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by arches
Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: How do I remove vegetable oil from a patio of sandstone
Replies: 1
Views: 3377

How do I remove vegetable oil from a patio of sandstone

Threr is a large area of oil stain on our sandstone patio. We have tried leaving salt on the area, and using a biological oil stain remover. nothing has worked.
by arches
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: strange connecting blocks to a new light fitting
Replies: 1
Views: 3182

strange connecting blocks to a new light fitting

I have just installed a pair of outside lamps. When I went to connect the lamps to the supply the connecting block was not what I am used to i.e slip the cable into the block and tighten the screws,but some type of plastic contraption with what looked like a push in to lock.Try as I may I cant get t...
by arches
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: good finish with silk emulsion
Replies: 1
Views: 3819

good finish with silk emulsion

How do I get a good finish with silk emulsion? i used a good quality roller to paint my hall,stairs and landing, a large area! however when it was dry and because there is a sheen the finish looked patchy for some reason.
by arches
Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Home Automation and Cinema Forum
Topic: what is the best satellite cable to install
Replies: 2
Views: 6906

what is the best satellite cable to install

I am changing to sky HD and am going to route the cable myself ready for the engineer to complete the installation. Which cable will provide the optimum signal and reception.
by arches
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: removal of woodchip wallparer
Replies: 1
Views: 3465

removal of woodchip wallparer

I've heard that wood chip wallpaper is difficult and messy to remove. I want to clear a ceiling of the stuff. Suggestions for the best method please.
by arches
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: T.V, Satellite, and phono wall plate connection
Replies: 1
Views: 3266

update

The wall plate has just a hole for the coax,which I'm guessing is for the copper cable to slot into but how does it stay together? as there are no screw fittings like you find behind a basic tv wallplate
by arches
Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: T.V, Satellite, and phono wall plate connection
Replies: 1
Views: 3266

T.V, Satellite, and phono wall plate connection

I have just purchased a combined wall plate for tv, sat and 4 speakers.
There is a screw thread for the sat but I'm a bit baffled as to how to connect the coax cable to the inside of the wall plate. As far as the speakers go there are spade type connections for solder anyone help!
by arches
Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: how do I get a nice striaght line using a router
Replies: 5
Views: 6816

how do I get a nice striaght line using a router

I have just purchased a router.I have never used one before and am looking for guidance on use. Basically,I want to route a channel behind 70x15mm chamfered and rounded mdf skirting to hide speaker cables. I have the usual workmate type bench and tried on a waste piece,but even using the router guid...
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