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  1. NikNak

    iphone.... 'lock' - 'unlock'

    Hi peeps.... Posted on here a few weeks back about a friends iphone. I had answers to the question and subsequent dilemma sooo quickly i thought i'd try again.... So.... to all iphone boffs out there.... i've just bought (rightly or wrongly) a used iphone4 from the 'bay. Looks...
  2. NikNak

    Worth The Money Or Not ??

    only small ones.... cereal bowls :lol: :lol: :lol: seriously tho..... prob still get a 10" bowl from it Nick 6ft lathe...?? from 1 extreme to the other.... :tongue9: :shock:
  3. NikNak

    Worth The Money Or Not ??

    Depends on what you want to have a go at turning as you'll be limited due to size.... (hammer) but for a 'trade' rated machine, a chuck, M2 taper plus bits and bobs.... all for £150..!! Dont even ask... i'd bite their hands of mate.... :mrgreen: Go for it..... keep it for a year...
  4. NikNak

    unlocked iphones...

    Pete.... She says to tell you "you're a star..." =D> =D> =D> Left it to cool down and went to bed (err.... i came home at that point :wink: ) Put it on charge this morning, and at 10 o'clock she whatsapp'd me to say "all's back to normal again..." I replied saying to carry on with...
  5. NikNak

    unlocked iphones...

    Pete... She says thanks for your help. No.... its not been dropped (hammer) and is always looked after very well.... It's just died (as in battery is dead) will leave it for an hour or so to cool down (it did get a little warm) and then plug it in to charge.... will keep you posted...
  6. NikNak

    unlocked iphones...

    Hi Pete Thanks very much... have held the power button and home buttons till apple logo etc. waited for what seemed like an age until her 'home screen' appeared again... however the screen is flickering, a bit like a dodgy fluorescent light now...!! Will this sort itself out once its...
  7. NikNak

    unlocked iphones...

    Well.... i'm round here NOW.... we plugged in the iphone via the lead as suggested.... imported as suggested, and just added a 'tag' i.e.her name... and it started to download 1100 pics and video clips no problem.... except.... she then started to try and show me other items / apps on her...
  8. NikNak

    unlocked iphones...

    I'm off to see her later so i'll ask/check then, and see if she can import by simply 'importing' etc.... i'll report back Nick
  9. NikNak

    unlocked iphones...

    So.... a friend of mine bought an iphone 4 (32gb) couple of years back from a pawn brokers, told her she was mad etc etc blah blah blahhh :shock: Anyway she went ahead and bought it, then paid to get it unlocked from the Vodaphone network so that she could use it on her Tesco sim/account...
  10. NikNak

    removing a wax finish

    I use white spirit to melt/remove old wax... (hammer) I dont know what other use but it works for me... (homer) Nick
  11. NikNak

    SIP 16" Mini Variable Wood Lathe (230V) 01492 Motor Problem

    Steve... Any of the parts you're after listed here..? http://www.sipuk.co.uk/parts/3.%20Works ... orking.htm Nick
  12. NikNak

    Wireless burglar alarms?

    err..... so much for the guy that came and 'inspected' the system :shock: .... sounds like he was the thief to me :D Nick
  13. NikNak

    My Pens so far

    Nic.... Like you said, knock it back to around 600 grit then use some of this... http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/hut-crystal-coat-6oz A bit expensive but will last you a good few years, and many many dozens of pens, as you only needs a few drops for the whole pen. And when you apply it...
  14. NikNak

    An electrics question....

    Hi guys ('n gals) Quick question re electrics in the home... I need to replace 2 electric sockets... one in a bedroom and one in a conservatory as they are 'chipped' and broken, but still working (dont want anything or fingers getting in them). Plus, i also have an outside floodlight that...
  15. NikNak

    Any useful woodworking Apps for the iPad?

    I use google sky map.... its brill and free... :D
  16. NikNak

    Prepaid mobile in UK.

    Hi Bob If all you want is a phone for 'emergency purposes' then you wont go far wrong wrong with dead cheap phone and a SIM card from Tesco mobile.... and for those that dont know, Tesco is 'piggy backed' onto the O2 network. I've been with them for years with no problem at all. And with so...
  17. NikNak

    cost of sky tv is going up again... soooo...

    Hi guys 'n gals.... I suspect like some of you guys, we got a letter from sky yesterday to say the monthly cost is going up again.... :evil: so have decided its time to make changes... A very quick search has thrown up that sky also do their own version of 'freesat'... ok, so i'll lose the...
  18. NikNak

    Solar Panels

    Mike.... See here for a good read re solar panels.... anybody-in-devon-with-pv-solar-panels-please-t70181.html?hilit=solar%20panels Yes the feed in tariff has dropped.... we now get (incl the export part too) 17.69p per kw generated (or thats what my missus calculates it at.... must be...
  19. NikNak

    Solar Panels

    Mike.... i'm just off to work in 10 mins so no time for a long answer, but search my previous postings for solar panels and how much i paid. what inverter are they specifying..? Nick
  20. NikNak

    Elektra Bekum Bandsaw Guide...

    Hi guys, not quite sure where to post this, so thought i'd try here first.... I've got an Elektra Bekum bandsaw BAS316G, secondhand from 'the bay', works fine, but..... the blade guide at the bottom of the height adjuster is err.... how can i put it.... not 'square to the table' (see...
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