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Compost bin/Worm farm in a bath tub.

I like it It's a good idea to use the bath tub. Hmm I wonder if the wife will let me use our brand new tub..... :clip:

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ClissAT, Aug 10, 2017

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Steve: Aug 10, 2017

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My Fire Pit build project using retaining wall blocks & galvanised rim

You're such a cowboy @stevo :cowmoo:

But I've seen your handy work, you know a thing or two about construction. Could have done with your knowledge this week as I've been building a chook house and it's...

You're such a cowboy @stevo :cowmoo:

But I've seen your handy work, you know a thing or two about construction. Could have done with your knowledge this week as I've been building a chook house and it's been described as a miniature house. Perhaps it's been a bit over engineered! :clip:

You're such a cowboy @stevo :cowmoo:

But I've seen your handy work, you know a thing or two about construction. Could have done with your knowledge this week as I've been building a chook house and it's been described as a miniature house. Perhaps it's...

You're such a cowboy @stevo :cowmoo:

But I've seen your handy work, you know a thing or two about construction. Could have done with your knowledge this week as I've been building a chook house and it's...

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Mark, Aug 5, 2015 ... 2

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Steve: Aug 4, 2017

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Battery Chainsaw

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the...

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the cordless Ryobi range. I will sleep sound tonight knowing my range is expanding..

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the cordless Ryobi range. I will sleep sound tonight knowing...

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the...

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stevo, Jul 3, 2015 ... 2 3

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Steve: Jul 29, 2017

Kitchen water recycle system

Ha! Ingenious! I love it!

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ClissAT, Jul 21, 2017

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Mataeka: Jul 22, 2017

My 'New' Property Maintenance Shed

Here's a photographic update on progress (or lack thereof!) on the little shed. All that seriously hard work I did 3weeks ago working beside the excavator to pull usable materials out of the mess...

Here's a photographic update on progress (or lack thereof!) on the little shed. All that seriously hard work I did 3weeks ago working beside the excavator to pull usable materials out of the mess at that property that was being torn down, has had a bad impact on my poor old body. So now being...

Here's a photographic update on progress (or lack thereof!) on the little shed. All that seriously hard work I did 3weeks ago working beside the excavator to pull usable materials out of the mess at that property that was being torn down, has...

Here's a photographic update on progress (or lack thereof!) on the little shed. All that seriously hard work I did 3weeks ago working beside the excavator to pull usable materials out of the mess...

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ClissAT, Jun 20, 2017

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ClissAT: Jul 12, 2017

Air Crete Dome House

I think I could even build this little beauty using this process. I have seen this house on TV & on youtube previously but didn't know of the aircrete recipe process. Their ingenuity of using...

I think I could even build this little beauty using this process. I have seen this house on TV & on youtube previously but didn't know of the aircrete recipe process. Their ingenuity of using the simple electric drill for both the bending of the steel & the aeration is simple logic at work.

I think I could even build this little beauty using this process. I have seen this house on TV & on youtube previously but didn't know of the aircrete recipe process. Their ingenuity of using the simple electric drill for both the bending of...

I think I could even build this little beauty using this process. I have seen this house on TV & on youtube previously but didn't know of the aircrete recipe process. Their ingenuity of using...

ClissAT, Jul 9, 2017

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ClissAT: Jul 9, 2017

Atom tiller

10 years isn't bad for a machine

Flatland, May 14, 2017

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Flatland: May 27, 2017

Workshop & Storage Shed

Love the bar! I've just finished building a cat run but my skills are like a child's compared to yours Stevo. Very nice addon.

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stevo, Mar 10, 2014 ... 2 3

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Mark: May 26, 2017

What wood chipper mulcher should I buy?

Is this the mulcher you got? If so, what do you think of the top chute - does it do a good job shredding leaves, and handfuls of small garden waste? The reason I ask, is my Ozito does small...

Is this the mulcher you got? If so, what do you think of the top chute - does it do a good job shredding leaves, and handfuls of small garden waste? The reason I ask, is my Ozito does small branches etc pretty well but it's awful to feed in loose stuff like leaves and small twigs.

Is this the mulcher you got? If so, what do you think of the top chute - does it do a good job shredding leaves, and handfuls of small garden waste? The reason I ask, is my Ozito does small branches etc pretty well but it's awful to feed in...

