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How to make a feather edge garden gate

by Admin Added 8 years ago 3,597 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to make an inexpensive garden gate using some 4 inch by 2 inch tantalised timber and some feather edge tantalised boards. This is probably the cheapest garden gate you could ever make!
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How to repair a Bosch PMF multitool

by Admin Added 8 years ago 3,067 Views / 0 Likes

This bosch pmf 10,8Li multi tool relies on a sleeve or coupling to transmit power from the motor to the drive shaft of the machine. This sleeve costs about $1 and will prevent your machine from working if it fails. This video shows how to replace the slee
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How to remove a ferrule

by Admin Added 7 years ago 2,920 Views / 0 Likes

It can be difficult removing a ferrulefrom a piece of pipe, although you can buy dedicated tools for the job such as anferrule cutter or anferrule puller. In many cases you can remove theferrule by striking the nut with a large adjustable spanner. Copperf
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How to use a hand reamer

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,853 Views / 0 Likes

When a precise hole is required in a piece of material a reamer is used, because a drill does not give a very exact diameter hole. This video shows how to use a reamer in a piece of steel. Normally you would drill the hole approximately 0.2 of a millimetr
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How to remove plasterboard fixings and repair the hole in the drywall

by Admin Added 7 years ago 2,831 Views / 0 Likes

Some of the plasterboard fixings today can leave a large diameter hole in the plasterboard or drywall once they are removed. In this demonstration a Geefix fixing is removed and also a GripIt fixing, both of these fixings will leave a 25mm or 1” dia
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How to use a hollow wall anchor setting tool

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,460 Views / 0 Likes

Hollow wall anchors such as rawlplug intersets or Mollys can sometimes be installed without using the special setting tool, but in drywall that is not plastered the setting tool is essential. The cost of the hollow wall anchor setting tool is about £
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How to repair drywall damage

by Admin Added 7 years ago 2,400 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to repair minor damage to plaster or drywall. Special thanks go out to indianaP wnz who suggested using Audacity to record and filter out the background hum from my computer which made this video possible much sooner than would have b
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How to re-use a silicone cartridge

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,284 Views / 0 Likes

Used silicone tubes are often discarded, but these tubes are useful and can be refilled with thick liquids such as Boss white, grease or wood glue. This video shows how to re-use the empty cartridge again and again.
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How to fix to insulated drywall

by Admin Added 7 years ago 2,254 Views / 0 Likes

Fixing to insulated drywall can be very difficult. In this demonstration I use space-plugs to bridge the gap between the item being fixed and the external wall. Fixing to an insulated wall is much easier if you use the space plugs. Some insulateddrywall c
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How to bend copper tube

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,135 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to use a pipe bender to bend some copper tube. When a pipe or tube is bent it increases in length by the diameter of the pipe or tube so for example if you bend a piece of 3/4 inch copper tube to 90 degrees it will stretch in length b
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How to Solder copper pipe using a heat gun

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,117 Views / 0 Likes

Blow torches do a wonderful job of soldering copper pipes but they are also good at setting fire to your home! A heat gun is a much safer alternative and does not have a dangerous naked flame to come into contact with flammable building materials. In this
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How to sharpen a spade wood bit

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,029 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows How to sharpen aspade wood bit using a file. This can be done very quickly and makes a massive difference when drilling wood. A blunt drill bit is inefficient and tends to burn the timber on the way through, as sharpspade wood bit will cu
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Fugenboy | caulking tool

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,013 Views / 0 Likes

The fugenboy caulking tool is designed to help give you a perfect bead of caulk or silicone. This is one of the tools that professionals use in order to get that perfect looking bead.
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How to solder a wet pipe

by Admin Added 8 years ago 2,007 Views / 0 Likes

Soldering a wet pipe or a pipe that is dripping can be difficult as the water can prevent the solder from sealing the joint correctly. If the pipe is dripping the water can actually be heated into steam which can in itself be dangerous. In this video an o
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Angle grinder electrical fault finding

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,744 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to fault find on a dewalt angle grinder and replace the faulty component, which in this case was the switch. A new switch is about $25 delivered and so it is well worth repairing it as a new grinder is $100+
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How to make a feather edge fence panel

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,676 Views / 0 Likes

Feather edge fence panels can be bought pre-made, however you can make the panels yourself and can make them from the best materials and ensure that all cut edges are treated with wood preserver. This is a relatively easy project and the panels should las
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How to file key steel | Taper bush

