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Home Isolation Project...
« on: April 11, 2020, 03:14:18 PM »
To help stave off the "home isolation madness" a construction project seemed in order...
Hmmm, what can I build? I had already constructed a work bench last year and I had an abundance of shelving (that I'd constructed when I first moved in) right around all three walls of my single car garage.
With a fridge, a freezer, a leather lift chair and a treadmill (not to mention numerous Boxes) also taking up valuable space I had to think small...
What about a small bench on wheels? It would give me somewhere to store our helmets and assorted gear when not being used and also offer somewhere to place tools and parts close at hand when I'm working on the ST...

Anyhow, without further ado, this is the result...







It came up better than expected and now I'm concerned I might get it dirty... :rofl


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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2020, 05:00:37 PM »
Nice :thumbs
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2020, 05:53:26 PM »
Great idea for a project, and well executed.  I'm afraid I have trouble banging two pieces of wood together, and envy those with good woodworking skills.   
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2020, 06:22:34 PM »
Looking good, Russ. :thumb
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2020, 06:28:45 PM »
Very clever Russell, I'd be tempted to do someting like that myself, except I don't have any spare lengths of timber, I'm not as skillfull as Pete, and I have a couple old cupboards in the garage to store helmets and assorted bike gear.

I did take to opportunity to tidy up the work bench, it was caos with tools and parts chucked on there at the finish of one job and another, difficult to find various tools and bits.  Now it's organised chaos.

I did come up with another problem, too many tools.  I have collected (and lost) many over nearly 50 years, in a few sizes multiple sockets, spanners, and when my Dad and then older brother died, I inherited a few of theirs.  Net result is I now, far more than I need.  Two adult sons and one son-in-law aren't interested.
 
Before I get rid of some, don't think I'll throw 'em in the bin, anyone here want anything?  Pick-up only, bring a beer when / if you you're interested.

I've only got one 10mm socket though.

 
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2020, 06:49:46 PM »
 :beer. Nice job.   
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2020, 07:01:16 PM »
Great idea for a project, and well executed.  I'm afraid I have trouble banging two pieces of wood together, and envy those with good woodworking skills.   
I'm jealous of those who work with metal.  It's hard to make mechanical bits out of timber Pete.  :'(
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2020, 07:36:54 PM »
Thanks for your kind words, all!  :thumbs

I did come up with another problem, too many tools.  I have collected (and lost) many over nearly 50 years, in a few sizes multiple sockets, spanners, and when my Dad and then older brother died, I inherited a few of theirs.  Net result is I now, far more than I need.  Two adult sons and one son-in-law aren't interested.

I'm in the same boat, I inherited a collection of tools (and assorted other stuff) from my brother when he passed...

Much of his stuff is still in boxes as I had to bring it all back home from Tasmania where he lived. One of these days I'll get around to sorting it.
He loved his hobbies so I also have unbuilt RC models, 3D printers, computers etc etc...
I also have his Tesla mobility scooter (which may come in handy some day...and most likely the only Tesla I'll ever own... :whistle)
Oh, and the portable generator he used to charge the batteries on his scooter whilst out and about...  :-++
I've managed to sell a few things such as his car, 2 motor scooters and his metal lathe...

Anyone in need of a 3D printer???  :fp



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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2020, 07:39:15 PM »
Great idea for a project, and well executed.  I'm afraid I have trouble banging two pieces of wood together, and envy those with good woodworking skills.   
I'm jealous of those who work with metal.   :'(

I'm jealous too...about the only thing I can make out of metal is the odd bracket from aluminium...  :-[

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2020, 07:53:55 PM »
Get a can of Estapol or other hard varnish, preferably two-pack, and paint the timber before you get it dirty.
Apart from protecting it from grease and oils, it brings out the grain nicely.
I've made similar timber units to mount my tools, like the bandsaw, electric handtools etc.
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2020, 08:35:05 PM »
Cheers Biggles... :thumb
I was actually contemplating doing just that. At the very least I'll varnish the top and shelves...

I'm worried though If I make it too nice the wife will say it's too good for out in the garage and will want it in the kitchen... :rofl

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2020, 08:58:50 PM »
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2020, 09:48:31 AM »
Top job Russell.
If you painted it the colour of the ST it wouldn't suit the kitchen :idea

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2020, 09:55:44 AM »
Cabots do a nice clear water based polyeurathane floor finish that I have used on a some wood projects.   It dries quickly to a hard finish, is available in satin or full gloss, and brushes wash clean in water.
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2020, 11:34:38 AM »
Top job Russell.
If you painted it the colour of the ST it wouldn't suit the kitchen :idea

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Now that's a thought... :rofl

I bought some touch-up paint for the ST last year and it cost me around $30 for 2 tiny bottles so I'm thinking the cost to paint my trolley may be a touch prohibitive...  :fp  :crackup

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2020, 11:37:38 AM »
Cabots do a nice clear water based polyeurathane floor finish that I have used on a some wood projects.   It dries quickly to a hard finish, is available in satin or full gloss, and brushes wash clean in water.

That sounds interesting...and I reckon I could squeeze in a ride to the nearest Bunnings for that...what a shame it's around 40ks away...  :whistle  :thumbs

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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2020, 08:18:04 PM »
Awesome work mate :clap :clap :clap
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2020, 08:43:18 PM »
Thanks Dave!  :Chocies

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2020, 03:10:00 PM »
I got some Cabots clear finish yesterday so now I have to psyche myself up to apply it...

Have I told you all how much I hate painting????  :fp :|||| >:()

Oh, and I nearly choked on the price too... :eek :o

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2020, 06:10:19 PM »
My project seems to be watching every youtube and netflix movie available. At least it doesnt cost much. (Tho I do seem to be nibbling on biscuits a lot)
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2020, 06:12:11 PM »
I'm still working but I too seem to be doing a lot more nibbling at home.
 
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2020, 06:24:39 PM »
I would like a job, but in the current climate as a 67 yr old I'm right in the high risk zone.
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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2020, 06:31:50 PM »
My project seems to be watching every youtube and netflix movie available. At least it doesnt cost much. (Tho I do seem to be nibbling on biscuits a lot)


You might be interested in this then, Brock... :grin

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Re: Home Isolation Project...
« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2020, 12:16:44 AM »
I would like a job, but in the current climate as a 67 yr old I'm right in the high risk zone.

Weren't you fixin' stuff for the RAAF?
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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2020, 11:13:09 AM »
Yep, but the contract finished up in March (new planes, new contractor) I was made redundant in Dec.
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