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New workbench top
On an older project I had a Table Saw and a Router Table on a shelf unit that I put wheels on to move around in my workshop. I needed more bench space so I picked up a Pine Timber Panel and some Brackets. The bracket are just screwed on to the panel so the hold it tight on to the sides of of the router and saw, so it can't…
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3D printed Willie Wagtail garden art
I designed and 3D printed a Willie Wagtail for our garden — it’s my wife’s favorite bird. Using a photo I found online as a reference, I modeled it in Bambu Studio (free software) and then printed it on my ender 5 3D printer. To give it a natural perch, I mounted the finished bird onto an old garden fork, so it looks right…
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Car picnic table to use when parked
I just design this small table for my cars steering wheel, so I have some where to place my coffee while my wife is shopping. Its made from 3 ply wood and cut it out using a jigsaw and then stained grey.. The ones you can buy are not the right fit for me and my car.
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Light bulb plant holder
Just a quick and easy little project. I used an old light bulb and some scrap wood and scrap copper wire and turned it into a little pot plant. I picked up the plant from Bunnings on the quick sale area as it was not looking the best. But it has picked up and is looking super now... Steps Step 1 The trick was getting the…
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D.I.Y. carport using polycarbonate roofing
Sturdy metal brackets and polycarbonate roofing make an ingenious shelter for a car. The project I made what I am calling a "half port" because I didn’t have room for a whole carport. I just welded up a few brackets and added some polycarbonate roofing with aluminium trim. It should keep me dry when I transfer from my…
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Anyone help with information about old Queensland railway tool box?
Looking for help... This was my grandfathers, at the railway in Queensland Australia, in the 1940/1960.. Not sure what he used it for.. If anyone can help or point me in the right area.. It's such a Super beautiful build on the box...
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D.I.Y. wooden clock using laser cutter
I made this wooden clock from plans I downloaded from the internet. All the pieces are cut on my Co2 laser cutter, from 3ply from Bunnings The body I had to cut by hand as it was too big for my laser bed. It is made from 3ply Pine and Brass, the weight is about 5kg and is made from plumbing parts and lead. I used a Cedar…
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Timber side table with hourglass design
A side table made from plywood, Pine and Merbau timbers in an hourglass design. The project I saw a picture on the internet and I loved the lines on a small table like an hourglass. I thought that I could make that. No plan, I just made it up as I went. So I made this little side table, from 3mm Plywood Pine Premium and 42…
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Fun with lasers...
Christmas is coming and I have been making some Christmas presents with my Co2 laser. This is a little jewellery box cut and engraved on 3ply from Bunnings Engraved on a USB Drive with an anodised aluminium cover I engraved some glass to make a Night Light Panel and put in a USB light base. I also engraved a photo of me…
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Laser engraving on a ceramic tile making a coaster
I tried something new, Laser engraving on a ceramic tile from Bunnings. I am using a K40 Co2 laser but I have heard it all so works with a diode laser. To achieve this I made a mix 3:1 methylated spirits and titanium dioxide and put it in a spray bottle. All I did was spray a few coats onto the tile let it dry and then…
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Raised garden beds greenhouse upgrade
My new garden bed from Bunnings, to start growing some veggies, and it needed an upgrade, so, I just made a greenhouse top for it, till the seed are ready to face the world, then it just lift off when the seedlings get bigger. I used screws, nuts and bolts, 2 hinges clear silicone, duct tape 4 angle corner braces and…
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My little side table
I just made this little side table, from 3mm Plywood Pine Premium and 42X19 DAR Pine and a Merbau panel. It was a nice little project and it is all just glued together. I use my table saw for the strips I just glued a block on the end so I could sand them all together as one piece so that they would be all the same. I also…
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Small table saw slide table
I made this slide table for my table saw.. It made such a big difference to the project I just made.. I made it to suit my needs for this project, but, Things I added could help, I glue Ikea tape for a guide and added images and a plastic guard for safety, it has made my table saw like a new tool. It's just made from ply…
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Laser cut music box
I used my laser cuter to make a music box Baby Grand Piano. I used 3 ply from Bunnings, which work great and got the movement online.
