carlbernsen
carlbernsen t1_je1jxnt wrote
I’d be thinking fibreglass may and resin over a wire mesh form. I’d still want either rigid foam fill or wood struts to strengthen it inside.
carlbernsen t1_jac3hbe wrote
Reply to comment by Isobelcate in Pls help, bed raiser by Isobelcate
If you can make a central cut out or have one made, that would be secure, but you’ll also lose a bit of height that way so you’ll need taller blocks. The width of the blocks is important for stability.
carlbernsen t1_ja3xsbu wrote
Reply to comment by Isobelcate in Pls help, bed raiser by Isobelcate
Ok, 25cm is the typical highest bed leg raiser and they tend to rely on being compatible with a specific design of bed leg to attach securely.
For stability, if you don’t have the skills to construct a stable frame under the legs, I’d consider solid blocks of wood 30x30cm.
If you search for those you’ll find them on Etsy, etc. They’re not super cheap (£30 or so) but they’ll last and other sources like timber mills will be cheaper.
A piece of non slip mat under each one and between bed foot and block will keep the bed from gradually sliding over time.
carlbernsen t1_ja0a5ad wrote
Reply to Toothpaste cap is stuck in my sink by Aasanna007
If it’s stuck down in the U bend undo it as already described:
If it’s a big cap and it’s sitting just below the plug hole you’ll need to either: poke it up from below (after undoing the u bend) or poke a hole in it from above and hook it out.
If it’s wet it’ll be very hard to make anything stick to it but if you can get a wire coat hanger and undo the twisted ends you can heat the end with a lighter and poke it straight down through the plastic cap. Then twist it so the wiggly end goes in like a corkscrew and pull the cap out.
carlbernsen t1_j9zq8ht wrote
Reply to Pls help, bed raiser by Isobelcate
How. High. Do. You. Need. To. Raise. The. Bed?
carlbernsen t1_j9zlqqj wrote
Reply to Replaced a rotten threshold. by DocRock2018
Nice new threshold.
That pvc is an abomination though, waste from a downstairs toilet?
carlbernsen t1_j95e4s7 wrote
Reply to anti-slip tape for tablet stand? by finrind
A slim non slip silicone case for the tablet would be simple.
Or a piece of the non slip mats you can use on a boat table to stop plates sliding off.
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carlbernsen t1_j5pll4u wrote
Reply to Attic ventilation with spray foam insulation? by shanedn
This sounds like a scam.
How much insulation is in the attic floor?
A cold loft has floor insulation and lots of ventilation to keep the moisture rising from the house below moving outside. There should be a gap along the top of cavity walls and a draught blowing through the loft.
A warm loft is insulated under the rafters with air moving around the timbers above the insulation.
Insulation under the tiles with air blowing around the open loft space defeats the object.
One advantage though, would be to reduce heat transfer through the roof in summer.
carlbernsen t1_j5mcng5 wrote
Reply to [help] Oven door screw hole is stripped and screw wont go in, what is an easy fix? by BlueMANAHat
I’d use either JB Weld or high temp oven door silicone in the hole.
If using JB Weld etc and you want to be able to remove the screw in future, use a toothpick to spread a layer inside the hole, lightly oil the screw and wind it in, compacting the JB weld around the top of the hole so it’s a good fit. Leave to set. The screw can be unscrewed leaving a new thread because the resin won’t stick to the oil.
Same with the silicone but the thread won’t be as strong.
carlbernsen t1_iy40wjs wrote
Reply to comment by DKgames2 in Drill bit stuck in B&D drill by [deleted]
Reading up on it there doesn’t seem to be a special trick, just push the spindle lock button and twist anti clockwise.
However, keyless chucks do sometimes bind and one trick is to tap the end of the drill bit sharply with a hammer. Obviously this might damage the end of the bit, so wear safety glasses.
carlbernsen t1_iy3ym3e wrote
Reply to Drill bit stuck in B&D drill by [deleted]
Can you give the drill model number?
carlbernsen t1_jee6v9s wrote
Reply to How to stop cold air from coming in through door frame? by jap5531
It is obvious that you need to replace the rubber draught strip, yes.
And yet the problem has persisted for at least 6 months and 3 seasons.
If you don’t replace the draught strip how will you know if it needs anything more?