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[rusty_nail]

Wood?

Nah, seriously no idea. Next door to my folks had it chopped down. It was a big ass tree.

Sent from my CPH1921 using TapatalkMore asking because it looks like a conifer? Not ideal for burning because of lots of creosote fyi. If you have Android download plantnet, it will identify he wood for you via the bark and you can tell if it's any good for burning. You might not really want the second two trailer loads.

Scratch that I just did it, looks like it's probably oak. That's a good wood for burning [emoji16]

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[mudski]

Finally finished the planter boxes. Yay! And mulched the entire garden. Looks a wee bit better.
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[jay see]

Get a block splitter and start swinging…lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYep, looks like it..
More asking because it looks like a conifer? Not ideal for burning because of lots of creosote fyi. If you have Android download plantnet, it will identify he wood for you via the bark and you can tell if it's any good for burning. You might not really want the second two trailer loads.

Scratch that I just did it, looks like it's probably oak. That's a good wood for burning [emoji16]

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Definitely not a conifer..

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[jay see]

Finally finished the planter boxes. Yay! And mulched the entire garden. Looks a wee bit better.
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAmazing the difference with a little [emoji123] and effort.

That's one off the list[emoji3581]
What's next weekend [emoji848]

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[mudski]

Amazing the difference with a little [emoji123] and effort.

That's one off the list[emoji3581]
What's next weekend [emoji848]

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You know what we really need to do? A sneaky weekend away! But, I’ve already line up my next job to tile the kitchen. And get old mate Nic into making some nice floating timber shelves for the kitchen too.


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[jay see]

You know what we really need to do? A sneaky weekend away! But, I’ve already line up my next job to tile the kitchen. And get old mate Nic into making some nice floating timber shelves for the kitchen too.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkFunny you say that.

I only found out on Thursday night that my son had a bye this weekend and my Mrs had a girlfriends birthday on Saturday. Would have been good, perfect weather too.

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[MB]

All work & no play makes lady boys trucks rust…….just saying, mines seen too much unfortunate winching of late and needs ampy pampering [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[rusty_nail]

Honestly, name the place, I'll be there.

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Baxters……GQ Alt Please [emoji106][emoji106]
Full kit including Vac pump as the high ampy poo heat tends to bugger seals galore……physically untouchable [emoji23]


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[jay see]

Get a block splitter and start swinging…lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWent one better..

A little over and hour. Now two more lots tomorrow and then start stacking..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/04/99.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/04/100.jpg

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[jay see]

Job done.

Everything that was cut last night is under the pizza oven and the rest is stacked along the house..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/04/103.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

Big day taking advantage of the few good weather days we have here. Battened the roof almost completely, packed one side, installed guttering, completed a quirky end of the shed that isn't square(slab isn't square). I should be able to get the roof installed tomorrow, had the sheets delivered for them yesterday. So stoked at the progress, not too far from finishing the exterior now I think!8522685227

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[jay see]

Big day taking advantage of the few good weather days we have here. Battened the roof almost completely, packed one side, installed guttering, completed a quirky end of the shed that isn't square(slab isn't square). I should be able to get the roof installed tomorrow, had the sheets delivered for them yesterday. So stoked at the progress, not too far from finishing the exterior now I think!8522685227

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkF@#k Nic that's a fair effort.[emoji123][emoji106]

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[rusty_nail]

F@#k Nic that's a fair effort.[emoji123][emoji106]

Sent from my CPH1921 using TapatalkThanks mate, I'm thoroughly rooted now!

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Well done Nicco Mate, Looks Awesome [emoji106][emoji106]
See what happens when you get projects done, congratulations on the early root by the way, hope you scored a top dinner afterwards too? [emoji23]


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[rusty_nail]

Well done Nicco Mate, Looks Awesome [emoji106][emoji106]
See what happens when you get projects done, congratulations on the early root by the way, hope you scored a top dinner afterwards too? [emoji23]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAnother day another early root lol. Only fiddly roof bits left tomorrow [emoji16]8523085231

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[MudRunnerTD]

Looking great Nicco. Are you going to clad the walls with weather boards? Will come up great mate. Will done

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[rusty_nail]

Looking great Nicco. Are you going to clad the walls with weather boards? Will come up great mate. Will done

Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkHi mate, just going to use the old shed walls, they are a perfect fit. I have got some custom flashing folded up for each wall so no leaks. Should be a winner.

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[Plasnart]

How have you braced that thing nicco? I can't see anything but sure you're all over it.

[rusty_nail]

How have you braced that thing nicco? I can't see anything but sure you're all over it.The walls do you mean? It's jammed tight inbetween a retaining wall and a handrail(3x100x200 posts) and the trusses hold the walls plumb. The are diagonal braces in the roof the hold it level and the tophats used as bearers are spacing the trusses correctly.

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[Rossco]

Bloody awesome Nicko absolute machine. . Love how it's built over the old one, how did you do the floors so they match up or slab over top of old one??

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[rusty_nail]

Bloody awesome Nicko absolute machine. . Love how it's built over the old one, how did you do the floors so they match up or slab over top of old one??

Sent from my SM-G781B using TapatalkEverything from the old shed will move once it's weatherproof. At the moment it's just away from the edges where it was most likely to leak. Once it's fully sealed I'll start moving the benches. Going to be a process but I'll get there. Re floors the slab was originally poured at around 4x11(11m was max width for the space and I came out 4m from the garage next door) only one end is square hence the hip at one end. The old shed was just a pre-made second hand jobbie, The new shed is made to completely take up the slab, no need to change flooring [emoji16]

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[Plasnart]

The walls do you mean? It's jammed tight inbetween a retaining wall and a handrail(3x100x200 posts) and the trusses hold the walls plumb. The are diagonal braces in the roof the hold it level and the tophats used as bearers are spacing the trusses correctly.

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Fair enough mate. At least the weatherboards will help. Are you structurally independant from next door's garage?

