Nice new bull-bar - now for the 'kitchen'

Hoo hoo, finally got all the parts attached and remarkably, everything seems to work! Winch goes in the right direction; fog lights work and the trailer wiring checks out - at least with a test lamp.

So now it's just the cupboards, sink, stove, fridge etc to go.

First step is off to Mr Ply for some hardwood exterior ply for the draws and some marine stuff for the more structural bits. They also have some very nice 45kg runners made by Hettich.

And then to Australian Laminators for some of that spiffy high pressure laminated ply to use in the areas where you'll see it.

For the benchtop, we think the Think Solid stuff from Bunnings looks about right - it's a plastic concoction that is repairable and polishes up OK with stainless steel polish.

Just bought some aluminium cutting blades for the saws I'll be using. The people at Irwin's in Victoria reckon the little teeth are the best way to minimise chipping the laminate when you cut it.

So apologies to the long suffering neighbours, the next few days will be filled with the teutonic sound of my old AEG saw, the noisiest on the planet; but still going strong with nice tight bearings and that Deutcher perseverence (the sort that Germany is going to need if they are to overcome Uruguay for third place).