I have caught the last 2 episodes of a show on Channel 9 at 12.30pm called “King Gee Jack of all Trades”. I must admit the show looked very promising, with 4 guys battling it out to see who is Tradie of the Year, but the show ended up being quite disappointing. With more than […]
Chalk Line – Must Have Tool
Here’s an article on one of those handyman techniques that I take for granted. It is as simple as stretching out a piece of string covered in chalk, and then giving the string a flick. Now you have a straight line marked out in chalk. The first time people see it they are not sure […]
Australian Hardware Journal 2008 Product of the Year
The Australian Hardware Journal has announced that its product of the year for 2008 is the Cabot’s CFP Sandless Floor System. Cabot’s CFP Sandless Floor System was selected above all others because it pretty much not only created a new sub-category in DIY timber floor restoration, but managed to do so with remarkable effectiveness in […]
Most Popular DIY Projects of 2008
Over on the Lifehacker site there is a post about the most popular DIY projects of this past year. When it comes to saving time and money, sometimes the best approach means rolling up your sleeves and doing it yourself. Check out the best DIY projects featured here in 2008. Click here to go to […]
WD-40 Handy No Mess Pen – Must Have Tool Tip
WD-40 is yet another handyman must have for the tool box. I use it to loosen rusty nuts and bolts, spray it onto my hand tools to keep them from rusting. Now it also comes in a no mess “Handy Pen” size. The new Handy Pen from WD-40 is the neatest, easiest and virtually odour-free […]
Handy Retractable Workbench
Here is a very handy space saving idea for the home handyman, that is limited in space for a workshop. The top of the bench has pegboard to hold your tools. This top area is recessed to allow you to fold up the bench when not in use, and leave all the tools where they […]
Bench Vice – Must Have Tool
The bench vice has got to be one of those essential tools for your workshop. This type of vice is a lot more versatile than the metal vice. For holding anything while you are cutting , sanding, planing this is definately the way to go. The picture above is of the old bench vice that […]
Timber & Working with Wood Show
Going to the “Timber & Working With Wood” show with my dad has become a bit of a yearly ritual. There is always lots to see and my personal favourite has to be that big country bloke who has the cross cut sawing race and demonstrates using the old woodworking tools. Here are the dates: […]
Australian Home Carpentry – 1950’s Book
I received this old book from my mother-in-law the other day. It is from the 1950’s and is really a manual for the DIY Handyman. Chapters cover everything from The Home Workshop, Tools, Joints, Doors, Windows, Floors, Fences, Extensions and Painting. The last page is the most interesting. It includes a set of 15 “Workshop […]
Replacing a Hacksaw Blade – in which direction?
Something I noticed today in the toolbox of a friend I was helping out with some home renovating. After picking up his hacksaw to make a cut I noticed the blade was on the wrong way. This is a simple mistake but my friend should have known better. Hacksaw Blade Direction When replacing the blade […]