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    Out of interest, what was the problem?

    Out of interest, what was the problem?
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    sounds likely cause. Or the tank is empty but...

    sounds likely cause. Or the tank is empty but should be able to tell by the weight.
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    I have almost completed moving from a 3rd...

    I have almost completed moving from a 3rd password manager to using the iPhone password manager. So much easier & it suggests passwords to use. Great because everything I log into has a completely...
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    UNI-T seems to be common value for money clamp...

    UNI-T seems to be common value for money clamp meter. Many of the others on the market look the same.
    i have one of the look alikes (Supercheap or Jaycar or similar) as I needed it at short notice.
  5. What NCArcher said - it is the fence. i have one...

    What NCArcher said - it is the fence.
    i have one that was my fathers. He was a builder and took it onsite when building houses etc. Good part of old machines is they are simple & usually easy to...
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    When we had our kitchen renovated, I purchased...

    When we had our kitchen renovated, I purchased IC4 rated downlights so contact with non flammable roof insulation is ok. Not sure exact rules (leave that to electrician) so do your own research. ...
  7. I like the way this guy builds his shop draws as...

    I like the way this guy builds his shop draws as the can be rearranged as required
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=qtq41rF0Jyfj7AeJ&v=suCVWmYdvhI&feature=youtu.be
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    Bugger. Have you tried to get it brazed or...

    Bugger. Have you tried to get it brazed or welded. Apparently brazing works well on cast iron according to Keith Rucker on YouTube. He has interesting videos on restoring vintage machinery.
  9. Thread: Porta loos

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    Search caravan composting toilets. Don’t know...

    Search caravan composting toilets. Don’t know anything about them but they are becoming more popular for caravans & camper vans
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    Looks like you can order up to 4 from ebay seller...

    Looks like you can order up to 4 from ebay seller with postage staying at $16.50. Makes it more reasonable if it is any good.
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    thank you. Found it on eBay from seller with...

    thank you. Found it on eBay from seller with 100% rating.
    Kleiberit 501 PUR Adhesive - 500g Bottle | eBay
  12. Would be worth taking the door off & recoating...

    Would be worth taking the door off & recoating the bottom edge. That assumes it was coated in the first place. None of the doors at my place were painter or coated underneath so front door, back...
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    I moved to using gmail, hotmail (now outlook) or...

    I moved to using gmail, hotmail (now outlook) or similar emails years ago as it makes it much easier to change ISP. Plus back when I was using TPG email they did not appear to be doing any...
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    FREE: QLD Withdrawn

    Withdrawn
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    The primer pump is often build into the top of...

    The primer pump is often build into the top of the filter housing. Something like this
    Just a moment...

    Have only done it a couple of times. The pump is only a short stroke so takes a while to...
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    I am no expert but Diesel in storage can get a...

    I am no expert but Diesel in storage can get a bacteria that causes issues. Google it. You may need to drain the tank & change all fuel filters.
    Did you wait for the glow plugs to finish heating...
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    FREE: QLD Scheppach hf50 router table

    Originally given to me by JK_Qld (if I remember correctly).
    Has been sitting in the shed unused for months so time for a clean out.
    It worked last time I used it. However it is a very poorly...
  18. Same here. I have my fathers mitrebox sitting...

    Same here. I have my fathers mitrebox sitting the shed to restore one day. The part that concerns me most is how to go about sharping the saw. Should have got my father to teach me but I did not...
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    I am planning to go whatever day my mate is...

    I am planning to go whatever day my mate is available. Concerned about the traffic jam on highway with it being a long weekend & everyone heading to/from the Sunshine Coast. Wish it started Friday.
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    Sometimes you can get old appliance taken away...

    Sometimes you can get old appliance taken away when the new appliances are delivered.
    Have tried giving away perfectly good plug in appliances to charities but they won’t take them. Guess too much...
  21. Interesting explanation on parallel clamps...

    Interesting explanation on parallel clamps becoming parallel under pressure
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwXVJusqv0s&feature=youtu.be
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    One time use only. Then replace.

    One time use only. Then replace.
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    I had a limited electrical ticket (now expired)...

    I had a limited electrical ticket (now expired) from my trade so I understand what is needed but consider telling someone that needed to ask that question as irresponsible.
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    Job for an electrician or power tool repairer for...

    Job for an electrician or power tool repairer for your own safety.
  25. LED downlight instructions have clearance...

