Recent content by TigersFan

You can try dry lube. It’s normally used on bike chains in the summer months. It has the advantage of being liquid at the point of application, so will get between mating surfaces but then dries, so doesn’t attract dust etc

The 3M Versaflo is very good. Also very expensive but I got one from eBay, which so far has been very good.

We had asphalt installed over the top of direct to earth quarry tiles in a previous house. It was quick to have installed and provides a totally impermeable surface. However, you do need to be aware that despite feeling like a hard surface, it does remain slightly fluid, so heavy items do leave...

I have two metal light fittings. I used a can spray to paint them previously but rust has appeared after just one winter. Clearly the spray paint wasn't the right approach. What would people advise to do the job properly? I have considered getting them powder coated but is that any better than...

Have a look a the Woodgrafter. The Woodgrafter Workbench – The Woodgrafter He has produced a nice looking and solid hybrid bench, that might suit your needs,

I am looking at options for dust protection. I struggle wearing facemasks and safety glasses, so I am looking at a powered respirator type. Does anyone have experience of the Rutlands - Powered Air Purifying Respirator - TH3 ? It appears to offer a lighter weight mask than the JSP and Trend...

Could you temporarily screw a straight board to each side and make up a router sledge. You should be able to get a lovely flat surface and keep the parts for future maintenance.

I have a similar project underway and have decided to use OSB3 sheets instead. Much cheaper than plywood. I’m then going to line it with cork. There is a wide range of colours and options available, so shouldn’t end up looking like a giant notice board! Cork also has thermal and sound insulation...

200 x 100mm x 2.4m. Yes, plenty of ££££. Unfortunately, I haven’t got any available to cut down!

Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll check them out.

No, they’ll be new oak ones. As you say, actual sleepers are pretty much bomb proof but are too rustic for what we want.

I'm just about to build some raised planters around our patio using oak sleepers. Before I get busy ordering materials, does anyone have any tips on building and also avoiding premature rot?

If you haven’t already, Check out Greg Virgoe on YouTube. He has a full conversion series of videos and has researched all elements of the build in great detail. He has several videos on the internal furniture build.

I have just had quite a large area of our house re-plastered, so am now facing a lot of painting. I've always used brush and roller, but considering the area I need to do, I am wondering if a paint sprayer might be a better route. So I am looking for advice on what kit would be the most...

Thank you for the input. It sounds like my best bet is to try and dismantle the loose part, drill out and insert a hefty dowel. I think I might need to make some kin of jig to slip over the square section to keep the drill vertical.