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,638 Views / 0 Likes

Key steel is often used in engineering especially for couplings or fixing things to round shafts. By using key steel it means that you are not just replying on the friction from the taper fitting gripping the bar. Key steel is often used with spider coupl
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Install mini trunking with silicone

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,613 Views / 0 Likes

Mini-trunking is often screwed to the wall but you can easily install mini trunking by using silicone sealant as an adhesive. This means that you do not need to drill the wall and can simply glue the trunking in position.
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How to repair a rusty angle bead

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,530 Views / 0 Likes

A rusty corner bead or a rusty angle bead can be a real problem to fix and must be done correctly because if you try to paint or paper over it without fixing the rusty bead first the rust will eventually come through the paint or paper. This video shows h
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Aladdin EasyFit Isolator | Isolate a live water pipe

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,491 Views / 0 Likes

The Aladdin EasyFit Isolator can be used on any 15mm copper or plastic pipe containing hot or cold water at mains pressure, once installed it offers a means of isolating the water safely and quickly without using a freezing kit. This makes The Aladdin Eas
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Speedtaps | tapping holes with an impact wrench!

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,428 Views / 0 Likes

Speedtaps are a very fast way to tap drilled holes. The speedtaps are made from M2 steel and nitrate coated to make them extremely tough. The hexagonal heads on the speedtaps correspond with the head on the bolt so you use the same socket for the speedtap
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How to use Spring toggles

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,398 Views / 0 Likes

Spring toggles are commonly available in most countries and can be used for fixing medium weight items to hollow plasterboard walls. Here we demonstrate how to use spring toggles as well as the disadvantages of using them. Spring toggles are widely availa
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How to replace a Dewalt XRP drill gearbox

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,380 Views / 0 Likes

Here we replace the gearbox, clutch and chuck on a Dewalt 18v XRP drill as one complete unit. This is extremely useful if the gearbox on your drill is damaged. Dewalt tools are very easy to repair and parts are widely available.
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Join Chrome pipe solder fitting | Join chrome pipe push fit

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,362 Views / 0 Likes

Chrome pipe cannot be joined using solder fittings or push fit fittings unless the chrome plating is removed first, the easiest solution for chrome pipe is to use a compression fitting but you may need to use a solder fitting or a push fit fitting, this v
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Round bar centre finder | drill the centre of round bar

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,336 Views / 0 Likes

Finding the centre of a round bar can be difficult and time consuming. In this video I use a round bar centre finder which can be purchased on ebay for less than £6 http://fave.co/2sdV94Q This enables you to find the centre of ant round bar, tube or
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How to solder copper pipe

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,295 Views / 0 Likes

Joining two pieces of copper pipe together is easily achieved using a coupling of the correct size. The coupling can be end feed, which requires additional solder or it can be a solder ring fitting (Yorkshire fitting). Preparation of the pipe is critical
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Chain drilling metal

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,253 Views / 0 Likes

Chain drilling is a very useful technique especially when working with metal. You can use this technique to cut out shapes in metal that are not possible without having an expensive CNC machine or laser cutting machine. Chain drilling is often used for ex
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Poly max Clear Silicone Sealant

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,244 Views / 0 Likes

Many silicone sealants are sold as "clear" yet they are far from clear and are more often neutral of cloudy in colour. Bison poly max is one silicone sealant that actually is clear. This video shows the difference between Bison Poly Max and other so calle
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How to replace Dewalt cordless drill brushes.

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,213 Views / 0 Likes

This videoshows how to change the brushes on a Dewalt DW988 18v cordless drill. Brushes often become worn and this can lead to poor performance or the drill not working at all.
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How to bend copper pipe using a spring

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,212 Views / 0 Likes

A copper pipe can be bent using a spring bender. This flexible spring is a tight fit in the pipe and it prevents the pipe from crushing. It is important to get the correct diameter spring for the pipe that you are bending or else this technique will not w
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Automatic radiator bleed valve | Aladdin autovent

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,211 Views / 0 Likes

automatic radiator bleed valves can be extremely useful as they remove the need to manually bleed central heating radiators. Aladdin were kind enough to send me a few of these to test out. These automatic bleed valves are widely available at most plumbers
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How to chamfer metal

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,204 Views / 0 Likes

Metal often has a sharp edge when cut which is not desirable, this can easily be removed using a file or angle grinder, this is known as chamfering. A chamfer is normally applied about 45 degrees to the cut edge.
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How to replace the clutch in a Dewalt XRP drill

