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  • Looks like he's preparing to take off a little more.

  • Ha ha ha ha :)
    I did have shoes on.

  • No doubt.
    Monster saw there, looks very capable.

  • Any tips to restore functionality to suction cups? Had two of these caddies in the shower, and after weeks of sliding, the finally gave up. Cheap to replace but still as new so I rather find a fix (or a good looking bodge that doesn’t involve drilling shower tiles)

  • Clean the tiles and clean the cups?

  • Isopropyl alcohol on the tiles, washing up liquid on the cups - might give you a better bond.

    However, rawl plugs and stainless screws affixing a brass wire caddy would (and is) be my choice.

  • Slightly moisten the cups before pushing them on, but make sure the tiles are very clean and dry.

  • Anyone able to make something like these for me please thanks?
    https://www.auburnwoodturning.com.au/door-cabinet-handles/flat-half-moon
    Can't find anything local and I dont have the tools/skills.
    Will pay cash monies obvs.

  • I'd like to make some holes in the internal edges of a window recess - but drill clearance is an issue. Possibly a dumb question, but what are my options, other than put the holes in at an angle?

    I see you can get right angle drill adapters, things like this - are they any good?

  • Getting there, good and straight, a bit bigger than I thought it would be (1.15m including gravel board) seemed shorter in my mind, purchased an angle grinder with a massive 9inch disc and made a quality notch in the fence capping post so the post could sit snug against the wall (bit of overrun but not too bad for a first attempt at concrete cutting) Happy with today's DIY so far. Need to find some ballast for the bottom of the holes as I forgot to order some. Also need to work out a strategy for digging the holes, should I hire a petrol powered borer or should I buy a post hole spade. Suggestions needed please.


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  • I've used one to drill through floor joists.

    Slow and steady worked ok.

    Turn off the hammer action.

  • May sound obvious, but don't get a shit one.

    Probably also best to go slow and steady as TW said.

    The internals exploded on the one I used with my dad when I was younger. So maybe also have a look at torque recommendations.

  • My OH asked about the viability of using our shed as an outdoor office. My initial response was no - 1) the temperature currently runs from around 10°-45° (overnight low of ~5° at the moment) 2) the WiFi doesn't reach.

    But then I thought about it. WiFi is fixed with some £s and is an excuse to get a decent mesh system. There's a window which, with the door open, brings the temp down, so it's really whether some insulation would make it usable through the summer and early autumn?

    Internal joists are all ~4cm.

    What are peoples' thoughts?

    What sort of ballpark cost are we talking about?


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  • My first thought was that you'd need another shed to store the contents of the current one?
    Soon followed by concerns over things that would trouble MrsE, such as hay fever, insects, spiders, damp, mice (in my shed at least) and security, in order to gain a seasonal space smaller than a box room.

    You probably also need a wider range of opinions than mine...

  • Well yes there is that. Not to mention that I use it as a potting shed.

    But again it could be reordered as long as I can get to a dump to dispose of the underlay and misc plastic I've accumulated.

    Ignoring a mesh WiFi and the windows (which I have no idea on) my fagbox calc is:

    • £150 on 25mm PIR
    • £150 on 5mm ply
    • £? paint
    • £? Sundries

    TOTAL <£500?

  • does it have power?

  • They’re a pain to use, but you have little choice. The cheap ones are awful.

  • Better off with this, this or this

  • I have thought about it, but for the amount I’d use it, difficult to justify for the price. I’ve used the adaptor I have maybe three times in three years. In fact, Howard, you’re welcome to borrow it.

  • Yes.

    Quite a few sockets actually and an average central light - although I'm sure ply or white instead red ceder EVERYWHERE would sort that.

    I guess the only challenge is it's feed by plastic conduit.

  • Sockets: one for the coffee machine, one for a fan or heater according to season, one or more for mains adapter / chargers, one for the radio, one for a desk lamp (central light means you're often in your own shadow) one for unforeseen circumstances (such an insectocutor?) and maybe a spare one just because. You can't have too many sockets in an office, unless OH doesn't understand socket loading in which case perhaps add a consumer unit to the list.

  • has anyone got a recommendation for a planer thicknesser in the DIY price range?

  • Got an older version of this little used in SE7 - sure I could be persuaded into a loan for a wee while.

  • Honestly I think the power is fine.

    One for the laptop, one for a lamp. Mini fan can go into the laptop if needed.

    I think there are 4 or 6 sockets in there anyway.

    The main starting point is whether insulating a shed in a very sunny spot is a non-starter or not. And what highs / lows are likely?


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