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21st August 2009, 05:46 PM
Thread: Dust extraction
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Hi gents, I had a look at some of the vacs...
Hi gents,
I had a look at some of the vacs and the pitfalls of filters blocking up and the like. Not much fun.
Anyways I bought a shop vac vacuum cleaner ($69 from bunnies), a length of... -
28th July 2009, 06:45 PM
Thread: Kids bed with a removable barrier
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Nice looking bed Scott. Out of interest, how...
Nice looking bed Scott.
Out of interest, how did you make the t slats? Just glued or screwed or dominos?
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2nd May 2009, 11:17 AM
Thread: ROS dust extraction
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Hi tk1, I have just been down the same road...
Hi tk1,
I have just been down the same road which you are on.
What I did was buy a $99 shop vac vacuum and added a 0.3 micron filter to it. On top of that I also installed thier drywall bags... -
25th April 2009, 10:48 AM
Thread: I Wonder If
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Something like this maybe? If it is as good as it...
Something like this maybe? If it is as good as it says, well it should be made mandatory.
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30th January 2009, 05:41 PM
Thread: Fine dust Problem??
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Thanks Bill for the advice and I will have a look...
Thanks Bill for the advice and I will have a look at your site and see what I can do in regards to a new cyclone.
Al I had a quick look at your build and it looks quite good. Will have to revisit... -
29th January 2009, 11:32 PM
Thread: Fine dust Problem??
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Hey guys good thread. Like it. Plenty of...
Hey guys good thread. Like it. Plenty of discussion and ideas.
I know its late and I'm a bit tired after reading the whole thread but I am now questioning my rough as guts set up.
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26th January 2009, 04:33 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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I'm in.
I'm in.
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25th January 2009, 05:30 PM
Thread: Cutting Board Warping
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Sorry about this side track but would the same...
Sorry about this side track but would the same happen with an end grain cutting board used in this type of application?
Just wondered thats all.:?
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9th January 2009, 10:21 AM
Thread: Bed recomendations?
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I went into a latex mattress shop the other day...
I went into a latex mattress shop the other day and was told that the latex matresses were not designed to be flipped. The latex is designed to not have a memory effect. (something about the air...
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17th September 2008, 02:24 PM
Thread: super surfacer
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Hey Sinjin, When you get time to play with...
Hey Sinjin,
When you get time to play with the surfacer a bit could you put up your thoughts and a few pics as to the effectiveness of these machines. From the pics I found online quite a while... -
20th August 2008, 12:51 PM
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Nice work TJ. For pine its come up a treat. Wish...
Nice work TJ. For pine its come up a treat. Wish you had made this one before I made my boy's table. He tends to thrash around and belt his feet on the end of the table. I would of made it lower if I...
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22nd July 2008, 10:32 AM
Thread: Frame and panel query
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Thanks for the replys. The cabinet is something...
Thanks for the replys. The cabinet is something that I have looked at doing for a while. As I said it is frame and panel design. The closest design I can think of was a cabinet that Lignum did a...
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20th July 2008, 09:14 PM
Thread: Frame and panel query
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Frame and panel query
Hi All,
I am just having a few concerns about making a small cabinet that I am making.
The cabinet is obvoiusly frame and panel design but I am unsure of how to attach the top.
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19th July 2008, 08:40 PM
Thread: DIY Room Air Filter
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Its quite possible to do. I used one 105 cfm fan...
Its quite possible to do. I used one 105 cfm fan in a solar heater and it does blow a fair bit of air.
I would do some calculations as to changes of air in the room per hour to make sure that the... -
1st July 2008, 03:45 PM
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Very nice work Lig. Spectacular doesnt do it...
Very nice work Lig. Spectacular doesnt do it justice.
One question though. How have you allowed for the expansion of the messmate as to the blackwood? Is it a big issue or something that wont... -
22nd June 2008, 11:09 PM
Thread: Fuel Cell for hydrogen
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It needs 35 amps @ 12 volts to get the solution...
It needs 35 amps @ 12 volts to get the solution to start splitting into the gas components. It drops off quite quickly when it starts to run. It was only pulling 4 amps when I saw it running. The...
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22nd June 2008, 09:00 PM
Thread: Fuel Cell for hydrogen
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A bloke on my shift at work has got a toyota...
A bloke on my shift at work has got a toyota hilux ute running hydrogen. It is not the be all and end all at the moment as he is still setting it up.