Is this the mulcher you got? If so, what do you think of the top chute - does it do a good job shredding leaves, and handfuls of small garden waste? The reason I ask, is my Ozito does small...

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Mark, Apr 21, 2015 ... 2

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Mark: May 19, 2017

Tip Ryobi Silent Electric Shredder/Chipper 2400W

Thanks for the experience passed on here. It all makes sense. There are a couple of 3-in-1 mowers showing up on the market (mower, mulcher, chipper) but they look like gimmick features. For now I...

Thanks for the experience passed on here. It all makes sense. There are a couple of 3-in-1 mowers showing up on the market (mower, mulcher, chipper) but they look like gimmick features. For now I might just mow over the small branches and be done with it...

Thanks for the experience passed on here. It all makes sense. There are a couple of 3-in-1 mowers showing up on the market (mower, mulcher, chipper) but they look like gimmick features. For now I might just mow over the small branches and be done...

Thanks for the experience passed on here. It all makes sense. There are a couple of 3-in-1 mowers showing up on the market (mower, mulcher, chipper) but they look like gimmick features. For now I...

Ash, Apr 17, 2017

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Ash: Apr 24, 2017

Electric chainsaw sharpeners.

With all the trees I'm chopping up lately I'm still strongly considering buying one of these chainsaw sharpeners from Kogan - it seems to have a decent amount of reviews.

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Director, May 28, 2015

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Mark: Apr 17, 2017

Scythe Vs Whipper Snipper or Brush Cutter

I don't see your argument pitching scythe use as a requirement for true self-sufficiency as being very strong at all. Logically, it would be faster to maintain most acreages with cutting petrol...

I don't see your argument pitching scythe use as a requirement for true self-sufficiency as being very strong at all. Logically, it would be faster to maintain most acreages with cutting petrol driven machinery than a manual tool. I would bet my Toro with me sitting on it cold drink in the...

I don't see your argument pitching scythe use as a requirement for true self-sufficiency as being very strong at all. Logically, it would be faster to maintain most acreages with cutting petrol driven machinery than a manual tool. I would bet...

I don't see your argument pitching scythe use as a requirement for true self-sufficiency as being very strong at all. Logically, it would be faster to maintain most acreages with cutting petrol...

Mark, Mar 6, 2016

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Mark: Feb 1, 2017

water tanks becoming polluted

I have heard of leaf eater rain heads which would as an effective gutter protection system help gutters from getting blocked or flooded eaves which is usually mounted directly under the roof...

I have heard of leaf eater rain heads which would as an effective gutter protection system help gutters from getting blocked or flooded eaves which is usually mounted directly under the roof gutter. They are even said to prevent mosquitoes, vermin and debris. A 6-5/8"x 3" rectangular outlet...

I have heard of leaf eater rain heads which would as an effective gutter protection system help gutters from getting blocked or flooded eaves which is usually mounted directly under the roof gutter. They are even said to prevent mosquitoes,...

I have heard of leaf eater rain heads which would as an effective gutter protection system help gutters from getting blocked or flooded eaves which is usually mounted directly under the roof...

Flatland, Dec 28, 2016

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carrie: Jan 6, 2017

Question Any suggestions or recommendations for a good cordless drill?

You should have "drill whipped" him for smirking

Mark, Sep 3, 2013

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Mark: Dec 25, 2016

What is your best and favourite garden tool for raised beds?

Mine is the plumber’s shovel. Man, that thing digs great, its light and just the right size for multitasking. You can dig a hole with it, dig weeds out while you stand, hill up the garden beds,...

Mine is the plumber’s shovel. Man, that thing digs great, its light and just the right size for multitasking. You can dig a hole with it, dig weeds out while you stand, hill up the garden beds, make new garden beds, lean on it to rest or to ease my 48 year old body down to a bending position...

Mine is the plumber’s shovel. Man, that thing digs great, its light and just the right size for multitasking. You can dig a hole with it, dig weeds out while you stand, hill up the garden beds, make new garden beds, lean on it to rest or to ease...

Mine is the plumber’s shovel. Man, that thing digs great, its light and just the right size for multitasking. You can dig a hole with it, dig weeds out while you stand, hill up the garden beds,...

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Mark, Apr 27, 2016

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Mary Playford: Nov 27, 2016

Mulcher

Yeah if you did take it easy it should be fine I reckon.

