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  1. Quench - Not Quinch regards Ned

    Quench - Not Quinch

    regards Ned
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    Get a piece of steel rod and heat it red hot with...

    Get a piece of steel rod and heat it red hot with a propane torch. Then touch the red hot rod onto the nut to transfer the heat. The try and loosen the bolt/nut with spanners.
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    It may be jammed with fine dust - had a similar...

    It may be jammed with fine dust - had a similar problem with an exhaust fan in our en-suite. It was caked with talcum powder. Use a leaf blower to spin the fan blades and exit the powder. the sprayed...
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    Why not fill up the tubes with water?

    Why not fill up the tubes with water?
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    One of the most frustrating things with Bunnings...

    One of the most frustrating things with Bunnings is trying to find a product that you want on the website. Unless you can describe it exactly it won't show up. Close enough is not good enough. Their...
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    Your mitre cuts may be OK but the wood may have a...

    Your mitre cuts may be OK but the wood may have a slight bow.
    Try assembling pairs i.e. top side and right end and, then left end and bottom side..
    Once glued and set, assemble the two sections...
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    Masters have had #909 tools available for a long...

    Masters have had #909 tools available for a long time. These are the same as the original GMC that Bunnings sold and discontinued.

    regards Ned
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    Hi There I use and have been for years using...

    Hi There

    I use and have been for years using an Ozito drop saw 210mm to cut up firewood such as you describe. The Ozito does not have the quality for precise cutting in terms of woodworking but is...
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    There are always knockers of companies or...

    There are always knockers of companies or products. Some are legitimate with their gripe or experience, and others that make statements reflecting poor quality because they do not have recognized...
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    Aldi have double sided tape available twice a...

    Aldi have double sided tape available twice a year. Very good product. I use it.

    regards, Ned
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    CLAIMED Thankyou Neil for your generous gift to forum...

    Thankyou Neil for your generous gift to forum members. Your kindness is much appreciated.
    regards, Ned
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    Buy two spade bits of the size required. Grind...

    Buy two spade bits of the size required.
    Grind the "spur" and "centre point" off one of the bits.
    Using a drill press for safety.
    Start the hole with the original spade bit.
    Drill down about...
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    What about the thin metal strips in windscreen...

    What about the thin metal strips in windscreen wiper rubbers?

    regards Ned
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    CLAIMED I'm In

    I'm In
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    Put Tea bags in behind the orchid and the...

    Put Tea bags in behind the orchid and the tea/tannin will feed it.
    Ned
  16. REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in

    I'm in
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    They should only be thought of as "temporary"...

    They should only be thought of as "temporary" covers as they degrade out in the elements. The covers are affected by sun, wind and rain. Even though the poles are described as "powder coated" - this...
  18. Thread: Sciatica!

    by Black Ned
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    When I have back pain I lay on the floor, on my...

    When I have back pain I lay on the floor, on my back, and pull my knees into my chest. I wrap my arms around my knees and pull gently and hold. Then when possible pull a little harder. I find by...
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    Bunnings had this planer as OZITO a few years ago...

    Bunnings had this planer as OZITO a few years ago - you may find back references to it.
    regards Ned
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    Try using a router bit in your drill press and...

    Try using a router bit in your drill press and light pressure to scrape hole into Laminex rather than a pointed drill bit which lifts the surface and causes de-lamination.
    regards, Ned
  21. Just thinking out loud! Maybe it should be...

    Just thinking out loud!
    Maybe it should be thought of as a wine barrel that has coopered staves and metal bands that compress the wood to seal tight.
    Usually a barrel leaks if it has been dried out...
  22. REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in

    I'm in
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    As far as the flexing is concerned a solution may...

    As far as the flexing is concerned a solution may be to first drill a pilot hole of small diameter and then change drill bit for correct size. It may be caused by the pressure of pushing down with a...
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    Those saws at Aldi are now marked down to $129.00...

    Those saws at Aldi are now marked down to $129.00 from $179.00. 11 in stock at Aldi Belmont NSW store.
    regards, Ned
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    Wattyl Solarguard Paint will work without an...

    Wattyl Solarguard Paint will work without an undercoat. The old paint will have a fine coating of weathered paint that will have to be removed. ( If you rub it with your finger you may see a powdery...
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    I have made (for a one off use) a saw blade by...

    I have made (for a one off use) a saw blade by glueing garnet paper back to back, cutting out the circumference with craft circle cutter and punching a hole for the arbour.
    It did the job.
    regards,...
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    I have drilled holes to unusual sizes by...

    I have drilled holes to unusual sizes by doctoring spade bits. Practice on those cheap sets from the "Dollar Stores" or other Cheap Shops.
    What I did was use a bit a little larger than the hole size...
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    I believe Splinters sugestion of using a router...

