Sadly, I've been promising/threatening to hang these cabinets and bits for the last 6 weeks now so I think my grace period is running out! The Bosch one seems it works 'fine' as long as you remember to touch the wall with your other hand, or something. lol.
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New build electrics and water is relatively easy to work out as most 2nd fit these days just drops straight down the wall.
I've had very good results for shelving using the heavy duty (50kg) version of these into plaster board.
I've had very good results for shelving using the heavy duty (50kg) version of these into plaster board.
I wouldn't trust the above fittings for anything in plasterboard.
Have a look at this video
I like the T-Bolts, the pack comes with a 16mm bit.
https://amzn.eu/d/754q8Wt
Around 2:00 in the video he shows how to use neodymium magnets to find the screws used to fix the studs, once you've found one then go above/below to find the others in that stud
Have a look at this video
I like the T-Bolts, the pack comes with a 16mm bit.
https://amzn.eu/d/754q8Wt
Around 2:00 in the video he shows how to use neodymium magnets to find the screws used to fix the studs, once you've found one then go above/below to find the others in that stud
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If you sharpen your own mower blades, at least do a quick static balance before re-fitting them.
Unless you really like your mower to vibrate like a crackhead on a space hopper.
Unless you really like your mower to vibrate like a crackhead on a space hopper.
yup, been there done that - mower was jiving round the garden like it was the 90's and it'd taken a load of disco biscuits.
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A friendly reminder that you need to wear eye protection when using line trimmers.
I wear a “forester” style chainsaw helmet with built in ear protection and a mesh face shield when using my Stihl petrol trimmer and I always have small pieces of plant/grass debris stuck to my face and safety glasses when I’m finished.
I wear a “forester” style chainsaw helmet with built in ear protection and a mesh face shield when using my Stihl petrol trimmer and I always have small pieces of plant/grass debris stuck to my face and safety glasses when I’m finished.
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Absolutely agree with this. Plus, leg protection (at least trousers) is a very good idea.
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I have a pair of Ozaki leg shields that I clip into the bootstraps on my armoured farmer boots when I’m wearing shorts as work trousers in 35°C heat isn’t fun.
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I've used similar things. They work great. Easy and reliable.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072JYX...7DZ02INO&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it This is the one you should use for dot and dab walls
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I hate dot and dab. Alas it's really popular these days.
It’s an absolute doddle to work with though. Likewise, it gives a good finish and is cheap.
I never had any issues fixing to it, just need the right tool and fixing for the job.
Short is something very heavy like a TV or a heavy bookshelf, I just use Fisher Duo power and nothing has fallen down, including some shelves with books on.
I never had any issues fixing to it, just need the right tool and fixing for the job.
Short is something very heavy like a TV or a heavy bookshelf, I just use Fisher Duo power and nothing has fallen down, including some shelves with books on.
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I love dot and dab
Definitely, it’s all I use on dot and dab.
For “normal” plasterboard the self drilling ones recommended above are nowhere near the best
What's an elephant handle?