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10th March 2011, 01:52 PM
Thread: The right size
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Mowman "in-twist", means the opposite of...
Mowman
"in-twist", means the opposite of "out-of-twist". That is something that is not twisted.
Get the bench true then the frames that you build on it will be true. (hopefully).
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9th March 2011, 06:10 PM
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Take you time selecting the timber. Just don't...
Take you time selecting the timber. Just don't let someone serve you from off the top of the stack. Run your eye along it and check for bend and twist. It is nominally 25 off the saw but could be...
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9th March 2011, 06:02 PM
Thread: The right size
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Give it a bit more thought. Depends on what you...
Give it a bit more thought. Depends on what you will be doing with it mostly. If you are nailing a lot of stuff or leaning over to reach the other side then go lower. You can always add height with...
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20th May 2010, 10:49 PM
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Metaphors from NSW Year 12 English essays
Hi all,
Apologies if this as already been here.
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Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh Master.
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17th April 2010, 10:11 AM
Thread: 3m 7500 respirator filter for asbestos?
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DON'T TOUCH FRIABLE ASBESTOS. Asbestos removal...
DON'T TOUCH FRIABLE ASBESTOS.
Asbestos removal for fibro or bonded asbestos.
I always used packs of disposable P2 filters.
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17th April 2010, 09:47 AM
Thread: Help to remove glued on concrete
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I'd use a lump hammer and a brickies bolster. ...
I'd use a lump hammer and a brickies bolster.
Sit the timber firm on a flat clean floor and against a wall to stop it sliding, stand on it. The idea is to get it as solid as possible. Then belt the... -
17th April 2010, 09:25 AM
Thread: Bicycles vs Cars
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I agree with Chris, (haggismuncher) I've ridden...
I agree with Chris, (haggismuncher)
I've ridden plenty in the UK and Europe and all over S.E.Asia. Give me riding in Saigon city centre in the middle of the day than riding on any of our major... -
15th October 2009, 10:23 AM
Thread: Identification of an old vise
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Thanks for that Seanz, That was quick! It had...
Thanks for that Seanz,
That was quick!
It had to be something like that I suppose.
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15th October 2009, 09:27 AM
Thread: Identification of an old vise
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Identification of an old vise
Hi All,
On a recent trip to Europe I came across a few old vises similar to this one. I have seen them in old woodworking factories.
Can anyone tell me the name of them? Not the maker, just the... -
8th October 2009, 06:34 AM
Thread: Where to get drilling done in Melbourne
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Hi Fubar is spot on. Easy peasy, I would even...
Hi
Fubar is spot on. Easy peasy, I would even clamp maybe four legs together and drill them at the same time.
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8th October 2009, 06:25 AM
Thread: Which sealant for Batu pool decking
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Hi I would use an oil based product. Any of the...
Hi
I would use an oil based product. Any of the reputable makes.
I would also have the reeded face up. Good non skid and when you are laying on the sealer/preservative it stays in the grooves a... -
30th May 2009, 07:14 AM
Thread: To do or not to do
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John, Use them as they are and enjoy doing it....
John,
Use them as they are and enjoy doing it.
If and when the handles wear out replace them.
(Unless you've a fetish of some sort ):)
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19th April 2009, 10:04 AM
Thread: Traditional timber boats in Vietnam
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Traditional timber boats in Vietnam
Hi Guys,
It's a long while since I did any boat building myself, or even sailing for that matter, but when I was over in Vietnam I couldn't stop my self from nosing around a few boatyards.
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19th April 2009, 09:50 AM
Thread: Bandsaw in Vietnam
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Bandsaw in Vietnam
Hi Guys,
Just as a change from the usual photos on this section.
Here's a shot of a horizontal band re-saw in a boatyard in Vietnam. I spent a few weeks over there earlier this year and saw... -
12th December 2008, 04:54 AM
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Are you guys hidebound or what? I'm with Mac...
Are you guys hidebound or what?
I'm with Mac on this one.
I served my time using hide glue not much else available and cheap.
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16th October 2008, 06:16 AM
Thread: Which Circular saw blade
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Hi Test first your standard Tungsten Tipped rip...
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Test first your standard Tungsten Tipped rip saw blade, (nicely sharpened) and see if it's good enough, otherwise then I guess you go to a finer toothed blade. Up to double the teeth on your... -
16th October 2008, 06:05 AM
Thread: silkscreen printing
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Hi Burra, I thought this thread was faamiliar....
Hi Burra, I thought this thread was faamiliar.
