Category Archives: Projects

55" Flat screen – wall mounting

Posted on 03/03/2012 by AlanM52

Todays project is to mount a Soniq 55 FHD TV at my daughters place with assistance from her husband. Located the studs and levelled the bracket, marked and pre-drilled the holes for the coach bolts.    

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Horse agistment – bar fridge not working

Posted on 01/02/2012 by AlanM52

The bar fridge down at the horse agistment that we use for storing carrots (horses like them) has decided that 2011 is it’s last year of operation. No complaints it must be over 20 years old. Do we try to … Continue reading →

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Housing new Pekins 2011 – continued

Posted on 20/05/2011 by AlanM52

In the previous post I blogged about heating the dog kennel to keep the little Pekins warm until they feather out some more. I monitor the internal and external temps with a Projection Alarm Clock Temperature Station that I purchased … Continue reading →

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New Pekins – housing

Posted on 17/05/2011 by AlanM52

For housing new arrivals I make use of a timber dog kennel that I scrounged off a neighbours nature strip during a hard rubbish collection. I replaced the front with a piece of melamine, note the  smaller entry more suited … Continue reading →

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New front gates

Posted on 19/06/2010 by AlanM52

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 →

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Fish tank modifications

Posted on 10/06/2010 by AlanM52

Fish are out mice are in, so my older kid MK wanted the fish tank modified.Job was to replace the hinged timber top with wire mesh.So I made up two pine timber frames and stapled on cage wire.     … Continue reading →

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Chook run renovation

Posted on 01/06/2010 by AlanM52

The old chook run Actually this was more like a rebuild. We keep a few Bantams in the backyard and here is how the run looked in November 2006. It was simply star pickets with wire framing to support the … Continue reading →

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Rabbit hutch

Posted on 01/06/2010 by AlanM52

Chester’s new home             Right pic: Chester waiting for the cleaning lady to finish chats to Milo who is trying out his clean bed; kitty litter tray filled with hay.        

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Rabbit Hutch

Posted on 28/05/2010 by AlanM52

Chester our ‘dwarf’ rabbit is growing up quickly and will soon need larger accommodation – like a hutch!             He loves his outing’s in the cat run, everyone has fun. Having a rest and catching … Continue reading →

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