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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 15, 2022
Checklist – paint station work area outside (table). – general purpose paint thinner. – packet of flat wooden stir sticks (knives, paddle pop sticks, etc.) – plastic disposable yoghurt container (large enough to hold pot lid) for paint thinner. – glass 20cm tall jar (apple sauce / gherkins) with wide opening and airtight lid to […]
May 13, 2022
box 58×28 bottom plank 58×20 top plank 58×15 backing board top 61×10 backing board bottom 50×28 sides x2 plywood (3x 360 spacing and 2x 60 to edge) 1140 screw 780 screw 420 screw 60 screw plasterboard ~0 screw 200 glue 400 screw 600 glue 800 screw 1000 glue ~1200 screw