Category Archives: Workshop

Scroll saw project – update 3

Posted on 09/08/2018 by AlanM52

This will be a interesting session as we are going to mount the saw arm bearings and install the assembly onto the saw frame. With the arm support column dismantled I marked out the bearing centres on the two supports … Continue reading →

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Scroll saw project – update 2 part b

Posted on 08/08/2018 by AlanM52

Still waiting for the chooks to go to bed so I can put their food away and lock up, so may as well prep for tomorrow. As mentioned in the last post with a scroll saw blade mounted in the … Continue reading →

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Scroll saw project – update 2

Posted on 08/08/2018 by AlanM52

Bought a few more items from Bunnings yesterday so I could move on with the scroll saw build – today. Starting to take shape At this point right here, with a scroll saw blade mounted in the inverted jigsaw, I … Continue reading →

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Building a scroll saw

Posted on 06/08/2018 by AlanM52

Early photos of a new project I just started – a scroll saw. This scroll saw will be powered by a new ALDI Workzone 710W jigsaw, mounted upside down.

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8" Bandsaw – revisited

Posted on 20/07/2018 by AlanM52

This is just a overview of what I’ve been doing in the workshop over the last few days…and nights. I built the 8″ bandsaw last year and since then have not been happy with the design of the upper wheel … Continue reading →

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DIY Twin floor lamp 2

Posted on 12/02/2018 by AlanM52

From the last session we left off at this point with the lights mounted on a plywood board.

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DIY Twin Floor Lamp

Posted on 10/02/2018 by AlanM52

Some time ago bought a couple of LED downlights with 240V plug leads. Finally decided to do something with them – a twin floor lamp. This will stand between the two mitre saws that are parked along the roller door. … Continue reading →

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14” Bandsaw – Blade tracking knob

Posted on 05/02/2018 by AlanM52

The saw is basically finished and now has it’s own parking spot on the floor.Got onto one of the last little jobs this afternoon, the blade tension knob which is still just a screw nut. Marked out on some scrap … Continue reading →

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Workshop tour – Feb 2018

Posted on 04/02/2018 by AlanM52

Spent some time over the last few days cleaning up and reorganising the workshop.  The motivation for doing this is to find a parking spot for the latest nearly completed project – the 14” bandsaw !!! This is the big … Continue reading →

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14” Bandsaw – Dust extraction 2

Posted on 30/01/2018 by AlanM52

Noticed this morning that the lower wheel cover which also serves for dust extraction is not closing flush at the bottom. Would not have thought that the middle 3mm MDF panel is the culprit. We need to recess the bottom … Continue reading →

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