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,193 Views / 0 Likes

This shows how to replace the clutch or torque unit on a 18v Dewalt drill from the XRP range. There are a few different types of drill in this range and so your drill may be slightly different to this model. If the clutch unit is faulty you may not be abl
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How to drill large holes in metal using a hole saw and pillar drill

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,182 Views / 0 Likes

Drilling large holes in metal can be difficult as many lager drill bits use taper shanks, which will not fit in regular drill chucks. Hole saws work well and fit into most standard chucks on most hand drills or pillar drills. Here I cut a 1 inch hole in s
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How to use a magnetic base drill to drill structural steel

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,179 Views / 0 Likes

Magnetic base drills, often called mag drills or mag base drills are extremely useful. These drills are used widely in industry and construction, they can be used on any type of magnetic steel and once the magnet is energised they are almost impossible to
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How to join chrome tube

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,160 Views / 0 Likes

Chrometube often looks better than copper or plastic pipe but joining the pipe can be difficult if the incorrect fittings or technique are used. This video demonstrates the problem of using push fit or solder ring fittings on chrome pipe.
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Broken double glazed internal unit

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,151 Views / 0 Likes

This video briefly shows what can happen to double glazed windows in cold weather once the sun heats the unit up too quickly. The difference in temperature can cause the window to implode, as you can see from the pane of glass on the inside of this double
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How to fix heavy items to plasterboard / drywall

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,136 Views / 0 Likes

One of the questions I get asked regularly is how to fix heavy items such as a TV to plasterboard or drywall. Unfortunately there are no plasterboard fixings available that I would trust to hold up a 65 inch TV that has cost hundreds of pounds, as even th
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How to countersink metal

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,125 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to use a countersinking bit on a piece of metal plate in order to get counter sunk bolt flush with the surface of the metal.
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How to paint a radiator

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,121 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to paint a radiator using Zinsser perma white. There are three separate radiators in this video, one is in a bathroom, which is rusty at the bottom. This radiator is sanded to remove the rust, then treated with a rust convertor before
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How to build a timber garden gate

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,092 Views / 0 Likes

This small gate has been made for an opening at the bottom of the garden. It is made from tongue and grove redwood, which is harder then traditional pine as it is grown slower. Once built this gate was given three coats of fence paint to ensure it lasts f
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Removing silicone sealant

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,087 Views / 0 Likes

Silicone sealant can be removed several ways but one of the easiest is to use a chemical silicone sealant remover. This chemical attacks the silicone sealant making it much easier to remove.
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compression fitting pressure test

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,084 Views / 0 Likes

Compression fittings are one of the most versatile fittings available. They can be used on copper pipe or plastic pipe as long as a pipe insert is used. Just out of curiosity I thought I would see just how much pressure a compression fitting could hold wi
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How to find the exact centre of a round bar using a Bell punch

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,055 Views / 0 Likes

Finding and marking the exact centre of a round bar can be difficult, but by using a bell punch you can easily mark the centre in seconds. Marking the centre of a round bar or dowel has never been easier.
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Drilling through hardened steel

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,049 Views / 0 Likes

How to drill through a hardened steel bearing race using a 6mm drill bit made by Artu. It is often thought to be virtually impossible to drill through hardened steel until now, these drill bits will drill through most materials such as wood, plastic, hard
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How to set hollow wall anchors

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,049 Views / 0 Likes

How to use hollow wall anchors to fix to drywall without using the setting tool. This can be done providing the drywall has been skimmed with plaster, if it has not it is advisable to use the hollow wall anchor setting tool.
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How to use push fit pipe | push fit fittings

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,047 Views / 0 Likes

In this video I demonstrate how to cut and join plastic push fit pipe, the pipe used is John Guest speedfit pipe and JG speedfit fittings. PEX barrier pipe is now very common and many plumbers will only install this type of pipe unless copper pipe is spec
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How to use resin fixings

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,036 Views / 0 Likes

Resin anchors are a great way of fixing to many substrates including Brick, concrete and stone. Because resin fixings do not rely on expansion force, they can be used in places where traditional fixings that rely on expansion cannot be used such as close
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Dewalt wall dogs

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,033 Views / 0 Likes

Dewalt wall dogs are an all steel, tension free, one piece threaded fastener that is suitable for use in most substrates including concrete, stone, brick, plasterboard and timber. When using the dewalt wall dogs in concrete, brick or masonry it is a good
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How to Shape timber using an angle grinder

by Admin Added 8 years ago 1,026 Views / 0 Likes

Timber can quickly be shaped using a flexible sanding disk and an angle grinder. This is a very quick but dusty way of removing large amounts of material very quickly.
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