AS 3740 – Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
June 14, 2023
https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/features/list/bathroom-waterproofing-step-by-step-guide Australian Standards AS 3740 states that: In the shower, the whole floor must be waterproof and the shower walls should be waterproofed to at least 1800mm. Bathroom walls need to be waterproofed to at least 150mm. If the bathroom floor is made of or contains wood or if the bathroom is on the second […]
MPCNC part 7
June 9, 2023
When cutting 6mm HDPE in a single pass, I experienced lost steps and a glitching sound when steppers were kept enabled after the job had completed: GRBL is arguably better suited to CNC milling operations than Marlin (position updates during arcs, better compatibility with CNC.js). Geeetech GTK2560 v3.0 board uses an Arduino Mega. I […]
Sheet metal brake
May 19, 2023
Also called a pan brake or sheet metal folder. Not to be confused with sheet metal guillotine shear. A sheet metal brake is for bending sheet metal. Part names: Bending leaf Bending leaf handles (2x preferred) Stationary Bed Clamping bar (acute angle wedge shape with sharp corner, horizontally adjustable to perfectly align with bending inner […]
Chainsaw MS260
October 20, 2022
Twenty five to one (25:1) or 4% is one of the easiest 2 stroke ratios to calculate, you simply multiply the litre amount by 4 and add a zero. To make it easier you can use the following reference chart. Fuel (L) Oil (mL) 1 40 2 80 3 120 4 160 5 200 7.5 […]
Toro Timecutter SS4200
October 15, 2022
Timecutter SS 4200 425cc single cylinder timecutter_ss_4200_74720.pdf Toro Timecutter Service Manual.pdf Toro 136-7848 Oil Filter replaces 120-4276 Toro Air filter 127-9252 136-7806, foam pre cleaner # 127-9288 Toro spark plug Champion RC12YC, Autolite 3924, NGK BCPR6ES airgap 0.76 mm Penrite Small Engine 4 Stroke Engine Oil – SAE30, 1 Litre – 15 Oct 2022 Connect […]
Intergrain
October 1, 2022
Intergrain Heavy Duty – previously known as Doors Windows Decking (DWD) Water based paint that forms a ‘thin fleece’ on top of material. Initially gummy when drying. Dries hard but remains somewhat elastic like silicone. Full sun protection requires thicker ‘fleece’ and need multiple coats. [!] Do not apply in full sun and/or when timber […]
Silicone caulk / mold
September 10, 2022
The trick is to resist the temptation to touch caulk with your fingers. The other trick is to spray soapy water lightly over the bead so when you scape off excess it doesn’t stick to anything. Soapy water should not get underneath the bead of silicone. To remove old silicone: use a scraper to remove […]
Clear coat repair
May 29, 2022
The proper way to do it is sand back all the clear coat of affected panels. Use wet 800 or 1000 grit. Keep sanding until your sandpaper starts getting some of your car’s colour on it, then you know to stop because all the clear coat has gone. You will need to spray at least […]
Bench
May 17, 2022
Measured dining table height 77cm. Measured kitchen bench height 92cm. Measured barstool electronics bench height 100cm. I chose not to do miters as I may slide a smaller piece of metal into the open ends to create a vice / table extension or something (or not). I did cap the bottom of the legs. Work […]
Drill press (a.k.a. column drill or pillar drill)
May 15, 2022
Unfortunately the beat-up cross slide vice that could be used for milling operations was not included and sold separately for more than I was willing to pay for it. https://www.instructables.com/Changing-Speeds-on-the-12-speed-Drill-Press/ A25 + A28 V belts. SKF bearings. Tip: remove 2 of the 3 handles. If you want to use a drill press for milling, you […]