Johan Nickson - Articles

Johan Nickson is an expert on Bosch Powertools

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Makita Combi Drill Preview
When writing these articles I am often asked by my readers to give my opinion on this tool or that. In truth, I do not really like to mention one manufacturer above another, as I do not believe it is fair for my opinion of a manufacturer I used 10... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 10/02/2008 | Home Improvement
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Makita 6410 Review
Makita has a well-deserved reputation for building outstanding quality power tools. Makita is one of the largest power tools manufacturers in the world with a line of over 350 high quality innovative tools. From impact wrenches and reciprocating saw to tools as humble as a drill drivers and jigsaws. Many... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 05/02/2008 | Computers
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Professional Steam Cleaners
I am constantly asked as to whether more expensive steam cleaners are worth the money. Learn how to distinguish between the good and the bad units from someone who works with steam cleaners for a living. Steam cleaners are the perfect household cleaning tool for allergy sufferers or anyone who... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 05/02/2008 | Home Improvement
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Refacing Kitchen Unit Doors
If your kitchen units are beginning to look past their best, or even if you are just fed up with them, you can give your kitchen a whole new look simply by re-facing the kitchen unit doors. The amount of effort and expense involved depends very much on the style of... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 05/02/2008 | Home Improvement
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Making A Mitre Cut And Compound Mitre Saw
Cutting a Mitre A mitre joint is used to join two lengths of wood together at a right angle. Each piece is cut at 45 degrees so that when they are put together they form a 90-degree angle. You can cut mitres by hand, after marking carefully, but it is much... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 25/12/2007 | Home Improvement
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The Home Workshop And The Wood Router
The power tool most often used in woodwork today is perhaps the router. The humble router is the mainstay of many woodworkers' workshops and along with the bandsaw it is usually mentioned as the tool most of us wood workers could not do without. A surprisingly large percentage of amateur woodworkers... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 25/12/2007 | Art and Entertainment
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Dewalt Power Tools - A Little Bit Of History
DeWalt is one of the largest power tool Manufacturers in the UK. Easily recognizable by there bright yellow casing and bold text logo, DeWalt power tools are renowned among building professionals as being top quality, often recommended from person to person. In this article is it my wholehearted intension to... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 25/12/2007 | Home Improvement
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When A Screw Wont Budge
Stuck nuts and screws, and other fixing devices, can often present problems - and of course, it is always the most difficult nut to get at that is the problem. Buy you can usually get it to move eventually, as long as you take the matter logically. First, make sure you... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 15/12/2007 | Home Improvement
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Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 3
Last time we looked at wallpaper paste and which paste will suit you for the job in hand. In this article I'm going to let you know how to prepare your wall ready for papering. Preparing the surface Time spend preparing a wall surface will be rewarded with a decent finish. No... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 13/12/2007 | Home Improvement
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Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 5
Last time we had a look at how to mark out your wall ready for the first sheet of paper. In this article, we shall look at how to paste your paper. Place half the length of paper on the pasting table and start applying the paste. Brush the paste outwards... Read
By: Johan Nickson | 13/12/2007 | Home Improvement