction of...
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    What do I do with England flag if England lose?

    I have a huge England football flag proudly flying on the front of my house. I don't want to sound unduly negative, but if England fail to escape from the group and exit the World Cup, what is the etiquette regarding the flag? I think my choices are: 1. Take it down immediately and store...
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    Circular Saw Blade Rotation Direction

    OK, I see. It's all to do with preventing kick-back. Thanks guys. When it arrives, the first thing I'll make is a 'stupid chair' which I will sit on for the rest of the day :D Thanks for your help. Regards HBoy
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    Circular Saw Blade Rotation Direction

    OK, it's a stupid question, but all I know is that I know nothing... I am about to purchase the Bosch GKS 190 circular saw for a couple of serious DIY projects. I have owned a cheap Bosch model before. When I look at the photo of the saw, in particular the blade, er, the blade teeth seem to...
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    Block paving - reusing

    Hi We have had a side extension built and a large number of block paving bricks were lifted to accommodate the new build. These are in a huge stack at the front of our house and the brick blocks seem in very good condition - they were lifted by hand. During the build, we also removed a...
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