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Conversion Calculator
Just follow these easy instructions to convert imperial, metric, length, area, capacity, weight or temperature,: cubic inches cubic feet cubic yards imp pint imp gallon US gallon lqd cubic cm cubic metre litre hectolitre sq inches sq feet sq ... [... more]
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Nails
Oval wire nail. Most suitable for joinery work where appearance is important since they can easily be punched below the surface. They are less likely to split the wood if driven in with the longer sides parallel to the grain. Sizes from 12-150 mm ... [... more]
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Stud Partition
Electrics - often when a room is divided, it is necessary to change the ceiling lights. The existing light may need to be repositioned and a new light and switch may need to be added in the 'new' area. The switch will usually be positioned by the ... [... more]
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Ladders
A combination ladder offers various arrangements to give a step ladder, an extension ladder and a stair ladder in one piece of equipment. The combinations fold down to about the same size as the platform step ladder but is much more versatile. ... [... more]
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Advertising
Text adverts can be one or more lines long, the important thing is the number of characters, the standard is 25 characters - the link to the URL of your choice can be part or all of the text displayed. Text adverts are normally in the side bar ... [... more]
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Hammers
The most popular hammer for general work, available with a wooden (often hickory), glass-fibre or steel handle; with or without rubber grip. The most popular weights are 455-680g (16 to 24oz). The claw is normally curved, and incorporates a 'V' ... [... more]
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Dado Rails
If the dado rail is to go up a stairway, measure the required height for the rail at rightangles to the stairs from the front of the treads at the top and bottom of the stairs, then use a chalked line between these marks to set the line for the ... [... more]
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Materials Explained
Glass - Glass can be an attractive shelving for light loading and many DIY stores stock pre-cut glass shelving either on its own or as part of a complete shelving kit - special brackets are available for glass shelving, they have clips and lips ... [... more]
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