    LED downlight instructions have clearance required around light. May need to select downlights to help work out batton size.
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    I have used bicarb & superglue to create a fillet...

    I have used bicarb & superglue to create a fillet to strengthen a joint. Works well.

    Here is a test using just water:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikEXNtvjQw8&feature=youtu.be
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    Also check out Dave Stanton. He has a good...

    Also check out Dave Stanton. He has a good YouTube videos on making melamine draws using pocket holes. I used this when making draws (15 of them) for our walk in wardrobe. The 16mm melamine draw...
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    Is the lead faulty? Does the 12v cable still...

    Is the lead faulty? Does the 12v cable still have the cigarette lighter type plug? If yes, I hate them & replace with an Anderson plug for reliability.
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    Spent 2 weeks in Tassie end of November. Highly...

    Spent 2 weeks in Tassie end of November. Highly recommend a tour of the Wooden Boat Centre.
    The Wooden Boat Centre - Tasmania

    lt was the only wood related place we visited on the trip...
  30. This may give you some ideas: DIY Carport...

    This may give you some ideas: DIY Carport Makeover Part One - YouTube
    Well worth watching other Pask Makes videos. One of my favourites.
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    What about welding a washer onto the sleeve &...

    What about welding a washer onto the sleeve & using a bearing puller. The heat from the welding may help as well.
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    My father had many falls & it was mainly his head...

    My father had many falls & it was mainly his head that that seemed to hit things on the way down.
    Consider one of the personal medical alarms that hang around her neck. She can use it to call for...
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    NEW INFO I’m in

    I’m in
  34. I have read that some people use eBay or similar...

    I have read that some people use eBay or similar digital temperature controller when they have faults like this. Would be checking the temperature sensor first as Mike48 suggested
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    This looks like a option except I don’t think the...

    This looks like a option except I don’t think the holes are 30mm
    NEW V2 MFT 20mm Hole Jig - For Use With Router, Includes Expandable dogs. | eBay
    Might be worth contacting seller to see if can...
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    Sorry for your loss. Great to hear you have the...

    Sorry for your loss. Great to hear you have the support from family, friends & neighbours
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I’am in

    I’am in
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    Have been told Mathews Timber at Northgate are...

    Have been told Mathews Timber at Northgate are good. I plan to get there one day.
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    Are you sure the mould is not from a leaking...

    Are you sure the mould is not from a leaking roof?
    Do you have sarking under your tiles?
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    With the plaster method you will need to hold the...

    With the plaster method you will need to hold the sheets up & flat until the plaster dries.
    Have you looked at gyprock stud adhesive? Would be a lot easier using stud adhesive & screws to hold...
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    Peter Millard - YouTube 10 Minute Workshop - is...

    Peter Millard - YouTube 10 Minute Workshop - is selling an interesting loose tenon jig:
    Loose Tenon Jig Plus [video 493] - YouTube
    From memory Peter’s jig is for one size of material only.

    The...
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    Agree removing & re grouting is best solution. ...

    Agree removing & re grouting is best solution. You may be able to lighten the colour using bleach or similar.

    When we had our bathroom renovated, the tiler sat some tiles across a plank and put a...
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    2nd sugar soap. And I always wash previously...

    2nd sugar soap. And I always wash previously painted walls with sugar soap before I repaint.
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    You can order direct from Carbitool. You may get...

    You can order direct from Carbitool. You may get free shipping depending on the price. Or most good tools shops will order them in for you.
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    C19 are higher power that the usual C13 on most...

    C19 are higher power that the usual C13 on most equipment. The C19’s aren’t too hard to find. The high powered equipment the data centre I sometimes worked in (before retirement) used them.
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    SOLD: I will take it if you do not accept other offer. ...

    I will take it if you do not accept other offer. Can pick up.
  48. Maybe find an electronics club, amateur radio...

    Maybe find an electronics club, amateur radio club or similar. Being from the 70’s it is more likely repairable than modern equipment if you can get parts.
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    Try resoldering wire joints as an easy first...

    Try resoldering wire joints as an easy first step.
    If you post a couple of photos we may be able to identify the component.
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    Try running chkdsk on the Hard disk & see what it...

    Try running chkdsk on the Hard disk & see what it finds. It is part of windows & can be run from gui or command line. Been a while since i used it so not sure about the windows10 options. Google...
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