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8th April 2024, 07:39 AM
Thread: Stormwater discharge
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The rear storm water drain that is shown on your...
The rear storm water drain that is shown on your drawings is common in older Brisbane suburbs. From my perspective they were a great side a but not executed very well. The property owners are...
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21st November 2023, 07:34 PM
Thread: Dog containment
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I have never seen in permitter collar device in...
I have never seen in permitter collar device in real life but often wandered what happens when instant kicks in and the dog crosses the line at speed with excitement, If they try to come back would...
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17th November 2023, 08:10 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon Chisels
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I ordered a set and paid a deposit about 4 years...
I ordered a set and paid a deposit about 4 years ago. I was told 3 months lead time. I believe I was patent but after 2 years and 5 emails with no response I have requested a refund again no...
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25th August 2023, 07:33 PM
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In the past when I took sugar in my coffee I...
In the past when I took sugar in my coffee I asked for it when ordering the coffee.
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2nd July 2023, 05:46 PM
Thread: Furniture Borers
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Hi Cejay I am not an expert on borers but I...
Hi Cejay
I am not an expert on borers but I would try to post a picture of the insect and holes so those that can help have more detail.
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11th February 2023, 05:28 PM
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You don’t want to be caught with one of these the...
You don’t want to be caught with one of these the ACMA will make their budget with fines you will need to pay.
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22nd November 2022, 08:31 PM
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I actually get free shipping from a Digikey an NA...
I actually get free shipping from a Digikey an NA company. Min spend i for these guys is about $200 to get express free delivery. This is pretty common in the electronics industry. Mouser does the...
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22nd November 2022, 08:26 PM
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It is written in as a flashing banner at the top...
It is written in as a flashing banner at the top of the web page
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22nd November 2022, 07:43 AM
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They do free shipping on orders over §150 perhaps...
They do free shipping on orders over §150 perhaps pooling ordered together would make sense
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23rd October 2022, 04:20 PM
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I am a fan of PB Swiss tools for screwdrivers....
I am a fan of PB Swiss tools for screwdrivers. You pay for the privilege of owning them but unless you lose tools you have them for a long time.
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23rd October 2022, 03:01 PM
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Interesting observation. I have not had a land...
Interesting observation. I have not had a land line for around 10 years now. But I did get to landline numbers as part of my broadband plan. Perhaps I should plug phones into these lines with the...
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23rd October 2022, 09:29 AM
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You seem to want two different tools One for...
You seem to want two different tools
One for distance measurements
One for levels
The Leica Disto is the market leader for distance measurement.
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25th September 2022, 09:00 PM
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My experience is that you will,need to pay an...
My experience is that you will,need to pay an hourly rate if you want a job done to higher specifications particularly if the job has a high amount of preparation. Most people simply don’t want to...
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3rd August 2022, 09:54 PM
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I have worked for companies selling the disto...
I have worked for companies selling the disto years ago before the patent expired. I was told recently that the cheaper options now available are not very accurate by comparison to the disto. I guess...
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8th July 2022, 08:01 PM
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I went to the last Brisbane show, seems like a...
I went to the last Brisbane show, seems like a lifetime ago now. I thought they did a great job of reinventing what a wood working show looks like.
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26th June 2022, 10:09 AM
Thread: Which Multimeter?
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Here is a guide I found a few years ago that...
Here is a guide I found a few years ago that might be useful for members that may not use a multimeter very often. The theme is for testing cars electrics
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25th June 2022, 05:50 PM
Thread: Which Multimeter?
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I would go with the smart mode option I had a...
I would go with the smart mode option I had a fluke with a similar mode 20 years ago when I was on the Bench, cost me two months pay but I loved it, no thinking required
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24th June 2022, 09:07 PM
Thread: Which Multimeter?
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I am an electronic technician by trade but now...
I am an electronic technician by trade but now sitting at a desk so do t really use a DMM accuracy is no longer an important topic I believe the most important function is auto power off. Otherwise...
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18th April 2022, 05:22 PM
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I have only used a triton as a table-saw so I...
I have only used a triton as a table-saw so I have somewhat narrow view on this topic. I believe any saw can be used safely when guards and push sticks are used. Ie use as intended and used where...
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28th March 2022, 08:50 PM
Thread: Zeiss binoculars
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Suncoast optical in cairns did do Binoculars...
Suncoast optical in cairns did do Binoculars repairs, they will know where to go that’s a bit closer.
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18th February 2022, 08:31 PM
Thread: Blue spruce mallet
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N.S.W. Hi would you take $160 freight to Moorooka 4105?...
Hi would you take $160 freight to Moorooka 4105?
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16th February 2022, 10:29 PM
Thread: A 12-20 tap & die set
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Not a cheap option but I spoke to a local bolt...
Not a cheap option but I spoke to a local bolt shop 20 years ago and we were discussing the option of making a set for a requirement I had for an “old thread” in the end the thread turned out to be a...
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6th February 2022, 04:18 PM
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Hi Derek Do you have the source code? If you...
Hi Derek
Do you have the source code? If you don’t chances are you don’t own the IP and vice versa.
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11th January 2022, 08:41 PM
Thread: New Covid Checkin App
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I found the process was not in anyway logical, I...
I found the process was not in anyway logical, I did not have any experience with government apps or online accounts. The help items on the government websites made no sense so I googled and found a...
