AlanM52

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I retired in July 2010 after working in the education sector for 33 years as a Technical Officer and later Information Systems Consultant. Previous to this I worked in the private sector after coming out of RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). I have a workshop where I can do many things like woodworking, electrical, electronics, auto and computers etc.

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Hi @simplistic, Like TV remotes you may be able to get a generic ceiling fan remote for less $$$ considering you are renting. Cheers

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Hi @peteaklnz, I am still waiting for a job like that to turn up. So I can try out this new 275mm pair of scissors  Cheers

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Hi @rmjaln, Yes... but play safe and it's cost effective to get a 2000W unit. Google 'Giantz 2000W 240V - 110V Step Down Transformer Voltage Convert ...

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Hi @Samc1234, Questions about folding clothes lines frequently pop-up. No matter timber or metal studs have a read about this one. Hanging a wall m ...

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Hi @kylie26, Same question as @EricL, are they sliding windows. @bridgirl, Interesting... can you post photo(s) lower down so we can see the windo ...

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Hello @kitkat20, The gutters may be rusting and some spots have got the the point where the rust has gone through creating hole leaks. Maybe the the ...

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Howdy @Sean12, I am proposing a 'invisible repair' job using timber and metal. I would use my 14" Bandsaw. To cut the 'metal tube extension' from ...

Amassing an Audience

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Hi @otnimus1, Thanks for the photos and we can see there are no structural issues but... I am still dumfounded by the amount of brickwork damage lik ...

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Hi @otnimus1 Due to the fixings being so close to the edge of the brickwork, I would also ask the installer in advance, if it is possible to use ch ...

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Hi @otnimus1 Just further thoughts on the cause especially after looking at the sample photo by @AlanM52. It is possible that a combination of a hi ...

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Good Afternoon @razdi That is an odd way that the waterdamage has happened. I am scratching my head like @AlanM52 . Was it an old door reused or repu ...

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Same as above. Turn it over. 'Eye' the tungsten tip position. Cut. Maybe sand.

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Got there in the end. I made quite a few mistakes and assumptions along the way that proved to be wrong. The biggest was underestimating the 'locking' ...

Finding My Feet

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Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions. I found a company, based here in Melbourne, who have the profile and can make them for us.

Amassing an Audience

Hi @Samc1234, Questions about folding clothes lines frequently pop-up. No matter timber or metal studs have a read about this one. Hanging a wall m ...

Amassing an Audience

Hello @kitkat20, The gutters may be rusting and some spots have got the the point where the rust has gone through creating hole leaks. Maybe the the ...

Amassing an Audience

Howdy @Sean12, I am proposing a 'invisible repair' job using timber and metal. I would use my 14" Bandsaw. To cut the 'metal tube extension' from ...

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Thanks Rachel for the photo. And now we know why the gates were not correctly installed  Pick one: Gates are not wide enough. OR Posts set to far a ...

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Hi @zmw, You have started digging which if fine so let's do some step-by-step drainage planning - including costs. The first thing we need to decide ...

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Hi @Vitriolum, With regard to @Dave-1's last comments regarding heat retention here is a Foilboard water cooled version using misting systems or kit ...

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Hi @otnimus1, @Nailbag has summarized everything and add to that the type of brick and if wire cut the hole count which typically ranges from 3 to 1 ...

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Hi @alld01, Like @EricL I also went to the Foilboard website and would simply follow the installation guide. This guide demonstrates how Foilboard ...

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Hello @ShaneGty, Thanks for sharing your question about concreting the side of your house. I propose looking at this discussion - How to pour a con ...

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