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How to restore old Boombox?
Wanting to fix my childhood boombox. Thought I'd have a look and found that this could be why my volume control is not working. A crack in this round circuit under the switch. Is there any chance of me saving it? Or does anyone know where I could take it in Brisbane as I've tried a few places and nobody wants to touch it:(…
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DIY toy car race track for kids
(Unfinished) race track for my kids. This is a temporary paint job, will look totally different when I finish. Will be sure to update when it's done. Designed myself started from the top and worked down to test as I went, 2nd track designed after and around the 1st. Materials: Mdf, pine, hard plastic sheeting, adhesive,…
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D.I.Y. pinball machines
I made these two Pinball machines as a hobby project, no electrical parts. MATERIALS: Pine, Mdf, pvc pipe, coat hangers for wire, some plastic, dowel, trunking conduit for curves, rubber bands, screws, liquid nails, pva and multi-purpose adhesive, 3 springs, ceder balls as 'points' which drop under the table and roll to…
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How to remove paint from table and chairs?
Hi, I'm looking to strip our family table and chairs (very centimental) back to all wood, it has several layers of paint. Original paint+ water based acrilic and spray enamel has been used on it. I dismantled the first chair with a car jack gently. Money has been right so I had a go with what tools I had. I own a grinder…
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Homemade pinball machine using timber
Handcrafted pinball machine made entirely of wood. The project I made this pinball machine, and it just needs varnish to finish. I designed it myself as I went. I used various materials including plywood, MDF panels and Pine panels, coat hangers, springs, and trunking and conduit. I had 20 Cedar ball points to score, five…
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Homemade pinball
I made this Pinball machine just need to varnish to finish. Designed myself as I went. Various Ply, mdf and pine, coat hangers, springs and trunking/conduit. 20 Cedar ball points to score, 5 steel multiballs, 1 push button for an elevator and 1 button for steel play balls, 2 Ceder ball release tunnels, 2 plungers and 4…
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Outdoor table and stools
Recycled and leftover materials were used to create this rustic outdoor table and stools. The project I made this outdoor table and stool set using recycled materials and leftover Pine cuts from other projects. I scraped up an old manny pad (an elevated surface used for performing skateboard or BMX tricks) for the benchtop…
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What is this item called? Bought from Bunnings a year ago.
Hi all. I bought some of these metal 'U' shape items in the past from Bunnings and I've had no luck my last two visits to find them in store. Asked two staff but no luck. The dowel going through them is 8mm and still has room all around. I know it's not the best photo but any help would be appreciated as I need them to…
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Advice for vanish/protective finish for DIY pinball and also which tool required?
Hi everyone I have 2 questions. Any help would be appreciated. Q1: I need some sort of protective layer that will have as little friction as possible for the ball bearings to roll on. Ive heard of spray on varnish which I'd like to opt for but have no idea what sort of matt or satin or product to opt for. Main concern is…
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Outdoor table and stools
Made this table and stools using mostly old junk I had lying around and left over pine cuts. Scraped up an old Manny pad I had for the bench top to give it a rustic look.
