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13th May 2019, 12:48 PM
Thread: Backyard Sauna build
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Backyard Sauna build
Ever since I spent some time in Finland I wanted to have my own sauna retreat in the back yard. It's such a relaxing feeling after a hard day to sit in the heat and then cool off afterwards.
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27th November 2011, 01:48 PM
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OK, not looking good for the hand riveters.. I...
OK, not looking good for the hand riveters..
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27th November 2011, 11:09 AM
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As I said, I did not buy a 'cheapy', at least $40...
As I said, I did not buy a 'cheapy', at least $40 is not really what I call cheap. The gun was supposed to handle steel rivets but could not even handle 1/8" ally.
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27th November 2011, 07:01 AM
Thread: Replacement Triton Mark 3 Locking Pins
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Wow happyinmotion, that is an awesome solution. ...
Wow happyinmotion, that is an awesome solution. Someone could make a few quid designing unobtainable spares for old Tritons I dare say
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27th November 2011, 06:50 AM
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Can someone recommend a decent pop rivet gun??
Looking for a pop rivet gun which actually works.
Avoided the cheapies, and been through 2 Stanley models, both of these fired less than 10 rivets before jamming and becoming unusable...
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9th March 2011, 06:50 AM
Thread: Best way to true cheap sanding drums?
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That's an idea I suppose malb, but it would have...
That's an idea I suppose malb, but it would have to be pretty sturdy as the thing is quite out of round.
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8th March 2011, 08:13 AM
Thread: Best way to true cheap sanding drums?
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Best way to true cheap sanding drums?
Hi
As the thread title suggests, I have a cheap chinese set of sanding drums which I bought to use in my drill press. They are of the 'tighten the screw until rubber drum squashes out to hold... -
8th October 2010, 08:17 AM
Thread: Looking for advice to build a kantele
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Looking for advice to build a kantele
Hi
I am looking at a musical instrument build, this will be a kantele, which is stringed instrument traditional to Finland and the baltic countries. I have found a couple of websites for plans... -
27th May 2010, 11:08 AM
Thread: Determining home insurance cover level
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I take all of your points, however the estimated...
I take all of your points, however the estimated insurance value of $850,000 is well over twice what I believe the house is worth, then I think I am correct to question this.
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26th May 2010, 06:10 PM
Thread: Determining home insurance cover level
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Determining home insurance cover level
Hi guys and gals,
It's that time of year when I am about due to pay my yearly home+contents insurance premium. As usual I am looking for a way to reduce the cost, and I am wondering how people... -
30th May 2009, 04:38 PM
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I think we still have one at my work, I will make...
I think we still have one at my work, I will make sure and get back to you. East coast though...
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30th May 2009, 09:01 AM
Thread: Illawarra plum any good ?
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Have not tried to turn it, but it is generally a...
Have not tried to turn it, but it is generally a fairly easy timber to work with. Much easier than Radiata Pine and nowhere near as hard as say, Norfolk Island Pine with those horrible knots. My...
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3rd May 2009, 06:52 PM
Thread: Places that still have Triton gear
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Mitre 10 in Nowra still bits and pieces, no power...
Mitre 10 in Nowra still bits and pieces, no power tools left, just Triton accessories, router bits etc. Going cheap.
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22nd February 2009, 01:05 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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I get the feeling that as long as people keep...
I get the feeling that as long as people keep asking for the Triton stuff, stores like B*nnings aren't going to give it away for nothing if they can sell it at (or near) full price, because from...
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12th February 2009, 06:58 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Where did you find this?
Where did you find this?
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7th February 2009, 05:37 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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I believe it was the other way around -...
I believe it was the other way around - Techtronic Industries chose to have a single outlet for efficiency of distribution. Bunnings will chew them up and spit them out though.
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There are many different species commonly known...
There are many different species commonly known as she oak, I love the grain and colour of it, but they are all far from easy to work with. Some of them crack very badly, and when they dry out can...
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2nd January 2009, 07:15 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Stop listening to that raving lunatic for a...
Stop listening to that raving lunatic for a start.
GMC were more than happy to deal with Bunnings when they thought that it would be the way of the future. The public has made Bunnings the... -
1st December 2008, 07:15 AM
Thread: No more Triton Orders
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Eagle try calling your own company's 1300 number...
Eagle try calling your own company's 1300 number and then come back and tell us that people are answering the phone and that GMC is doing a great job. In case you do actually get through to someone,...
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16th September 2008, 05:57 PM
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Why should any store support your brand when you...
Why should any store support your brand when you don't seem interested in selling it to them? There are a million other company reps out there who do visit even small stores and believe me it makes...
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13th September 2008, 08:05 AM
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Times have been tough and GMC has had some...
Times have been tough and GMC has had some issues. I don't think they are in any more danger of going under than, say, De Walt.
