What non motorbike related things are you doing, making, building, planning or designing
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Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:53 am
Getting glass really clean
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Mussels »
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:29 pm
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I'm stuck and looking for ideas, I've tried resealing an aquarium three times but it keeps leaking.
All the guides say use acetone or ethanol to...
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Last post by Mussels
Sat May 18, 2024 12:58 pm
Roller blinds and their brackets
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Count Steer »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:16 am
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I have managed to bodge a few of these in the past but it's time to do some more.
Issues encountered previously:
1. They go snuggly in the corners...
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Last post by demographic
Sun May 12, 2024 5:13 pm
Bespoke quality built in units
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cheb »
Tue May 07, 2024 10:46 am
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I've made some for the shed:
Mostly designed round 600x400mm and 400x300mm eurocrates. And excepting the glue, biscuits and some of the fixings it's...
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Last post by cheb
Tue May 07, 2024 10:46 am
Can I install a door frame with spray foam?
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Pirahna »
Fri May 03, 2024 9:54 am
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A bit of advice needed. I'm a time served toolmaker and very practical but know bugger all about wood or buildings, so:
I've got 2 internal door...
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Last post by demographic
Sat May 04, 2024 7:57 pm
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Last post by Silly Car
Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:19 pm
Outdoor 'shed' refurb
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Slenver »
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:28 pm
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I've got a brick-built outdoor... thing.. that I use as a shed. It's about 10x4', and very useful for mower, tools, bird food etc.
However, I last...
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Last post by Count Steer
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:51 pm
A Kennedy power hacksaw
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cheb »
Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:49 pm
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My latest thing. It arrived today, having been collected and posted on by a generous chap from here. They can admit to it themselves if they wish....
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Last post by Handyjim
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:48 am
Commissioning a solar thermal system
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mangocrazy »
Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:45 pm
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Back in June 2012 I bought a solar thermal bundle from a seller in France trading under the name of Fundiscount; I mean, how could I resist? For my...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:09 pm
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Last post by Rockburner
Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:24 pm
In the Shed's Boat Shed.
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Yambo »
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:10 pm
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Most of the shed stuff I do nowadays is boat related, I live 2 minutes walk from the beach and the Mediterranean so boats win out. :thumbup:
I...
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Last post by Yambo
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:28 pm
Another Explorer ST issue...
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ZRX61 »
Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:04 pm
Front/left driveshaft seal has left the party, still under warranty... More concerning is what appears to be a crack in the engine block...
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Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:10 pm
Shed/Workshop alarm systems
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Rockburner »
Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:26 pm
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Anyone got one? Could recommend one?
My workshop is not attached to the house, but does have mains electricity: but all I really want is a very very...
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Last post by Rockburner
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:21 pm
Glue Needed.
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Yorick »
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:35 pm
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On the freezer door, the rubber seal has come away at the bottom. About 9".
Causing a slight leak.
Just wondering what sort of glue to use.
Ideally...
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Last post by Yambo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:51 pm
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Last post by Count Steer
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:55 am
Floor height
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KungFooBob »
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:00 am
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Any tile experts?
What do you think the total height of a tile with adhesive is when the tile is 8.3mm thick?
I'm trying to set some cupboard...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:08 pm
Boat build project
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Zimbo »
Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:47 pm
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I thought I'd stick this up here because I know quite a few forum members like boats, and even build boats, my efforts may afford some amusement and...
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Last post by Count Steer
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:48 pm
Cutting rectangle holes in 1.8 OSB wood
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formula400 »
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:45 pm
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Right so I am insulting my shed, roof is done, and started the walls (yes it’s taken me this long) it one of those bit here and a bit there. Walls...
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Last post by mangocrazy
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:01 pm
shed insulation using polystyrene sheets
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formula400 »
Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:54 am
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right, currently got the father in law down with us, he come in to my shed to fix the compressor (he did) and said i should insulate and that I...
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Last post by formula400
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:27 pm
Garden hose, recommended me
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weeksy »
Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:38 pm
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Our hose was shit. The new one is shitter.
It kinks, it holes and I've cut it twice and it's now that short it's useless.
I don't want it to last...
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Last post by Rockburner
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:39 am
Replacing a man shed door
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Mr Moofo »
Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:09 pm
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I have botched together a repair for my man-shed door - but effectively the bottom third of the door is rotten - so it will be less time consuming to...
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Last post by Mr Moofo
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:04 pm
Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.
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Yorick »
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:21 pm
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We have a beautiful pergola attached the Man Cave.
In the rare downpour on Friday, lots of rain came through :(
The garage part has 4" of concrete,...
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Last post by cheb
Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:15 pm
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Last post by mangocrazy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:19 pm
Allen Millyard Kawasaki Z1B 900 Engine Repair
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Lutin »
Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:48 pm
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That man Millyard is at it again. This time he's after repairing a Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine. The first video in the series is, of course, the engine...
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Last post by Lutin
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:19 pm
Tidying the bourach that is the new shed
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cheb »
Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:43 pm
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From this:
To this:
It's a start. I can now walk in and around easily. Frustratingly there's nowhere to put a full sheet of ply without obstructing...
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Last post by Cousin Jack
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:22 am
Tubular heaters and ventilation
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formula400 »
Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:50 am
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Right, ive got a 14x5ft shed
It is hooked up with Electric, i've just put office carpet tiles down on the floor.
A few very small patches of mold...
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Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:32 am
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