Hobbies
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Installing a 50l auxiliary diesel fuel tank above the spare wheel, between the chassis legs, of my 2012 Toyota Fortuner 4X4 SUV. This post is an overview of my experience and the issues and difficulties in the installation process. This may help others in deciding whether to perform a similar DIY installation on their own…
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A while ago (over 9 years now!) I attended a short introduction course to arc welding (stick welding). During the last few years I have used the techniques gained on the course to in some DIY projects around the house. Here are the items I have welded and fabricated over that time: Braai (Weber BBQ) table…
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Ingredients 200g packet Bakers Tennis Biscuits (crushed in their own packet) * 385g tin condensed milk 4 to 5 large eggs (yolk and whites seperated) 125ml lemon juice (+/- 5 fresh lemons cut in half and squeezed is best) 150g butter (melted slightly) 100g castor sugar Method Preheat oven to 140°C Mix the crushed biscuits…
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A few months ago I needed perform some minor repairs to a metal railing which in turn required the use of the welding machine that I had acquired from my dads’ dusty store room. I managed to fix the metal railing but the result was not very neat or very strong (the repair fortunately does…