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Off Topic - Kazart Gallery

This is off topic and a blatant plug. My wife is an artist and has opened her first online store selling original artwork and designs including gift cards, t-shirts and hand painted clothing.Click here to check out Kazart Gallery.Original post by steve

Using a Screw Extractor

Following on from my preceding post about removing a screw with a broken or stripped head, here is a video I found showing you the actual process. Original post by steve

How to use a Screw Extractor

Following on from my preceding post about removing a screw with a broken or stripped head, here is a video I found showing you the actual process, including a good point I didn’t mention. You should use a centre punch to mark the centre of the broken screw before drilling. that will help to keep the…

New capability Tools - Rockwell

I just read about a new capability tool company that I have not heard of before. Rockwell potential Equipment. Looking through their website they have fairly a large range of all the potential tools a DIY Handyman would need to fill up his workshop. All the usual potential tools like cordless drill…

How to Remove a Screw with a Broken or Stripped Head

The picture above shows the problem. After servicing my lawn mower, including changing the cutting blades, I was putting it all back together when I tightened one of the bolts too much (under the cutting deck) and I snapped the head off. The break is well below the surface and there is no way of try…

Ozito DIY Bench Grinder - Very Affordable

This isn’t a tool that was on the top of my list to buy, but I have had a pile of blunt chisels and drill bits building up in my workshop that were probably just going to stay there and get replaced one day. thereupon final weekend I walked past that Ozito Bench Grinder in my local Bunnings store. I…

WD-40 Handy No Mess Pen - Must Have Tool Tip

WD-40 is yet another handyman must have for the tool box. I use it to loosen rusty nuts and bolts, spray it onto my hand tools to keep them from rusting. Now it plus comes in a no mess “Handy Pen” size.The new Handy Pen from WD-40 is the neatest, easiest and virtually odour-free way to put WD-40 pre…

Handy Retractable Workbench

Here is a very handy space saving view for the home handyman, that is limited in space for a workshop.The top of the bench has pegboard to hold your tools. that top area is recessed to allow you to fold up the bench when not in use, and leave all the tools where they are.If you have limited backyard…

Speedbor Max - Wood Drill Bit

The new high speed Speedbor Max – 6x FasterHeralded as one of the strongest innovations in wood drilling, Speedbor Max is set to take the market by storm. that new drill bit uses IRWIN’s pioneering technology to dramatically reduce drilling day and increase performance and durability.It has been…

Simple Mower Throttle Cable DIY Solution

Here is a picture of the throttle cable on my old lawn mower. I have been using the lawn mower like that for fairly a while and planning on buying a sort new throttle cable one day. To use the throttle as it is was a bit annoying and due me to hold the cable with one hand as I adjust the throttle le…

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