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JohnR

Beautiful day today. Ocean pool was pretty clean, nice, did a few extra laps.

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  • I had to ask Gopi to remind me what "Stubbies" are. She wondered why her answer had me rolling around on the floor. Seano, you are bad for my wallet. I have a saw on a stick but it doesn't seem half as nice as that one. Graham I can't cart anythi…
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Here's the lady's version with some neat tips for everybody to keep in mind.
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Graham, I ordered one for you for your birthday but they sent me this:
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Ouch Ouch. Must... avoid.. collecting... tooolllssss.....
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Govmint work? You could replace it with a ladder. Or shuntify it - that wouldn't take long.
    in What pre-amp should I consider? Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Chop chop!
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Thanks Graham. You get a free dinner next time you come over! Actually I think that wall has been worked on by an amateur (another one) since the tiles were first installed as the other walls look a lot better. I'm struggling to account for the flo…
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • I sealed the grout. And to wrap this up, here's the reason for this whole rigmarole in the first place:
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • On again off again handyman... I think this is about it. I think I still need to seal the grout, esp on the floor... but might do that next week so Gopi can do some laundry tomorrow before she flies out. The reason for the "scope creep" was that a l…
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Help!! What do I use at the join between the wall and floor tiles? Apparently not grout - but there's also "flexible grout", caulk (acrylic?), or silicone?? NM I used silicone.
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • I know you do
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • 4.0 Ah! I went for the big beast. (But only 10.8V :-P ) It's this: http://www.bosch-pt.com.au/au/en/cordless-jigsaw-gst-10-8-v-li-131422.htm $139 from Sydney Tools but don't buy from them online, store only. Batteries cost a freakin bomb…
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Back on topic, I've "always" wanted to try a barrel-grip jigsaw, now I have one.
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Well my multitool has been used for tiling jobs now! I used the grout removal blades and the scraper. I think this one is nearly worn out already... I might try replacements from this guy, his wood blades work pretty well.
    in New tools Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • OK for your mirth and amusement I present the current state of my first ever tiling job! Grout goes on tomorrow. The eagle-eyed and/or tastefully inclined amongst you will note the subtle yet distinctive accent created by the use of diffe…
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • PS that jigsaw blade is great!! Tiles are much easier to cut than I thought they would be.
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Funny you should mention that Seano... No damage done, but the scope of work has expanded a bit... as usual :-S But I'm getting there! So Graham I will have a Masterbuilder photo in a couple of days :-b
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015
  • Graham, I did google but came up with tile cutters costing 100s of dollars, angle grinders (not game to try that), nibblers, and masonry bits.
    in Cutting holes in tiles Comment by JohnR May 2015