Monthly Archives: March 2014

Cyclone Dust Separator

Posted on 28/03/2014 by AlanM52

This is a off-the-cuff dust extraction project for the workshop. The unit sits between the dust source (table saw, mitre saw, router table etc.) and the workshop vacuum to collect all the saw dust and wood shavings. The shop vacuum … Continue reading →

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Bench drill press

Posted on 21/03/2014 by AlanM52

Purchased a used Ryobi MODEL BD513 Drill Press for $40.

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Two peas in a pod

Posted on 16/03/2014 by AlanM52

Much cooler day today so Milo and Luna have taken over Pixie’s basket.

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Timber Drill Vice

Posted on 15/03/2014 by AlanM52

I don’t have any sort of bench drill vice, a machine vice is on the shopping list so in the meantime decided to make one for timber – from timber. Cut off the turn screw from a old but hefty … Continue reading →

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Garden pond

Posted on 14/03/2014 by AlanM52

Had one of those kids clam shell sandpit/pool play things lying around so decided to do something with it – a pond. Construction photos to follow: Above: Hot weather lately with 30+ temps so put up a tarp for some … Continue reading →

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Moving the water tank pump

Posted on 10/03/2014 by AlanM52

I need to move the new ALDI GARDENLINE 1100W pump from behind the palm tree stump over to the right into the open so I can get down to ground level to view the LCD display. The previous Bianco pump … Continue reading →

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