[rusty_nail]

Fair enough mate. At least the weatherboards will help.Ooi do you mean hoop iron or something similar? Daz mentioned the same but it really can't move anywhere I want able to square the walls up, just built them level off the top retaining wall, then jammed the last frame in. I can't see it being able to shift left or right and the roof trusses hold the ins and outs. I mean at the end of the day, it's a shed, made from f14 grade timber, it's ridiculously overkill lol. Should be fine. I appreciate the mention though. The external cladding will hold the walls, but the internal walls will be fixed with 16mm ply also, once both sides are fixed on I don't think anything will move anywhere.

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[MB]

Another day another early root lol. Only fiddly roof bits left tomorrow [emoji16]
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Champion Effort Nicco Mate, Looks Tops [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
See what happens when you smash projects out, you get to score fiddly roof bits all over ya face [emoji23]


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[Plasnart]

Ooi do you mean hoop iron or something similar? Daz mentioned the same but it really can't move anywhere I want able to square the walls up, just built them level off the top retaining wall, then jammed the last frame in. I can't see it being able to shift left or right and the roof trusses hold the ins and outs. I mean at the end of the day, it's a shed, made from f14 grade timber, it's ridiculously overkill lol. Should be fine. I appreciate the mention though. The external cladding will hold the walls, but the internal walls will be fixed with 16mm ply also, once both sides are fixed on I don't think anything will move anywhere.

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All good mate. Just would hate to see it fall on your head in a big blow which you get up there or if the neighbour pulls his garage down.

[rusty_nail]

All good mate. Just would hate to see it fall on your head in a big blow which you get up there or if the neighbour pulls his garage down.Righto, I'll go get some tomorrow lol

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[MB]

FWIW: Not sure the Good Ol Boys in the Northern US of A even know what hooping iron is, all domestic structures throughout say Minnesota gales are stabilised via what we call Ply Board externally & internally [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

FWIW: Not sure the Good Ol Boys in the Northern US of A even know what hooping iron is, all domestic structures throughout say Minnesota gales are stabilised via what we call Ply Board externally & internally [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe roofs also right? All the American Reno shows look like they have ply on battens with shingles onto lol

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[MB]

Aint nothing strong enough in your neck of the woods to stop a 100’ Messmate coming through the top. May I kindly suggest Stihl and or Husky [emoji120][emoji120]


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Aint nothing strong enough in your neck of the woods to stop a 100’ Messmate coming through the top. May I kindly suggest Stihl and or Husky [emoji120][emoji120]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGot one, kindly thanks to wossco. She's a beaut. Fortunately most of the massive fkrs are gone from my yard85232

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To keep viewing here Hippy’s minds at ease, Stringy Messmate is an extremely fast growing tall timber with ridiculously shallow unstable root/balls [emoji22]
Council’s down here in the day allowed development deep within soggy forest regions and now are asking why/who/how did this happen?
Beautiful places to live, cool and quiet noise absorbing [emoji3476][emoji106][emoji106]
Replant Nicco Mate with some Proper Hardwood for Your Littlens Littlens [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


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12 month tests update (weekend projects:-) running a Soggy (Unnatural) Potting Mix Southern Red Ironbark species versus a Yellow Box heavier final stable timber sapling. By far the Yellow is a better doer in these conditions and will grow taller/straighter for a shipload better return on Future Hippy’s unfunded self investments [emoji2961]

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Did I mention ‘Lycra Fucktights’ peddling/treddling two titties boob sucking each other’s abreast can get Easter Bunny FUCKED [emoji3062]
Dangerous Delusional Selfish Cockheads FAIR DINKUM [emoji107][emoji107]


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Considering,Learning, Starting a ‘GO FUND HILLIAN’ pagey thingy soon please support Folks [emoji120][emoji120]
We need to safely/kindly spread the word to the Lycra community that these roads are seriously treacherous for YOU & I…..ALL [emoji3590][emoji3590]
It was around 15 years ago that a ‘Bicycle’ Magazine, rated our Sprockstar Logging route within the too #3 exercise/challenging/picturesque routes must achieve
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The Editor’s of that Subscription SHOULD be held accountable for DEATHS [emoji22]


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[jay see]

In fine form MB.

Looking forward to rattling my brain in the morning..

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[MB]

Go Easy Brother, Easter Sunday[emoji106][emoji106]
We’ll all crawl outof a cave when sober off the proper clean Good Wog Grape Juice [emoji524] [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Roof complete just in the nick of time852338523485235

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[Plasnart]

Dare I ask, hope ya tied that sucker down?! :D

[rusty_nail]

Dare I ask, hope ya tied that sucker down?! :DIt's not going anywhere lol, it couldn't be any more fixed to the ground. And yes I bought the hoop iron today and will add Tomorrow.

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[Plasnart]

It's not going anywhere lol, it couldn't be any more fixed to the ground. And yes I bought the hoop iron today and will add Tomorrow.

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Im talking about the roof mate. But sounds like you're all over it.

[rusty_nail]

Another two sides done, pushed through in the rain lol. Getting closer8524285243

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[mudski]

Another two sides done, pushed through in the rain lol. Getting closer8524285243

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You’ve given me inspiration Nicco! Your a bloody champ at this stuff. I’m gonna draw up something to replace my near fallen carport / woodshed. God I have too many things I need to do… lol


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[jay see]

You’ve given me inspiration Nicco! Your a bloody champ at this stuff. I’m gonna draw up something to replace my near fallen carport / woodshed. God I have too many things I need to do… lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou need a break to recharge before you start..

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[rusty_nail]

You need a break to recharge before you start..

Sent from my CPH1921 using TapatalkI'm up for that lol

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[jay see]

I'm up for that lol

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkI was referring to Mark, but yeah why not..[emoji1787]

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[mudski]

You need a break to recharge before you start..

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So the wife keeps telling me...

[rusty_nail]

I ran short of the walling, I'll go get some tomorrow. Mounted the door track today, so happy with the end result8524985250
MudRunnerTD seeing as it's hanging do you think I need a diagonal brace on the door?

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[MudRunnerTD]

Looking great mate. The door is hanging across rhe top so bracing is probably not needed. Easy to retro fit later is it needs it.

[PeeBee]

Once the frame is sheeted it will be great, won't need the bracing unless it's super heavy or being flogged back and forwards. The door sheet will smash it.

