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Four years ago I uploaded a video describing how I regulated the action of my Yamaha C5 grand piano. There were a few minor things that have cropped up since then and this video describes how I dealt with these issues. I am not a piano technician and I welcome any positive input on my approach to these issues.

I have read on piano forums about using fabric softener to voice piano hammers. I was curious if this technique worked so decided to conduct some experiments on my C5 to see the effectiveness of this method. I am not a piano technician but an enthusiastic amateur who loves playing (with) the piano.

This video shows all the steps I took to regulate the action of my C5 Yamaha grand piano. My problem with the piano was a lack of dynamics and some notes occasionally not playing so my primary focus was the blow distance, let-off and drop. The dampers and strings seemed fine as it had been a well maintained instrument. Prior to attempting this I watched all the available RUclips videos on the s...

Preliminary workshop testing of the operation of a six panel folding security screen for a Sydney CBD bar prior to powder coating. The screen is to be used to secure the bar stock so it doesn't need to be removed from the shelves after closing time.

The 2018 40th anniversary Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade had the Wayside Chapel resurrect the "Love over Hate" flying heart logo which first appeared in the 2016 parade. Despite a wing problem the flying heart still looked pretty impressive in the parade and the crowd loved it. Big thank you for the Taylor Square footage courtesy SBS Television.

A battery operated silk flame campfire for the stage. Two 12V cooling fans operate within a light box topped with a plastic grille. Slivers of silk are glued to the top in the airflow. Real timber sticks and logs are arranged around the light box and lightly sprayed with matt black paint. Random pieces of red glitter are also glued to various pieces of wood as well to give a *flicker* from the ...

The Wayside Chapel winged heart flying up Oxford Street in the 2016 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. TV footage courtesy SBS Television.

The Wayside Chapel entry in the 2016 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was led by a giant 3D version of their company logo - "Love Over Hate". Decoworks was approached to design and build the giant logo which was fitted to a frame with castors and had animated wings run by compressed air. It successfully completed the parade on March 5th 2016. The above video was taken at the end of the parade ...

This large iceberg was seen in Mikkelsen Harbour, just off the shore of D'Hainaut Island at Trinity Island near Antarctica on 11th January 2015. A loud cracking noise turned everyones fingers to thumbs as they fumbled with cameras to catch the event.

This simple mechanism moves a fish suspended from an overhead cable/pulley system built into the aquarium light. The aquarium itself is a Perspex box without any water in it as it is used on stage as a prop. The pulley system runs from a 12V electric motor driving a large pulley via a belt drive. A second spring loaded pulley maintains tension on the cable loop from which the fish is suspended.

A simple counterweight mechanism fitted inside the tripod of a sliding box vintage camera prop that returns the camera to its set position automatically if it is turned away. The total operation arc is about 250 degrees. The counterweight slides inside the camera support tube. Full details can be found on the DecoWorks website on the "Props" page.

note* - Please excuse the quality as the video is over 30 years old. This is the "Steam Heat" number from "Strike Up The Band 82". I was one of the chorus boys in the show and this was my first big dance number on stage. Ended up being my last as well but it was great fun at the time. The show was an annual charity event held in Canberra featuring the Royal Military College of Duntroon brass ba...

note* - Please excuse the poor quality of the video which is over thirty years old. This is a small tribute in memory of the late Sally Sallis who was a well known singer in Canberra during the 70's, 80's and 90's. This is the opening number for "Strike Up The Band 1982" which was an annual charity event held in Canberra which featured the Royal Military College of Duntroon brass band with loca...

This short video shows several views of Venus as it passed across the face of the Sun. Viewing was done just north of Sydney, Australia. Despite cloud cover and rain some periods of the 2012 transit were visible through breaks in the clouds. We missed first and second contact of the transit due to heavy rain but the heavens parted so the third and fourth contacts could be observed. The telescop...

Vivid Sydney 2012

RGB LED Strip Lighting Tests

Mechanical Fan Mechanism

Large Oriental Fan Mechanism

Music Box Dancer

Santa Riding in his New Sleigh