Recent content by John on the Wirral

many years ago I was talking to someone who worked for Black & Decker who told me that expected motor life was based on cost of the item. Cheap Black & Decker models were rated at 1000 hours ie could last a lifetime to a DIYer

If you don't let the abrasive too clogged switch it on and run a wire brush across it

Hi, One of my neighbours has asked me for advice on open hardwood stair treads. The existing finish is getting badley scratched by the dog. I have advised her to go for a two-pack as I feel it will be harder but think it only comes in gloss finish and she would like semi-gloss. Have I advised...

It is very audacious of mankind to think we have the ability to take on the power of nature. What has gone for millions of years will not be stopped. The best we can do based upon our improved scientific knowledge,is aim to make the air we breath healthier. "Net Zero" is simply an ego trip for...

Nothing new then. The first cars were electric but only the well-off could afford them hence the advent of cheap motoring ane the ICE - Henry Ford et al

I used to buy cheap tools from China and had an enormous "Littlewoods - size" catalogue which sold every thing from knickers to knockers. I recognised many high street products which were unbranded eg. Halfords battery chargers etc. Nothing new about the practice

Hi, Even though I run a plug-in hybryd I do not see see full EV as the future under existing technology and yes, I too have never understood why the local shopping car market has not been hit. As a retired DT teacher we developed hybrid and full EV vehicles for competition - endurance and hill...

Thanks for that - I shall continue to maintain the beautiful colour of Burma teak. What would happen if I finished off rubbing wax into the teak to really waterproof it! Cheers John on the Wirral

I have just finished a teak outside table with teak oil. The teak drank drank three coats. How many coats are needed to protect the teak as I don't intend putting a cover over the table - condensation etc Any advice welcomed Cheers

I have always liked playing with cars - built kit cars,customised 'em and finally restoring my classic Riley RM which I owned for twenty five years. I enrolled on a City & Guilds panel beating course which made me go out on a winters night lugging a wing with me to use the super machines we had...

PS:- They have just demolished our local primary school to build dozens of "cookie cutter" houses. The school was built at the turn of the 20th century so was solid and big with large playing fields. Substantial throughout with speckle painted walls.wide corridors etc. ie built to last but now...

Thie issue relating to the deterioration of public buildings like schools started down the slppery slope when they invited money focussed building companies to take over the ownership and rebuild of schools/hospitals. I was in secondary education all my life and watched our local schools being...

Joking apart, if you answer a question incorrectly eg mother's maiden name and they accept it put the 'phone down.

Graphite powder has always worked well for me. I tend to spray throught he "key hole" but also rub it into the key itself and that works

Spray on flock? Maybe a bit tacky though