Flatland, Oct 21, 2016

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Mark: Oct 26, 2016

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Strange garden tool

Full marks to you for working out what works for you and gets you out in the garden. Keep it up.

Marisa, Aug 6, 2016

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Flatland: Oct 20, 2016

Puzzle Table! - Build

I've made a few extra pieces that are in the draw, so eventually there'll be quite a few different patterns to make. The challenge is to try invent a new pattern with the same pieces. If I can...

I've made a few extra pieces that are in the draw, so eventually there'll be quite a few different patterns to make. The challenge is to try invent a new pattern with the same pieces. If I can think up new patterns i'll make some extra pieces to suit if needed. You can put the blocks on their...

I've made a few extra pieces that are in the draw, so eventually there'll be quite a few different patterns to make. The challenge is to try invent a new pattern with the same pieces. If I can think up new patterns i'll make some extra pieces to...

I've made a few extra pieces that are in the draw, so eventually there'll be quite a few different patterns to make. The challenge is to try invent a new pattern with the same pieces. If I can...

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stevo, Aug 2, 2016

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stevo: Aug 11, 2016

Native Bee Hives

Some great ideas there. Yep I'm going to make several little "hotels" around the yard and see how they go.

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stevo, Jun 23, 2014 ... 2

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Mark: May 25, 2016

Half Size Ukulele - build

Brilliant! You play quite well Stevo! Subbed Wilson

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stevo, Mar 25, 2016

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Mark: Apr 26, 2016

Question Any recommendations for a Box Trailer?

Yeah Stevo, that's a beauty. They actually are 185 x 14" tyres with Sunraysia Rims so not tiny at all. The other trailer place i was looking at has 13" with the option to upsize to 14". I think...

Yeah Stevo, that's a beauty. They actually are 185 x 14" tyres with Sunraysia Rims so not tiny at all. The other trailer place i was looking at has 13" with the option to upsize to 14". I think the shadow is giving an optical illusion as I didn't feel they looked too small in the...

Yeah Stevo, that's a beauty. They actually are 185 x 14" tyres with Sunraysia Rims so not tiny at all. The other trailer place i was looking at has 13" with the option to upsize to 14". I think the shadow is giving an optical illusion as I didn't...

Yeah Stevo, that's a beauty. They actually are 185 x 14" tyres with Sunraysia Rims so not tiny at all. The other trailer place i was looking at has 13" with the option to upsize to 14". I think...

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Steve, Mar 15, 2016

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Steve: Mar 20, 2016

Whipper snipper cord thread

Nicely put

If I may, I'd like to start a new thread on Using a Scythe Vs Whipper Snipper because I think this topic deserves its own discussion thread. Please use this new thread (in the link...

Nicely put

If I may, I'd like to start a new thread on Using a Scythe Vs Whipper Snipper because I think this topic deserves its own discussion thread. Please use this new thread (in the link above) to discuss Scythes - thank you. Guys, please continue the discussion on whipper snipper...

Nicely put

If I may, I'd like to start a new thread on Using a Scythe Vs Whipper Snipper because I think this topic deserves its own discussion thread. Please use this new thread (in the link above) to discuss Scythes - thank you. Guys,...

Nicely put

If I may, I'd like to start a new thread on Using a Scythe Vs Whipper Snipper because I think this topic deserves its own discussion thread. Please use this new thread (in the link...

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Mark, Feb 28, 2016

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Mark: Mar 6, 2016

Tip Cheap cord forever?

We should start a thread just about whipper snipper cord... I reckon it would be a hit! New thread on cord is here...

Director, Feb 21, 2016

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Mark: Feb 28, 2016

Sustainable Kit home good idea?

I believe it's John Stainton's baby (crocodile hunter producer from way back) - they're left on site I think for now, but I think they're a short term solution until the site is redeveloped...

I believe it's John Stainton's baby (crocodile hunter producer from way back) - they're left on site I think for now, but I think they're a short term solution until the site is redeveloped eventually...could have this completely wrong though! We stopped off at the container shopper village in...

I believe it's John Stainton's baby (crocodile hunter producer from way back) - they're left on site I think for now, but I think they're a short term solution until the site is redeveloped eventually...could have this completely wrong though! We...

I believe it's John Stainton's baby (crocodile hunter producer from way back) - they're left on site I think for now, but I think they're a short term solution until the site is redeveloped...

Mark, Dec 20, 2015