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Smithrj
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Smithrj
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a month ago

Hi @Kees56, I had a houseful of these handles until recently. You may be able to remove the brass plate by unscrewing it. I applied some WD40 on ours ...

Smithrj
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February 2023

Thanks so much Eric.

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
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February 2023

Hi Mitchell,Thank you for the quick reply - very helpful. Presumably those primers and paint are suitable for use in a sprayer? I was planning on pick ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
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Hi, I plan on rejuvenating an old Colorbond shed with some fresh paint. The Colorbond surface is sound, but the outside has weathered and gone a bit p ...

Smithrj
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May 2022

Thanks Eric, I drowned the screws in WD40 and left overnight prior to cutting the slots, however the screws were so stuck that it's difficult to tell ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
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May 2022

Hi all,Many thanks to everyone for all the suggestions. After removing the disc the blades were attached to so I could get to them, I ended up cutting ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
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May 2022

Hi Eric, thanks for your advice. I'll certainly try the WD40 product you recommend, however the screws holding the blades are flush with the surface, ...

Smithrj
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Hi, I tried to change over the cutting blades in my Ozito Rapid Shredder. The screws holding the blades down were very difficult to loosen. After seve ...

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May 2022

"been somewhat stripped by the hex tool that came with the shredder." Oh Lordy! - don't ya hate it when that happens! I can only suggest what Eric ha ...

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Smithrj
Building a Reputation
1 reply
a month ago

Hi @Kees56, I had a houseful of these handles until recently. You may be able to remove the brass plate by unscrewing it. I applied some WD40 on ours ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
February 2023

Thanks so much Eric.

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
May 2022

Thanks Eric, I drowned the screws in WD40 and left overnight prior to cutting the slots, however the screws were so stuck that it's difficult to tell ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
2 replies
May 2022

Hi all,Many thanks to everyone for all the suggestions. After removing the disc the blades were attached to so I could get to them, I ended up cutting ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
7 replies
May 2022

Hi Eric, thanks for your advice. I'll certainly try the WD40 product you recommend, however the screws holding the blades are flush with the surface, ...

Smithrj
Building a Reputation
1 reply
December 2021

Hi all, thank you for all your advice. As this project was also going to be a learning experience, I decided to keep it fairly simple. I cut the timbe ...

Smithrj
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November 2021

Hi @EricL & @MitchellMc,Thanks again for all your advice. Looks like the repair went well. Once I removed some more of the original metal vent pipe to ...

Smithrj
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November 2021

Hi @EricL Thanks so much for the suggestion. I've just picked up the adapter you have mentioned so will crawl under the deck on the weekend to try it ...

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This Wall Mounted Fold Down Workbench is a Game Changer for Tiny Homes and Small Workshops! Static workbenches and Dining Tables suck up a lot of valu ...

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  I have a tiny shed - 2metres by 900mm. It’s basically to store my tools and I bring them out into the backyard to make things. I wanted a way to cr ...

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Difficulty: Intermediate Installing a floor keeps items dry in your shed and improves insulation. Turn your shed into a more functional storage ...

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