Category Archives: General

14” Bandsaw – Kmart stuff

Posted on 16/01/2018 by AlanM52

Needing some more 608 bearings went into Kmart for another skateboard and was pleasantly surprised, they had the larger 31” board on sale for $15 Also got some Loctite Super Glue, have immediate need for that to bond the threaded … Continue reading →

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Workshop – going to be very hot

Posted on 06/01/2018 by AlanM52

Time is 11.16AM on January 6th 2017 and it’s already 38° in the shop!

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Entertainment Unit

Posted on 22/11/2017 by AlanM52

That was put out for hard waste collection in the Rowville area somehow found it’s way into the back of my KIA Pregio van and into the Meadowbrook Mansion workshop Perfect for the just completed 8” bandsaw.

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ALDI Shopping

Posted on 15/07/2017 by AlanM52

Got some hardware stuff from ALDI this morning including a couple of castor sets @ $10 each, Bunnings price would be like 3 times that.

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Al’s tip of the week

Posted on 29/06/2017 by AlanM52

Mudguard washers – very handy in the workshop and currently needed for my 8” band saw project. Basically like normal washers but have a wider outside diameter which distributes the load and prevents from pulling into soft material.

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Workshop – main workbench

Posted on 09/02/2017 by AlanM52

Not able to get out to the workshop till the evening to finish off the main workbench with some leg bracing and a plywood shelf.

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IKEA work lamps

Posted on 26/10/2016 by AlanM52

Off shopping again today in a similar manner to a few days ago – Bunnings and then IKEA. If your after a decent work lamp I highly recommend this one, very nicely made and for a swing arm type lamp … Continue reading →

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Square drive screws

Posted on 28/04/2015 by AlanM52

While at Bunnings today finally got some 30 and 45 mm square drive screws (driver bit included), something I’ve been meaning to do for a while. Boy…they screw right in with no need for pilot or countersink – much better … Continue reading →

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Masters – Foldable Workbench

Posted on 24/04/2015 by AlanM52

Masters catalogue out now, @ $15 bucks going to get two of these!

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Pocket Hole Joinery

Posted on 23/04/2015 by AlanM52

Decided to make a pocket hole jig. A pocket hole is simply a hole drilled at an angle that forms a “pocket” for the screw to sit into. You can usually find examples of pocket hole joinery around the house, … Continue reading →

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