[MB]

Far from a builder Nicco Mate, and struggling on a little screen to see properly, slider doors?
In my nuffy experience, my double shed sliders, wide open side have nearly taken out half of the hills when winds got out of control. Closed ‘deep’ concrete dropbolts definitely saved the days in storms and user rules of either open full and or closed are needed.
Go crazy and add a shipload of extra slider guides for say 1/4 - 1/2 - 3/4 open to secure the flappy bottom.
I suspect bracing diagonally would be needed more than ever as my kit bought many years ago does have Brother [emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Thanks guys, I figured the sheets will be sufficient but always better to ask the qualified professionals lol

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[rusty_nail]

Far from a builder Nicco Mate, and struggling on a little screen to see properly, slider doors?
In my nuffy experience, my double shed sliders, wide open side have nearly taken out half of the hills when winds got out of control. Closed ‘deep’ concrete dropbolts definitely saved the days in storms and user rules of either open full and or closed are needed.
Go crazy and add a shipload of extra slider guides for say 1/4 - 1/2 - 3/4 open to secure the flappy bottom.
I suspect bracing diagonally would be needed more than ever as my kit bought many years ago does have Brother [emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHey mate, it's one slider door, 2600w. I am yet to install a lower slider track, I need to grab some from work. The top track is from an industrial castor manufacturer in Clayton, they had some good gear there, and it was bloody well priced. Unfortunately they didn't have the guides so I'm going to install some 50mm angle and use that to guide the entire door. Should be able to capture the entire door on open and capture each end on close, I've left 100mm overhang either side of the door. Add that with a pad bold either side the door hopefully won't go anywhere.

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Milwaukee blower to clean out the base tracks each morning, none of that Makita blue crap [emoji90] and or run an easier exact top track below for upside down L base guidance. Give me 5, will scribble pic [emoji23]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Milwaukee blower to clean out the base tracks each morning, none of that Makita blue crap [emoji90] and or run an easier exact top track below for upside down L base guidance. Give me 5, will scribble pic [emoji23]


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Get back in ya box with ya Red under the bed. Blue Bloods Rock!

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GOLD [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

And done, at least lockable, still so much to do inside. Feels so much bigger in there though [emoji16][emoji16]8525185252

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[mudski]

Finally got some tiling done in the kitchen area. Not quite finished, still have to silicone up and a final wash down but came up pretty good.

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I’m thinking I will need to do the end wall and also the wall to the right now. Once I move all the stuff back to where it’s supposed to be.


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[rusty_nail]

Finally got some tiling done in the kitchen area. Not quite finished, still have to silicone up and a final wash down but came up pretty good.

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I’m thinking I will need to do the end wall and also the wall to the right now. Once I move all the stuff back to where it’s supposed to be.


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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLooks awesome mate, if your putting shelves there, I highly recommend you do that first then tile to them, will be a much neater job

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[mudski]

Looks awesome mate, if your putting shelves there, I highly recommend you do that first then tile to them, will be a much neater job

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Yep. Just gotta get the shelves done next. [emoji12]


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[growler2058]

Vege patch 2.0 85263

[mudski]

Vege patch 2.0 85263

Are they treated pine sleepers? I am going to build some vegie gardens and was told not to use treated pine sleepers because of the shite they use to treat the pine. Not sure though, but it sounds plausible.

[growler2058]

Yeah treated pine. Spose to be enviro friendly. I’ll let ya know if I grow super vege’s

[mudski]

Yeah treated pine. Spose to be enviro friendly. I’ll let ya know if I grow super vege’s

Yeah righto. Might have been a non enviro friendly variant they were talking about then. Thanks.

[growler2058]

Yeah righto. Might have been a non enviro friendly variant they were talking about then. Thanks.

Doesnt matter either way. Between Putin and China, developing some strange disease in 20-30 years is probably the least of my worries lol 😂

[MB]

We stock ‘Tanalised-Ecowood’ Pine Sleepers down at YGS Mark Mate if you need. Mainly to meet the AS…….Bibles on playground regs but veggie gardeners generally buy the CCA cheaper ones and line the insides with say 200um builders black polyethylene plastic [emoji106][emoji106]


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We stock ‘Tanalised-Ecowood’ Pine Sleepers down at YGS Mark Mate if you need. Mainly to meet the AS…….Bibles on playground regs but veggie gardeners generally buy the CCA cheaper ones and line the insides with say 200um builders black polyethylene plastic [emoji106][emoji106]


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Brilliant! I know where to go to get them when I’m ready.


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Don’t forget to mention your special promo code here: _____AB-NP./Red\Back + 10% [emoji106][emoji106]


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LOVE Your Work Growler Mate [emoji23][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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Doesnt matter either way. Between Putin and China, developing some strange disease in 20-30 years is probably the least of my worries lol [emoji23]

Mixo, Callici, Tough Little Buggers [emoji23][emoji95]


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Don’t forget to mention your special promo code here: _____AB-NP./Red\Back + 10% [emoji106][emoji106]


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Plus I'm a Milwaukee user so there should be another 10% on top yeah? :wink:

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FOC (Free Of Charge) For Milwaukee Legends [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

LOVE Your Work Growler Mate [emoji23][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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Is that Bob Hawke on the left??

Hawkey, the Hare and the Half Lotus. This is very deep Growler.....

[MB]

You should take the day off tomorrow Plassy Mate or risk being a Boss Bum [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

You should take the day off tomorrow Plassy Mate or risk being a Boss Bum [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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Boss Bum?? I already am mate. Did you not see me come in last weekend?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcFpfQYHMbk

[mudski]

FOC (Free Of Charge) For Milwaukee Legends [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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Haha! I'll hold you to that!

[MB]

Smooth As Catshit Brother [emoji41][emoji106][emoji106]


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Whoops, apologies Mark Mate, meant Plassy [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Sure you did...

[mudski]

Fitted some new bins in the cupboard. Freedom wanted $850 plus $250 to fit it, I ended up paying $500 and fitted it myself. Soft close too!
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Then put another smaller one under the sink for green waste.
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[rusty_nail]

Built some shelves today. Probably cut the bases in tonight.

