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How to use push fit pipe | push fit fittings
Added 991 Views / 0 LikesIn this video I demonstrate how to cut and join plastic push fit pipe, the pipe used is John Guest speedfit pipe and JG speedfit fittings. PEX barrier pipe is now very common and many plumbers will only install this type of pipe unless copper pipe is spec
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How to fix heavy items to plasterboard / drywall
Added 1,079 Views / 0 LikesOne of the questions I get asked regularly is how to fix heavy items such as a TV to plasterboard or drywall. Unfortunately there are no plasterboard fixings available that I would trust to hold up a 65 inch TV that has cost hundreds of pounds, as even th
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Round bar centre finder | drill the centre of round bar
Added 1,286 Views / 0 LikesFinding the centre of a round bar can be difficult and time consuming. In this video I use a round bar centre finder which can be purchased on ebay for less than £6 http://fave.co/2sdV94Q This enables you to find the centre of ant round bar, tube or
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Where to use PTFE tape
Added 872 Views / 0 LikesI often get asked how much PTFE tape to use on compression fittings and other screwed fittings that do not require PTFE tape, this video will hopefully help people with limited experience where and when to use PTFE tape. Normally PTFE tape is only require
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Automatic radiator bleed valve | Aladdin autovent
Added 1,145 Views / 0 Likesautomatic radiator bleed valves can be extremely useful as they remove the need to manually bleed central heating radiators. Aladdin were kind enough to send me a few of these to test out. These automatic bleed valves are widely available at most plumbers
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Aladdin EasyFit Isolator | Isolate a live water pipe
Added 1,423 Views / 0 LikesThe Aladdin EasyFit Isolator can be used on any 15mm copper or plastic pipe containing hot or cold water at mains pressure, once installed it offers a means of isolating the water safely and quickly without using a freezing kit. This makes The Aladdin Eas
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How to remove rounded off screws
Added 864 Views / 0 LikesIn this video I look at how to remove somerounded screws by using everything from an elastic band to a dedicated damaged screw removal bit. The 7 techniques used in this video are- Elastic band Impact screwdriver Damaged screw remover Trend Grab it pro Le
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Broken double glazed internal unit
Added 1,052 Views / 0 LikesThis video briefly shows what can happen to double glazed windows in cold weather once the sun heats the unit up too quickly. The difference in temperature can cause the window to implode, as you can see from the pane of glass on the inside of this double
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How to repair a rusty angle bead
Added 1,464 Views / 0 LikesA rusty corner bead or a rusty angle bead can be a real problem to fix and must be done correctly because if you try to paint or paper over it without fixing the rusty bead first the rust will eventually come through the paint or paper. This video shows h
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Speedtaps | tapping holes with an impact wrench!
Added 1,347 Views / 0 LikesSpeedtaps are a very fast way to tap drilled holes. The speedtaps are made from M2 steel and nitrate coated to make them extremely tough. The hexagonal heads on the speedtaps correspond with the head on the bolt so you use the same socket for the speedtap
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How to remove plasterboard fixings and repair the hole in the drywall
Added 2,754 Views / 0 LikesSome of the plasterboard fixings today can leave a large diameter hole in the plasterboard or drywall once they are removed. In this demonstration a Geefix fixing is removed and also a GripIt fixing, both of these fixings will leave a 25mm or 1” dia
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How to use a magnetic base drill to drill structural steel
Added 1,129 Views / 0 LikesMagnetic base drills, often called mag drills or mag base drills are extremely useful. These drills are used widely in industry and construction, they can be used on any type of magnetic steel and once the magnet is energised they are almost impossible to
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How to repair drywall damage
Added 2,288 Views / 0 LikesThis video shows how to repair minor damage to plaster or drywall. Special thanks go out to indianaP wnz who suggested using Audacity to record and filter out the background hum from my computer which made this video possible much sooner than would have b
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How to file key steel | Taper bush
Added 1,571 Views / 0 LikesKey steel is often used in engineering especially for couplings or fixing things to round shafts. By using key steel it means that you are not just replying on the friction from the taper fitting gripping the bar. Key steel is often used with spider coupl
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How to fix to insulated drywall
Added 2,089 Views / 0 LikesFixing to insulated drywall can be very difficult. In this demonstration I use space-plugs to bridge the gap between the item being fixed and the external wall. Fixing to an insulated wall is much easier if you use the space plugs. Some insulateddrywall c
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How to make a feather edge garden gate
3,531 ViewsThis video shows how to make an inexpensive garden gate using some 4 inch by 2 inch tantalised timber and some feather edge tantalised boards. This is probably the cheapest garden gate you could ever make!
