Issue Number 58
November 2001
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Kitchen Cupboards from Floorboards
Sturdy Coffee Table
Children's Bookshelf
High-rise aprtment for
you pet rat, hamster
or guinea pig
Table of Contents
Projects
Home
Sauna For Less Than $2000 - 2
by A Barnes
The construction
of the sauna room with consideration for operation and maintenance.
The
Triton Workshop
Timbecon’s taper cutting jig, user report on the RTA
300 Router Table, Stand and Mini Extension Table, and the Warrnambool Triton Woodworkers
Inc, Warrnambool VIC.
Locked
Out!
by Pat Crowe
A cautionary tale of old locks and worn
keys.
Origin
of the Oregon
by Glenn Willcox
Old Oregon floorboards unearthed
during home renovations have been recycled into beautiful kitchen cupboard doors.
Sturdy Coffee
Table
by John Newman
A bit different to the typical timber-framed
coffee table, this steel-framed unit is also an interesting welding project.
MitrePlan
(Mitre10)
Build with Lattice.
Children’s
Bookshelf
by Craig Tilley
This quick and easy workshop project
provides much needed shelf space.
Ratty’s
Repose
by Alan Stewart
A high-rise residence for your pet
rat, hamster or guinea pig.
Features
Summer
Outdoor Living
Make the most of summer fun and festivities with a well-designed
minimal-maintenance outdoor entertainment area.
Steel
Makes Its Mark!
Bold use of coloured steel can transform your home’s
appearance.
Learning
About Electricity Without Getting Bored - 23
Diodes and adapters.
DIY
with Bunnings Warehouse
Beat The Dry And Keep Your Garden Looking Great
— a guide to water-saving watering systems and soil conditioners.
Save
Energy, Save Money
by John Ross
Cheaper Cleaning — save money
on running costs and clean more effectively with a Dyson Vacuum cleaner.
The
Search for a Better Patio Door
With the humble patio door taking on increasing
importance as homeowners seek to merge interior and exterior entertainment areas,
door manufacturers have responded with a range of new styles and designs.
Small
Details Make a Big Difference
Forward planning and attention to seemingly
minor details can pay big dividends when renovating or building.
Tools
& Tips
by Les Miller
Grinders — improve your machine by changing
the abrasive wheels and/or tool rests.
DIY
For Girls
by Susan Owen
Frogs and Friends — removing tacks,
laying bricks and networking.
Book
Reviews
Building Your Own Home: A comprehensive guide for Australian owner
builders
by George Wilkie and Stuart Arden
Specifying Architecture;
A guide to professional practice
by John Gelder
Concrete Floors
and Basements - Good Practice
by BRANZ