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[Rossco]

Long time coming but finally finished rock wall down the drive. . .

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Just need sum plants and driveway toppings and should look smick. . [emoji106][emoji106]

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[MB]

Well Worth the Effort Rossco Brother [emoji123][emoji123][emoji120][emoji120]
Looks TRULY Amazing, Piece by Local (Hard Yakka Selections) Piece (True to Region) [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[Winnie]

Crikey Rossco that's unreal! Well done.

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[Plasnart]

Looks smicky even before plants Rossco. That is very bloody tidy mate!

[PeeBee]

Great job Ross, looks amazing. Brilliant long ramp so you can test the flex on the Golden Horse and post to your Facebook page as all amazing hero's do!

[Hodge]

Long time coming but finally finished rock wall down the drive. . .



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Just need sum plants and driveway toppings and should look smick. . [emoji106][emoji106]

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That looks unreal Rossco. You're a man of skill.
I see you're utilizing your driveway as a proving ground for a mighty shiny Zook.
Is there something you're not telling us? :P New build thread coming up perhaps? :D

[Rossco]

That looks unreal Rossco. You're a man of skill.
I see you're utilizing your driveway as a proving ground for a mighty shiny Zook.
Is there something you're not telling us? [emoji14] New build thread coming up perhaps? :D

Haha cheers Hodgie. . Yeah the mighty mini Zook is a little beast, is Nicole's and got a few discreet mods. . . Also do have a dirty little secret may disclose shortly. . [emoji848] . . .

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[mudski]

Looks amazing Rossco! Well done!

[BrazilianY60]

Long time coming but finally finished rock wall down the drive. . .

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Amazing work, and makes the driveway look very clean.
About the Suzuki, I have one as a trail only rig that I would never trade for a bigger vehicle. Super light, super small, fits anywhere on the trail and a lot cheaper to keep running. I see yours is the Sierra brand new one but even as a daily with muddies, the thing is a beast.

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[rusty_nail]

Big day today. Shed is slowly getting there.
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[jay see]

Big day today. Shed is slowly getting there.
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Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkI see the priority are sorted mate the TV. You now need the fridge and the couch, then you can finish off the rest..

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[rusty_nail]

I see the priority are sorted mate the TV. You now need the fridge and the couch, then you can finish off the rest..

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[mudski]

Bling’d up the boring looking light switches in my shrine and rumpus. Covering up the plastic conduit and new switches.
From this. Which had been hanging light this for four years. [emoji13]
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To this.
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And in the shrine.
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[BrazilianY60]

I see some steam punk theme there!

[MB]

That Looks Sh#T Hot Mark Mate, Bestest Man Cave Everer [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]
I’m an electrical nuffy, is it ok to put 240v inside a Copper pipe, hoping so, will copy oneday [emoji41][emoji106][emoji106]


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[PeeBee]

That Looks Sh#T Hot Mark Mate, Bestest Man Cave Everer [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]
I’m an electrical nuffy, is it ok to put 240v inside a Copper pipe, hoping so, will copy oneday [emoji41][emoji106][emoji106]


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Not problem MB, thousands of kilometers of the double insulated wires running around in SS conduits in food/dairy/pharma plants , so copper the same.

[rusty_nail]

Drum space and fireplace sorted today. It's very much starting to take place. Also, perfect place to watch the footy loudly without waking up the kids with my shouting to wake em.

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[Hodge]

My weekend projects slightly out of theme compared to majority of this thread. Anyone here still into Legos? (Yes i'm still a 40yo kid at heart!).
Decided to finish this rig today since i'm stuck home crook as a politician. Also dumped a lot of hours into it last weekend.
Drive train is astronomical. You literally build a transfer case with different ratios. It has functional lockers, front and back. All controlled through a phone app. Flexes more than a Y62!!!!

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[jack]

My weekend projects slightly out of theme compared to majority of this thread. Anyone here still into Legos? (Yes i'm still a 40yo kid at heart!).
Decided to finish this rig today since i'm stuck home crook as a politician. Also dumped a lot of hours into it last weekend.
Drive train is astronomical. You literally build a transfer case with different ratios. It has functional lockers, front and back. All controlled through a phone app. Flexes more than a Y62!!!!



I’m showing this to my grandson, he’ll be super impressed. A real Lego fanatic, just hope he doesn’t expect me to buy him the kit. I’ll drop some massive hints it would be a good birthday present FROM his parents.

[nissannewby]

Hodge I am mate. I have been eyeing off the liebherr digger and d11 dozer. Both expensive but would love to get them and put them together. They are the same with using the app and are fully functional.

[Hodge]

Hodge I am mate. I have been eyeing off the liebherr digger and d11 dozer. Both expensive but would love to get them and put them together. They are the same with using the app and are fully functional.You mean this one ??? [emoji16]
I was tossing up between this and the Cat back when they were $500 ish ...ended up going for the Liebherr. But a whole small bag of parts was missing from the box I've been waiting to arrive from Denmark for months now so it's sitting semi assembled in my son's room.
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[Plasnart]

Hodge nissannewby

How many hours do these things require for assembly? These look super impressive but I haven't lego'd for many years though.

[Hodge]

Hodge nissannewby

How many hours do these things require for assembly? These look super impressive but I haven't lego'd for many years though.Sorry Plassy I can't put labour hours on them personally. It's one of those things where you can hook into it and smash it out or take your time like I did. There's a lot of intricate parts like the drive train cogs and driveshaft alignments in this 4x4 truck that needs patience and a bit of precision.
Excavator is 4000+ pieces and the truck was 2000.
The truck is a s#it-ton of fun !!!!
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Hodge nissannewby

How many hours do these things require for assembly? These look super impressive but I haven't lego'd for many years though.

