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Skin only means it is only the tool (and tool accessories) - no battery or charger is supplied. If you buy a skin only tool, you will either need to ...

Drilling straight holes is a fundamental skill in D.I.Y. and crucial for creating precise and professional-looking woodworking and construction proje ...

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The ability of a fence to be in parallel with the blade is directly related to whether it locks at the front and the back of the table. Make sure y ...

If you are keen to get hands-on experience with tools, my recommendation is to start with very simple D.I.Y. projects. Have a look at our step-by- ...

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There is a common confusion about how to remove the blade on a mitre saw as most are actually reversely threaded. So the arbor nut / bolt will tig ...

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I suggest using Chemtech 1L Concrete And Driveway Cleaner. It is biodegradable and non-toxic and does not affect plastic, rubber, glass, and most me ...

Painting an old Colorbond shed can help extend its life. If the coating is powdery, you need to prep the surface and remove this oxidation. Give ...

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We encourage all visitors to Bunnings Workshop to take a look through our comprehensive How To section as we have many easy-to-follow step-by-step a ...

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The conditions for placing batts include the provision that there must be a gap between the external wall and the insulation itself. This is to prev ...

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A great way to learn what tools you'll need is to watch some videos on woodworking related to your interests and note down the tools they used. You'l ...

Fibro, or compressed fibre cement sheeting, has been a versatile and widely used building material for nearly 100 years. Unfortunately, in those da ...

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When drilling through hardwood, I suggest going at low speed and using cobalt drill bits they are tougher than your ordinary drill bits and are desig ...

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