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by EricLeBouffon
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Is a Circular Saw enough?
Replies: 2
Views: 173

Re: Is a Circular Saw enough?

I was confused because some sources said it's fine but it looks like there is indeed a consensus that it's a bad idea.

Thanks. Much appreciated
by EricLeBouffon
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Is a Circular Saw enough?
Replies: 2
Views: 173

Is a Circular Saw enough?

Hello, I have a circular saw and need to do a smallish tiling job. I have never done this so look for advice on the web. Some people seem to say a circular saw is good enough as long as you have the right blades Others claim I should not use a circular saw and buy an angle grinder instead. Any opini...
by EricLeBouffon
Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Karcher K4 not functioning...
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

Re: Karcher K4 not functioning...

Thanks, I'll give that a shot next time I get access to it (in a few months from now I'm afraid)

Thanks for the idea
by EricLeBouffon
Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Karcher K4 not functioning...
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

Karcher K4 not functioning...

HI There, This Karcher worked last time I used it (a year or two?) Now, nothing happens when I press the trigger. The power is on and the Karcher is buzing. The water supply is fine. Nothing lights up on the handle when I press the trigger (I "think" one of the symbols should light up...) ...
by EricLeBouffon
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: what wood for garden gate frame?
Replies: 0
Views: 652

what wood for garden gate frame?

Hello My wooden garden gate frame must be over 30 years old and is falling to bits. The gate itself is metallic and ok (might just need a bit of fresh paint...) It seems reasonably simple to redo the frame but I just wonder what type of wood to buy... for external use I am just looking at the frame ...
by EricLeBouffon
Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Did I buy the wrong radiator?
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

Did I buy the wrong radiator?

Having spent over 60 years avoiding plumbing... I thought the time had come to get my hands dirty so I decided to replace a small radiator that was so rusty I could not bleed it anymore. So I tried to figure its size and bought something that looked similar (600 mm high 700 mm wide). Installing it w...
by EricLeBouffon
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: One Sided Compriband Expanding Foam Compression Tape?
Replies: 0
Views: 2115

One Sided Compriband Expanding Foam Compression Tape?

I have used compriband (Self Adhesive Expanding Foam Compression Tape) in the past for a "static" seal and that seemed fine.

Now, I would like a similar product but with only one-side self adhesive.

Does that exist?

Any example?

Many Thanks

Eric
by EricLeBouffon
Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: How Many Polisher Tools for Restoring Headlights?
Replies: 4
Views: 1775

Re: How Many Polisher Tools for Restoring Headlights?

KitchenGuy, DocMartin

Thanks for your help.

It's very useful and I'll come back to it very soon I'm sure.


Regards


Eric
by EricLeBouffon
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: How Many Polisher Tools for Restoring Headlights?
Replies: 4
Views: 1775

Re: How Many Polisher Tools for Restoring Headlights?

With a bit more research on the headlight subject, it looks like I can get away with polish drill bits for about £10.

This solves my problem!
(I'll buy a proper tool for the wood sanding/polishing)

Cheers


Eric
by EricLeBouffon
Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: How Many Polisher Tools for Restoring Headlights?
Replies: 4
Views: 1775

How Many Polisher Tools for Restoring Headlights?

I would like to restore my motorbike headlights because I don't see much anymore... I understand I could use a "rotary polisher" to re-apply a UV protection coat at the end. My wife would like to restore some wooden furniture by sanding and polishing. Can a tool do both kind of jobs? Or do...
by EricLeBouffon
Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Brick Work Falling Apart on Top of Garage front
Replies: 2
Views: 3015

Re: Brick Work Falling Apart on Top of Garage front

Thank You
by EricLeBouffon
Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Brick Work Falling Apart on Top of Garage front
Replies: 2
Views: 3015

Brick Work Falling Apart on Top of Garage front

My (small) garage is about 60 years old, made of brick walls and asbestos roof (...) My immediate problem (I'll look at asbestos later) is that the brick work is absolutely falling apart on top of the wall above the main garage door, AND I have some water leakage along that wall. I wondered whether ...
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