Many Hours mate. Like a 5000 piece jigsaw but with instructions. That liebherr digger has 4100 pieces and is $1000... Very very kool


https://www.trktoys.com.au/products/lego-technic-liebherr-r-9800-excavator-42100?variant=42293573288161&currency=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1tGUBhDXARIsAIJx01mBxQVIB1tlZduSuYdR tXpnKOKe5HQIxWRmlYZRzJGErrvHwoyE88MaAgFZEALw_wcB

[mudski]

Many Hours mate. Like a 5000 piece jigsaw but with instructions. That liebherr digger has 4100 pieces and is $1000... Very very kool


https://www.trktoys.com.au/products/lego-technic-liebherr-r-9800-excavator-42100?variant=42293573288161¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1tGUBhDXARIsAIJx01mBxQVIB1tlZduSuYdR tXpnKOKe5HQIxWRmlYZRzJGErrvHwoyE88MaAgFZEALw_wcB

Thats bloody insane! Great way to use a day when your stuck inside from crap weather.

[MudRunnerTD]

Thats bloody insane! Great way to use a day when your stuck inside from crap weather.

When we went into Covid Lockdown 1 I jumped on thr net and ordered a couple of largish sets and did a couple of models while stuck at home. Made the days go bye.

[mihit]

My weekend project: Fit chromoly CVs and rebuild swivel hubs... which means I'm also servicing wheel bearings and fourby hubs. And whatever else I notice while under there.

[MB]

Please do tell mihit Mate[emoji120]
Chromoly CV’s most intriguing, GQ and or GU ?
Please beware of cheap alloy ‘chromoly’ imitations….un-competition wise OEM GU is bulletproof within reason IMHO [emoji41][emoji106][emoji106]


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[mihit]

https://wheelersoffroad.com/longfield-nissan-patrol-y60-birfield-axle-kit.html

Yeah I didn't *really* have to replace them. But figured the stock ones have done 30 years, so putting heavy duty ones in now should last at least until I die. :)

The swivel hub rebuild kit has been on my shelf for a while, and the XFS damper was starting to lose the battle against the wobble. I hadn't had any shims out of this one, but the previous owner obviously did,
Only one!! remained. Top RHS kingpin bearing. So had to fricken punch out replacements all round.

[mudski]

I see some steam punk theme there!
Eh?

That Looks Sh#T Hot Mark Mate, Bestest Man Cave Everer [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]
I’m an electrical nuffy, is it ok to put 240v inside a Copper pipe, hoping so, will copy oneday [emoji41][emoji106][emoji106]


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Sorry for the late reply mr MB. It aint the biggest cave mate, or the bestest. If I could fit a hoist, big screen tv and fireplace in there, then it would be the bestest for sure. There is flexible conduit running right through the entire length or the copper, will be fine. I pretty happy with the outcome of it. I near busted my brain trying to think of ways to make the conduit look good too. I sat on this idea for a long time before it came to fruition.

[Sprock]

That looks mad Muddy well done 👌🏻 Hodge yeah I get pretty involved (when I have time) with the kids Lego builds. Me & Gus have built Yoda, an X wing Fighter, the Razor crest ship - he’s into Star Wars Lego. Hogwarts express train & station, & a whole heap of other random kits. We’ve got that big black Mack kit 1/2 built atm. I can’t post pics on here so you’ll have to use your imagination 🤪

[Hodge]

Weekend just gone, work canned so I hooked into it ... Finished the big Zetros truck and a smaller flexy Jeep. Missing parts for the Liebherr arrived too so I can now finish that!

Bad move sinking stubbies and building these ... One false move or missing part can be a world of pain to undo bits and fix s#it.
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[rusty_nail]

This weekend's efforts. My weekend ended today. Love a long weekend.85491

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[rusty_nail]

The boss asked for a screen to decorate his ceiling in his new kitchen. Machined up some timber from reclaimed mountain Ash he had laying around. Good result I reckon.85542855438554485545855488554985550

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[mudski]

Wow! Looks great!

[PeeBee]

Nic, you are amazing. Looks spectacular. I am keeping you in mind for our next house for sure.

[Rossco]

Bloom'n el Nicko that is awesome mate looks wicked [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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[rusty_nail]

And the boss just sent be a pic without natural light. Amazing result!85551

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[MB]

About time you set up your own High End Gig Nicco Mate, AB could help IT BRAND IT[emoji120][emoji120][emoji736][emoji736]
Back yourself Legend, you’ve got Trade Skills YES, but your Creativity ROCKS[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

About time you set up your own High End Gig Nicco Mate, AB could help IT BRAND IT[emoji120][emoji120][emoji736][emoji736]
Back yourself Legend, you’ve got Trade Skills YES, but your Creativity ROCKS[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOne day mate, kids are to young. I need stability and job security right now. Can't service a mortgage on two new businesses, the wife is doing her own thing and only in her second year, right now while she's growing her business i just need to make sure I can keep a roof over our heads and food on the table.

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[rusty_nail]

Busy weekend so far in the shed. Came up with a hanging bracket for my chainsaw to get it off the ground. Its 3mm aluminium. I really like it.
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[Cremulator]

That's a great idea for holding the chainsaw rusty_nail [emoji106]
I'm guessing it doesn't leak any fluid in that orientation?
I might have to do the same as mine just sits on the bench or floor taking up space.

[rusty_nail]

That's a great idea for holding the chainsaw rusty_nail [emoji106]
I'm guessing it doesn't leak any fluid in that orientation?
I might have to do the same as mine just sits on the bench or floor taking up space.I looked up why chainsaws leak oil, apparently Stihl reckon it's a vacuum lock post using it and pressure change as it cools. They also say it's perfectly ok to store it vertically. I guess the idea is to let it cool and leak somewhere not important(like on the floor) and then hang it up once it won't leak anymore. If you have constant leaking you need to look more into it?

See here for reference:

https://www.stihl.com.au/chainsawleak.aspx

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[Hodge]

Chainsaw nuffy here Nic mate. Couldn't chainsaw my life out of danger if need be. (campfire wood goes alright though :) )
We got hauled up to Creswick as part of out chainsaw awareness ticket at work.
Now I can't remember why, but an older chap teaching is up there whos be arboring for a century mentioned never to store them other than their sitting position.
I also sometimes work in conjunction with disaster clearing SES legends and I recall speaking to one of them in awe of their chainsaw range setup. And we were speaking about their storage cupboards for them in the trucks and he too mentioned long slots for them because they are required to store them in their horizontal position. Mind you these fellas have some major league gear. Maybe why it's in their code to do so ...

