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Hi, I have a blocked oil output on a Dynamac chainsaw- electric 19e type. Would anyone know how the system works Is the pump a thread on the spindle or what- any ideas on how to clear it. Do you know if the oil co-agulates or goes solid when left in long ? I haven't tried a thinner oil...

Hi! Any advice on cleaning this render, it's not that soiled, but I'm having a new hall door in upvc soon. So the job needs doing about now - in case a chemical needs to be used. Thanks for any replies in advance. PS Im sure it's tyrolean - not certain.

Hi all, We have full glass danger doors in the hall, two standard with the middle. cut out and replaced with glass. A third I made as a folding door using two redundant ones from the kitchen- with two narrower same glass panels, hung at the top only. The front hall door is also a full glass...

Hi guys, I want to get a switch ready fo a new washing m/c, as our old one is finished. The bonding is a puzzle to me- but I intend to run a bond earth wire to the washer direct from the cold copper pipe. Also run a bond earth from this pipe to the double pole switch -(as this has no earth as...

Hi! guys, Anyone know about laying polypropoline carpet- a thin tough cord type? It's for in a kitchen, and the only thing I know is if laid on a concrete floor in a commercial location, it must be put down on a continuous layer of grip fluid of some sort- straight onto concrete (as in...

Hi guys, With reference to safety harness for ladder heights- trees etc. Anyone know why vat is charged on some safety wear, and not on others. I just can't fathom out why a professional builder on jobsworth can purchase most safety wear less vat and I as an individual- still as vulnerable-...

Hi! I which I could find a good British road map- one with clear up-to-date junctions. Enlarged and on a separate page from all the wiggle bits. Can anyone point me in the right direction before I get lost- or stuck up a railway track, Come to think of it, that might be a quicker way! I find...

Hi guys Just bought a piece of sapele which seems a bit too red in colour for what I want, but is good wood. Query is, is there any way to lighten the colour a little before a clear varnish is applied. I know that the varnish or some other finishes will darken things up usually. In advance...

I have an old 'Standard' boiler with a gas compression fitting on the floor of the boiler. This has a very very small leak if knocked. but can be 'set' by a slight tilt. I have repaired this in a safety aware way a few times(Turn off, and purge on turn on) undo and hand brush the red lead...

I've cut some tree branches. and am wondering whether these could be used on a raised bed- cut into short lengths of course, to suit. And further- what is used to prevent tree bark rotting away and must it be done as soon as cut ? Thanks

Hi! Does anybody know how difficult it is changing back to a gearstick. I've been 'blessed' with an automatic for 20 years and I have had the thing written off- in a very loud front end bang-up. I now find I'm on the open market for something more 'green' and smaller. Any suggestions. Do I...

Any advice or views on the following is appreciated. Use= holding hardware items more neatly and compact. Ive started making a cheap rack stand, fashioned on the old 19inch rack system sort of. Its just 4 chipboard shelves, 15 inch wide, together with 4 corner laths of 2 1/4 by 1 inch...

I is probably wise to tie the centre crossover also to prevent the ladder dividing when \\\'walking\\\' it up.

Hi! Is 10mtr. length of 15mm dia. pipe -back to the meter- ok for an average (normal) sized gas fire (on the hearth). Or is 22mm a better option? Thanks for any guidance- (I am only laying the pipe ready for jointing by a plumber). Apologies to the regulators and others for asking this...

I am in the same situation with u/f insulation. and would like to know what this rot proof netting is? Also does loft glass wool insulation do ok-100mm thick? (I am like a duck popping up all over while I'm on this job) You may take a pot-shot! Thanks for any replies...

I have an underfloor drain to my central heating, and would like comments on whether its a good idea to put it elsewhere, as I have the foor up- or is it better to just leave a lose access board? Also, can I leave a gas supply pipe for a gas fire ready for an installer- if I have to make a...

Excuse my ignorance, but I've been given 'cut clasp'- flat taper nails. Do I drive these 'taper across' the floorboards or with the grain? Also, can I use a nail gun (65mm long)? Or is a hammer better? Thanks for any replies. :?

I have galloping woodworm by underfloor vents. Got to lay a whole new lounge floor, I guess. I think 18mm t&g is the only one available these days (now have 1 inch boards) Joists 16 inch apart. Like to know if chipboard floors have problems? Or is 18mm t&g better and more permanent/versatile...