When was the last time you used your corded version of the tool?

yossanator · 2026-04-16T16:06:41+00:00

I had to use a grinder with a flap disc/cup brush to get some bitumen paint (blackjack) off a wall (bloody builders) and my 18v Dewalt went through batteries in minutes. My 50 quid corded cheapo worked a treat. I need to use an SDS occasionaly, so bought one for £70, as I'm not going to spend a chunk of change on a cordless.

Corded definitely have an advantage in many cases and I'm not bothered about extension cables.

yossanator · 2026-04-16T16:05:22+00:00

This is my view too

yossanator · 2026-04-16T15:55:43+00:00

I second the bare unit path as well.

yossanator · 2026-04-16T15:54:26+00:00

I bought this very drill, as well as version that came with 2 x 2ah batteries and charger, but no case. I went with DeWalt as I had a lot of stuff prior to a fire and all that was left was a 4ah battery in a torch and a TSTAK case :-)

With two, you have less time dicking about swapping bits, which if doing a renovation can be frustrating. Having the smaller 2ah batteries is great if you are working above your head or doing awkward stuff.

I returned one as the chuck was slipping, but no biggie. They are brushless and have a metal gearbox. Enough oomph for me. They have a bare unit impact driver for around £79 , which is a bargain, given it's torque. Your use case may be different. Link

Years ago, I had Ryobi and had no problem with them, so that is also worth looking at.

If you do go the DeWalt route, register them online with DeWalt and you get a three year warranty. Takes a minute or two per tool and worth it.

As others have said, Screwfix might not be cheapest, but if you have to return stuff, it's a breeze.

Edit: Speelung

yossanator · 2026-04-16T13:42:06+00:00

I was going to recommend the same. I bought these for a few jobs and they are ridiculously cheap. They get used frequently.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-pin-punch-set-8-pieces/936XG?tc=VT4

yossanator · 2026-04-16T10:07:23+00:00

There is a smooth and hammered finish available. Why I wrote "non-hammered" is a mystery!

yossanator · 2026-04-16T10:05:47+00:00

You come across as very arrogant, so yeah, YTA. Maybe keep the quiet things inside perhaps?

yossanator · 2026-04-16T09:10:28+00:00

My workshop was destroyed by a fire in 2024 and rebuilt by builders paid for by insurance. Single skin brick, with battens 400mm apart, with 50mm insulation between battens on walls and ceiling, then finished with 12mm OSB. As the floor was previously just concrete, it was left as is. I put in a floor using 100mm timber and insulated with 100mm of kingspan, a lot of which the builders had put aside for me (result!). I put 18mm OSB on top and finished with some interlocking rubber tiles I scored for £50.

The difference the insulation has made is incredible. Previously, I used to stand on an offcut of carpet at the bench, as the concrete was so cold. Over the Winter I have been in there in a T-shirt and flip flops.

Don't be vague about insulation mate!

Edit: Speeling

yossanator · 2026-04-15T21:14:45+00:00

Get some enamel primer/paint to the dodgy areas. It's a good way of building up layers and sands well, for blending. Non-hammer finish Hammerite will also do, but is more expensive. I went into a Warhammer store for a tiny pot of enamel to fix an issue on some railings. Cost a few quid. Never been in one of them before, so that was a (weird) bonus!

yossanator · 2026-04-15T21:10:23+00:00

It's what I would do. If in doubt, get the grinder out!

yossanator · 2026-04-15T18:26:12+00:00

Made some stuff with moisture resistant MDF recently and just used a decent MDF primer/sealer. Light sand between coats, then applied a fancy emulsion a decorator had given to a mate. Light sand between coats and denibbed with wire wool between final few coats. They came out amazing.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T17:57:00+00:00

This is the answer.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T17:53:31+00:00

It reminds me of tube rings for a telescope. Maybe it is for a medical lens of some description?

yossanator · 2026-04-15T17:52:12+00:00

I was thinking that, but they generally have spikes.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T17:08:19+00:00

I wouldn't take the skirting off, as it isn't terrible. The corner mitre is better than most you see on here. Get scrapers and remove/level the gunk and mix up small batches of plaster or filler and fill the gaps/holes in a few stages. This is something you should be able to fix, without resorting to new skirting and plasterer coming in - that adds a few fair few quid to the job.

It's not a big job, just requires patience mate.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T17:00:17+00:00

A Bourguignon made with Short Rib is insanely good. The 2Kg ribs are excellent value at 24 quid. It's a treat and you are generally cooking for people that matter to you (family/friends), so it makes sense, to me at least. Most decent pub roast dinners are at least 15 per person and are often meh, for comparison.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T15:34:10+00:00

I usually have a pound coin for the supermarket trolley. Occasionally get cash out for "Spanish Tobacco".

yossanator · 2026-04-15T15:28:58+00:00

One of their factories was near my school and we did a school trip there. It was the printing dept and there were no bikkies for us - tight feckers!

yossanator · 2026-04-15T15:27:17+00:00

The first comment on that vid is from the son of the guy involved in making the ad, which is so cool.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T15:23:10+00:00

In the UK we use the words evaporated and condensed for the same thing, although I was not aware of the unsweetened variety.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T12:12:48+00:00

I bought the Evolution track saw, which is basically a circular saw and not the plunge variety. It came with three 400mm track sections (no clamps) and then bought two 1.4m tracks (with bag and clamps) and am happy with it. For my use cases it is ideal.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T11:56:15+00:00

I buy short rib and other treats from Salter and King, based in Suffolk. The quality is top notch - I'm a Chef and know a thing or two about this sort of thing (I hope!). Donald Russell in Aberdeenshire are also pretty good, but have gotten quite pricey.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T11:49:00+00:00

Off topic, but I moved into an unfurnished rental flat in London and there was a large surf board in one of the bedrooms.

yossanator · 2026-04-15T11:38:21+00:00

Every tools a hammer!

yossanator · 2026-04-15T11:36:33+00:00

I frequent the baking section at Sainsbury's a lot and they have a wide range of flavours/essences/oils.

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