The new high speed Speedbor Max – 6x Faster Heralded as one of the strongest innovations in wood drilling, Speedbor Max is set to take the market by storm. This new drill bit uses IRWIN’s pioneering technology to dramatically reduce drilling time and increase performance and durability.It has been designed specifically for high speed precision […]
Simple Mower Throttle Cable DIY Solution
Here is a picture of the broken throttle cable on my old Flymo petrol lawn mower. I have been using the lawn mower like this for quite a while and planning on buying a brand new throttle cable one day. To use the throttle as it is was a bit annoying and required me to […]
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: […]
Online Tool Stores
Here are links to 2 stores that I have found where you can purchase your tools online. It does take out the enjoyment of browsing all the sections of your local Bunnings or Home Hardware, but it is handy: Just Tools Just Tools is Australia’s premiere supplier of power tools, hand tools, air tools, nail guns, […]
Most Common DIY Handyman Accidents
Also on the same site as the previous post (Protect Your Power Tools) there is an interesting article reprinted from The Sydney Morning Herald. It states that the 3 most common accidents for weekend DIY Handymen are: 1st – The Angle Grinder (80% are eye injuries) 2nd – Falls from a ladder 3rd – The […]
Protect Your Power Tools
“Australian Power Tool Register” can help protect your Power Tools. They offer a service that will keep track of your serial numbers on a database, which puts them in a position to be able to notify likely buyers such as Pawn Brokers and Second Hand Dealers, in the unlikely event that your tools have been […]
Free Tools for Apprentices
The Australian Government has an initiative in place to help apprentices with their tool needs by providing tool kits worth up to $800. Also this dollar amount in no way effects any tool allowance that an apprentice is entitled to under their award. I wish this was available when I was an apprentice carpenter. How […]
Goodbye Old Friend – Makita Cordless
After many years of faithful service my old cordless drill – a Makita 7.2V – is on its last legs. This drill was given to me by my father, and now the battery no longer holds charge for any length of time. Basically every time I want to use it I need to charge it […]