What did you make today ?

[threedogs]

seeing a few ppl fabricate some gear I'd thought this may be a usefull thread.
Anyway this is what I made a while ago, serves two purposes, one is as a step the other is two fold
great for touch parking and protects the back a little coming off ledges etc.
the finish is zinc, just slides in any class 2 tow hitch,
great for shins too lol

[Throbbinhood]

Nice! Don't have any pics, but I put a couple of plates on the bottom of my rear mudguards, they were coming a little to close to the 35's. There's a small chain connected to the plates and hooked to the rear guard. I can adjust where the mud guards sit, if im off road I pull them up a bit higher.

[rkinsey]

Its not metal fabrication and I didn't make it today (a couple of months back I think) but I did make this.

A secure table top for the portable BBQ to use it as a table when not in use. It has tabs underneath the top that fits inside the lip of the BBQ to stop it moving around.

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Cheers,

Rob

[threedogs]

there is a simple weld on mod for the rear control arms I'll try to put pics of, this will suit both GQ and GU,
plus I'll be doing a rear coil tower strengthening brace soon as a DIY thing ,,weld one

[macca]

Base is as ugly as a hat full of freckles, but comfy as for the cave LOL

[mudski]

Nice macca. Was the seat on the left involved in a T bone? Looks a bit wonky. Or is that the beer im drinking.

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[macca]

Nice macca. Was the seat on the left involved in a T bone? Looks a bit wonky. Or is that the beer im drinking.

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Might be a bit off level, trying to balance it on the vertical post, get it near level and weld was a challenge.

So you might be right LOL. Might do it again as it was the first one. Bit like a one arm paper hanger on stilts doing it on my own.

Try another pic...

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[Rossco]

seeing a few ppl fabricate some gear I'd thought this may be a usefull thread.
Anyway this is what I made a while ago, serves two purposes, one is as a step the other is two fold
great for touch parking and protects the back a little coming off ledges etc.
the finish is zinc, just slides in any class 2 tow hitch,
great for shins too lol
That looks awesome 3D exactly what i was thinking of making (although wouldn't have been near as good). Would have been good on the trip just done, i just left the tow hitch in and used that but do like that step. You still making any by any chance. . .

[threedogs]

That looks awesome 3D exactly what i was thinking of making (although wouldn't have been near as good). Would have been good on the trip just done, i just left the tow hitch in and used that but do like that step. You still making any by any chance. . .

Nah that was just a one off but easy enough to make, hardest part if you call it that
is bevelling the bottom edge and filling it in, I used 50x6mm flat, still have it somewhere lol
This might help

[threedogs]

Base is as ugly as a hat full of freckles, but comfy as for the cave LOL

I used my old KAB 403 suspension seat for my mancave

[macca]

I used my old KAB 403 suspension seat for my mancave

Sheesh I thought mine was flash especially the RMW one !

[threedogs]

I think the original cost was something like $1600 plus fitting.
OK in Back hoe no place in a 4x4 lol.
Ill grab a pic tomorrow weather permitting

[threedogs]

OK one of my sons working in Traffic found a 42" lightbar on the freeway.
the lead has been cut and it slid a fair distance looking at it. Any way it has no mounting bolts
so I unscrewed the end caps to have a look [easy as I think] so I tack welded a penny washer
to a 6mm bolt and cut flats on the washer to suit the end caps.
Now its stronger than before, well I think anyway

[threedogs]

OK one of my sons working in Traffic found a 42" lightbar on the freeway.
the lead has been cut and it slid a fair distance looking at it. Any way it has no mounting bolts
so I unscrewed the end caps to have a look [easy as I think] so I tack welded a penny washer
to a 6mm bolt and cut flats on the washer to suit the end caps.
Now its stronger than before, well I think anyway

Repaired the other end the same way,,,,, now I have a 42" lightbar with spread on each end
Not sure where to mount it if at all, Better check to see if it works first eh lol

[threedogs]

Sheesh I thought mine was flash especially the RMW one !

Here it is ,,it was up high like a stool, but one of my sons have cut it down
Much better down low infront of the fire IMO lol

Noticed he's made another from the front seat of a holden.

[Ben-e-boy]

Been knocking up an adjustable spreader bar for engines. Still need to sort out lifting attachments

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[threedogs]

I may have put this here before, but if you have 2 horse shoes and a rail peg
you can make you're own rustic stubbie holder, you can even put a lower shelf on it
to hold your smokes etc. 12mm rod would be better than what I have but you
get the picture, lol

ben e boy could you use eye bolts as a lifting spot

[Cuppa]

Thought I might post a few pics of some of the stuff I’ve been building in our shed. Keeps me busy, gives me a reason to get up each morning, & is taking us ever closer to our dream of long term travel.

