What "man jobs" have you done today?
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changed the front wheel bearing and freed of a brake caliper on my mates Toyota Celica yesterday.. MOT tomorrow
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Finally got around to putting up the curtain rail in the study. In related news the blade on my mitre saw is blunt.
Also I put some loctite on the grub screw that holds the top of the kitchen tap on. The damn thing keeps backing out for some reason.
Also I put some loctite on the grub screw that holds the top of the kitchen tap on. The damn thing keeps backing out for some reason.
Made a scratch post for my neighbour's new cat.
Probably should have worn gloves
i see your scratching post and raise you the scratching post i made at the weekend.
not bad for less than £10 on the log and some tapping coach bolts (plank was kicking around the garden).
sorry for the image quality.
i see your scratching post and raise you the scratching post i made at the weekend.
not bad for less than £10 on the log and some tapping coach bolts (plank was kicking around the garden).
sorry for the image quality.
Mine was wrapped in sisal string
(It was for indoors so couldn't get away with your "rustic" design).Post was 2 pieces of CLS my neighbour scrounged nailed together. Base was a shelf from an old Hi Fi cabinet I dismantled covered with an old doormat.
- String - £1.00
- Duct tape - £0.40
- Screws - £0.30
- Total cost - £1.70
Cost about £35 in the shops.
Neighbour says the cat went straight for it as soon as she set it down.
i see your scratching post and raise you the scratching post i made at the weekend.
not bad for less than £10 on the log and some tapping coach bolts (plank was kicking around the garden).
sorry for the image quality.
What zoo is that? I can't stand it when they have cats caged up.
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Looks like an awesome build Neil. I bet they love that!
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Put some lights up outside. Digging under the path with a pvc pipe and a lot of water was good fun...
We're still not sure if they're in the right place or if we need some more. If we want more lights we have to buy a new transformer because I foolishly bought the smallest one.
Apologies for the potato pic
We're still not sure if they're in the right place or if we need some more. If we want more lights we have to buy a new transformer because I foolishly bought the smallest one.
Apologies for the potato pic
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Looks mint!
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Changed the lock in the front door. A few keys for the old lock have gone missing (given out to people on a temporary basis and not returned) so I've bought a new Ultion lock and installed it.
Finally replaced the mortice lock on the garage door. Levers fell in around 2.5 years ago 
and had either been 'jimmying' it or just using the up & over.
10 minute job but just 'one of those' things that takes forever to get around to doing.
Had to chop a little of the recess as the previous lock had a rounded fascia rather than rectangular.
Much better than the POS that it replaced
and had either been 'jimmying' it or just using the up & over.10 minute job but just 'one of those' things that takes forever to get around to doing.
Had to chop a little of the recess as the previous lock had a rounded fascia rather than rectangular.
Much better than the POS that it replaced
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Finally replaced the mortice lock on the garage door. Levers fell in around 2.5 years ago
10 minute job but just 'one of those' things that takes forever to get around to doing.
Had to chop a little of the recess as the previous lock had a rounded fascia rather than rectangular.
Well done!
Out of interest, is that a Yale Locks PM560CH25 Hi-Security BS 5 Lever Mortice Sash Lock, or one of their better ones?
Thanks!
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Set up the Turbo Trainer in the garage on my spare MTB
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Changed a flat tyre for the spacesaver.Local garage wanted £130 for a new tyre,went to blackcircles and got a fitted price at the same garage of £42 for a budget tyre.
Well done!
Out of interest, is that a Yale Locks PM560CH25 Hi-Security BS 5 Lever Mortice Sash Lock, or one of their better ones?
Thanks!
That's the one. Not one of their 'better' ones then
Better than what was there before at least...but where there's a will, there's a way.
Surely a slick/turbo tyre would be better suited?
Can't imaging riding my turbo with an MTB tyre!
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Nothing much other than cleaning. Needed to replace hose. Was going to buy one of those expandable hoses but smallprint said not compatible with pressure washer. I've just come home with this mini patio set. It's really dinky with a narrower hose than normal. £10.
Bought a hasp & staple too for the new shed.
Bought a hasp & staple too for the new shed.
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So, yesterday I panelled 6M^2 of my loft and put a ladder in. Took 6 hours for me and my mate Stu to do. I did it properly on feet to maintain the U value of the insulation. Looks great and I now have tons of storage space.