Category Archives: Workshop

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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Jigsaw table

Posted on 08/04/2014 by AlanM52

Decided to make a jigsaw table which is basically a upside down jigsaw with the blade poking up through the top of a box. Not much planning beforehand so to get started let’s route out the top for a insert.

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Makita 6012HD 9.6V battery

Posted on 02/04/2014 by AlanM52

Brought my Makita 6012HD 9.6V battery drill back to life!As with most NiCds of this vintage the 9.6V battery pack will not accept a charge.I have a Odyssey PC680 car battery lying around from a Subaru WRX, it’s still in … Continue reading →

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Cyclone Dust Separator

Posted on 28/03/2014 by AlanM52

This is a off-the-cuff dust extraction project for the workshop. The unit sits between the dust source (table saw, mitre saw, router table etc.) and the workshop vacuum to collect all the saw dust and wood shavings. The shop vacuum … Continue reading →

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Bench drill press

Posted on 21/03/2014 by AlanM52

Purchased a used Ryobi MODEL BD513 Drill Press for $40.

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Timber Drill Vice

Posted on 15/03/2014 by AlanM52

I don’t have any sort of bench drill vice, a machine vice is on the shopping list so in the meantime decided to make one for timber – from timber. Cut off the turn screw from a old but hefty … Continue reading →

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ALDI – Multifunction Tool $49.99

Posted on 13/10/2012 by AlanM52

Early start this morning – off to ALDI to purchase the Multifunction Tool before they sell out. They open 8:30am and I was there before 8:00am and chatting to a few others at the entrance to ALDI. Around 8:15am there … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Taurus High Powered Wet and Dry Vacuum with Dust Extraction.

Posted on 07/07/2012 by AlanM52

Purchased this today, reduced from $89.99 to $69 – happy

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Vacuum cleaner repairs

Posted on 18/06/2012 by AlanM52

Bought a Wertheim 3030T Vacuum cleaner about 5 years ago from Godfreys – worst purchase ever!!!

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ALDI: Mini Soldering Torch Kit 135W $34.99

Posted on 18/02/2012 by AlanM52

Been waiting for this one to come around again – straight into the trolley Electric ignition Ideal to use for flame welding, soldering, blazing, hot air shrinking and hot cutting Cordless and easy to use Anti-flaring flame Continuous working lock Shut-off … Continue reading →

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