Category Archives: Projects

Nar Nar Goon cat run – 4

Posted on 11/04/2015 by AlanM52

Back home from Nar Nar Goon just before 6.00 pm and first thing is to let the doggies out – lots of excitement. Made steady progress today and we should be done tomorrow. Above: Stitching up the wire mesh overlaps … Continue reading →

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Nar Nar Goon cat run – 3

Posted on 04/04/2015 by AlanM52

Another afternoon session where we got off to a good start laying down wire mesh on the main run but then bogged down a bit on the annex section plus Loz had to make two trips to Masters and get more … Continue reading →

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Nar Nar Goon cat run – 2

Posted on 29/03/2015 by AlanM52

Away we go most of the basic framing is done including a – gable annex. Next visit we’ll cut in the battens and start laying down the wire mesh. Will also need to build a gate for the annex.  

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Cat run postponed…

Posted on 23/03/2015 by AlanM52

Looks like all my tools will sit here (in the way) on the floor for the rest of the week till next weekend. Nar Nar Goon cat run project was cancelled yesterday because of – good weather – the girls want … Continue reading →

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Nar Nar Goon cat run – 1

Posted on 22/03/2015 by AlanM52

By the time we got there, measured up, made a shopping list and got what we needed at Bunnings and Masters it was 2.00pm when we got back to the house – never mind. We had to be gone around … Continue reading →

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Cat run project

Posted on 17/03/2015 by AlanM52

With time on our hands now off to Nar Nar Goon on Sunday to start building a cat run for the girls (Loz and Nat). We need to cover in up to the front fence… …and extend out past the … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw table – cutting wood gears

Posted on 04/11/2014 by AlanM52

A few days ago I blogged about my homemade jigsaw table and since then have been trying it out cutting various things with different shapes etc. The thought come to mind to give it the ‘ultimate test’ so to speak  … Continue reading →

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Cross-cut sled

Posted on 16/05/2014 by AlanM52

  Following the general wood working hobby trend where if you have a table saw then a almost compulsory DIY addition is a crosscut sled – I did the same.         Not sure why I didn’t take … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw table – revised blade guides

Posted on 13/04/2014 by AlanM52

  The original blade guide assembly did the job but looked a bit ugly so here is Version 2.0 with integrated height adjustment! Version 1.0

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Jigsaw table – blade guide arm

Posted on 10/04/2014 by AlanM52

Continuing on from the last session we have the jigsaw mounted upside down in the box with the blade poking out the top. Now we need some sort of blade guide support arm that will minimize the blade flexing, in … Continue reading →

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