What non motorbike related things are you doing, making, building, planning or designing
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Last post by Rockburner Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:16 am
Soft hammer
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Mr Moofo »
Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:48 pm
I need one - and know that someone mentioned a specific brand of copper / hide combo.
Recommendations?
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Last post by Mr Moofo Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:34 am
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Last post by Mr Moofo Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:27 pm
Fantasy Garage / Workshop essentials
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Silly Car »
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:12 pm
The build of my garage is well on the way, 3/4 walls are up and the brick pillars will be sorted by the end of the week :banana-wrench:
Roof joists...
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Last post by dern Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:20 pm
Rear Sprocket Tab Washers
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Le_Fromage_Grande »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:11 pm
As you may be aware I recently replaced the chain and sprockets on my 31 year old FZ750, the rear sprocket tab washers all fell apart when I took...
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Last post by Nobby Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:13 pm
Repairing a tractor's steering system
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cheb »
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:18 pm
Another little job for the lathe. This has come off a tractor that's been sat outside unused for a long time, maybe 20-30 years.
One of these needs...
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Last post by Count Steer Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:16 pm
Rebuilding a Kennedy hacksaw.
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cheb »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:44 am
As it arrived:
The motor and belt removed:
It needs a good clean which I'll do with a domestic steam cleaner. It might work, it might not.
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Last post by cheb Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:59 pm
budget digital vernier callipers ....
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Mr Moofo »
Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:29 pm
My Lidl ones have gone tits up. Sometimes they work - sometimes they don't.
I think they cost 7.99 ...
I can get some from eBay for about a fiver
I...
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Last post by Ant Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:01 pm
3D printing
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Screwdriver »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:42 am
Camera tripod mounting. 3D printed Velbon connector, Titanium bar (!), 3D printed soft rubber mounting plate.
Quite important it makes a firm,...
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Last post by Mussels Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:29 pm
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Last post by Screwdriver Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:16 pm
Chain Riveters
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Le_Fromage_Grande »
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:08 pm
Having replaced the chain and sprockets on my FZ750 today I discovered 2 things, 1. An angle grinder with a cutting disc is the easy way to split a...
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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:07 pm
The Repair Thread
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Silly Car »
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:41 pm
What have you repaired or mended to make do rather than chuck in the bin and buy new?
I’ve just added a couple of new cutler’s rivets to this for an...
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Last post by Le_Fromage_Grande Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:38 am
Hot Water Timers
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Mr. Dazzle »
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:30 pm
I think my hot water timer might be on the fritz.
The hot water ('old style' separate boiler and tank system) comes on, but then it doesn't seem to...
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Last post by Silly Car Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:53 am
Turntable
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iansoady »
Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:38 am
I'm having trouble with an arthritic hip so have just bought a Yamaha X-max 250 maxi-scoot . The layout of my garage / drive means that i go into it...
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Last post by Silly Car Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:35 pm
Pool upgrade
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ZRX61 »
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:27 pm
It's all kicking off today. They drained it on Friday & today the first bloke showed up.
He's positioned 5gal buckets of water all around the...
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Last post by ZRX61 Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:08 pm
Anyone familiar with 2006-2010 VWs?
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Rockburner »
Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:18 pm
Went to look at a VW Eos today, and there was some oil sitting on the support mount for the air-filter, and just under the battery, and a very minor...
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Last post by Hairybiker84 Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:15 am
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Last post by weeksy Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:25 pm
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Last post by mangocrazy Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:39 pm
Polypipe underfloor heating
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formula400 »
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:27 am
any of you guy know anything about or understand it??? I've got it at home and all of a sudden can't get it to work.
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Last post by ace llani Sat May 08, 2021 11:00 am
New corded drill required.
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MingtheMerciless »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:48 pm
So today my old Bosch Drill from 1988 issued a little puff of smoke and spun its last. What’s the go to make these days for general DIY etc ? (I’ve...
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Last post by ace llani Sat May 08, 2021 10:56 am
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Last post by Mr Moofo Tue May 04, 2021 2:05 pm
Holy Exhaust Collector, Batman!
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KungFooBob »
Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:37 pm
I know it should be taken off and a patch welded, if possible.
But does exhaust gum stuff actually work?
Doesn't need to look pretty, just be...
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Last post by KungFooBob Sun May 02, 2021 9:10 pm
Fixing fence post sockets
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Lutin »
Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:39 pm
I've got four bolt down fence post sockets to install for the uprights for a gazebo/arbour type thing. The sockets will be fixed into concrete but...
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Last post by slowsider Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:38 pm
Decoking 2-stroke exhausts (350LC)
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mangocrazy »
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:58 pm
Some time in the near future I need to decoke the zorsts on my 350LC prior to getting them ceramic coated. My Cunning Plan involves stringing the...
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Last post by mangocrazy Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:30 pm
Mounting box?
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Silly Car »
Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:09 pm
I’m trying to find a small box / way to mount the following on a cable rather than in a panel:
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It is to...
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