Hammerite is a popular metal paint, we have done tonnes of experiments with it here at the Bloke Cave. But one thing we have not tackled yet is how long it takes to dry? Well, let’s fix that. We will jump into the drying times for all of the different versions of Hammerite paint. Regular…
Lacquers provide a clear layer of protection over whatever surface you are painting. I’m sure you already knew that but I needed some way to start this article. If you’re here then you don’t want to know what lacquer is, but rather how long it takes to dry. So let’s jump into it. I have…
If you are planning on putting something up on your walls then Blue Tack is a popular choice. But you are wise, you know that Blue Tack can leave nasty marks on your walls. So what about White Tack, can White Tack stain walls? Let’s find out! Does White Tack Stain Walls? Yes, although it…
Expanding foam can bail you out of many sticky situations. This magic foam comes in clutch time and time again. If you are planning on using it though one thing to consider is how long it takes to dry? Well, let’s have a look and find out. So, How Long? The first thing to address…
Oscillating Multi-tools are incredibly versatile and come in useful so often. They are one of those tools that can get you out of trouble again and again. I would recommend having one in your arsenal. But at what price? Multi-tools from the big brands can end up setting you back a good few hundred quid….
If you are planning on building with oak sleepers then you will no doubt want to know if your gear is up to it. One important factor will be choosing the right drill bit for oak sleepers. As you will no doubt already be aware, oak is very tough and can make a fool out…
Stanley Fatmax power tools are rapidly gaining in popularity in the UK and for a reason. These are affordable but still quality power tools that fill the gap between DIY level and pro-level tools. If you are looking at buying a new range of tools one important question to ask is how long the batteries…
If you are shopping around for tools then you will have come across the Fatmax range. It is huge and covers a huge range of tools, even power tools can now be bought under the Fatmax name. But are they any good? The short answer is yes, they are. They are perfect tools for high-level…
Stanley Fatmax has recently launched a new range of power tools under the name V20. They look a lot like DeWALT power tools and this has led some people to wonder if they are the same thing. This isn’t as far fetched as it sounds at first. After all Stanley and DeWALT are all part…
Many people will know that DeWALT is owned by Stanley Black & Decker. For this reason, you may well wonder if the batteries in their power tools are cross-compatible. After all, they are made by the same company so it would make sense, but does it hold true? Are The Batteries Compatible? No, they are…
So you’re just about to embark on the quest of painting some MDF and are not sure if you need to prime it before painting. Can you get away without priming? Or is it essential? Let’s find out! The short answer is no, you don’t need to prime MDF before painting it. Most paints can…
There are usually two reasons people ask this question, they either have some MDF then need to get rid of and are thinking of having a bonfire. Or they have some MDF and want to know if it can be used as fuel in a log burner. But can you use it? MDF will burn,…
If you are shopping around for extension leads you will have come across surge protection extension leads. but what are these? and how do they differ from regular extension cables? Surge Protected Extension Lead A surge-protected extension is designed to protect your electronics from voltage surges. These surges are dissipated by the extension lead before…
When buying tools cross-compatibility of the batteries can be an important factor to consider. With that in mind, let’s have a look and find out if the Worx batteries work with any other tools and vice versa. The Worx battery is cross-compatible with the 18v Erbauer batteries and tools. There is a simple reason for…
If you are planning on moving your plumbed in fridge freezer then you might be wondering if it needs to be plumbed in at its new location? The short answer is no, it doesn’t need to be plumbed in. The fridge and freezer will still work perfectly without being plumbed in. When a fridge freezer…
There’s only one reason you are here, you want to know what stuff in your house can be gas-powered. Well, let’s have a look together at everything that can be gas-powered in your house. The Usual Suspects These are all of the things in a house that are common gas users, later on I will…