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Timber bar top and shelf replacement
🖼️ The project: Some of you may remember helping me take the warp out of the slab I previously used for this bar. Well mango wood is a soft wood and ended being a poor choice for outside. So time to change it for a hardwood - I chose melaleuca. - Materials: Sandpaper Lindseed Oil Tape measure Ruler Pencil Baton screws 14g…
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How to flatten warped mango wood tabletop slab?
I have a mango wood slab I am using as a tabletop for a bar outside. One side has warped and sits proud of the base. I was thinking of putting wood above and below and clamping it down to allow me to screw it to the tabletop but I thought someone may have a better idea. See photos.
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How to install a shade sail over storm water drain?
I have a patio area that I would like to install a rectangular 4 x 5m shade sail in. I can attach 2 corners to the roof using the relevant fasteners, but on the other side I have a wooden fence so it makes sense that I would have to install 2 posts. The issue I have is that the place the posts need to go are over a storm…
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How to install a gate onto brickwork?
Hi. I want to install this gate outside to replace an existing iron gate outside. I will cut it down to the height of the brickwork: 1833 x 900mm Pre-Oiled Merbau Horizontal Slat Gate - Bunnings Australia The current space is 1030mm, with brick columns 1650mm high and 350mm wide. So I am thinking of attaching 2 x 42mm…
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Hybrid floor over tile or remove tile and re-tile?
Hi. I have a mid-80's house on concrete stumps and the bathrooms and laundry have tile over concrete screed over floorboards. I would like to renovate the bathrooms and for the floors, either: 1. Install a 5mm+ hybrid floor over the existing tile. I believe the tiles are already on a waterproofed floor, so the only issue I…