Again, to me scientifically, physically i can't see how it could affect the saw if its hanging. But as soon as I saw your posts I remember the above...

[rusty_nail]

Chainsaw nuffy here Nic mate. Couldn't chainsaw my life out of danger if need be. (campfire wood goes alright though :) )
We got hauled up to Creswick as part of out chainsaw awareness ticket at work.
Now I can't remember why, but an older chap teaching is up there whos be arboring for a century mentioned never to store them other than their sitting position.
I also sometimes work in conjunction with disaster clearing SES legends and I recall speaking to one of them in awe of their chainsaw range setup. And we were speaking about their storage cupboards for them in the trucks and he too mentioned long slots for them because they are required to store them in their horizontal position. Mind you these fellas have some major league gear. Maybe why it's in their code to do so ...

Again, to me scientifically, physically i can't see how it could affect the saw if its hanging. But as soon as I saw your posts I remember the above...Yeah mate I agree with their line of thought. I just followed the Stihl website directions and abit more googling to.come up with that posi. The only real issue I could find with vert storage is if you have a full tank of fuel the fuel may leak through the breather. Usually I stop sawing when I run outta fuel. The Stihl site doesn't specifically mention which position the saw should be stored just makes note that out of direct sunlight and away from the elements and specifically in a dust free environment. I felt the floor is probably far more dust prone than the wall so i guess time will tell if the saw doesn't like it's new home!

Perhaps Rossco might have some clarification?

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[Rossco]

Hey Nicko yeah wouldn't think there would be too much of an issue the breather would be the only thing could think of but sure it'll be fine, they are designed to run any which way. . Brushcutters can put up or down so reckon she'll be right. . .

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[MB]

FWIW: If you’ve scored a Stihl with free injection molded unpackable travelling space eating anywhere case, throw it away [emoji23]


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[rusty_nail]

Making the most of isolation. Installed some solar and a 40a DC DC charger in the caravan. Upgraded some of the wiring in it also.

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[PeeBee]

I knew you would be busy!

[rusty_nail]

I knew you would be busy!It was only a matter of time haha

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[Bidja]

My weekends are longer now that I am retired (so called).

Clearing the way for the new shed(few more days yet).

[Plasnart]

My weekends are longer now that I am retired (so called).

Clearing the way for the new shed(few more days yet).

Someone here taught me the Humboldt Notch also Bidjy. Pretty fun if you're further away than the radius arc from anything important and even then a reverse fall is kinda fun if you don't shit yourself! Got nothing on the pro boys who drop close to expensive shit though!!

Edit: Just refreshed myself online and see you're using a conventional notch. Just to clarify my amateurism!

[Bidja]

Open face notch but looking at the Humboldt Notch it appears to provide a vertical shear face that would help prevent kick back at cut and read that is more suited for timber that is likely to split more readily. Interesting you mention this must try it out.

The wedges were on hand in case it started to come back (westerly)on to me. The main trunk section was curved and leaning back (W) on me but majority of crown was loaded on the east side (preferred direction of fall). Existing shed on west and concrete tank in south quadrant. Lots of thinking and time passed before taking the saw to it.

Also a N-W wind was gusting of which I capitalised on and success was mine and relief when all worked out I assure you of that.

[rusty_nail]

Bit of a different one for my usual weekend. My faithful server crashed last night. To be fair it's been running 24/7 for the last 12 years with minimal maintenance. Big rebuild today with newer more powerful parts. It's a good reminder why I left though haha

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[DX grunt]

Preparing for my German Shepherd to be born and arrive in about April-May next year.

Bought it from Aussie Dog Kennels in Qld as a flatpack and built it all by myself. lol

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[DX grunt]

Bit less prep time, got a collapsible dog crate from Aussie Pet Doors in Qld. Even I worked out how to build it. lol.
Buy it once, buy it strong, and make it last, is my motto.
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[MB]

Jurassic Raptor Proof @ Rossco Mate [emoji23]
Can I squeeze my sleepy rescue Pig Dog in too [emoji120][emoji120]

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[rusty_nail]

Had to fix up my van floor with rot for an upcoming trip. This is the result. Pretty stoked as it suits a family of 4 much better.863448634586346863478634886349

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[mudski]

Your a bloody gun mate. I saw this on Saturday and thinking to myself your pushing it to have it done in time for Cape Jaffa. Well. You dunnit!


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[rusty_nail]

Your a bloody gun mate. I saw this on Saturday and thinking to myself your pushing it to have it done in time for Cape Jaffa. Well. You dunnit!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAll in a days work mate. Not that much work there, especially when the wife gets on the tools to help!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/11/78.jpg

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[BrazilianY60]

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Interesting. I would imagine the roof floor would be sitting over a truck bed or something. Never occurred to me that it would be exposed from the underside. I would think that around the wheels the wood would get splashes of water, no?

[rusty_nail]

Interesting. I would imagine the roof floor would be sitting over a truck bed or something. Never occurred to me that it would be exposed from the underside. I would think that around the wheels the wood would get splashes of water, no?Maybe small amounts mate. It's just sitting on a chassis and screwed directly too it. From my research the water damage mostly comes when the van is packed down and the rain run off dribbles it's way in to the corners.

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[MB]

6:00am shade/sunrise intermittently dodging between shadows until a late lunchtime afternoon union shutdown poorly scored only 12 x post holes [emoji22]
Max 400mm diameter x 500mm deep with my 20YO baby elecy Kango rocky hammer, maybe time to upgrade [emoji23]
Could be the best wank ever after midnight though, I’m picking up some good vibrations [emoji3590]

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[mudski]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/10.jpg
Nearing the end of my half wall/ fence. My custom fab brackets came out great. I’ve ordered the Stratco CGI mini cladding to go on the back side of the frame. Just need to stain it first.
Also my new bbq will be going there so I have to run hot and cold water, gas and a drain for the sink before the cladding goes on.
My only gripe is the timber for the left cross brace is lighter in colour. But once stained and mostly hidden it will barely be seen.
I’m quite chuffed how well this came out as I’m definitely no ace when it comes to working with wood.