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9th September 2008, 08:00 PM
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Just regarding Mitre 10: I can tell you that...
Just regarding Mitre 10:
I can tell you that Mitre 10 itself harbours much resentment about the Ryobi-Bunnings deal. Techtronic Industries will no longer sell Ryobi to Mitre 10, indeed their... -
7th September 2008, 10:42 AM
Thread: Buying clamps, sneaky buggers!!!
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So are the 4-pack clamps exactly the same ones as...
So are the 4-pack clamps exactly the same ones as in the 2-pack?
Sometimes these multi-packs are packaged to look the same, but when you open the hermetically sealed plastic you discover that... -
2nd July 2008, 07:57 PM
Thread: Shop keepers and employers beware!
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I heard of a youth perpetrating a 'laser attack'...
I heard of a youth perpetrating a 'laser attack' upon a police helicopter being arrested last weekend. What is stupider than attacking a police helicopter with a harmless optical device? Being...
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29th March 2008, 07:26 AM
Thread: Taking too long!
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If you don't wish to tip out, and are sure that...
If you don't wish to tip out, and are sure that your reading of 1.020 is correct then I would definitely go out and buy a quality dried brewing yeast, such as Safale US05 and add it to the fermenter....
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22nd March 2008, 07:44 AM
Thread: Online Orders with Timbercon
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I didn't even have luck with the old owners...I...
I didn't even have luck with the old owners...I ordered things online from them several times, and every time there was a problem of some sort. I won't go into details, since the new owners can't be...
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8th March 2008, 07:46 AM
Thread: Sodium met and septics
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Apart from Iodophor, which can sometimes be hard...
Apart from Iodophor, which can sometimes be hard to get hold of, there are also peroxide-based sanitisers which are equally as effective as Iodophor and don't stain like Iodophor does. One...
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8th March 2008, 07:22 AM
Thread: Triton Parts
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Ozkaban, Sorry to hear about your...
Ozkaban,
Sorry to hear about your misadventure, we have all done something like this!
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19th July 2007, 08:46 AM
Thread: Finally a topic I know something about
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Iain, you may have already sorted this out by...
Iain, you may have already sorted this out by now, but since noone else has posted a reply I'll give it a shot.
40 PSI is way too high for the slow carbonation technique you are using.
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12th July 2007, 08:38 AM
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Thanks very much fellas. I feel such a fool for...
Thanks very much fellas. I feel such a fool for not nutting this out, but I really didn't want to make a mistake with it. That was a nice link Joe, seems like plenty of rare hardware for sale there!
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10th July 2007, 09:17 PM
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Locating optimum position for lid stay - how?
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I am just finishing a project (storage box)and bought some nice brass stays like this:
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5th July 2007, 07:31 PM
Thread: 2 1/2 weeks and still fermenting
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Iain, how do you know that it is still...
Iain, how do you know that it is still fermenting? Airlock activity is not a reliable indicator of fermentation! As has already been suggested the best way to judge is by a stable hydrometer...
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28th June 2007, 06:26 PM
Thread: Finally a topic I know something about
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Brissybrew...hmmm. I recognise that name from...
Brissybrew...hmmm. I recognise that name from somewhere. Would that be the same Brissybrew that sells my Fridgemate controller :;
Top product by the way!
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7th April 2007, 03:52 PM
Thread: Finishes for Red Cedar
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Cedar looks good with any finish! If I were...
Cedar looks good with any finish! If I were making a coffee table/bar I would be looking for functionality. While polyurethane may not be the trendiest finish around, but it sure beats shellac...
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7th April 2007, 03:28 PM
Thread: Wanted: Project ideas for offcuts/scrap
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Wanted: Project ideas for offcuts/scrap
Hello users,
I have collected (actually chosen not to dispose of) many small offcuts of cabinet timbers over the years and the pile has grown and grown. I always knew that they would come in... -
25th March 2007, 12:32 PM
Thread: Router table - how good is it??
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Hi all, I just read this thread and thought I...
Hi all,
I just read this thread and thought I should add something, because I too have the insufferable router table with all of its flatness problems and for me the biggest issue is not the... -
1st January 2007, 08:22 AM
Thread: Drilling & Cutting S/S Beer Keg
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Thanks guys for all of your advice. I re-tried...
Thanks guys for all of your advice. I re-tried with a new grinder disc, a light touch and a new attitude - success! There is no substitute for learning from your mistakes I guess - except maybe...
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30th December 2006, 08:31 AM
Thread: Drilling & Cutting S/S Beer Keg
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Drilling & Cutting S/S Beer Keg
Hello all,
This is my first post to the forums, I am a woodworker but occasionally need advice on a bit of metalwork, like now:
Am making a brewing kettle (beermaker in my spare time as...