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How to repair a Bosch PMF multitool
2,998 ViewsThis bosch pmf 10,8Li multi tool relies on a sleeve or coupling to transmit power from the motor to the drive shaft of the machine. This sleeve costs about $1 and will prevent your machine from working if it fails. This video shows how to replace the slee
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How to remove a ferrule
2,849 ViewsIt can be difficult removing a ferrulefrom a piece of pipe, although you can buy dedicated tools for the job such as anferrule cutter or anferrule puller. In many cases you can remove theferrule by striking the nut with a large adjustable spanner. Copperf
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How to use a hand reamer
2,794 ViewsWhen a precise hole is required in a piece of material a reamer is used, because a drill does not give a very exact diameter hole. This video shows how to use a reamer in a piece of steel. Normally you would drill the hole approximately 0.2 of a millimetr
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How to remove plasterboard fixings and repair the hole in the drywall
2,754 ViewsSome of the plasterboard fixings today can leave a large diameter hole in the plasterboard or drywall once they are removed. In this demonstration a Geefix fixing is removed and also a GripIt fixing, both of these fixings will leave a 25mm or 1” dia
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How to use a hollow wall anchor setting tool
2,387 ViewsHollow wall anchors such as rawlplug intersets or Mollys can sometimes be installed without using the special setting tool, but in drywall that is not plastered the setting tool is essential. The cost of the hollow wall anchor setting tool is about £
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How to repair drywall damage
2,288 ViewsThis video shows how to repair minor damage to plaster or drywall. Special thanks go out to indianaP wnz who suggested using Audacity to record and filter out the background hum from my computer which made this video possible much sooner than would have b
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How to re-use a silicone cartridge
2,217 ViewsUsed silicone tubes are often discarded, but these tubes are useful and can be refilled with thick liquids such as Boss white, grease or wood glue. This video shows how to re-use the empty cartridge again and again.
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How to fix to insulated drywall
2,089 ViewsFixing to insulated drywall can be very difficult. In this demonstration I use space-plugs to bridge the gap between the item being fixed and the external wall. Fixing to an insulated wall is much easier if you use the space plugs. Some insulateddrywall c
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How to bend copper tube
2,071 ViewsThis video shows how to use a pipe bender to bend some copper tube. When a pipe or tube is bent it increases in length by the diameter of the pipe or tube so for example if you bend a piece of 3/4 inch copper tube to 90 degrees it will stretch in length b
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How to Solder copper pipe using a heat gun
2,034 ViewsBlow torches do a wonderful job of soldering copper pipes but they are also good at setting fire to your home! A heat gun is a much safer alternative and does not have a dangerous naked flame to come into contact with flammable building materials. In this
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How to sharpen a spade wood bit
1,967 ViewsThis video shows How to sharpen aspade wood bit using a file. This can be done very quickly and makes a massive difference when drilling wood. A blunt drill bit is inefficient and tends to burn the timber on the way through, as sharpspade wood bit will cu
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How to solder a wet pipe
1,948 ViewsSoldering a wet pipe or a pipe that is dripping can be difficult as the water can prevent the solder from sealing the joint correctly. If the pipe is dripping the water can actually be heated into steam which can in itself be dangerous. In this video an o
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Fugenboy | caulking tool
1,935 ViewsThe fugenboy caulking tool is designed to help give you a perfect bead of caulk or silicone. This is one of the tools that professionals use in order to get that perfect looking bead.
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Angle grinder electrical fault finding
1,678 ViewsThis video shows how to fault find on a dewalt angle grinder and replace the faulty component, which in this case was the switch. A new switch is about $25 delivered and so it is well worth repairing it as a new grinder is $100+
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