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[mudski]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/28.jpg
99% finished project.
I’ve run the lecky gpo, just need to do gas, hot and cold water and a drain for the sink on the bbq.

Quite happy how it’s turned out.

This is the prototype bracket I designed and welded up to support the 100mm posts. Drilled and chemset’d studs into the top of the sleepers. Worked out well.
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[Cuppa]

Some damn fine efforts in this thread chaps. A lot of hard work. Those watertanks would really have given me the Sh*ts.

[mudski]

And another thing ticked off the list.

From this.
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To this…
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To this…

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I’ve been going at this for maybe four weeks. Doing maybe an hour each night.
I’m quite pleased how they came out. First time doing something like this too.
Thanks again to Nic for the timber and the advice.
Looking forward to sourcing more timber to resurrect for future projects now. I got the bug…



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[Plasnart]

And another thing ticked off the list.

From this.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/34.jpg

To this…
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/35.jpg

To this…

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/36.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/12/37.jpg

I’ve been going at this for maybe four weeks. Doing maybe an hour each night.
I’m quite pleased how they came out. First time doing something like this too.
Thanks again to Nic for the timber and the advice.
Looking forward to sourcing more timber to resurrect for future projects now. I got the bug…



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Rip snorter mate! Great to see someone achieve such good results when it's not their strong suit. Well done Marko!

[mudski]

Decided to extend out the old carport so the Patrol was fully under cover. All the timber I already had as I found maybe 40 lengths of it, new and unused, under the bungalow, and the old corrugated sheets were from a fence I removed.
What a PITA though! I was one sheet short!
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[mudski]

After finishing that at around 5.30 yesterday I installed a gas point on the Jayco so I can run the Weber from the van bottle.
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[PeeBee]

Looks a little exposed/vulnerable right on the corner Mark. Are you installing a corner shield?

[mudski]

Looks a little exposed/vulnerable right on the corner Mark. Are you installing a corner shield?

Yeah I'll put like a heavy rubber flap in front of it. Same for the ball valve.

[BrazilianY60]

What a PITA though! I was one sheet short!

Nah! Its a sunroof mate! Tell the missus you did it on purpose and that your material calculation was spot on!

[jay see]

Accidentally went for a flat look, water to paving.

Yep, she's full..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/01/37.jpg

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[mudski]

Accidentally went for a flat look, water to paving.

Yep, she's full..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/01/37.jpg

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Haha done that a few times. Set an alarm in your phone next time


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[jay see]

Haha done that a few times. Set an alarm in your phone next time


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI always do, normally an hour is enough, but this time I was on the phone and hit stop and forgot all about it. Walked out 5 hours later.

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[mudski]

I always do, normally an hour is enough, but this time I was on the phone and hit stop and forgot all about it. Walked out 5 hours later.

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Haha. Your own infinity pool!


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[mudski]

Nah! Its a sunroof mate! Tell the missus you did it on purpose and that your material calculation was spot on!

Yeah I'll be leaving it as a sunroof. The entire section was built out of stuff lying around so it cost me nothing. If I score a piece of sheeting for free, I'll cover in that sunroof.

[rusty_nail]

Yeah I'll be leaving it as a sunroof. The entire section was built out of stuff lying around so it cost me nothing. If I score a piece of sheeting for free, I'll cover in that sunroof.Is it just standard orb colorbond? I'll keep an eye out mate

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[mudski]

Is it just standard orb colorbond? I'll keep an eye out mate

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Plain old school stuff mate. Sheet needs to only be 1800long.


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[rusty_nail]

Knocked this up for a mate to put in his dmax. Goin' to be mounted in the tub next to his drawers. Will be connected to a 100ah lithium battery.

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[mudski]

Still fixing the daughters bloody horse float she bought…
I managed to get new brake assemblies, nothing off the shelf fits this stupid axle so I had to re drill the new backing plates to suit. All new brake lines made up too. New coupling as well and line from that…
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Then I had to cut off the busted centre hanger, clean the area up and reinforce and then I tacked in a new hanger for a welder to come out and properly weld it in. My lil’ 135amp Cigweld mig won’t cut it.
I also did the other side too as the hanger was not in good shape.
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Next is to rewire the entire trailer.

I’m a pissed off at the people who sold this trailer to my daughter. They told her everything was fine and working.
I get there to pick it up. No lights! And the “oh yeah mate there’s no brakes, just don’t drive like a dickhead”. WTF!
I get it home thinking this trailer is dragging and feels heavier than it is.
Well after seeing this…
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Back axle skewiff, I found this…
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Then I remove the brake drum.

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Brake lining falls out.

Gawd! Here we go!

Almost done. Sort of…

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[BrazilianY60]

Upon seeing it in person couldn't you just call the deal off?

[mudski]

Upon seeing it in person couldn't you just call the deal off?

Kind of a hard situation. The seller is the partner of my daughter’s friend. She was assured all was good, I was just the person to pick up the float. To be honest it all happened fast, my daughter said she wanted to buy a horse float, then all of a sudden I was asked to go pick it up. Trailer electrical issues I figured there was going to be so I was self prepared to an extent and took tools, crimper, electrical tape and a few other bits.
The brakes was a bit of a surprise but in the moment I was thinking it won’t be much to fix. Wrong there. Every single brake component has been changed out now. I’m including new steel brake tube.
The busted spring hanger, I didn’t spot when I picked the float up. I looked around at the trailer but I didn’t look hard enough obviously. My fault on that I guess.
Just a bit annoyed that her “friends” have taken advantage of her. I said to my daughter that she needs to say something to them, but, I know she won’t. Ah well. Thing we do for our kids…


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[mudnut]

F#$K me. They towed it in that condition!

[nissannewby]

mudski

Being a horse owner mate and transporting them around a bit myself. Seeing the condition of that is a little alarming. There is one more major part of that float I would be thoroughly inspecting and that is the floor structure. Check all steel is in good nick and there is no rot in the timber. The old horses have tiny feet for their weight so ground pressure is high. The last thing you want to happen is for one to go through the floor.

Floats are like builders trailers, no maintenance is usually done until it breaks.

