Search results

Secondary school in the early 60's - I particularly remember our science teacher ( Jack Burns Mr!) who, if played around in lessons would take the rubber pipe off a bunsen burner, bend you over the nearest desk and commence to apply his very generous amount of discipline. It would seem that his...

Same old thermostat problem!! - and something else of the same ilk. Many years ago, before LED torches, I kept a number of old fashioned white candles in a drawer in the kitchen for use in the rare event of a power cut. You've guessed it - when the power cut eventually came I headed for the...

Morning Guys - now well into retirement and never been a woodworker but really enjoy reading this forum, and seeing the wonderful work by all the experts. In a moment of "lockdown madness" decided to buy myself a hobby bandsaw (something I've never used before) and play around in my garage. Read...

Droogs - you may compliment your wife. Bought from this company after reading SWMBO's recommendation, ordered Tuesday, arrived today. Not had a kipper for years but remember how much I do like a good one. Ordered kippers, smoked haddock, cold smoked salmon, cheese and olives - a little treat for...

Not stupid - just funny!! Some years ago a fitted glass/ ceramic? hob in the kitchen was broken by something falling from a cupboard above. This was covered by household insurance but the nearest size I was able to acquire was slightly bigger. I told the insurance company that I would fit it...

Hi Guys - totally OT but a number of posters have mentioned buying items from Banggood. Having never done so, yesterday I saw a drill that I'd like to buy but am unsure about import duties, VAT, taxes etc... Any help/advice would be much appreciated.

Hi Can anyone tell me if the table and base on the Aldi bench drill are pressed steel or cast iron? I've seen a youtube video of the Lidl drill being assembled and it looks like pressed steel.