DIY
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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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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…
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I am now officially a painter, plumber, electrician, tiler (or whatever you call the person that installs ceramic tiles) and a cabinet maker. So far these two weeks I have painted all the walls in my new place, painted the ceiling, re-tiled the shower floor, installed a new kitchen sink and counter top, fixed various…
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Got the keys to my new home on Monday night and went to take a look (first time to view the place for me – I trusted my Fianceés judgement) – And I am very very happy with the place. With a new coat of paint, general cleaning, new carpets, a couple of new fittings…