Category Archives: Workshop

Scroll saw – after using this for the last couple of days the easiest way to clean it out is with a blower.

Posted on 29/01/2020 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment

Ceiling workshop fan – part 4

Posted on 22/01/2020 by AlanM52

In order to screw on the back plate, I need to work out a way to hold the nuts and spring washers in the block mounting holes. With the screws nipped up to the nuts I’m dabbing hot glue in … Continue reading →

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Ceiling workshop fan – part 3

Posted on 21/01/2020 by AlanM52

From the last session sprayed the MDF plate gloss white and while that was drying started hanging the LED Fluro lights over the workbench. While this is drying we can start hanging the lights.

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Ceiling workshop fan – part 2

Posted on 21/01/2020 by AlanM52

The fan is up and now we are wiring the controller. Nice to see it up there.

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Ceiling workshop fan – Part 1

Posted on 20/01/2020 by AlanM52

Let’s get started by unpacking the box. Collecting what I need, this little roll of three core cable will do nicely between fan and controller. I got this when Masters was closing down, sitting all by itself on a barren … Continue reading →

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Bathroom basin is blocked

Posted on 19/01/2020 by AlanM52

Nearly forgot to have a look at this today with water very slow to drain out of the basin. Just finished cleaning out the pipe with the plumbers’ snake. When I removed the elbow cap it was even blocked at … Continue reading →

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8″ Bandsaw – what’s that noise?

Posted on 18/01/2020 by AlanM52

Lower wheel tyre has shredded!

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Ceiling workshop fan – Start

Posted on 16/01/2020 by AlanM52

Purchased this Arlec fan from Bunnings. I’ll be back to start installing the fan.

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Meadowbrook Mansion – roof repairs & restoration final update

Posted on 13/12/2019 by AlanM52

Roof was sprayed today, three coats of Dulux Mid Brown (includes primer) and that’s it, all the work is completed and paid for – yay

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Meadowbrook Mansion – roof repairs & restoration final update

Posted on 13/12/2019 by AlanM52

Roof was sprayed today, three coats of Dulux Mid Brown (includes primer) and that’s it, all the work is completed and paid for – yay

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