    I believe Splinters sugestion of using a router would be ideal. make a template, rough cut to shape, trim to size with the router.
    you may find this will give you faster output, consistent shape,...
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    Mythbusters did a show about number plate...

    Mythbusters did a show about number plate tampering so they could not be read by cameras. After all their tests they found out it was a myth that this could be done. See if you can get a copy of the...
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    I have used a metal cutting hand saw about ten...

    I have used a metal cutting hand saw about ten years ago. It was a makita battery powered saw. It used tungsten carbide blades and had a fixed depth setting. The way it worked and the reference to it...
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    As an addition to these Big Cat experiences -...

    As an addition to these Big Cat experiences - please add a date so as to analyse if these a old or recent sightings!
    regards Ned
  32. Thread: Wax removal

    by Black Ned
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    Cover the section that is waxed with a cloth and...

    Cover the section that is waxed with a cloth and then iron. The wax should transfer to the cloth. Keep moving the cloth so that the cloth will take up the wax. I doubt if you will ever get it 100%...
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    Why don't you look along a beach. Plenty of it...

    Why don't you look along a beach. Plenty of it washes up at Swansea Heads NSW. You just need to crush it. Maybe a hand mincer wood do the job?
    Just a thought.
    Regards Ned
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    What Tool Is That!

    I found this on the side of the road during council clean-up. I assume is is for bending something. But what does it bend and how does it work? Inside the curved metal fence is a number of part...
  35. Dexion made the original square tube and fittings...

    Dexion made the original square tube and fittings for shopfitting fixtures. The joints were tapered with a reverse tapered plastic tampon that allowed the fitting to take up tight in the tube. This...
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    Steamwhisperer!!!! This is my receipt - show it...

    Steamwhisperer!!!!
    This is my receipt - show it to Bunnings to match price!!

    regards Ned

    Note: these were reduced by varying amount to get to this price. Ticket was orange clearance -...
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    The Micro Grinder was purchased at Bunnings -...

    The Micro Grinder was purchased at Bunnings - Maitland - $24.00 reduced for clearance. Had Been marked down several times.
    It was also available at Bunnings - Belmont NSW. They have just done a...
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    Try Bunnings - Just bought - Trade Air - Micro...

    Try Bunnings - Just bought - Trade Air - Micro Grinder Kit (17 Pce) - $24.00
    Clearance prices - get in quick!
    regards Ned
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    Hello Chief, I would appreciate very much if...

    Hello Chief,
    I would appreciate very much if you could provide some information on your jig?
    regards, Ned
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    Use Hot melt glue and fix Jarrah to another board...

    Use Hot melt glue and fix Jarrah to another board for support/ trim to size close to dimensions/ use sander to bring back to size. soak in oil for a few days/ use as guides in bandsaw/ works really...
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    Battery Resurrection

    I have thrown out many tools because the batteries died and could not be replaced. I have held on to this four piece GMC set hoping that batteries may become available in the future. When walking...
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    If you are a skin-head then you will find that...

    If you are a skin-head then you will find that the air blowing on your dome may give you a headache from the cold.
    regards, Ned
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    I found the best way to service the bathroom...

    I found the best way to service the bathroom fan/light units was to turn on the fan and use a leaf blower to force air up through the vent.
    I had a situation where the fan would not turn, or turn...
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    Just a thought, but I read somewhere that the...

    Just a thought, but I read somewhere that the woodcutting blades should be angled and push and pulled into the wood so to allow she wood dust a chance to clear. The reason the blades wear fast is...
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    Thanks guys for the leads I'll give them a try. ...

    Thanks guys for the leads I'll give them a try.
    regards, Ned
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    O1 carbon steel - purchase

    Where can I go in Newcastle/Hunter region NSW Australia
    and physically purchase flat bar 2 or 3mm x 40 & 50mm wide
    in small quantities i.e. 1.000m
    I do not want to order on ebay or internet.
    ...
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    "Look up Isotopic and elemental finger printing....

    "Look up Isotopic and elemental finger printing. Its the same method used to identify if someone says they have never been to Afghanistan but they have." BobL

    Does this mean that they have your...
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    Thanks for the reply Bob - will have a good look...

    Thanks for the reply Bob - will have a good look and try out your suggestions.
    regards, Ned
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    Thanks for the replies guys, I did try a block...

    Thanks for the replies guys, I did try a block off wood with three nails driven in. They bent. My concern is not to break the grille.
    I might try and do a "rubbing" of the grate, transfer it to...
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    How to unscrew/remove a shower drain grate.

    Anybody who may know the answer please divulge. I cannot seem to budge this grate in the shower floor!
    I do not know whether to turn clock, or anti-clockwise, how many turns, or part turns, before...
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