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    TomGW replied to the thread Multitool advice.
    Totally agree with the cordless vs corded comments. A couple of years ago, during lockdown, I sold all my various cordless tools except...
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    TomGW replied to the thread Something new.
    Do you have any idea of her style of desk or working environment? It could be anything between traditional and ultra modern.
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    TomGW replied to the thread Dog Proof Clear Finish on Mahogany.
    I've used this on our hardwood open tread stairs. It has now been on for 25+ years with little sign of wear at all. It get regular use...
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    Tulipwood or yellow poplar in USA (Liriodendron tulipifera). Not to be confused with our, local poplar, or indeed the many and various...
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    @OP. You say you have an 'uneven' concrete floor. If that means it's basically level but an uneven, ridged surface, PIR and OSB (not...
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    TomGW replied to the thread Helping out a family member.
    Just do not change your mind. Under no circumstances. The response to your quote tells it all. I've ignored my gut feeling in the past...
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    @msparker When you are building under 'permitted development' you have the luxury of making it up as you go along, providing you keep...
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    No offence intended. I’m now recently retired but was first a planning officer for 32 years, then planning consultant. I suppose as a...
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    I have the Makita and it's been great. Originally cost less than £100 and currently available at roughly £110 if you shop around...
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    It's the same with car batteries. If your flat battery is utterly dead the charger doesn't detect that it is connected to a battery at...
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    TomGW replied to the thread Cheap Systainers!.
    I considered the Tough System but I already had T Stak organisers for screws etc so went for the same, as at least they stack properly...
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    TomGW replied to the thread Bathroom Stud partition.
    Don't use lining paper as a quick fix. Tape and fill the joints, American style. It's not difficult to do and you can get amazing...
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    TomGW replied to the thread Cheap Systainers!.
    I have a TS55 with its systainer. Initially I had considered sourcing a couple more for other tools but ended up buying £20 DeWalt T...
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    TomGW replied to the thread Good workbench deal at £100?.
    It looks similar to Axminster's current version at £699.
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    TomGW replied to the thread Dust commander.
    I use a similar diy setup that works very well. For me, the main advantage is keeping the filter in my vacuum clean and therefore...
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