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2nd January 2022, 08:54 AM
Thread: Mystery small chucks.
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They are tap handles, Link below ...
They are tap handles,
Link below
TradeTools | Huge Range, Great Service
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30th December 2021, 07:36 AM
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Pintek is on the money Here is a link ...
Pintek is on the money
Here is a link
Please Wait... | Cloudflare
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17th November 2021, 07:45 AM
Thread: Repairing plane handles
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My approach using limited skills or metal work...
My approach using limited skills or metal work tools would’ve been
Locktite or perhaps use an epoxy to glue a bolt or threaded rod into the existing hole. File it flush so it is effectively... -
14th November 2021, 09:44 PM
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If I am reading this correctly, you want to plug...
If I am reading this correctly, you want to plug a 10 amp plug into a 15 amp socket. If this is correct you don’t need an adapter. The 10 amp plug will slot in.
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6th November 2021, 07:26 PM
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Try adding :80 at the end of the url Eg...
Try adding :80 at the end of the url
Eg trythis.com.au:80
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4th November 2021, 08:30 AM
Thread: Timber and artisan shows
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The website says the event is postponed for...
The website says the event is postponed for Canberra, other shows are to be announced
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30th October 2021, 09:26 AM
Thread: Got the jab today.
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After my jab I did instantly think about buying a...
After my jab I did instantly think about buying a Microsoft shirt.
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11th September 2021, 06:42 PM
Thread: Blackwood Boards
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QUEENSLAND Can I grab halve of this stack? If so how much...
Can I grab halve of this stack? If so how much and when can I pickup?
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4th September 2021, 08:42 AM
Thread: Message scam
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Message scam
Hi Bucky
in case you are not aware, the scam with the webcam capturing you with busy hands is an indication that your passwords have been sold on the dark web. My wife was freaked out when she got... -
1st September 2021, 09:07 AM
Thread: Message scam
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I think part of the issue is that the scammers do...
I think part of the issue is that the scammers do not live in the country that the crime is being committed.
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16th August 2021, 08:26 AM
Thread: Hoop pine Large Slab
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SOLD: Hi mate You should give a pickup location and...
Hi mate
You should give a pickup location and a price
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13th August 2021, 07:09 PM
Thread: 5 drawer cedar desk restoration
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First of all great job But your comments...
First of all great job
But your comments about the desk not being having worth $270??
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11th August 2021, 07:23 PM
Thread: breaking covid rules
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I was entitled to the vaccine and booked in back...
I was entitled to the vaccine and booked in back in April. When I was already at the doctor he told me to see the front desk and make the appointment. Appointment made 6 weeks into the future for the...
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20th July 2021, 07:39 PM
Thread: QR Codes
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You should be able to print it and just take the...
You should be able to print it and just take the printout
I don’t know why it would need to be on your phone
But yes taking a photo would work if it was clear enough
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7th June 2021, 09:28 PM
Thread: Ideas to fix f clamp
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Have you tried leaving the ring in sitting the...
Have you tried leaving the ring in sitting the pad it in place and doing up the clamp up. I would expect it to just slide on
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6th June 2021, 08:19 PM
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Bunnings to open specialty tool chain
Not everyone shops at Bunnings eagerly. I don’t like going there at all but the masses have decided I can no longer go to the local hardware.
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22nd May 2021, 07:29 PM
Thread: Testing an alternator
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The way I was taught to test an alternator 30...
The way I was taught to test an alternator 30 years ago was this way
Using a multimeter measure the voltage of the battery
Start the car
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17th May 2021, 08:12 PM
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The current will be fine as the cable states 5...
The current will be fine as the cable states 5 amps but the voltage doesn’t ring true for me. I was under the impression USB C was 5 volts. 9 is almost double. This sounds like a smoke emitting setup...
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11th April 2021, 07:30 PM
Thread: AEG Router?
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There is a few NZ stockists Find Bunnings...
There is a few NZ stockists
Find Bunnings Store Locations
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5th April 2021, 07:00 PM
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I have never used a metal detector. I have...
I have never used a metal detector.
I have used rare earth magnets to find nails in a old high school manual arts work bench I restored.
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2nd March 2021, 03:38 PM
Thread: Hnt jack plane setup
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My favourite tool is my large curved HNT...
My favourite tool is my large curved HNT spokeshave. I find it very quick to setup easy to control. I also have the small version but never really use it.
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27th February 2021, 11:32 AM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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Hi Beardy I have pitched these stories but...
Hi Beardy
I have pitched these stories but they were genuine. I have received funding in the past to help offset what is now a world leading platforms and is been sold to major OEMs.
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27th February 2021, 09:56 AM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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I believe they did provide funding Hydrogen...
I believe they did provide funding
Hydrogen gives new life to Toyota's Altona car manufacturing plant - Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
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5th February 2021, 08:18 PM
Thread: Hnt jack plane setup
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Kind oh happy to read this I was having...
Kind oh happy to read this
I was having unexpected issues with mu hnt shoulder plane. If was great when I received it. I was using it to cut a rebate and had issues. It turned out the issues were... -
25th December 2020, 12:48 PM
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Hi Yoshii san Thank you for sharing, you are...
Hi Yoshii san
Thank you for sharing, you are very talented
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8th November 2020, 03:34 PM
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Hi Barry they are a torx head, I can find the...
Hi Barry they are a torx head, I can find the size if it helps
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