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26th April 2024, 11:36 AM
Thread: Dewalt Jobsite Radio ( new)
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N.S.W. Dewalt Jobsite Radio ( new)
Brand new unused in it’s box. Unwanted gift, I don’t have any Dewalt batteries so don’t have a use for it.
DEWALT TSTAK Jobsite Radio & Charger Skin DWST1-81080-XE | Total Tools
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24th April 2024, 10:06 AM
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You will see a little score line in the extrusion...
You will see a little score line in the extrusion at the base of the fin. That is designed as tge weak point to snap it off at.
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22nd April 2024, 03:21 PM
Thread: is this legal? taped wire only and live?
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Is that a live cable? Doesn’t appear to be?
Is that a live cable? Doesn’t appear to be?
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15th April 2024, 04:15 PM
Thread: glass sheets/ splash backs
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Search for glass splashback installation in your...
Search for glass splashback installation in your area, there will be plenty of options to choose from. You can opt for standard glass which will throw a green hue or the more expensive Starfire glass...
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9th April 2024, 06:12 AM
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You can also drill a series of holes around the...
You can also drill a series of holes around the circumference as close as possible together with a small say 5mm masonry bit not on hammer function with the sheet fully supported. Tap out the center...
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8th April 2024, 10:28 AM
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The tread tile typically goes over the vertical...
The tread tile typically goes over the vertical riser tile. You can also mitre ( jolly edge) the tiles or use a metal or plastic trim to cushion and protect the edge
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30th March 2024, 07:56 AM
Thread: lining board bathroom walls
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Waterproof the bathroom as per conventional...
Waterproof the bathroom as per conventional method and tile floor plus add a skirting tile packed out to accommodate your wall lining thickness. Install wall lining on top of skirting tile to keep...
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28th March 2024, 08:09 PM
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This is a company I have bought from in the past ...
This is a company I have bought from in the past
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28th March 2024, 07:19 PM
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Be careful acud washing them, phosphoric is not...
Be careful acud washing them, phosphoric is not as aggressive as hydrochloric acid but if you make a mistake you can get blooming marks that can be permanent
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I have seen plenty of professional painters use...
I have seen plenty of professional painters use the green or blue painters tape but never seen the Frog tape used, doesn’t mean it isn’t any good though
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25th March 2024, 07:02 AM
Thread: Villaboard thickness for bathroom
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Yes, with the recessed edge for setting the...
Yes, with the recessed edge for setting the joints.
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24th March 2024, 08:00 PM
Thread: Solar lights for a Newbie
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I am building a motorhome at the moment so have...
I am building a motorhome at the moment so have been dabbling in this stuff
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22nd March 2024, 05:32 AM
Thread: why is this winch vertical lifting only??
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Look up boat ramp winches , that is the style you...
Look up boat ramp winches , that is the style you want in 240v
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18th March 2024, 06:18 AM
Thread: Retaining wall options - gabion vs blocks
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I used basalt rock around the 100 to 150 diameter...
I used basalt rock around the 100 to 150 diameter grade but you can use what is locally available to you and you like the look of
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17th March 2024, 05:48 PM
Thread: Retaining wall options - gabion vs blocks
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I did a 80 metre long gabion wall 500 deep and 1...
I did a 80 metre long gabion wall 500 deep and 1 metre high. It is very a cost effective solution. I bought the cages from Permathene in Sydney
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17th March 2024, 08:33 AM
Thread: Got a quote from a builder
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No point pursuing that builder just get a few...
No point pursuing that builder just get a few more quotes and when they are also too expensive owner build it but just manage the trades rather than doing the physical work yourself
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17th March 2024, 01:00 AM
Thread: Cornice for stepped ceiling
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Personal preference but typically you would...
Personal preference but typically you would square set the lower bulkhead section and the cornice just runs around the higher main area.
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16th March 2024, 06:20 PM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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Google brick fretting and you will find lots of...
Google brick fretting and you will find lots of examples of this happening. You see quite a lot of it in beachside brickwork
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15th March 2024, 12:50 PM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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What happens is that in ground with high salt or...
What happens is that in ground with high salt or mineral content and there is no dampcourse in place the bricks wick up the moisture and then when they dry out you are left with the salt that...
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14th March 2024, 07:29 PM
Thread: Got a quote from a builder
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plus labour , excavation and spoil removal,...
plus labour , excavation and spoil removal, reinforcement and other sundries, surveying etc. Home owners warranty insurance etc etc to name a few
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12th March 2024, 08:52 PM
Thread: DIY Plastering
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The topping coats are designed to be soft for...
The topping coats are designed to be soft for easy sanding but that also means they are not as strong for use as your base coats so you have an increased chance of cracking in the joints down the...
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11th March 2024, 04:16 PM
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Whilst the two saws look similar they are very...
Whilst the two saws look similar they are very different in how they operate. Apart from the different guard arrangement the pivot point for cutting bevels is different too so it won’t cut on a track...
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9th March 2024, 05:46 PM
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I don’t know if it is an issue to you or not but...
I don’t know if it is an issue to you or not but the Raptor has a derated carrying and towing capacity compared to the other models in the line up. I only know because a mate changed the model below...
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7th March 2024, 07:28 PM
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First thing to work out is it more of a work...
First thing to work out is it more of a work vehicle or a “show pony”Ute?
Regardless of what brand you prefer a tray back is leaps and bounds better than a ute back to work out of, with a dual... -
21st February 2024, 07:11 PM
Thread: AEG Battery Tools
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You don’t normally see them on building sites but...
You don’t normally see them on building sites but a young electrician was using them yesterday. He said he bought them as a first year apprentice and was going to upgrade but with their 7 year...
