Shed Upgrade part XIV

Climbing to new heights….

First wall clad and ready for assembly.

First wall being moved into the final destination.

Still doesn’t look like much from up here.

Moving the first half of the back wall frame into position ready for cladding

Gawd. What a mess.

My new tablesaw has arrived

And I have nowhere to put it yet I’ve had to leave it sitting at Carbatec until I can free up some space (and put a roof over it). I’m so busy trying to get the shed done that I haven’t even had time to nip up to Carbatec to have [...]

Router Bit-of-the-Month (April 08)

This month, (after a short hiatus), the featured router bit is the Surface Planer bit from Carb-i-tool.

This probably doesn’t really do the bit justice, but to give you an idea at least of what it is.  Unlike a 2 flute straight bit that is primarily designed for edge work, but gets used for all sorts [...]

Tool of-the-Month (April 08)

The tool for this month is the MagSwitch. An Australian invention, the MagSwitch is both a very simple concept, and an ingenious one. The basis of the invention is a switchable magnet – one that can be turned on and off with a quarter turn of the handle. Sure, the ability to switch [...]

Woodwork Shopping in Adelaide Pt 2

Few developments on this front:
1. Carbatec have announced that the rumour (reported here) is true, and in about 10 weeks time there will be a new Carbatec outlet in Adelaide
2. It sounds like they will be occupying the recently vacated premises of MIK
3. Until they locate there, they are offering free delivery to Adelaide, but [...]