Great to see that you persevered with it. Good results too. From now on it gets easier, spend more time on new designs and less on technical matters.... -
28th September 2008, 10:38 AM
Thread: Kelpie cross
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Hi Pugwash, You’re a better man than me, I can...
Hi Pugwash,
You’re a better man than me, I can never keep stuff like that clean enough, I always finish up smudging it.
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27th September 2008, 06:40 AM
Thread: Hanging a door
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When I get a hinge that’s recessed in a bit too...
When I get a hinge that’s recessed in a bit too much, the traditional way is to pack behind it with a bit of cardboard.
I’m a bit of a roughie, and really I shouldn’t be telling you guys this, but... -
27th September 2008, 05:51 AM
Thread: Are The Professionals Correct?
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I’m another one in the higher pressure than...
I’m another one in the higher pressure than recommended camp.
Travelling long distances in the Territory I once had it explained to me this way. At standard pressures the flexing of the tyre walls... -
Thanks for that Ray. There’s nothing like a good...
Thanks for that Ray.
There’s nothing like a good chortle to start the day off!
I've already sent it to a mate who is a scotch drinker, He's "been there done that"!
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27th September 2008, 05:24 AM
Thread: Ebay Descriptions
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Hi All, I once had a lawn sale, I listed various...
Hi All,
I once had a lawn sale, I listed various tools etc,<O:p</O:p
And one old girl rubbished me for it being “All men’s stuff”.<O:p</O:p
Cheers <O:p</O:p
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29th May 2008, 06:49 AM
Thread: Worm drive saws
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Gerhard, Interesting article, you make good...
Gerhard,
Interesting article, you make good points.
I had a Makita hypoid many years ago and while it was OK I never replaced it when it got stolen. It was alright for some jobs, but it always... -
29th May 2008, 06:23 AM
Thread: Starting a built-in on carpet
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Hi, I'd say build on the carpet, but with one...
Hi,
I'd say build on the carpet, but with one point to watch for.
If you have to drill through it for your fixing, say into a concrete floor, cut a small square of the carpet before starting to... -
5th May 2008, 11:19 PM
Thread: Fluted decking...Up or down?
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Hi all, Getting back to the topic, after that...
Hi all,
Getting back to the topic, after that little sidetrack by brickie:-) here's my take on it.
Going for the lower end of the price range an architect once specified Selangan Batu hardwood... -
5th May 2008, 10:29 PM
Thread: Easy Stair Question..I hope
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Skot, If you make them according to the BCA...
Skot,
If you make them according to the BCA (which has the power of the law behind it) and somebody has an accident, then it is an accident.
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5th May 2008, 09:59 PM
Thread: Zincalume roof, battens and valley
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Mick, We have gone that little bit extra and...
Mick,
We have gone that little bit extra and pay more for a 2mm or more thick valley gutter with no boards at all. A bit dearer but deeper, which is what it is all about eh!
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4th May 2008, 08:02 PM
Thread: Box Gutter for Parapet Wall
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Hi Zac, I wasn't going to reply to this cos it's...
Hi Zac,
I wasn't going to reply to this cos it's mostly all been said, with the last wry comment from brickie saying it all. Still here's my 2 bob's worth.
We need to know the reason why. If... -
4th May 2008, 07:06 PM
Thread: Re-Painting Melamine help please
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Hi Sean, I used the White Knight stuff, got it...
Hi Sean,
I used the White Knight stuff, got it from Bunnings. The laminate paint that is similar the the ceramic tile paint.
I bought their laminate cleaner in the squeeze bottle, which seems to be... -
11th March 2008, 05:59 AM
Thread: The old saga Renovate or Rebuild
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Hi neverquiteright, Where I live we are in an...
Hi neverquiteright,
Where I live we are in an older suburb that has fairly generous block sizes, with lots of new work going on all the time.
The fact that the house is 80 years old make me think... -
14th February 2008, 07:55 AM
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Dr, You got the answers with your first replies,...
Dr,
You got the answers with your first replies, use multigrips/triple grips.
Support the floor joists on an angle.
"Is there a hanger that is adaptable to angles? "
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14th February 2008, 07:35 AM
Thread: Cutting Hardieplank
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Rob, I use a small 100mm Makita wet saw, cuts it...
Rob,
I use a small 100mm Makita wet saw, cuts it like butter.
Otherwise get a masonry friction disk in your ordinary power saw.
Cut dry and be prepared for dust.
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9th February 2008, 01:55 PM
Thread: Another project almost finished
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Hi Mailee I like the cupboard, nice clean lines....
Hi Mailee
I like the cupboard, nice clean lines. Also the trick of letting the customer finish themself is a great labour saver for you.