He is using it as an additive to petrol and... -
1st June 2008, 06:51 PM
Thread: Article on zigzag rocker
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Rocker, I think the article is well written...
Rocker,
I think the article is well written on a topic that you are definately well up on. After seeing the destructive tests in person I know that the joints are well and truly strong enough.
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8th May 2008, 04:10 PM
Thread: beefwood
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I bought some timber a few months ago from a...
I bought some timber a few months ago from a bloke who included some beefwood with some silky oak I bought. The beefwood is a deep red with a finer grain pattern than silky oak. (looks like a finer...
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27th March 2008, 10:07 PM
Thread: Myer's Lack Of Service
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Metal head it is ironic that you started this...
Metal head it is ironic that you started this post tonight. On the news in brissy they had a story promoting myer for increasing paid maternity leave. They are trying to hold onto thier staff. Maybe...
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27th March 2008, 09:22 AM
Thread: Secondhand Steel Source - Brisbane
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Depends on what you are looking for. Was a place...
Depends on what you are looking for. Was a place on the north side near Virginia (name escapes me atm) that was really good for stainless.
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24th March 2008, 03:41 PM
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I agree with you about holes causing a mess big...
I agree with you about holes causing a mess big shed. my 2hp holed the other day and spat shavings all over the place when I wasnt paying attention. I changed the bag, cleaned up most of the mess...
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22nd March 2008, 08:05 PM
Thread: Brisbane - After Dark...
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Hurry up and get it sorted major. When's my copy...
Hurry up and get it sorted major.
When's my copy going to be ready:rolleyes:
Top work:2tsup:
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16th March 2008, 05:49 PM
Thread: Ash timber
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Hey JMB and Mick, Sorry about not getting...
Hey JMB and Mick,
Sorry about not getting back to you earlier... work has got got in the way of the more important things in life this week.:doh:
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13th March 2008, 03:07 PM
Thread: Ash timber
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Ash timber
Hey everyone,
I bought some ash second hand awhile ago. The bloke who sold it to me didnt know anymore about it other than it was ash. Me, I dont know anymore other than I am pretty sure it it a... -
10th March 2008, 09:17 PM
Thread: How do you sharpen an axe?
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in days gone by they would use a concrete...
in days gone by they would use a concrete grinding wheel. Most had a crank handle. Some of the newer ones were powered by a motor via a pulley. Here is a pick of an old wheel in a state of disrepair.
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31st January 2008, 11:04 AM
Thread: Mackay or Rockhampton
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I used to live in Rocky and it well known that...
I used to live in Rocky and it well known that everything was dearer in Rocky than Mackay. The fuel was always 6 or 7c a litre dearer and the price of groceries was a bit more as well.
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30th January 2008, 01:28 PM
Thread: Mojitas Anyone?
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It is a drink made with rum, sugar, soda water...
It is a drink made with rum, sugar, soda water lime and mint. Pretty nice but I prefer the caprahina and use tequila instead of rum.:D
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30th January 2008, 08:02 AM
Thread: Kapex_Smart_Bevel
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Here is an angle divider that I found on utube. ...
Here is an angle divider that I found on utube.
http://laserservices.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=70&category_id=23&option=com_phpshop&Itemid=1
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25th January 2008, 06:01 PM
Thread: Patio Misting Systems
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http://www.coldmistcooling.com.au/products/our-sys...
http://www.coldmistcooling.com.au/products/our-systems/commercial-and-residential-misting---high-pressure-nozzle-systems.html
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25th January 2008, 02:54 PM
Thread: Old Hole in the Wall Air-Conditioner
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One of the best ways to get the best out of your...
One of the best ways to get the best out of your air conditioner is to see if it is actually making water in the drain outlet.
If not, you have a couple of things that may be wrong. 1. Could be low... -
16th January 2008, 10:00 PM
Thread: Drawer runners for kitchen.
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So I guess that means you will be selling them to...
So I guess that means you will be selling them to forum members at mates rates then:D
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16th January 2008, 01:13 PM
Thread: Tatas whose had one?
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I havent had anything to do with the tatas but...
I havent had anything to do with the tatas but the new cheap models do ask a few questions though.
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15th January 2008, 11:08 AM
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I have just moved from Telstra to optus due to...
