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I have a couple of old sofas which have become very saggy, the cushions are filled with feathers and go flat and lose their shape as soon as you sit on them. Can I just buy some foam and cut it to size to replace the down cushions? A quick Google and it looks like it could cost anywhere from...

A bit boring but asked Santa for one of these (and it only turned up 10 mins ago :confused:) Always liked the look of them but was put off by the fact the little container boxes to go inside would be another £60 (got to love Festool) but I saw a post on FOG saying the older style boxes fit...

I was asked if I could replace the broken glass in this, I don't want to do it as it's all so delicate, I'm sure I would end up breaking more :rolleyes: Thing is it's a lovely old couple so I would at least like to give them some advice on the best way forwards with it. Anyone know how this is...

Don't want to put a downer on things but I can't see how replacing your existing windows with single glazed ones would comply with the regs, maybe you realise this and are willing to take the risk? It's not just the U values but also things like escape, protection from falling, safety glazing in...

I had one of the trade rated axis for a few years, it was okay but needed constant adjustment and the bearings for the cutter block just fell apart after 3 years. I now have a Sedgwick MB and yes I agree it's a bit crude regarding dust extraction etc but the build quality is so much better...

Does this count 🤣 The kids uncle always buys them fake Lego for Christmas, the kids won't touch it as it never fits together properly so it was just sitting there in the box and I couldn't resist!

You say you've narrowed it down to 2 machines so this probably isn't very helpful but if I was replacing my PT I would be looking at this. I get the impression the whole 3 phase inverter thing isn't that complicated or expensive...

Merry Christmas to all 🍻

I was presuming it was something like this :dunno:

I stripped the paint off loads of trusses in my place going for the natural wood look, took me hours, they do look good but fashions have changed and I probably wouldn't bother if I was doing it now. I tried several different methods and what worked best for me was a Festool Rotex sander and...

Even though the house has cavity walls the new position of the frame means the brick walls in question actually act as solid walls because there is no break between the now internal brickwork and external face of the brickwork. Damp and cold can transfer through the brick from the outside to the...

A damp expert (a proper one) once explained to me about how long it can take for walls to dry out and how much water there can be in them. We were talking very damp old walls so not quite the same but what stuck with me was he said it's similar to leaving a bucket full of water stood in a room...

They look a bit posh for hanging doors with, you could maybe get something like this for now, good for the rougher jobs (bashing with a claw hammer) and practising your sharpening on...

As said you have a lot of cold bridging going on there, the piece of hallway you have gained was designed to be outdoors but it's now indoors, for example the concrete slab under the quarry tiles will not be insulated so will be a real cold spot. The new door isn't the problem, the cold is...

Hello and welcome. You've got all the machinery so no excuses (loving the PP by the way)! With your sparky background I'm sure you will be answering more questions than you will be asking (y)

I generally avoid making windows these days because of all the regs, I find it's a hassle making one offs and proving they meet part L and part Q of the regs ( don't think part Q will apply in your situation). Some inspectors aren't bothered but others want all the details. I don't use the slim...

There will be a bottom rail behind the boards, probably something like a piece of 27mmx145mm which the boards will be nailed to. The boards run over the front of the bottom rail on doors like this so there is no water trap.

Depends how far you want to go with the repair? Is the bottom rail still solid or is the tenon at the end of it rotten? Repairs and splicing often look untidy, especially after a couple of years. It would almost be as easy to replace the full stile as splicing a piece on the bottom. Regardless...

We used to have a big old 5 head Wadkin planer/moulder, talking proper old with square cutter blocks. The good thing about it was you could just put whatever knives you wanted in the 5th head (which was on the top at the end) to make different mouldings. The down side was it only cut 4" wide...

I got the Big Wipes out of my van to clean some paint off my hands this morning and when I tried to pull a sheet out it seemed stuck so I pulled it a bit harder and it just ripped off. I was about to open the tub to see what was causing the problem when I realised the liquid in the bottom of the...