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I would strip the roof and put "bubblewrap" under it. The stuff works VERY well.

Easy done on a fine weekend.

Paul

I got a good body from eBay nice and cheap from China. Buggers my why a German made drill came through there, but much cheaper than a repair, even for parts from US.

Works well.

OK - I cheaped out
$65 for a motor + postage from US (nearly did it)
$65 for a whole body + postage from ebay (china) in warrantied good nic

Time saved in not pulling it down.

Looks like...

Through a combination of ignorance and abuse, I've damged the motor in my Milwaukee 14.4v battery drill.

Time to buy a new one I think as the batteries are getting on anyway.

So - what to...

For anyone with the 750x, I have an interesting question.

It says
New permanent magnet motor produces consistent power, regardless of speed or load.

That is VERY interesting.
That means...

I had heard the natural oils can foster mould.
It's under cover, but gets blown in rain etc.

Has anyone seen mould issues with the "Natures Timber Oil"?

Thanx
Paul

I have heard you can get ply skarf jointed.
Was also thinking rebate and laminate on aluminium in place of the removed ply
Or go a doubler underneath, and rebate with alloy on top
Or?

I'm...

I'm making a camper trailer, and the "box" will be the chassis.

Floor is to be ply (possibly formply), with doublers where the suspension pickups will be located.

I need to make the floor...

I've just cleaned up the mould off the kwila deck table and chairs, then coated with Intergrain anti-mould stuff.

Next it's a case of what to throw on to keep it nice.

I'm tempted to use...

I'm planning on building a camper trailer, and want the STRUCTURAL FLOOR to be made of plywood. The objective is minimal frame, using the body as a monocoque type setup.

What is the "best"...

http://neuralfibre.com/paul/?p=735

Please pass it on to anyone you know that may be interested. The more people that convert, the better for everyone.

Thanx
Paul

That's the type of thing. Seems to be a few brands kicking round. I only have one quote so far.

Paul

Technically there are no span tables for steel as all steel structures have to be engineered. There are however some span tables for RHS on the BHP website under Duragal. I have a copy here if you...

They are not a sealed tank. The copperflows are a copper "bucket" with a lid full of water not uner pressure that is made hot via the element. The mains water flows though a copper pipe sitting in...

I am running my house off my tank whenever possible. I am looking for a ball valve that is 3 way so I can flip between tank and town water easily, without mixing hte two. Saves on hassles with...

Go the CF downlights. I have about 25 of them in my place and love them. Much better than the 3 halogens that I'll replace when i get time.

Paul

I have seen the balustrade made by bellinger wire recently and loved it. Unfortunatley I didn't love the price (about $200/m). About $10,000 for the deck. Timber slats are only $2000.

Has anyone...

I am building a large east/south facing deck with a roof - 4.5m deep. It gets a wonderful morning sun in winter, but unfortunately blocks the warmth from the house. In summer however it is perfect...

I am planning on laying my 90x19 kwila decking boards at 45deg over my 50mm joists. The spacing is 450mm, so effective board span will be increased because of the angle. I probably should have...

Depends how far gone. I pulled 85mm out of my place in one corner. 10ton jack and fibro packers.

Paul

Replace them with CFL downlights. Save money & environment. Not the pretend ones, the normal sized downlight ones, you'l hvae to cut your holes bigger, but will get more and better quality light.
...

For timber - A Wood Shed darra
For Steel - Citi Steel darra

Much as I hate to say it
I use Bunnings for odds and sods with Home Builder card (1 - 5% off)

Just finishing huge reno on my place....

Hello TheDocta
You replied to this but your reply hasn't stuck here for some reason.
I need to bounce a coulpe of questions to you re. the software you used - can you please email me on me3 at...

Is Sketchup an appropriate program to draw the framing / structure for a deck? I need to draw up the plans for council approval.

Thanx
Paul

Does anyone have any software that I could get / buy / download for desnigning decks. I can find heaps with google for floorplan type stuff, but I want to draw my own plans. I am looking for...

Does anyone have any software that I could get / buy / download for desnigning decks. I can find heaps with google for floorplan type stuff, but I want to draw my own plans. I am looking for...

You aren't jacking the place up. Just a steel beam or 2 and some brackets. Easy. A Hydraulic bottle jack will lift it hard up. Onesteel has span tables.

Paul

I thought those books got canned when they amalgamated to the 2006 AS for timber.
I bought a copy of the standard and have all the spans etc. What I can't find is useable information on what...

A deck I had installed in PNG had a Foil / Bitchumen / Paper stuff laid under the colourbond. Worked a treat. No radiated heat like my shed gets. I am still looking for it in Brisbane to retrofit to...

After what it cost to strip, fix and repaint mine, next time I'll just buy a new one.

Paul

More walls won't stop upstaairs shaking. Diagonal braces need to be in your plan. The weatherboard sheeting isn't that tough.

I have a set of Steel Span tables here - did similar under my house. Depends on how much approval you need. If it was "always like that" then these will see you through. Otherwise engineer time it...

I installed these - can't speak highly enough of them.
http://neuralfibre.com/paul/?p=221

Paul

If anyone has a copy of the Australian Standards could you please help me. The version I have doesn't comment - but it's the "simplified" one.

I am building a Deck on the back of the house.
Is it...