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9th February 2008, 07:30 AM
Thread: replacing sills on sash windows
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Hi As and apprentice carpenter in the early...
Hi
As and apprentice carpenter in the early 60's I must have done dozens.
We had in those days the benefit of a heck of a lot of stock mouldings for sills etc. Also we had a machine shop where... -
9th February 2008, 07:07 AM
Thread: Japanese woodworking glossary
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Hi pranayama. I am about to do the same thing...
Hi pranayama.
I am about to do the same thing myself, that is try to incorporate an illustrated glossary into my website.
I am currently looking at a program called Moodle, which is primarily an... -
7th February 2008, 07:19 AM
Thread: Waterproofing over tiles?...
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If you can see a distinct crack underneath you...
If you can see a distinct crack underneath you could try epoxy injection. Probably not applicable for your job, but I have never seen anything you can add to the surface of a bathroom floor that will...
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7th February 2008, 06:45 AM
Thread: Removing ceiling - should I insulate?
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Hi Darren I'd say insulate with batts, the ideal...
Hi Darren
I'd say insulate with batts, the ideal time, slip them onto the battens just before you fix your ceiling. Never going to be as easy again.
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6th February 2008, 08:19 AM
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I usually want my decks to last. I use decking...
I usually want my decks to last.
I use decking oil (or preservative) or get the owner to do it as many times as possible, all four sides, three of them will never see preservative for the rest of... -
6th February 2008, 08:09 AM
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I like it, you have every reason to feel good...
I like it, you have every reason to feel good about it.
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6th February 2008, 07:48 AM
Thread: polished concrete
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Nice photos and jobs Dusty, I've done a few...
Nice photos and jobs Dusty,
I've done a few polished concrete jobs and in my experience the owner never wants to go the final bit an achieve a finish like you show here.
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5th February 2008, 06:09 AM
Thread: Is this a structural door frame?
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Hi Steve, I guess that the ceiling inside is...
Hi Steve,
I guess that the ceiling inside is higher than what we see in the photo, like 300 or so. Even if there is no lintel there now, I'd be putting one in for the new doors.
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5th February 2008, 05:08 AM
Thread: My bench is finished...almost
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Hi Rob Excellent job mate, a credit to you....
Hi Rob
Excellent job mate, a credit to you.
That's some serious holding power you have in the vice.
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27th December 2007, 08:16 PM
Thread: Barry and Allan's job interview
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In a similar vein, Two guys from a sheltered...
In a similar vein,
Two guys from a sheltered workshop, first guy gets a job as a Diesel fitter.
Second guy is offended and says, "I make the nickers, all you do is stick em on your head and say... -
19th December 2007, 09:23 PM
Thread: Clarification needed on a few terms
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Take your pick, it seems like we are all right,...
Take your pick, it seems like we are all right,
Flitch
1. A portion sawn from a log and normally cut into veneers.
2. Sheets of veneer stacked in the sequence as it is cut from the log.
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OK, we have a bit more information, not a gable...
OK, we have a bit more information, not a gable but a hip.
The way I read it you want to take out a full end wall and extend on. The engineer might not like that, you may need to leave say a 600... -
15th December 2007, 08:26 PM
Thread: concrete for fence posts
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Making a few guesses here but I figure you may...
Making a few guesses here but I figure you may need say 0.4 of a cubic Meter. 16 posts x .6 deep x .2x.2. That could be bought from a mini-mix company.
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Hi Frog_hopper, Assuming a few things here, I...
Hi Frog_hopper,
Assuming a few things here, I would consider making a steel girder type truss and hiding it in the new roof framing if height is a problem. Steel columns hidden in the new walls.
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15th December 2007, 08:52 AM
Thread: I would like to get a motorcycle
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Hi Astrid, I agree entirely. The problem...
Hi Astrid,
I agree entirely.
The problem that I see with riding a motorbike or push bike here in Aus. and I suspect most developed countries, is that a lot of last two generations of drivers... -
15th December 2007, 08:14 AM
Thread: I would like to get a motorcycle
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HH, Thanks for that snippet of information, I...
HH,
Thanks for that snippet of information, I just can't think how after living and working in the NT for the last 40 years in many remote communities, that it has slipped under my radar.
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11th December 2007, 07:38 AM
Thread: I would like to get a motorcycle
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Hi Mat, I'd say go for it, when I was in my...
Hi Mat,
I'd say go for it, when I was in my teens I bought a motor bike for 35 quid and traveled hundreds of miles on weekends and saw places that most of my mates never saw.
Having a cheap form...