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Laser cut stone
One of my favourite pieces of stone that I have laser engraved. I used my K40 laser and engraved on a piece of Jasper.. It is a Norse symbol for the tree of life.. Such a beautiful bit of stone and I am glad that it worked out as you only get one try. I am super happy and think It worked out great...
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Roll-in shower using composite decking
This year I had an accident and need some mods done to my shower so I could use a shower chair. The budget was tight and needed it to made accessible quickly with out doing a lot of work. The answer was composite decking. Just a simple job to take down the shower screen and make 2 panels that fitted into the recessed…
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Triangular floating table
This striking triangular table looks as though it's floating in mid-air. The project I think floating tables look super-cool so I thought I would have a go at making one for the backyard. It stands 70cm tall and 60cm across. It was a fun build. I used Merbau decking boards, 3mm stainless steel wire rope, wire eye straps,…
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Wine barrel cupboard
This rustic wine barrel table and cupboard is a great way to store wine glasses and fire pit supplies outdoors. The project I made a wine barrel cupboard for the backyard so I can store wine glasses and supplies for the fire pit. I used treated Pine fence palings to make it after pre-bending them. It took a week to bend…
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Slide-on armchair coffee table
Super Quick little build today. I made a slide on armchair coffee table to hold my coffee cup or glass of wine. I use a cheap little cutting board and perspex and a few screws. I just bent the perspex to fit the width of the armchair..
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Wine barrel cupboard
I have just finished making the Wine Barrel cupboard for up the backyard. I built it so I can store thing in it for the fire pit and wine glass ect. I only started it last year in June 2019, and just used treated pine fence pailings to make it, pre-bending them, I took a week to bend 4 pailings at a time. I know it's not…
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Floating table
I think Floating tables look super cool so I thought I would have a go at making one for the backyard. It stands 70cm and 60cm across. I was a fun build. I used Merbau Decking boards, 3mm Stainless Steel Wire Rope, Wire Eye Strap, Rope Thimble and Chrome Plated Copper Swage. 5mm Clear Acrylic for the top. I used biscuit…
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Removing rust from tools without caustic chemicals
I Had a rusty old tool that my dad gave to me so I thought I would geve this a shot. I mix 1 part molasses with 9 parts water in a container, then soak the rusty items in it for about 3 months. This is what I started with... After a about 3 months A wash and a little and steelwool..... Super almost a good a new.....
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I made a Half Port - half a carport
I made what I am calling a Half Port, because I didn’t have room for a whole Car Port. So I just welded up a few brackets and add some polycarbonate roofing with aluminium trim... Should keep me dry when I transfer from my wheelchair into the car... It was made with everything from Bunnings on a special order..
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Super tyre valve covers for my wheelchair
To cold to go outside, so I thought I would Design and 3D print some Super tyre valve covers for my wheelchair.. l
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Just a little bit of landscaping
My wife gave me a wagon wheel for our anniversary so. I made a rustic looking fence to lean it on. I using an old sleep I had lying around, and cut it half and some wire to bind it together, which I also had from another project. Added some Spanish Moss, some bromeliads, some stones and moved some of the vine from the side…
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3D printed Tape storage
I could never find the right spot to put all my tape... So I 3D printed some brackets to put dowl rod in to hold the tape on my peg board I love it, I can quick get any type I need.... FrontSide
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Monitor stand
I made a monitor stand, from a single slab of wood, and using a biscuit joiner and glue. I am not to sure what type of wood it is but I think is some type of hardwood, I used the biscuit joiner to make the inlays on the side to add strength and a feacher A super little project..
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Tambour door for my desk
Made my first Sliding Tambour Door for my desk..
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Old pedal sewing machine up grade..
From This.... To This.... A super little study desk... Sadly the old wood work could not be saved, it had all been water damaged...
