Issue Number 65
January 2003
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Saw Scabbards
Traditional Slat Bed
Saw Trestle
Photographer's Table Top Cove
Triton helicopter
Table of Contents
Renovation & Building
Save
Energy, Save Money
Saving Water by Buying Wisely
by John Ross
In addition to assessing appliances by their power consumption rating,
John recommends we also look at the water conservation rating of dishwashers,
washing machines and showerheads.
Save
Energy, Save Money
ecoSelect Timber
by John Ross
As
a building material, timber takes less energy to produce and decreases, not increases,
greenhouse gases. ecoSelect is part of a new Australian campaign to encourage
use of timber from sustainable sources.
’Natural
Edge’ Timber Benchtops
A single custom benchtop led to a new range of
kitchen designs for Nepean Kitchens.
Beautiful
Timber Flooring
Timber flooring — from Australian hardwoods, imported
softwoods and hardwoods, and cork — is hard-wearing, easy-to-maintain and low
allergy.
The
Not Too Difficult Art of Adding a Bathroom - 2
Framing up a second bathroom,
making allowance for the plumbing.
Upstairs
Storage
Attic ladders are just one of the considerations when using your
roof space for storage.
Learning
About Electricity Without Getting Bored - 30
Fluorescent lighting.
Plumb
Simple - 3
The earth connection and household plumbing.
Hardware
DIY with Bunnings Warehouse
Water and the Environment
Water-saving
showerheads and the use of soil wetters to keep your garden green.
The
Triton Workshop
Triton Releases Guides for Router
Toymaker’s Triton
by Jim Spittles
Warrnambool Helicopter
by John Clark
MitrePlan
(Mitre 10)
Build a Bookcase
Make a timber bookcase to custom fit
your room and storage needs.
Tools
& Tips
by Les Miller
Abrasive Papers and Machines — glass,
garnet, aluminium oxide and silicon carbide for hand sanding and belt, orbital,
disc, random and detail sanders.
Projects
Make
Your Own Saw Scabbards
by Rudolf Scheerle
Saws last much
longer when protected in a scabbard. You can quickly make your own from offcuts.
Traditional
Slat Bed
by Bert Toomey
A double bed that disassembles when
not required — ideal for a guest bedroom!
How
to get the Most Out of Cartridge Adhesives and Sealants
by Glenn Roberts
Some tips on how to reduce wastage when using cartridge products.
A
Cheap Fix for a Cheap Watch
by Pat Crowe
For sentimental
reasons Pat wanted to keep his fake Rolex, but it wasn’t worth the expense of
taking it to a watchmaker. With a little workshop ingenuity he was able to get
it going again.
Three
from a Stack — Saw Trestle
by Leigh Brown
A neighbour’s pergola
offcuts yielded three handy items, starting with this saw horse.
Estimating
with a Spreadsheet
by Ken Rolph
A basic spreadsheet, available
in many home computer software packages, can save you time and money when estimating
materials.
Making
a Photographer’s Table Top Cove
Improve your shots with this handy backdrop.
Dirty Work
by Pat Crowe
A novel application for an old sander.
Book
Reviews
Quick & Easy Custom Cabinets
by Anthony Guidice
Acceptable Standards of Domestic Construction
by The Acceptable Standards
of Domestic Construction Committee
Decking - A Practical Step-By-Step
Guide
by Graham Quick and Jenny Hardy
Sheds, Gazebos and Outbuildings
by Philip Schmidt