Monthly Archives: September 2018

Talking turkey with Telstra

Posted on 18/09/2018 by AlanM52

We are now out of contract with our 12 month bundle for phone, internet & Foxtel from Telstra. That means some of the Foxtel discounts are adjusted adding about $10 to the monthly cost with Entertainment, Documentaries & Movies going … Continue reading →

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12" Disc sander – 2

Posted on 11/09/2018 by AlanM52

In the first session for this project we made the motor disc, with that done next job is to make the sander disc. Cutting the sander disc on my homemade 14″ bandsaw. Now over to the belt & disc sander. … Continue reading →

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12" Disc sander – 1

Posted on 11/09/2018 by AlanM52

Collecting and preparing the parts to make a disc sander. From stock I need to cut the end off this 2400 x 300 Melamine board. Moving the 12″ mitre saw so the long board can stick out the door. Measure … Continue reading →

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Chooks coop heater – some modifications.

Posted on 02/09/2018 by AlanM52

Due to some very cold nights I’ve been swapping between the regular 75W ceramic heat emitter and the larger 250W one. Currently that’s a PIA cos I have to take out 2 screws to remove the top cover – time … Continue reading →

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