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Whiskey barrels etc absorb the moisture of the contents and swell up to seal themselves. If you have an empty one and let it dry out too much it becomes loose and can leak and fall apart. I assume that butter churns are perhaps glued or internally sealed with something as they are generaly empty...

Watch out for the small print regarding security. My commercial/home insurance wanted 5 lever locks and security doors and a specific grade of padlock etc. It also needs a wiring check etc There is also a limit to the maximum amount covered per item. If its worth more than say £500 it has to be...

Never thought to look for nails/screws. Will try my metal detecting pointer today and see how I get on. Alasdair

Have tried a few but they dont seem to last. The battery usualy leaks by the time I use it again. They also don't seem to like foil backed plasterboard. I tend to tap the wall to see where its solid behind and avoid areas above sockets etc.

Hi there just did an old one of my dads that was seized soid. I removed the wood handle and knob then left it in a bucket of diesel/parafin for a while which soaked in and managed to release them. I wouldn't put the wood in though. Alasdair

I would think modern flatscreen tv should be ok. Theres very little heat and as long as any vents have some protection with foam (not too dense) it should be ok. You could always build it into a cabinet which should protect it more with vents in the cabinet protected with foam like you get in...

Havent done them in 30 years since school. My old woodwork teacher made us practice marking them out and then cutting to the line on old scrap wood for ages before we tackled the real thing. I got it pretty good after a while. Probably forgotten most of it by now though.

Many thanks for youre replies. Going to try and get someone to go with me that knows a bit more about it. I have a friend who is an engineer and more used to metalworking machines lathes etc but hes pretty good and checking for wear etc. I am always on the look out for heavier duty machines as I...

Hi there just a quick question. Locally there is a sedgwick morticer come up for sale and I know nothing about them. All I have so far is the photoand don;t know which model. Price is £450 although may get it cheaper Is there anything I should be looking at re wear etc and also is £450 a good...

I used corugated iron sheet cut in half lengthways and then buried it 12"" down to stop them digging under it. Also laid slates around the shed as well. Works very well. You can see them attempting it but they never bother going deep enough to get under. There are very few things they wont chew...

You could always extend the length of the fence and use a quick release clamp on the table at the rear of the saw to clamp it in place. It would be quick and easy to clamp and unclamp when adjusting. I dont think you would get a clamp with the reach to catch the fence at the moment.

Thats natural selection waiting to happen. No brake, If he gets kick back god knows how far that thing would be thrown. Theres always some ***** that thinks Hey I can make one of those. A cheap electric chainsaw costs about as much as the grinder. Complete cretin

Wondering if the laquer you get for polished brass etc would do or try Chrome car paint?

Pressure washer is good but some are very powerful and can cut into the timber and mark it. Best to keep back from the wood a good bit. I did my dads as his were covered in lichen I sprayed them with a decking cleaner first then a quick power wash and then used 3m abrasive pads (cant remember...

Found a part number dewalt 863261-00 but no longer available although also found 863324-00 which looks the same but cant find any dimensions? 863324 looks like 863261 looks like this

Hi there don't suppose anyone knows where to get a replacement dust protection bellows/gaiter for my dewalt saw. Its fitted to the rear post and mine is now in bits. Can't find any ref re part number on any of the spare part diagrams I found online. May be discontinued? Its the last piece I need...

Come to think of it I use my hand automatically as well with my pruning knives. I own a garden nursery and my hands are like leather/Asbestos. Probably too rough for a decent edge though but also pretty near splinter proof. Alasdair

Its interesting. Looks very like what my dad used to use for inspecting photographic prints he made. Found out PT barclay was bought out and I think they now specialize in the repo of ancient maps. Perhaps its used for looking at detail on old maps. The clear area at the base would be to let...

Found another stone which is very fine. Managed to get an edge on one of old planes that would shave the hairs of your arm. The leather strop was a good idea for chisels as well. I pick diamond plates up in lidl from time to time. They also do pencil type

Had another look at photo. Is there a logo or mark on the top of the knob at the guard you made? Alasdair