I have just moved from Telstra to optus due to arguements over service and the astronomical costs Telstra was charging me.
On a side note, at my house in the middle of Brisbane, with optus I am... -
12th January 2008, 02:19 PM
Thread: Frontline Bandsaw Jig Info. Needed?
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A lot of small business go into hibernation over...
A lot of small business go into hibernation over christmas and the start of the new year. Give it a few weeks and he should get back to you.
Lignum is definately the guru on this jig. Do a search... -
15th December 2007, 01:30 PM
Thread: SawStop Comes To Australia!
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Lignum maybe Brendon should bring one around so...
Lignum maybe Brendon should bring one around so you can try it out for yourself. I remember someone complaining something similar when a new style of "dowler" was released. Now it is a very valued...
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12th December 2007, 05:26 PM
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I will be on holidays at the time so I should be...
I will be on holidays at the time so I should be able to sneak away for a few hours or so:rolleyes:
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26th November 2007, 03:42 PM
Thread: End grain finish
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Thanks Wendy and John, I decided to hit the...
Thanks Wendy and John,
I decided to hit the endgrain with a bit of 240 sandpaper and then reoiled it. Looked a lot better so I have now put on a coat of minwax.
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26th November 2007, 07:48 AM
Thread: End grain finish
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End grain finish
Hi all,
Just a quick question on oiling end grain. I am in the middle of making a baby change table and have found that after 2 light coats of organoil DO the end grain of the table legs has gone... -
19th November 2007, 01:26 PM
Thread: Jet products price rise?
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I bought a jps-10 proshop saw and a 8" jointer...
I bought a jps-10 proshop saw and a 8" jointer just the other day from Gary Pye. Yes the price had risen a bit. Was to cover excise duties from china (on the saw). But I still got a very good deal....
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14th November 2007, 09:08 PM
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Hi Dave, I dont think you would have a...
Hi Dave,
I dont think you would have a problem sourcing that timber if you spoke directly to a sawmill. I spoke to a bloke about some maple in north qld and he was saying that he would cut it and... -
11th November 2007, 03:57 PM
Thread: Aerating your Lawn - worth doing ?
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I made a pipe out of a piece of curtain rod to...
I made a pipe out of a piece of curtain rod to aerate the soil. When ahead and did it after it had been raining for a few days so the ground was a bit softer.
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9th November 2007, 07:42 PM
Thread: Lady wanted.
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Lol Jow you are looking for trouble arent you......
Lol Jow you are looking for trouble arent you...
Im guessing the tea towel is to hold the ice to soothe the lump on your head when ruffly hits you with the frypan you just cooked in :o
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9th November 2007, 10:49 AM
Thread: Another addition
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Thats plain nasty big shed... showing me your...
Thats plain nasty big shed... showing me your good score:rolleyes:
Been lookin for one for about 5 months now up in qld. Not one decent 8" jointer has come up for sale. Ebay nope trading post... -
7th November 2007, 10:35 AM
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Mine arrived and fits well. Well done...
Mine arrived and fits well.
Well done Rowan.:2tsup:
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29th September 2007, 02:44 PM
Thread: Do you reckon the motor is dead?
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It is most lilely an ac motor and has done a run...
It is most lilely an ac motor and has done a run capacitor. Slow to build up speed and dies when load is put on it. The motor is probably not running at full speed so the start throw out is still...
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10th September 2007, 06:23 PM
Thread: Which Jointer?
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Forget looking if you live in brisbane. Been...
Forget looking if you live in brisbane. Been nothing for weeks:((
Very frustrating.
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30th August 2007, 10:30 PM
Thread: Blackwood, Nth NSW, SE Qld
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Did they say they had stock dry or was that...
Did they say they had stock dry or was that green? Sounds a nice price alright. Go well with the little bit of bw I have in the shed...
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30th August 2007, 10:08 PM
Thread: Ebay distribution boards
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www.delixi.com.au (http://www.delixi.com.au) ...
www.delixi.com.au
Says they have all the required standards but not sure what they are like though. Probably find that they come out of a factory that makes hpm or the like and they are just... -
25th August 2007, 02:01 PM
Thread: Newcastle Knights supporter gear
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Watched the game on tv last night. Honestly I...
Watched the game on tv last night. Honestly I think the knights should feel hard done by. Every time they wer in the cowboys attacking zone the ref would blow a penalty and allow the cowboys get set....