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    An Engineer has been found:^O

    Hey....I've just had 2nd thoughts...I must write a risk asessment...So do you recommend my old refillable Parker, or should I use a disposable...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    An Engineer has been found:^O

    I really am an engineer....I may be your 2nd choice, but if I turn up, wil I do?....Malkie...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    snow!!

    Hey!!! Come to sunny Weymouth....We don't do snow. It's been a bit chilly, but apart from that, it's been a lovely day. :)
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: Carpenters' Talk
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    Core Drilling reinforced concrete

    A thermic lance works well, but you might burn the carpet !!!!!!
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Feb 1, 2007 in forum: Builders' Talk
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    Putting up plasterboards

    Sorry, should have explained that I meant the extending props....
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 31, 2007 in forum: Builders' Talk
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    Putting up plasterboards

    Aldi & Lidl often sell VERY similar items to these for about a fiver on special offer....Aldi actually had them on sale last Sunday....As far as I...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 31, 2007 in forum: Builders' Talk
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    Damaged Screw Heads

    The mind boggles don't it !!!!!????.....
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 28, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    An Engineer has been found:^O

    His SatNav sent him via Dublin....
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 27, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    Damaged Screw Heads

    What a load of *****.....Yes, you can get left handed drills (used for some automatic production jobs)which have the helix ground the opposite...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 27, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    Damaged Screw Heads

    I have tried these screw removers before. Not once have I had them bite in & "remove the screw effortlessly"....
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 26, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    Damaged Screw Heads

    Depends on the type of srew head. If they are round or mushroom heads, you may be able to use a "Dremel" or similar with a slitting wheel to cut a...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 26, 2007 in forum: Engineers' Talk
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    Making holes in steel

    I would drill the holes. Drilling 22 holes 5 or 6 mm dia, would be quicker & cheaper than going to a hire store. Unlike Jason, I would drill pilot...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 24, 2007 in forum: Builders' Talk
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    Telephone wires and NTE5 master socket

    Before Xmas, I had a problem with my BT broadband connection dropping out...OK, it was my Xmas lights that caused it....Ain't it a pain talking to...
    Post by: cockneycowboy, Jan 14, 2007 in forum: Electricians' Talk
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