The shed (& the wood store built from old hardwood pallets)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/221.jpg

Dwelling layout
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/222.jpg

The workspace & the dwelling exterior
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/223.jpg

Cupboards
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/224.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/225.jpg

Wardrobe -4 bays/doors 3.8 metres long

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/226.jpg

Kitchen
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/227.jpg

Living room
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/228.jpg

Mobile cabinet for a benchtop oven & microwave. (rather than take up valuable bench & cupboard space in the kitchen this will live in the shed & get wheeled in & out as needed - or just used in the shed).

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/229.jpg

Bathroom
Used ‘Signbond’ (3mm powder coated aluminium sandwich panel for shower walls & splash back )

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/230.jpg

I’m slow as I need to learn many things as I do them, but I’m getting there. Have been refurbishing some secondhand doors today, & expect to be laying vinyl flooring (planks) next.

[Winnie]

Awesome work Cuppa. How much of it have you done yourself?

[Cuppa]

Awesome work Cuppa. How much of it have you done yourself?

Ta. Neighbour is a sparkie & helped with the wiring. Paid a plasterer to do the gyprock & a plumber to install the gas (for compliance certificate), but basically everything else I've done myself (with occasional help from MrsTea).

[Winnie]

You've done extremely well. Good on you for taking on the job, not sure I'd have the confidence to do it myself.

[Cuppa]

You've done extremely well. Good on you for taking on the job, not sure I'd have the confidence to do it myself.

I’ve had some sleepless nights along the way. I enjoy making stuff, the thing I’ve found hardest is working out what order to do stuff in. There are also a few things with unique ‘Cuppa solutions’ which would no doubt raise a smile from a tradie. If I were doing it a second time it would be a lot easier & quicker. At school I was the kid who always had the wobbly woodwork project. Power tools changed this by giving me the ability to cut wood straight! I have done a couple of house renos in the past but never a ‘build from scratch' project.

This was the kitchen I built in Callignee South 20 years ago using timber milled off our property (Cypress) & sourced rough sawn from a mill at Rosedale (Blackwood). Photo was taken a couple of years ago when we were selling the place. A couple of cupboard doors had warped slightly over the years, but it just added 'character’

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/12/232.jpg

[Rip'n'Shred]

Some nice work there Cuppa. I'm impressed

[BigRAWesty]

Ripper build Cuppa..
Just be cautious of sparks though mate getting onto the roof. I read of a bloke loosing his shed due to a bag of rags catching alight from grinding sparks..

[Winnie]

So what's the plan Cuppa? Lease out the house allowing you to travel long term but can still come back to the shed/dwelling if needed? Somewhere to call home as such.

[Cuppa]

So what's the plan Cuppa? Lease out the house allowing you to travel long term but can still come back to the shed/dwelling if needed? Somewhere to call home as such.

Exactly Winnie.

[nissannewby]

Exactly Winnie.

Do you think there is enough room in there for a dyno and a hoist?

[Cuppa]

Do you think there is enough room in there for a dyno and a hoist?

:) All a matter of priorities Matt.

[pearcey]

Excellent job Cuppa, you and missus Tea have got to be very proud.
Very happy for you as it looks like it`s all falling into place nicely.

[Avo]

a new FB account..

[BigRAWesty]

a new FB account..
You get removed for the "fake name"

[Ben-e-boy]

Been knocking up an adjustable spreader bar for engines. Still need to sort out lifting attachments

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Well I didn't realise how long I had this sitting. I finally finished it today

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[GQtdauto]

Very clever never seen one .

[MB]

That is awesome Ben mate! I'm assuming the rattle spins the allthread with a hidden scale/weight nut behind the plates we can't see, GOLD :-) !! (Phone screens too small ;-) )

[Ben-e-boy]

That is awesome Ben mate! I'm assuming the rattle spins the allthread with a hidden scale/weight nut behind the plates we can't see, GOLD :-) !! (Phone screens too small ;-) )

No weights. Just some solid round bar which is an offcut from a trailer stub axle which has 2 flat edges, dilled and tapped and welded to one of the plates,

The square bar sits on bearings. As it shifts along the square bar the weight shifts and tilts.

