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10th June 2020, 09:16 AM
Thread: Help identifying bracket
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Found its called a flap hinge, know need to find...
Found its called a flap hinge, know need to find he right size
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10th June 2020, 08:54 AM
Thread: Help identifying bracket
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Help identifying bracket
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I have a cabinet whose brackets have given way. I'm looking for replacements but don't know what they are called to search for them a Google image search didn't help me either. Can anyone... -
26th December 2018, 04:05 PM
Thread: Qld maple dining table and 5 chairs
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QUEENSLAND Qld maple dining table and 5 chairs
Hi all
Got a Qld maple table with extension piece and 5 chairs for sale. Glass top, glass is intended for non extended table use only.
Approx. Dimensions less extension piece.
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17th December 2018, 05:19 PM
Thread: Drill press...cheapie
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Was thinking that this might be a better...
Was thinking that this might be a better alternative :
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Giantz-NEW-400W-Bench-Drill-Press-Workshop-5-Speed-Wood-Metal-Drilling-Stand-/372201393175
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17th December 2018, 02:37 PM
Thread: Drill press...cheapie
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Following would like to hear feedback on this. I...
Following would like to hear feedback on this. I don't have room for a drill press so something that I can attach to my small workbench would be ideal..
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28th October 2018, 08:12 PM
Thread: Timber for bread boards.
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WANTED:QLD. Hi skot Picked up a big board and a smaller...
Hi skot
Picked up a big board and a smaller slab from the place in Albion this morning. Thanks for asking but I'm all good now.
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27th October 2018, 09:20 PM
Thread: Timber for bread boards.
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WANTED:QLD. Thank you. Will go have a look. Sent from my...
Thank you. Will go have a look.
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27th October 2018, 07:25 PM
Thread: Timber for bread boards.
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WANTED:QLD. Timber for bread boards.
Hi all
After some camphour or mango wood to make 2 X Bread boards as Xmas gifts.
Anyone got any scrap going? willing to pay including postage to enoggera Qld.
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24th August 2018, 11:28 AM
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Just bought a laptop from NZ, i thought I'd fall...
Just bought a laptop from NZ, i thought I'd fall foul of customs and clearance and have to pay additional monies and possible duplicate GST as the supplier charged me GST.
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7th July 2018, 01:50 PM
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Glad I'm visiting family soon I UK, will be doing...
Glad I'm visiting family soon I UK, will be doing the odd trip to Axminster and second hand shops, will send them back to myself as gifts.
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5th July 2018, 08:39 AM
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I actually liked masters, closer to house had a...
I actually liked masters, closer to house had a different range and fresh look. Not being a natural born Australian I never got the Bunnings indoctrination into my ethos from birth.
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4th July 2018, 07:49 PM
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Yeah I don't buy Harvey Norman out of principle,...
Yeah I don't buy Harvey Norman out of principle, ticket prices $$$ more than other competitors which you then have to negotiate with the sales rep. Who then tries selling extended warranties.
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27th June 2018, 10:03 AM
Thread: Disston saw info?
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Thanks for the information, I bought it for $20....
Thanks for the information, I bought it for $20. Assuming it was a rip saw. I'm mainly using hand tools so thought for $20 it's worth buying to add to my collection. I don't do much ripping so if...
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26th June 2018, 06:37 PM
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Very good question about the Australian consumer...
Very good question about the Australian consumer Law. I suppose they would be bound by it now.
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26th June 2018, 05:04 PM
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Spoke to a friend who works for a large...
Spoke to a friend who works for a large e-commerce company whose system is the backend for some large overseas company's. It took them 4 weeks to develop test and release the changes required for the...
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25th June 2018, 08:20 PM
Thread: Disston saw info?
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Disston saw info?
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Managed to pick up a disston saw last weekend at a local market. Labelled as 6pt and stamp meantions Canada .
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20th June 2018, 05:29 AM
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Another example of the limited range , I recently...
Another example of the limited range , I recently bought a Stanley block plane model 220 for $35 aud delivered from Amazon us. Just had a look online at amazon.com.au and only an Oz seller wanting...
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14th June 2018, 08:06 PM
Thread: Silky Oak offcuts . 17 pcs
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QUEENSLAND Thanks will take it Sent from my Moto G (5)...
Thanks will take it
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14th June 2018, 07:20 PM
Thread: Silky Oak offcuts . 17 pcs
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QUEENSLAND What's the postage to 4051 Qld please. Edit....
What's the postage to 4051 Qld please.
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22nd April 2018, 07:34 PM
Thread: Brisbane Wood Show 2018
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Samford would be an awesome spot. Sent from...
Samford would be an awesome spot.
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22nd April 2018, 04:10 PM
Thread: Brisbane Wood Show 2018
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Went today as a newbie I would say there wasn't...
Went today as a newbie I would say there wasn't much there. Two real woodworking stores that offered great tools, pricing was dearer than online. Bought some tools probably spent about $80 overall....
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20th April 2018, 06:31 PM
Thread: Brisbane Wood Show 2018
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I'm going on Sunday. I expect a discount on tools...
I'm going on Sunday. I expect a discount on tools otherwise i'm buying on line. It's sad when I'm a beginner looking for advise and a deal to get me started in this hobby.
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5th March 2018, 08:01 PM
Thread: Finishes for trouser stand?
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Thanks all had a look around the shed to see if I...
Thanks all had a look around the shed to see if I had anything before I went to Bunnings. Found a tin of Cabot's exterior clear . Put two coats on it all good so far.
