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ALDI: Taurus Router Table $69
Aluminium main table: 335mm x 450mm Steel extension table: 335mm x 200mm Adjustable in and out feed fence Bought the Taurus router and bit set on the 24th of June but at the time resisted purchasing the router table. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Router, Shopping, Workshop
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ALDI: Premium Planer $14.99
Red beech wood construction Premium steel hardened and shaped blade Length: 230mm Got this a few weeks later for $10.
Posted in Shopping, Tools, Workshop
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Black & Decker WM536 Workmate
Bought one of these today from Bunning’s for $99. Dual working heights can use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice, or sawhorse Dual clamping cranks increase clamping force and versatility Portable for easy transport and storage Folds flat compact … Continue reading
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Home entertainment review – bundling stuff
Recently I have made a few diary posts about my retirement, this is my last week of work and there are lots of things to do such as a review of our phone, internet and cable TV services. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Home, Technology
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This time next week
Reminder to myself- Today is Friday 2nd July, this time next week will be my last day of work! PS. better jot that down on a sticky note and stick to forehead.
Posted in Events, Lifestyle, My Diary
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Lawn mowing done
Took advantage of a fine Sunday to cut the grass. Also convinced ET to give me a haircut.
Posted in Garden, Home
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Not long now
Less than two weeks to go until I retire. One thing I have to watch out for is: There are plenty of them around and they are certified by the Government.
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New printer purchase
Just came home with a new printer from Officeworks for $196 bucks.This is to replace a Brother MFC which would not print black – blocked.I managed to get black working but decided to get the Canon anyway. Canon Pixma MP640 … Continue reading
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ALDI Router 1200W + Bit set
Thursday 24th June. I have been thinking of getting one of these for a while now and resisted the last time they were on sale. $49.99 No load speed: 11,500-30,000RPM Maximum cutting capacity: 38mm Variable speed Safety switch with dust … Continue reading
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New front gates
Another job at the kid’s place in Rowville, the gates are falling apart and Shyla the long haired German shepherd could go walkabout. Each gate is a steel frame with fairly heavy boards that were rotting. After a bit of … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Front Gates, Projects
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