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A bit of advise from computer anoraks (experts I mean)please :lol: . I have a 3 year old Dell Dimension 9150 and have just upgraded to Windows 7. Prior to installation, I ran the MS Upgrade advisor which reported everything OK except Video card not up to supporting Aero desktop mode (no great...

I've installed just about every flavour of Microsoft operating systems from original MSDOS to Windows 7 (excepting Vista) plus the odd Linux offering and 7 has to be the easiest and most straight foward clean install ever. After a quick look, I think it will suit me fine. It's also the first...

What happens to a bicycle thief when he gets caught by a Cycle Messenger. Can't say I have much sympathy for the thief. Cheers, Jim http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2009/09/10/ ... messenger/

Any optical specialists out there? I'm looking for an observation telescope (a present) to be used for marine spotting (static). I think the average 'spotting' scope has too narrow a field of view and 'Astral' scopes are out for the same reason. My internet searches don't come up with anything...

I have a Sony KDL20S3020 TV set bought 18 months ago to be ready for the changeover which took place last week. I've followed all the instructions both on their website and in the manual to re tune the set and can only receive about 5 channels and they breakup badly. Having done a web search, it...

"Certainly, chairs that are expensive, yet useless, one-offs are testimonies to our crisis of nihilistic self-loathing, but, as a narrative means, four legs and a seat have a limited expressive range." So wrote Stephen Bayley of The Observer and repeated in Private Eye. pipper it and I thought...

Just finished the 3rd. (of 3) garden seats for my children. Made from scrap mahogany like timber and B&Q hardwood decking for the slats. The galv. bolts have since been withdrawn and recessed.

Hugely interesting subject I know but I'm cheesed off trying to get a good, reliable propelling pencil. Tried lots of cheapies to no avail. Back in olden times, they used to come packaged with a fountain pen. Any suggestions? Cheers, Jim

Having read WiZer's post re: remotes etc. reminded me that I emptied my Camvac/DustDeputy combination today after a few weeks of sustained use. The Dust Deputy was filled to the brim and the Camvac virtually empty and the filters clean. Absolutely brilliant! Before fitting the DD into the...

I have just connected my laptop to my TV set in order to watch BBCi Player. To make it more convenient, I was thinking of buying a inexpensive, small desktop PC (maybe a Dell Small Form PC, Pentium 4, DVD & WiFi - £100) and connect it permanently to the TV. Can I assume that the graphics card...

Has anyone succumbed to the offers and ordered Windows 7 8-[. I stayed with XP after trying several Vista flavours (other peoples) but have been unable to resist the new job. My PC is getting slower and slower despite the usual ministrations so a Full Format and 7 is on the cards. Right or...

Does anyone know if the new Stanley SW range (particularly the Low Angle Block Plane) will be on show at Westonbirt this month? Cheers, Jim

Please be understanding of a cynical old git but I must vent my bewilderment re. media coverage of M. Jackson Esq. deceased. He was undoubtedly a very accomplished singer, dancer and entertainer but 6 pages in The Times following a 2 1/2 page obituary (more than deceased Nobel Laureates for...

In case no one else has mentioned it, there were a couple of bargains (IMHO) at B & Q, Cardiff yesterday. Triton small angle grinder and Triton Random Orbital Sander. They looked well made and in came with a heavy case. The asking price of £15.00 each. If they are half as good as my beloved...

Has anyone tried turning plastic on a wood turning lathe. I have a good chuck but I'm uncertain as to what tools to use. I want to turn a small top hat bush ( to fit the centre of a grinding wheel). Any Do's & Don'ts? Cheers, Jim

I've been making some Garden seats for my kids, mainly using scrap mahogany like hardwoods. I needed extra timber for the slats and bought some B&Q 'hardwood' decking boards, 2400mm x 120 x 20 @ £12.50 a board. Very pleased with the result - a nice yellow colour to contrast the red. I was a...

I would like to buy a low angle block plane. I've had a look at most of the contenders including the new Stanley offering but I'd like to buy British (and steel, sorry Philly). Does anyone know if Clifton are thinking of adding one to their product line or is there an other British made item...

Hello, I have a Fox F22 564 200 Planer/Thicknesser surplus to requirements. They are sold by Rutlands for £189.00. Still with 18 months warranty and only light use, I'm looking for the nearest offer to £100.00. Buyer collects (Cardiff). Cheers, Jim http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/ ...

During a lifetime of self employed work, I accumulated a pension fund of about £140,000. This purchased me an annual pension of £7440 net. For this I worked the usual self employed 6 & 7 day week. I note that UK EU Commissioner Catherine Ashton, who replaced Lord Mandelson and who has been in...

I've recently been given a Marples Ridgway MR 6807 mitre jig as per photo. Does anyone know what saw should be used with this jig? The kerf is .05mm and the blade needs to be 70mm deep. My thanks to Argee for the advise he gave to Waka on posting photos to the forum. This is my first effort...