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4th March 2018, 02:54 PM
Thread: Finishes for trouser stand?
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Great thank you, looks like I've got a few...
Great thank you, looks like I've got a few options. Will head down to Bunnings and see what's available.
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4th March 2018, 02:33 PM
Thread: Finishes for trouser stand?
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Great thank you Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus...
Great thank you
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4th March 2018, 01:39 PM
Thread: Finishes for trouser stand?
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Finishes for trouser stand?
So I made a quick trouser stand and need to know what's the best finish to apply? The wood is just standard pine, don't want to do massive amount of work on it i.e. painting
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2nd March 2018, 11:20 AM
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Hospitals do capture this information if it's a...
Hospitals do capture this information if it's a work related injury via WorkCover claims. The issue is for the average diyer, these are not captured so there's not a full picture of machinery...
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1st September 2017, 06:37 PM
Thread: Australian White BEECH
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QUEENSLAND Do you have a slab, 50mm h, 600mm w, 1.3m+ l? ...
Do you have a slab, 50mm h, 600mm w, 1.3m+ l?
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17th July 2017, 06:56 PM
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Cheap DeWalt dwe650k 1350w circular saw $75 delivered
https://boxlots.com.au/collections/tools-hardware/products/1350w-185mm-circular-saw
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15th July 2017, 05:15 PM
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Pics.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170715/f91...
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15th July 2017, 05:14 PM
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I've painted the frame now in domino, the paint...
I've painted the frame now in domino, the paint was left over from the carport build. 2 coats of undercoat and 2 top coats. Frame looks good. Just the light top to put on now.
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15th July 2017, 05:13 PM
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Wow great idea
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13th July 2017, 07:04 PM
Thread: Best way to cut accurate circles
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Thanks bought one
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6th July 2017, 07:40 PM
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So I added casters and there was a slight wobble...
So I added casters and there was a slight wobble even when locked. I looked around and found these at Bunnings : https://www.bunnings.com.au/builders-edge-pedestal-foot-bigfoot-xl-70-170mm_p2450075 ...
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4th July 2017, 07:08 PM
Thread: DIY Standing Desk - Sourcing Wood
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Ditto, I used the pine one and cut them. It's...
Ditto, I used the pine one and cut them. It's fine.
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28th June 2017, 10:13 PM
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Thats an awesome workbench, great skill involved....
Thats an awesome workbench, great skill involved. Sadly bunnings dont sell rubberwood anymore and i cant afford to buy two of the panels to laminate together.
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28th June 2017, 06:11 PM
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Yes I think I need to move it as it's currently...
Yes I think I need to move it as it's currently against the wall and I need to be able to move it out for wider sheets or other use.
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28th June 2017, 06:07 PM
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So looking at benchtops currently thinking of...
So looking at benchtops currently thinking of these two options. Thoughts please.
1) plywood - https://www.bunnings.com.au/bc-deco-plywood-2250-x-600mm-30mm-araucoply_p0390218
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23rd June 2017, 05:58 PM
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Found them :...
Found them : https://www.timbecon.com.au/site-shop-accessories/mobile-retractable-castor-set
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22nd June 2017, 06:04 PM
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These are also a great alternative to wheels but...
These are also a great alternative to wheels but sadly the plate is too large : (37) Adjustable / Levelling Up to 500 Kg - Castors Galore
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21st June 2017, 09:07 AM
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Amazon.com have them for $79 USD and ship to...
Amazon.com have them for $79 USD and ship to Australia. Will need to measure then up in the position I need them , cheers for the link
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20th June 2017, 03:51 PM
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Yes I'm English, call everything by a brand...
Yes I'm English, call everything by a brand rather than the generic name.
Couldn't get the drill bit out, I snapped it and then drove it in like a nail.
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19th June 2017, 08:10 PM
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Yet drill bit stuck. Got some mole grips and will...
Yet drill bit stuck. Got some mole grips and will try them tmw anti clockwise. Thanks
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19th June 2017, 07:13 PM
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No it was a chuck drill. Think I just left it in...
No it was a chuck drill. Think I just left it in too long without clearing the drilled hole. I'll try the locked pliers tmw too. Lesson learned. Go easy with hardwood. :/ thanks for the advice.
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19th June 2017, 07:05 PM
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Thanks will give it a try tmw. Sent from my...
Thanks will give it a try tmw.
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19th June 2017, 06:01 PM
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Started on the workbench. One leg down, other in...
Started on the workbench. One leg down, other in progress. The hardwood is tough stuff, nice to cut but a bastard to drill. Dowelled the butt joints and also screwed with 14g batten screws.
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15th June 2017, 09:05 PM
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Really impressed by it. Covers everything for a...
Really impressed by it. Covers everything for a beginner like me.
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15th June 2017, 05:55 PM
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So leaving my job this Friday so full steam ahead...
So leaving my job this Friday so full steam ahead building the workbench next week. As a leaving gift my team bought me the collins complete woodworkers manual book. It's awesome...
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7th June 2017, 02:21 PM
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Wow some great pieces of work here. Amazing. ...
Wow some great pieces of work here. Amazing.
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7th June 2017, 11:17 AM
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Legs are going to be 70Wx70D x 700H per post with...
Legs are going to be 70Wx70D x 700H per post with an overall width of 600 for the bench . the wheels will add 100mm height and then top with at least 75mm high. Total height of workbench at least...