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  1. NikNak

    Log burner

    see here.... https://www.stovax.com/frequently-asked ... appliance/ We've got a Stovax Studio Inset, so all you see is a chrome trim and a glass door (just fills the hole where there used to be an open fire). Had it for 6/7yrs and apart from empty/clean it never spent anything else, although...
  2. NikNak

    How to keep the nice light oak colour....

    Good afternoon guys.... hope you're all well and staying safe :) I (we) decided that the dining room table needed a bit of ummm attention. Nothing wrong with it physically, just the colour. The varnish or what ever it is they put on furniture these days has gone all orangey over time, due to...
  3. NikNak

    cordless hedge cutters

    18v 5.0amp Li-ion Makita inc charger from Lawson tools.... and claim a FREE extra battery or a blower (via redemption) https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita-duh ... nd-charger AND still have £17 to spend on beer after you've cut the hedge..!! Mod edit: This thread was resurrected by a spammer...
  4. NikNak

    Replace with an LED...

    Morning chaps.... Have got a bathroom mirror/light, no problem it works well and i can see the ugly old git in it. It has one of them round T9 tubes in it. Worked well from new, and the tube lasted getting on for 9yrs. Then it decided to die last Sept. No worries thinks i, just order a new...
  5. NikNak

    Peltier fan

    Hi all..... I'm after a peltier fan. Similar to those that are used on a wood burning stove. But those require a fairly high temperature to work. Is it possible to get one that will work from say 20C up to 50ish C ..? :-k
  6. NikNak

    Any one buying gold coins?

    You can also check via the app.... i enjoy waking up on the morning of 'pay-day' and clicking on the app and seeing how much i've won... or not... :cry:
  7. NikNak

    Best TV Wall bracket fixings for plasterboard wall ?

    We bought this one from Amazon for a 43" to hang on the wall in the bedroom.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 ... UTF8&psc=1 We too live in a fairly modern house with dry-lined walls upstairs. As others have said... find the studs and screw into these (they'll be at 16" centres...)...
  8. NikNak

    Unexpected windfall

    I've got a Jet 1220vs you may be interested in.? Purchased brand new by me from Axminster Tools. It'll come with so much other stuff you wouldn't believe what i'm including... chisels, live centres, 4&2 prong drives, pen mandrels (and god knows how many bushings sets...), loads and loads of...
  9. NikNak

    I know you're not allowed to swear on this forum but...

    We went to a preview screening of "Sorry We Missed You" on Tuesday... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysjwg-MnZao maybe not all that 'real' but certainly makes you sit up and think about how some people live... and survive...
  10. NikNak

    Does epoxy have a shelf life?

    Presume you have the hardener too... and depending on make/manufacturer it'll be probably be (roughly) a 4:1 ratio. The hardener (mainly) is very hygroscopic and will readily absorb moisture. You can tell this by a 'crusty skin' on the top of the components. If its stuff like you get in the...
  11. NikNak

    Going rate for floor tiling..?

    Hi guys, i've done some searches on other forums to try and 'gauge' the going rate for laying porcelain floor tiles, but cant seem to find what i'm after. Anyone on here got any clues.? We're looking to have approx 30sqr mtrs done in kitchen/dining room using 60x60cm polished porcelain tiles...
  12. NikNak

    Broadband internet provider recomendation provider.

    Just an update.... Sept 24th we had Vodafone put in a 'replacement' socket in the lounge (it needs to be near a power supply to plug the router in to, which wasn't available in the hall) and a temporary landline number was issued. Landline worked as did the broadband =D> October 3rd, old...
  13. NikNak

    EGG, BEANS of CHEESE? you get to decide

    I'd say its not as easy as ABC -123 etc.... what time of day are we talking.? is it a 'snack'.? or more of a 'meal.? if its breakfast its egg (scrambled) on toast its its lunchtime its beans on toast it its dinner time/evening then its cheese on toast
  14. NikNak

    road cycling

    Just to avoid any confusion.... i lurrrvv cycling, more so track cycling, but any cycling is good in my book =D> =D> (i used to work with the bronze medalist from the 2014 Indian Commonwealth Games, and was able to drool over her carbon fiber bike with an oval crank =P~ i say 'work with' in...
  15. NikNak

    Broadband internet provider recomendation provider.

    Good morning devonwoody.... Well what a surprise.... we are also with Virgin... except our price is currently around £54 and going up again by £3.50 this month too.... except its not..!! We finally bit the bullet and took an offer from Vodafone for their Superfast2 package.... 63mb b/band +...
  16. NikNak

    Insulating a concrete floor....

    Hi guys, next question on my list to ask re converting our kitchen-dining room is.... Our house is relatively new (mid 80's i think) but it has a solid concrete slab floor. And in the winter it can get rather chilly underfoot. All rooms in the house are either laminate or engineered flooring...
  17. NikNak

    Kitchen units....

    Hi guys, many thanks for replies so far =D> We currently have 2 independents, Howdens and Wickes quoting for us, and we're planning to take a trip up to Yorkshire to have a look at the DIY-Kitchens showrooms/setup. Nick
  18. NikNak

    Kitchen units....

    Yes we felt the same with both Wren and Magnet too..... wayyyy to pushy and 'we can do this/that' I'd like that very much, thank you :) maybe as a pm or email.? Nick
  19. NikNak

    Kitchen units....

    Before anyone says.... yes... i have tried the search facility, but it must be me, no... lets be honest here... it IS me as i cant find what i'm after :-D We've decided to go down the route of knocking an internal wall down and opening up the kitchen and dining rooms into one. So far so...
  20. NikNak

    New battery needed for strimmer

    Good shout that man...!! After searching around for replacement 'cells' i thought "well blow me... yes it does look just like my Makita batteries..." so went down my shed and plugged one in.... and BINGO :mrgreen: OK admittedly i've got 14v batts but the principle showed that it would work...
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