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Thread: Moving house!
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19th May 2011, 11:16 AM #16
Geoff it stabilises everything we always make sure its well drained even undoing and laying hose flat to the ground. Also putting a few towels into and taping around the top edge if its a tub type. It stops the tub from banging around putting strain on the lower mounting. The basin can be used for laundary gear its additional storage area makes it easy to find when you need it.
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19th May 2011, 07:20 PM #17
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Thanks Ray,
Machine is a front loader. I found the manual (don't actually read these things but I never throw them away ...) and it describes the transit lock removal.
I managed to get a piece of threaded rod with the same (pr close enough) thread on it and a nut, a washer and a pair of pliers has seen the drum tightly locked down.
[I only used pliers as my spanners are all packed in a box, somewhere...]Geoff
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21st May 2011, 06:28 PM #18
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Tomorrow's the day!
It was going to today but I'm just too knackered from loading the van and cleaning the house.
I leave bright and early tomorrow to start an new life in Tasmania. Catching the ferry Monday night
Said goodbye to the landlord and his wife today, after 22 years, it was almost like saying goodbye to family.
I have a nice house to look at when I get to Hobart (renting) - 2 garages with parking for 3 cars, not room for the van though.
Im already booked on a woodworking course, greenwood Timber Furniture making with the Living Boat trust
Regards
Geoff
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21st May 2011, 07:02 PM #19
Geoff good luck and don't forget to write
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21st May 2011, 07:07 PM #20
Geoff, it was good to catch up with you in Sydney.
Wishing you all the best for your new life in Tassie, hope it all works out for you
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21st May 2011, 07:43 PM #21
Good luck with the trip mate.
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21st May 2011, 10:13 PM #22
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2nd June 2011, 11:26 AM #23
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Getting Settled
I've only been down here two weeks and I'm and missing my tools already!
Next week I take up a house sitting gig for 3 months. Beautiful place south of Cygnet, big bush block on the water, no nearby neighbours. It even has a big shed but the shed has no power so the tools will have to live in storage for a bit longer
Perhaps I could learn to use none powered tools, do they make those?Geoff
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2nd June 2011, 12:08 PM #24
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15th June 2011, 02:39 PM #25
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Another week without a workshop and nothing but this view to look at.
Looks like I'll have to make a trip before the weekend to get some tools. Too much trouble to set up the lathe only to have to move it again in a couple of months but there's enough room for the mill and that's not a major hassle to set up. Plus the Triton and the woodworking tools and the power tools...Geoff
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15th June 2011, 02:45 PM #26
You poor fellow thats all there is to keep you occupied a view.............no fishing line?..no wood...........no parcel arrived yet?
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15th June 2011, 03:04 PM #27
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Tried fishing yesterday but only managed to lose a couple of lures. I must find out from the locals just what to fish for and the best setup. There is a fish farm in the next bay so escaped salmon might be the go.
Lots of wood here but all for burning. Got to keep the fire going 24/7 for both comfort and hot water.
As I gave away or sold all of my furniture before leaving Sydney, I think the next wood working project should be to make the things I'm going to need when I do get a place.
Bed, chest of drawers, coffee table, sideboard etc. Looking for suitable (i.e. simple) plans now. I'll ask about timber availability next time I'm down at the boatshed.
No parcel yet. Not that I have the tools to install it anywayGeoff
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