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[MB]

First pics didn't give it justice from my screen, fair dinkum well done mate!!

[mudnut]

Excellent bit of kit. You can even get the angle of the dangle perfect. Will be putting that on my to do list. I reckon with a little bit of tweaking it could also be used to hold axles clear of the seals as they're slid in.

[threedogs]

Reminds me I must finish my rear cargo shelf.

[GQtdauto]

Like my new added capacity fuel tank .
https://www.facebook.com/Nyce1s/photos/a.10150257948430993.373747.234578375992/10154976165000993/?type=3
Just sent this one from faceache hard to describe the craftsmanship that went into this .

[threedogs]

Like my new added capacity fuel tank .
https://www.facebook.com/Nyce1s/photos/a.10150257948430993.373747.234578375992/10154976165000993/?type=3
Just sent this one from faceache hard to describe the craftsmanship that went into this .

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[threedogs]

Got bored a while back so decided to make a fry pan from a plough disc,
welded up the centre hole welded on a handle then took it to be sand blasted.
Worked a treat cooking an egg and should be great for stir fries as well

[GQtdauto]

Would be a great pan for stir fry , well done .

[Mc4by]

Clever.. I am going to have to learn to weld.

[GQtdauto]

Clever.. I am going to have to learn to weld.
I can help you there just look at this quality job of mine .

https://www.facebook.com/Nyce1s/photos/a.10150257948430993.373747.234578375992/10154976165000993/?type=3

[threedogs]

I can help you there just look at this quality job of mine .

https://www.facebook.com/Nyce1s/photos/a.10150257948430993.373747.234578375992/10154976165000993/?type=3

You sure thats weld looks like 3 in 1 foam to me

[GQtdauto]

It's weld alright , tank must be aluminium , from what I can tell it looks like Tig welding and I can tell you looks like two or three packs of filler wire and maybe pack and a half of either Zirconiated or Ceriated tungsten electrodes and god knows how much Argon gas .
Trying to weld something that's aluminium and been in contact with petroleum or grease is even something I wouldn't attempt , certainly not with a Tig anyway .

[GQtdauto]

I put me glasses on and had a good look , not Tig but Mig and looks like two different people had a go , bit towards the front looks fairly neat for a bit then turns to shit , especially where they burnt a hole in it .

[threedogs]

Made this a while ago have even made them with a shelf for smokes lol
All you need is 1mtr of rod preferably 12mm ,,, 2 x horse shoes and one sleeper
spike. Just hammer it near your chair at camp and away you go..lol
There it is a "rustic Stubby holder"

[NissanGQ4.2]

Who cares about neatness as long as it holds she will be right mate :)

[GQtdauto]

First batch of rocket fuel thru second to go , got around 1.4-1.5 litres of 60 proof , which after flavourings ( bourbon) and required water top up will give two litres of bourbon if my sums are right .
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[threedogs]

Going to fill oncedisturbed dilly bag with a heap of sticks and some
tapers of paper, that way I can have a cuppa anywhere ,,anytime
from my Gillie kettle.
The kettle has its own wooden box so everything is kept nice and dry

[oncedisturbed]

Noice, I need to get myself 1 of those


"Never under estimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you"

[threedogs]

Noice, I need to get myself 1 of those


"Never under estimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you"

Brought mine from the UK for just on $100 from memory.
for the base of the fire Ive used a 100mm SS disc that will protect the alloy
a tad.
There was a mob in AUS that sold them in a wooden case with 2 x enamel mugs

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/The-Explorer-Silver-Anodised-Ghillie-Kettle-1-0L-Free-Delivery-/182458390775?hash=item2a7b5e18f7:g:K7MAAOSw~AVYpxY V

[oncedisturbed]

Have used 1 years ago, never got round to getting one but will when coin is available.
SSAA have a similar model in 3-4 sizes as well


"Never under estimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you"

[threedogs]

Found it handy on the last day of camp after the camp fire has been put out.
A hand full of leaf litter and bingo instant hot water, I love it, boils very fast
by design

[threedogs]

I suppose most have seen my camp over lid lifter.
spied this one on ebay could be made for less than
$20, you could get abit stylish with it but the idea is there
, just use a pine bun foot from the furniture section at bunnings.
then a 5/16" hook of the correct size a few washers nuts and
a wing nut and away you go, only put it on when you want to lift it,
I can see a steel one in the makings as I type, Dont leave on whilst
cooking especially with COT. Has potenial modified a bit