4 Types of Truss Bridges: Which is Worth the Weight?

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The four most basic categories in the truss bridge arena are the Warren, Pratt, Howe and K Truss. Each utilises…

How Farmers Can Overcome the Commodity Pricing Blues

8 years ago

Last year was a year local farmers would sooner forget. Becoming the victims of supermarket pricing wars, experiencing a decade…

Truss Bridges: Advantages and Disadvantages

8 years ago

Thanks to the industrial revolution, the tradition of building bridges from stone became a thing of the past—reserved for the…

Why Use Sustainable & Recycled Building Materials?

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We Australians are a competitive bunch. When it comes to cricket, rugby and the Olympics, this is a good thing.…

Bridge Construction Methods: Why Are Roman Bridges So Stable?

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Roman architecture is at the centre of Europe's visual allure. Sophisticated Roman structures have survived hundreds of centuries without renovation,…

How to Drill Glass (without destroying it!)

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Whether you’re planning on mounting some cutting-edge glass shelving to your spiffy new shower, or creating a spectacular indoor aquarium…

Carving out your Niche: A Woodworker’s Guide to Establishing a Boutique Business

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This is a shout-out to all the woodworkers struggling to find your place in a world full of furniture made…

Woodworkers: How to Compete With Large-Scale Manufacturers

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Technology is an endlessly advancing juggernaut dropping bombs like robotic machines, CNC programs and 3D printing on human artisans. If…

How to Treat Crown Rot, Septoria and other Pesky Wheat Diseases

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Crown rot, septoria and other yield-reducing diseases are part and parcel of wheat farming in Australia. Unfortunately, completely avoiding these…

The Sharp Art of Metalwork: Basic Metal Work Tools & Tips

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An art. A hobby. A trade. The mysterious craft of metal work is all three. Look at the Statue of…