Nails - different types of nails for different jobs
Round wire nail. These large round head nails are mostly used for rough carpentry where appearance is not important but strength is essential. They are inclined to split a piece of wood. Sizes from 20- 150 mm (0.75in - 6in). Oval wire nail. Most ... [... more]
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Planning a new internal partition
A quick guide to planning an internal partition. Plan before you erect, it will save time, effort and money. Building a partition will not increase the actual floor area available within a house but by subdividing it more appropriately it can ... [... more]
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Problems with paint
Typical paint problems, their causes, how to prevent and remedy. No matter how good a painter you are, you may encounter problems after a paint job, here we try to identify the paint problem and supply a remedy together with how to avoid the ... [... more]
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Router cutters - types, applications and care
Router cutters - a brief discussion regarding types, materials and uses of router cutters. For these two methods, two basic types of cutters are available: Plain cutters consist of a plain shank attached to the cutter. Self guiding cutters either ... [... more]
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Chain link fencing (1 of 3)
The basics of chain link fencing - How to errect a chain fence. A well-erected chain fence is more than just a boundary; it can increase the attraction of your property especially if climbing plants are trained up and/or along it. Fences will ... [... more]
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Characteristics of nonreactive synthetic glues
Characteristics of nonreactive synthetic glues explained - what is right for the job and conditions. No clamping needed; firmly press parts together as quickly as possible ideal for bonding melamine-faced cabinet parts and for gluing cross-grain ... [... more]
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FREE woodworking plans for the Bedroom
Free diy woodworking plans for the bedroom. Links to free woodworking plans on the Internet. A selection of FREE woodworking plans for the bedroom available on the web, please use this form to tell us of any new plans you come across for us to ... [... more]
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Ladders - types and choices
Ladders - work safely at height with the appropriate ladder - step ladder, combination ladders, and extension ladders - aluminium and fibreglass Various types of ladders are available. When considering buying or hiring a ladder, look at the ... [... more]
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Advertise with diydata.com
Easy ways to advertise on diydata.com. The site offers a unique way for businesses in diy businesses to promote themselves on the www. To keep administration straightforward, diydata has flat charges for 12 months, pro rata for 6 months (but with ... [... more]
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The easy to use imperial, metric
The amazing, diydata imperial, metric conversion calculator. Providing conversion of metric and imperial length, weight, area, capacity and tempertures. Oops - this calculator requires JavaScript which is not present Just follow these easy ... [... more]
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Hanging a door
The basic techniques for hanging a door are the same for internal and external types, the only major difference being that an internal door is generally cut heightwise in order to open freely over carpeting or other floor coverings whereas an ... [... more]
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Fitting Architrave
Fitting architrave around doors, windows and loft hatches - a step by step guide. Architrave is the decorative timber moulding fitted around the casings of internally doors, windows, and loft hatches - the purpose of architrave is to hide the ... [... more]
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