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Topics with Label: Craft and Hobbies

cafelah
Community Newcomer
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Can i install a kids swing to the beam in my outdoor alfresco? If so what attachments could i use to attach them to the beam? Beam is not wood.can i i ...

harmonyrk
Finding My Feet
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  Hey! I’m wanting to start a project to build a phone booth for an event in a few months time. I’m not sure how to approach it and what material wou ...

mat123
Just Starting Out
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hi. I’m planning on using H4 treated pine sleepers for a kids sandpit item number. /N: 8032699. Are they safe for kids or should I paint them and make ...

julesco
Getting Established
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Hello community,  I’d like to preface my post by saying that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing so I’d really appreciate any help offered!  ...

Megasaurus
Finding My Feet
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We are quite limited for space in our outdoor area/backyard, so I built a sandpit under our existing deck for our toddler to play in. The cover is mad ...

SPP
Cultivating a Following
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I want to add a pull up bar on my sloping block of land. I bought a spirit level and I can see that the land level is not perfectly straight (which is ...

nvdshams
Growing in Experience
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Hi folks We have recently purchased a porch swing and are planning to attach it to a pair of beams in alfresco. Porch swing contains two chains and th ...

PrudenceF
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I need some advice with my cubby. We got a Kmart cubby last year and my eldest has shot up and now hits his head a lot going in and out. Would lov ...

BizeaBea
Just Starting Out
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Hey guys, Just wondering , if you were to make a cathouse out of plywood, which type of ply would you use that can handle getting wet sometimes. It wi ...

Peterershaw
Finding My Feet
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 I would like to build a single seat swing to hang underneath our second story deck. My preference is to have the timber seat connected by 4 ropes so ...

Ngarie
Just Starting Out
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I know there is alot of different ways to make a letterbox. I need advice on what materials to use for a sturdy wooden box. Thanks in advance

TheDude
Finding My Feet
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Hi all, I am thinking of building a frame for monkey bars and swings per the attached picture (excluding cubby house). I like the looks of round pine ...

Sonia_B
Just Starting Out
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I have purchased a hammock chair but only have the ceiling under the eaves on which to hang it. Is there a hook that can hold a weight load of around ...

RegentHoney
Getting Established
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Hi, I’m trying to build a large wooden frame to use as a small archery/dart throwing type range. Attached is a picture explaining what I mean better. ...

michaelsync
Getting Established
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 I have a outdoor gym rigs. I bolted to big concrete pavers on one side but the other side is still on the ground. I've been using it for a year or m ...

bazz235
Getting Established
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I bought some hardwood sleepers to make my kids sandpit. But as I've been looking into painting it, it appears the sleepers from Bunnings are treated ...

BBM
Just Starting Out
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Hi there! I’d love to install a child’s swing for my 1yr old daughter outside on our deck. Is there a way to attach the swing to this steel beam? Eith ...

sarahjaynex
Just Starting Out
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Hi I am currently putting together a mud kitchen for my daughter, however i’m unsure what varnish to use on it. She is 2 so could potentially put her ...

Kim2
Building a Reputation
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If anyone in Sydney would like some free wood pallets I've found a place at 478 New Canterbury Road which usually has a few pallets that will otherwis ...

EnthusiasticBee
Growing in Experience
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Hello everyone! I was gifted second hand cubby house for my little one. It needs a bit work done so I thought this would be the best place to ask for ...

tryds
Just Starting Out
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Hello! We recently moved into an apartment for the first time with an 8 year old staffy x lab who has problems with her back legs and doesn't like goi ...

MalKas
Finding My Feet
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Hi All, Happy new year 2024! I am planning to hang a 50kg heavy punching bag and I wanted to get advice from the experts. I have attached a phot ...

rachell505
Finding My Feet
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Wanting to cat proof our balcony, we recently bought so we are able to make permanent modifications. Want to block off the shutters so the cat can't f ...

bornToDIY
Growing in Experience
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Hi Bunnings Workshop community I bought a cubby house to assemble recently. I opened the boxes and was surprised to see significant cracks in some of ...