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18th February 2024, 08:18 PM
Thread: Flat Metal Roof Rusting. How do I repair?
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The roof is really due for replacement but if you...
The roof is really due for replacement but if you are not wanting to do that Google metal roof restoration and you will find a number of options to recoat the roof to extend its life both as a diy...
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16th February 2024, 07:02 AM
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I would have over a dozen Makita battery tools...
I would have over a dozen Makita battery tools and they cop a hiding. I have only broken two impact drivers as a result of dropping from heights, they still work but no longer have reverse function...
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14th February 2024, 07:56 PM
Thread: Table Saw advise needed urgently
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I would go the Dewalt without hesitation, the...
I would go the Dewalt without hesitation, the Hikoki might be a good saw too but you don’t see many to get the feedback. The Dewalt has the runs on the board so you know what you are getting
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12th February 2024, 08:11 PM
Thread: Screen/security door lock diagram?
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Maybe open up the lock and post up a pic to see...
Maybe open up the lock and post up a pic to see if someone can help you out. Very difficult to help you without seeing what is going on
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11th February 2024, 08:11 PM
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Good for you but I think you were very lucky with...
Good for you but I think you were very lucky with the outcome and only because it was Bunnings and their staff don’t care too much about what happens and will take the easiest path.
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I think the issue is more your attitude and...
I think the issue is more your attitude and expectations from the organisation may be misaligned
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29th January 2024, 01:53 PM
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You could try some of the caravan accessories...
You could try some of the caravan accessories companies. They carry all the replacement window parts and pieces that might work for you
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27th January 2024, 10:25 AM
Thread: Part sheets of 12mm pine ply
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Google bird nesting boxes for some ideas, they...
Google bird nesting boxes for some ideas, they sell well. You might even be able to do a deal selling them through some of the bird shops or list on Gumtree
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21st January 2024, 09:20 AM
Thread: jointing compounds??
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It depends on whether you have initial settlement...
It depends on whether you have initial settlement or if it is ongoing movement that is causing your issue
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9th January 2024, 01:30 PM
Thread: Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
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According to their website they do above ground...
According to their website they do above ground ones and then others specifically designed for in ground. The ones you buy off the shelf at Bunnings etc are above ground only I suspect
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9th January 2024, 11:24 AM
Thread: Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
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I would question whether that information is...
I would question whether that information is correct, It may well be but never heard it before, they are approved for use so doesn’t sound right that they would have such a short lifespan. Also they...
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9th January 2024, 08:37 AM
Thread: Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
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Do you need to excavate it or can they clear the...
Do you need to excavate it or can they clear the roots through the pipe ?
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8th January 2024, 10:06 PM
Thread: Swollen wood at bathroom door
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The waterproof membrane may not necessarily be...
The waterproof membrane may not necessarily be compromised but likely the doorjamb has been installed before the tile bed laid and it is sucking the water up out of the bed.
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7th January 2024, 12:08 PM
Thread: Ryobi cordlee C saw
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I used this method for years and it will do what...
I used this method for years and it will do what the tracks will do with a standard saw. The Festool saw itself achieves a must cleaner cut and another level to what you can achieve out of any...
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3rd January 2024, 01:55 PM
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IMO it is not really worth the hassle, you can...
IMO it is not really worth the hassle, you can order them for different thickness walks but for a one off job like yours I would just replace the jambs for wider ones and pack out the cavity slider...
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31st December 2023, 12:45 PM
Thread: Simple framing questions
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I wouldn’t be too concerned about the wall aspect...
I wouldn’t be too concerned about the wall aspect itself but the floating floor is designed to be able to move freely for expansion and contraction and fixing the wall through it may give you...
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27th December 2023, 09:18 PM
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I have glued fibre cement sheets up without...
I have glued fibre cement sheets up without fixings on a number of projects and it works fine even in extreme high wind exposed conditions We would cut the sheets with a tracksaw and leave 3mm...
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22nd December 2023, 02:41 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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I think you might be a little out of touch with...
I think you might be a little out of touch with the current costs of doing business. I am not aware of any employees that get paid less while driving between jobs, it is all part of their working...
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22nd December 2023, 07:29 AM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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On the contrary, a lawyer or other consultant...
On the contrary, a lawyer or other consultant will charge you that and more for just a phone call.The tradesman has travelled to and from your job with an offsider and probably cost him two hours of...
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20th December 2023, 01:30 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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Remove both handles from the door and reassemble,...
Remove both handles from the door and reassemble, you will most likely find it hasn’t been installed correctly with the lock release knob being in the wrong location so it can’t be rotated correctly...
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18th December 2023, 05:45 AM
Thread: Simple framing questions
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If non load bearing partition walls the steel...
If non load bearing partition walls the steel stud and track system available from your local plasterboard supplier is a quick and easy DIY option as an alternative to timber
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10th December 2023, 02:20 PM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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The insulation gets compressed flat at every...
The insulation gets compressed flat at every battern when you put your fixing screws in. That image is to make it look pretty for advertising purposes, a bit like how a McDonald’s hamburger looks in...
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10th December 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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Here it is direct from the manufacturer How...
Here it is direct from the manufacturer
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10th December 2023, 09:30 AM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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Standard recommended building practice is for a...
Standard recommended building practice is for a foil backed insulation blanket ( pink batt) directly in contact with the roof sheeting
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2nd December 2023, 08:25 PM
Thread: Using Structural Pine as Battens ??
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Are you face fixing or secret nailing? Suggest...
Are you face fixing or secret nailing? Suggest you hire or buy a secret nailing gun. Apart from giving you a cleaner finish, the fixing is skewed so gives superior holding power over surface fixing