Monthly Archives: July 2016

Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 7

KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY FRAME

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Here is another update on my project – Follow the Build Part 7.

You would have read in Follow the Build Part 6 about using Bluescope Steel. Working away on the kitchen and laundry frame, it was a little different to the bedrooms as they had to be handmade on site. Sometimes what the plans say and what’s happening on site don’t always match up. Not saying that the plans were wrong, it sometimes happens when you’ve got a complicated build in joining up three areas in the bedroom, the kitchen/laundry and lounge/dining areas.

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The roof lines and falls all had to tie in together to make it work. So it was timber frame on site and I think improvisation on site is the best style of carpentry and certainly when it works – it works.

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Well that’s it for the moment folks. Keep following the build and let me know your thoughts via my Scotty Cam Facebook Page.

Won’t be long till the next update so stay tuned for part 8 coming very soon…

 

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Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 8

RECYCLED OREGAN PITCHED ROOF FOR LOUNGE/DINING   Here is another update on my project – Follow the Build Part 8.   You would have read in my last post Follow the Build Part 7 where I was working on the kitchen and laundry frame. I’ve a ... [read more]

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Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 6

BLUESCOPE STEEL FRAMES FOR THE BEDROOMS Here is another update on my project Follow the Build Part 6. You would have read in Follow the Build Part 5 which was all about iron bark posts and beams. Now I’ve always been a timber man when ... [read more]

Radio chat with Steve Price

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Speaking last night on radio with Steve Price, I chatted about my dad’s shed, why I love sheds and my new book that I’m putting together Scotty Cam’s Best Aussie Sheds. Twenty sheds will be chosen to be in my new book with the winning shed getting a whole heap of prizes.

What type of shed are we looking for?

You could have a real old classic shed or a modernised shed. Whatever your shed is, we are looking at what you bring to your shed.

Take a listen to my chat with Steve Price on the type of sheds we have.

 

Triple M Rush Hour with Billy and JB

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Did you miss me on Triple M’s Rush Hour? I spoke with the boys Billy and JB about The Block, one of my passions cattle farming and the competition I’m running Best Aussie Sheds. You can get your shed and your head in my new book and win a stack of prizes.

Take a listen to the convo with the boys…

 

Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 6

BLUESCOPE STEEL FRAMES FOR THE BEDROOMS

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Here is another update on my project Follow the Build Part 6.

You would have read in Follow the Build Part 5 which was all about iron bark posts and beams.

Now I’ve always been a timber man when it comes to framing. I started out as an apprentice building frames by hand. Cutting all the the studs on a super saw, marking out the top and bottom plates and knocking them together with 3 inch bullet heads and hammer. But for this job through my mates at Macdonald Jones Homes, I was convinced to use Bluescope steel frame.

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I got to say it was a lot easier. It all came pre made as you would find in timber truss and frame but so much lighter and easier to handle. All frames went up in a day and the roof trusses on day 2.

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Day 3

I had us fastening, tidying up the frames and finishing off. The frames and trusses a already straight and square making go together like clockwork in 2 ½ days and better still no rot or termite damage. 

Well that’s it for the moment folks. Keep following the build and let me know your thoughts via my Scotty Cam Facebook Page. 

Won’t be long till the next update so stay tuned for part 7 coming very soon…

 

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Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 7

KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY FRAME Here is another update on my project – Follow the Build Part 7. You would have read in Follow the Build Part 6 about using Bluescope Steel. Working away on the kitchen and laundry frame, it was a little differen ... [read more]

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Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 5

IRONBARK POSTS AND BEAMS Here is another update on my project Follow the Build Part 5. You would have read Follow the Build Part 4 where I was working on the floor frame. Well I’ve got to say, this is the ultimate in carpentry for me. T ... [read more]

DIY Toothbrush Holder

This DIY Toothbrush Holder is so easy to make – you can even get the kids involved.

Check out this how-to video to create your very own DIY Toothbrush Holder or have a look at the photos below see how easy it is to make this DIY Toothbrush Holder with step-by-step instructions.

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Step 1: Sandpaper

Use sandpaper to sand the block of timber. This will smooth the surface and get rid of any sharp edges. This timber can be as long as you like depending on how many toothbrushes you have. I chose a piece that will fit four toothbrushes nicely.

Step 2: Ruler and Pencil

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Using a ruler and pencil, measure 30mm in from one end of the top of the timber and mark. Then measure and mark another 30mm from the first mark. Continue this process until you have four marks on the top of the timber that have a 30mm spacing between each other.

Step 3: Drill Bit

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Find a drill bit that is the same thickness as the end of your toothbrushes to ensure the holes will be the perfect fit.

Step 4: Drill and Drill Bit

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Using your drill and drill bit, make a 2cm-deep hole on each of the 30mm marks.

Step 5: Sand and Stain

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Sand the timber down again to create a smoother finish. Use an old cloth to stain the timber. Make sure you are wearing latex gloves to avoid staining your hands. Leave the timber to dry. Now all you need to do is pop your family’s toothbrushes in and put on display in your bathroom.

Final Result: DIY Toothbrush Holder

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DIY Deer Head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG8xV2PAkLw This is a chance to use your creative skills and have fun with designing your own deer head with antlers. It can have a modern or classical look or even a Christmas feel. Check out the DIY instruction ... [read more]

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DIY Tealight Holder

This DIY Tealight Holder will impress and light up your dining table, with this preety platform for battery lights - it's so easy! Check out this easy how-to video to create your own tealight holder or have a look at the photos below to see ho ... [read more]