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..can anyone point out what might be the problem? Thanks...Gerry

I have tried installing realplayer...via the apple website..ie- plugins etc...it does not like it!!!!

...managed to get Realplayer onto my desktop and it does what it says, which is great..but it will not load onto my ipad2 ( and thats where I want to load videos!!) ...'it says Safari cannot download'

Does anyone know a simple way to download videos from youtube..there are some I'd like to keep for reerence. Gerry

Our school is fitted with Hegners...being new to scrollsaws, how will I know when the tension is correct...musical notes has been mentioned!!...also what is the best type of blade (No.) to use... mostly mdf is used and also some ply. Thanks for any help. Gerry

I will take some pics soon.....

Hi everyone..I took the plunge (pardon the pun!!) and bought the Divar 55 with 2 tracks and joining kit (£213 from NMA) Not used it yet but on sliding the saw along the track, it does seem to be easily 'tipped over' into the second channel (on the left of the rail!). The base glides along on...

Anyone seen or used the Divar 55 from Woodstar? Gerry

I have the above compressor, and am very pleased with it...only used it for skirting boards so far. However, having loaned it to a family member to do similar work it has suddenly started spitting out either oil or water? ...the problem seems to be behind the on/off switch box,from a small...

Thanks OldSchoolTools, but the frame will have to come out, apart from the bottom being cut short (pic)..the top inside (hinge position) is badly damaged, due to the door being forced open because we had no key for the lock! So it looks like as you said, a wider frame needs to go in, followed by...

...forgot to mention that the casing is plumb!

I have to try and fix/make right this door casing which is fixed to an out of line hall wall!! The previous owner seems to have given up on the job! I think it was a new opening from the hallway into the lounge. The wall runs out from top to bottom by about 2" (two inches!)!!! The wall has to...

I have to fit some doors quickly into odd size casings....28 1/4" 27 1/4" being the sizes. 2 sizes I've seen are 27" and 30" Can I use the moulded type and cut each side equally to fit? Help and advice please... Gerry

Thanks rob...all understood apart from the 'angle longer side' .???

I want to repair a split in a door casing where previous occupants forced the door all the way open and back until the hinges were ripped off! :-( The top hinge position has split badly for about 18"...I want to try removing the damaged section and 'let' in a replacement piece.(..is this call a...

I have to mitre and join the pelmits and cornices (bullnose) on kitchen wall cabinets...what is the best way to do this...pva, ca, or hot melt? ..advice much appreciated. Gerry

I'm installing a stainless sink into a kitchen worktop...not sure if the sticky sponge tape which came with it will do a decent job! should I just use a silicon bead around the edge on its own, or go ahead and use the tape...or both? Gerry :-/

In the kitchen worktop router bit sets..what is the above used for?... is there a need after cutting the joints... and why 1/4" shank! Gerry

A relative has just taken delivery of 3 lengths of worktop from Ikea.(includes a breakfast bar length) It is of square section edging. Will butt jointing with the usual worktop connecting bolts be ok/is it the correct way...will it need a glue joint? Any advice appreciated.. Gerry

Can anyone recommend a good quality 1/2" router bit for mitreing kitchen worktops...I've just wasted time and money on a pack of 6 cheapo ones. Gerry :-(