[BrazilianY60]

I find it kind of funny it being called a float. I had pictured one of those boat or jet-ski trailers that you dump into the water to unload the vessel. Although that one sinks, not floats...

[mudski]

mudski

Being a horse owner mate and transporting them around a bit myself. Seeing the condition of that is a little alarming. There is one more major part of that float I would be thoroughly inspecting and that is the floor structure. Check all steel is in good nick and there is no rot in the timber. The old horses have tiny feet for their weight so ground pressure is high. The last thing you want to happen is for one to go through the floor.

Floats are like builders trailers, no maintenance is usually done until it breaks.

It has been re floored apparently. Well according to the robber who sold it to my daughter. I will be looking under it this weekend thoroughly before i start putting the suspension and axles back in.


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[BillsGU]

I would also have a good look at the tyres to make sure they are not aged and that they meet the weight rating.

[rusty_nail]

No rest for the wicked. Started a fence for another neighbour. I'll finish it next weekend. Tomorrow I'm installing a 100ah lithium setup for yet another neighbour lol.
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No rest for the wicked. Started a fence for another neighbour. I'll finish it next weekend. Tomorrow I'm installing a 100ah lithium setup for yet another neighbour lol.
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From fence carpentry to lithium fitter, master of plenty trades mate! Love your work across the last few posts.
And geees I'd love to live on some properties like that... Pure bush and bliss!!!

[mudski]

I would also have a good look at the tyres to make sure they are not aged and that they meet the weight rating.

The tyres on the front axle are good. The rear axle tyres are scrubbed out due to the axle not being straight.


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[rusty_nail]

From fence carpentry to lithium fitter, master of plenty trades mate! Love your work across the last few posts.
And geees I'd love to live on some properties like that... Pure bush and bliss!!!Thanks mate, another post coming. And look in the happy thread. Machine operator was my trade during the week lol

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[rusty_nail]

100ah lithium setup installed. Smart power distribution box 40a dc-dc charger, 3000/6000w pure sine wave inverter all on custom mount board, 130w solar panel, 80ch Uniden, power in back seats for kids and a basic volt gauge in the centre console. Lots in a day but it's done!8656886569865708657186572

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[MB]

mudski

Being a horse owner mate and transporting them around a bit myself. Seeing the condition of that is a little alarming. There is one more major part of that float I would be thoroughly inspecting and that is the floor structure. Check all steel is in good nick and there is no rot in the timber. The old horses have tiny feet for their weight so ground pressure is high. The last thing you want to happen is for one to go through the floor.

Floats are like builders trailers, no maintenance is usually done until it breaks.

LEGEND Mat Mate [emoji120][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]

The MOST Sickening story I’ve personally ever heard of was an old pissy/soggy wooden floor (un-maintenancd) float that allowed its Beaut Beasts to pierce through on a Highway Savagely grinding down to their poor Nubs prior to Police [emoji1986] being hours later to relieve PAIN and Terminally END IT [emoji3590][emoji1986]


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[rusty_nail]

Finished off a fence for another neighbour to give her dog somewhere other than the house to be while she's at work. Came up great I think

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[MB]

Finished off Nailing Rusty’s Mrs whilst He was out helping……Legend Old Mate [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Threw together a carport at home, in-between a 5yo birthday party. Roofing goes on tomorrow.8662986630

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[mudnut]

Threw together a carport at home, in-between a 5yo birthday party. Roofing goes on tomorrow.8662986630

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Gotta hand it to you, Nic. Good, solid work.

[MB]

Please DO be careful Brother Nicco [emoji3590][emoji120] Attempted some hay coverage in between two solid steell 20GP’s years ago and got council higher hill winds shut down. Fair call, now known I says [emoji100] [emoji120][emoji120]


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[jay see]

Threw together a carport at home, in-between a 5yo birthday party. Roofing goes on tomorrow.8662986630

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[rusty_nail]

Please DO be careful Brother Nicco [emoji3590][emoji120] Attempted some hay coverage in between two solid steell 20GP’s years ago and got council higher hill winds shut down. Fair call, now known I says [emoji100] [emoji120][emoji120]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI remember your container woes. It wasn't an ideal outcome. I had an existing carport which I am just revamping. By revamping I mean completely tore it down and started again lol. Here is where I got to today.8663286633

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[rusty_nail]

Gotta hand it to you, Nic. Good, solid work.Cheers mate, nice of you you too say.

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[mudski]

Finished off Nailing Rusty’s Mrs whilst He was out helping……Legend Old Mate [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


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That reads so wrong. Maybe it’s just me and my dirty mind. Lol.


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[mudski]

Gotta hand it to you, Nic. Good, solid work.

I’ll say…
This bloke seriously should start a business of doing this stuff. Naturally talented he is.
Rusty’s Outdoor Impression’s…


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[jay see]

I’ll say…
This bloke seriously should start a business of doing this stuff. Naturally talented he is.
Rusty’s Outdoor Impression’s…


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[rusty_nail]

More projects for me. I have a few various boxes laying around. This weekend I sprayed a few of them black to match the tray and mounted 160w solar to the top. I have a 200ah lithium arriving this week and will be producing a mount and mounting it this week. Can't wait!
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[mudski]

Finally made a curing cabinet for my salamis to cure in. Now I don't have to worry about outside temps curing the salamis too fast if it warms up a bit.
Made from a second hand fridge I bought on market place. Inkbird temp controller, Inkbird humidity controller, a humidifier, a computer fan and some racking from Bunnings.
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The only other thing I need to get is a dehumidifier, already ordered, as I have found I am struggling to keep the humidity down to around 70%.

All built for around $350. Better than 3K for a purpose built Cleaver Cabinet.

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Well done mate, Salami all year round!
If it's anywhere near as good as the stuff you brought to Cape Jaffa, I can't wait to try some

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[BillsGU]

The only other thing I need to get is a dehumidifier.

Wrong there mudski ! You will also need a seriously large padlock!! :1056:

[rusty_nail]

Kitchen Reno progressing nicely. Temp sheet of ply thrown on so we can make use of the space 8717387174

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[mudski]

Looking good. Just a tad bigger than the old kitchen. :wink: