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by silverfox56
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Can't Drill Far Enough for TV Wall Bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 4404

Re: Can't Drill Far Enough for TV Wall Bracket

I've had a similar issue drilling into a reinforced concrete lintel over a window frame. Borrowing an SDS+ dril made it easy to drill.

Alternatively - as to using more but shorter bolts - maybe you could ask the bracket manufacturer directly.
by silverfox56
Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Is Using PTFE After WD40 a Good Idea?
Replies: 3
Views: 2990

Re: Is Using PTFE After WD40 a Good Idea?

Are you talking about a Yale lock or similar and you are lubricating the part of the lock where the key goes in ? If so, yes, I'd leave it for a while. Often graphite powder is the suggested lubricant.
by silverfox56
Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: 110 Volts vs 230-240v - Rationale?
Replies: 1
Views: 2236

110 Volts vs 230-240v - Rationale?

Commercial and trade operators often or usually use 110v power tools. Some comments say the reason is that the lower voltage reduces the impact of an electric shock. On it's own, that makes sense. However, I thought that: (1) it's more the current (amps) that kill (2) Using a transformer to reduce 2...
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