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Month: August 2020

Front gates are jamming – again

Front gates are jamming – again.
This is like an annual recurring event and each time I’ve managed to do a MacGyver but we are at that point where even the real resourceful former Special Forces operative would be left scratching his head.

Author AlanM52Posted on 26/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Home, Home OtherLeave a comment on Front gates are jamming – again

Main tool cabinet additional storage

Additional storage for the main tool cabinet in the workshop.
This will make it easier to access all the stuff stored on top of the unit.

Author AlanM52Posted on 26/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Workshop, WS StorageLeave a comment on Main tool cabinet additional storage

Monash annual hard waste collection – part 3

Monash annual hard waste collection – part 3
After a morning coffee straight out to do some more while the weather is OK.

Author AlanM52Posted on 18/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Home, Home OtherLeave a comment on Monash annual hard waste collection – part 3

Kmart Jute Twine

Kmart click & collect, for two rolls of jute twine @ $4 each.
Tried Bunnings first but 2 day wait bugger that, placed Kmart order last night and confirmation email this morning ready to pick-up – not bad.

Continue reading “Kmart Jute Twine”

Author AlanM52Posted on 17/08/202026/05/2026Format AsideCategories Home, ShoppingLeave a comment on Kmart Jute Twine

Monash annual hard waste collection – part 2

Monash annual hard waste collection – part 2
Weather not as nice as yesterday so spent some time warming to the task but finally got out there and… hey it’s not too bad.

Author AlanM52Posted on 16/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Garden, Garden OtherLeave a comment on Monash annual hard waste collection – part 2

Monash annual hard waste collection – part 1

Monash annual hard waste collection – part 1
It’s that time again and for many (not me) this 2020 collection provides a great opportunity for those not coping to well with Stage 4 restrictions to get out and be active…:-)

Author AlanM52Posted on 15/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Garden, Garden OtherLeave a comment on Monash annual hard waste collection – part 1

Boronia Vet Holly gift – part 6 final

Boronia Vet Holly gift – part 6 final
A3 silhouette picture light is finished.

Author AlanM52Posted on 12/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Al's Workshop, Night LightsLeave a comment on Boronia Vet Holly gift – part 6 final

Grass trimmer blades – running out

Grass trimmer blades – running out
Usually buy a box of them from Bunnings but the price has gone up hmm – let’s have a look on eBay

Author AlanM52Posted on 11/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Garden, Garden OtherLeave a comment on Grass trimmer blades – running out

Boronia Vet Holly gift – part 5

Boronia Vet Holly gift – part 5
Finished the lighting then realised I’ve forgotten to light up the moon…:-)

Author AlanM52Posted on 08/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Al's Workshop, Night LightsLeave a comment on Boronia Vet Holly gift – part 5

Windows 10 camera photos backup

Windows 10 camera photos backup
Been a while since I did a Xcopy file backup of the Camera Photos directory to USB external drive,

Author AlanM52Posted on 07/08/202009/04/2026Format AsideCategories Computers, Tech Storage, TechnologyLeave a comment on Windows 10 camera photos backup

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    • Bandsaw
    • Bandsaw 2015
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    • Bar Fridge
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Crosscut Sled
    • Drill
    • Disc Sander
    • Lathe Disc Sander
    • Dust Separator
    • Jigsaw Table
    • Mitre Saw
    • Planer Thicknesser
    • Fence Palings
    • Router
    • Router Lift
    • Saw
    • Scroll Saw
    • WS Storage
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  • Al’s Workshop
    • Night Lights
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    • Chook Annex
    • Chook Run
    • Front Gates
    • Greyhound Drink Stands
    • Gooney Catrun
    • Laminar Water Jet
    • Motion Sensor
    • Motion Sprinkler
    • Motion Sprinkler 12V
    • Garden Sentry
    • New Chooks
    • Pitfield Makeover
    • Rabbit Hutch
    • Wall Mount TV
    • Water Spout
    • Sanyo Projector
    • Scrolling
    • Post Parcel Tray
  • Projects 2
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    • Chicken Door
    • Chook Shed Heater
    • Solar Stuff
    • Chicken Feeder
    • Poultry Poop Patrol
    • Bird Feeder
    • Cat Scarer
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Workshop Drainage
    • Weatherboards
    • Stairwell Barrier
    • Shishi Odoshi
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