Recent content by Barlow

The Shaker community in America had some excellent furniture designs which are well documented in books. Maybe worth a look.

For the past 35 years I have used Gripfill solvent based adhesive to fix mainly mdf type skirtingwith excellent results. It is easy to use, grips immediately and copes with unevenness in the walls. It also tends to be cheaper than many of the ‘silly named products’. One tip :- allow tubes to...

I’m 78 and got my first hearing aids about 5 years on the NHS after being referred by my local GP. They were provided through Specsavers who were excellent in all respects. I have recently had them replaced ( again foc ) and again by Specsavers. Technology has clearly moved on from my first pair...

Really enjoyed “ Dedicated Survivor”

Thanks for info. Due to be delivered today. I intend to use the very fine grades on my car headlights which have become misty and faded. The small size of the discs and with the backing pad in my drill it should be ideal and should save a lot of hand rubbing. Hope so anyway 🤞

I used Moranti finished with Osmo oil. Been outside for a year and still looks good.

Another pathetic attempt at making a woodworking programme. Waste of my time. Waste of good wood.

Football - the grubby game.

Don’t know about all the pros and cons but it certainly gives me a good feeling and I wish them every success.

I bought some PAR oak beams from British Hardwoods to build a front porch. I visited them beforehand and was made most welcome and allowed to walk round the factory. They have an excellent website which made ordering easy and their prices seemed reasonable. Delivery was on time and quality good...

Thanks Robbo

I quite fancy the idea of covering my concrete floor with OSB. How did you fasten it down - adhesive, screwed or both? many thanks

I quite fancy that idea of OSB covering the concrete floor. What did you use to fasten it down? Adhesive or screws or both? Many thanks.

It’s about 2’ 6” tall and means that we can ‘ face time’ the family whilst sat in a comfy chair instead of the I- Pad being wedged on my knee or in other uncomfortable places. The stem is 40 mm square steel tube with steel flat bar welded at the base to give it stability. The ‘feet’ are clad in...