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22nd April 2024, 11:50 PM
Thread: Woodpeckers T square
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SOLD: I’ll take it Andy. ajw
I’ll take it Andy.
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20th March 2024, 10:10 PM
Thread: Norway - An idiosyncratic country.
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Thanks for sharing these experiences and photos....
Thanks for sharing these experiences and photos.
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26th February 2024, 10:56 PM
Thread: Sydney to Armidale
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Sydney to Armidale
I’m looking for a transport option to get some Walnut boards to my nephew in Armidale. He is doing woodwork for his HSC and I’ve offered to let him raid my stash of Walnut. The boards will be cut...
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14th January 2024, 10:16 PM
Thread: WIP- Sharpening bench
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I was just thinking that I hadn’t seen any update...
I was just thinking that I hadn’t seen any update on this project for a while, and up comes your post.
It’s looking good
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17th November 2023, 08:56 PM
Thread: WIP- Sharpening bench
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Hi Andy, I like the look of the wider wedges...
Hi Andy,
I like the look of the wider wedges you've used. I'd love to come and have a look at this build when you finish it. I need to do something similar.
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8th October 2023, 07:59 AM
Thread: Confined Space. Close-up failure!
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Nice recovery, and just in time.
Nice recovery, and just in time.
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8th October 2023, 07:53 AM
Thread: Where to get Laminated Plywood from in WA?
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Old office desk
I built a router table out of material from an old office desk. The tops of these are large, flat, laminex-coated. You might find what you’re after in a second-hand office furniture shop, or on...
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28th August 2023, 11:48 PM
Thread: Commission Jewellery Box
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I wonder if the jacaranda is from my place. I...
I wonder if the jacaranda is from my place. I had a tree come down in a storm, and some people came and got the logs from it. I’m in Glenbrook, so could have been my tree I suppose.
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19th August 2023, 07:17 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Is it possible to have my hot water heater...
Is it possible to have my hot water heater switched from Controlled Load to General Supply? I'm generating enough from my solar panels to run the hot water heater for free. It would be good to use...
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19th August 2023, 01:02 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Got a bill from my electricity provider today. ...
Got a bill from my electricity provider today. It’s been a while since they sent a bill. I’ve had messages saying there were problems generating the bill. Others with the same provider have had...
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13th August 2023, 10:19 AM
Thread: Rattly fan in wood heater.
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Can you get some compressed air in there...
Can you get some compressed air in there somewhere? Might make a bit of mess, but could also solve the problem.
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31st July 2023, 10:17 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Home battery prices are very expensive, and I...
Home battery prices are very expensive, and I can’t make an economic argument for them in my case. My PV panels plus infeed tariff mean I have virtually zero bill in summer. Still waiting for our...
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31st July 2023, 12:35 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Warn, what battery did you buy? I’m starting to...
Warn, what battery did you buy? I’m starting to think more seriously about adding one to my system.
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25th July 2023, 12:06 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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And here’s me complaining about paying 36cents...
And here’s me complaining about paying 36cents peak. I’ve got a 13kW PV system but no battery. Negligible bill in Summer, but winter is a different story. If I had to pay the rates you’re being...
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21st May 2023, 12:08 PM
Thread: Waldo’s Grandfather clock
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It’s an absolute thing of beauty, especially...
It’s an absolute thing of beauty, especially given the reason for its creation. It will be a family heirloom. Thanks for sharing the journey.
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14th May 2023, 05:12 PM
Thread: Gladiator tool chest
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SOLD: I'll take it Andy. ajw
I'll take it Andy.
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5th March 2023, 10:55 PM
Thread: Dave's Workshop Build
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It’s looking excellent. Some shed envy happening...
It’s looking excellent. Some shed envy happening here…
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13th February 2023, 11:34 PM
Thread: Scrap Wood and Offcuts
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Is there such a thing as scrap wood? I...
Is there such a thing as scrap wood?
I suffer from the same problem as you…
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9th February 2023, 06:13 PM
Thread: Gifkins jig
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DONE: NCArcher has collected the jig.
NCArcher has collected the jig.
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9th February 2023, 08:31 AM
Thread: Gifkins jig
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DONE: It's yours NCArcher. I'll PM you my address and...
It's yours NCArcher. I'll PM you my address and phone details.
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8th February 2023, 11:14 PM
Thread: Gifkins jig
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DONE: Gifkins jig
I’ve got an old Gifkins dovetail jig, free for somebody who wants it. You’ll need to get yourself some router bits to use it.
located in Glenbrook, NSW
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24th January 2023, 11:03 AM
Thread: Laminating curved slats for a headboard
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I'm going to be making a new headboard this year...
I'm going to be making a new headboard this year too. I've been following along and admiring your work. I think I'd use key holes to attach it to the wall.
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20th January 2023, 07:31 AM
Thread: Laminating curved slats for a headboard
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Are you intending to add a round over to the...
Are you intending to add a round over to the edges? If you make it 3mm radius, it will meet at the glueline. I’ve seen this done to disguise the join before. That’s a largish roundover for pieces...
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18th January 2023, 08:41 PM
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Please post some pics when you're done. I've...
Please post some pics when you're done. I've been following this thread and I'd like to see the end result.
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1st January 2023, 10:46 PM
Thread: If dovetails weren’t hard enough,
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It was fascinating to watch, but I didn’t really...
It was fascinating to watch, but I didn’t really like the finished piece.
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8th December 2022, 11:42 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I’m in
I’m in
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2nd November 2022, 11:13 PM
Thread: Festool Domino 500
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SOLD: PM sent. I’m just back from a work trip. ajw
PM sent. I’m just back from a work trip.
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23rd October 2022, 02:08 PM
Thread: Festool Domino 500
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SOLD: Sold to RogerWilco, pending payment. I'll send...
Sold to RogerWilco, pending payment. I'll send you a PM. Can you check that your mailbox isn't full?
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22nd October 2022, 11:20 PM
Thread: Festool Domino 500
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SOLD: Thanks RW. At this stage I will wait and I’ll...
Thanks RW. At this stage I will wait and I’ll see if I get any takers at my asking price.
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22nd October 2022, 04:45 PM
Thread: Lid medallion recess
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I've seen a youtube video somewhere that shows...
I've seen a youtube video somewhere that shows how to make a router template for essentially any sized hole/recess you want to create. It starts with using a forstner bit to get close, then uses...
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22nd October 2022, 03:59 PM
Thread: Festool Domino 500
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SOLD: Festool Domino 500
I posted in another thread that I'd had a problem with my Domino at a time-critical point of a project. I sent it off to Festool for repair, and bought a new unit to get the job done.
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13th October 2022, 10:36 PM
Thread: Repairing Domino 500
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Festool has sent me a txt saying the tool is...
Festool has sent me a txt saying the tool is fixed and being sent back to me. Should have it mid next week.
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13th October 2022, 10:38 AM
Thread: Repairing Domino 500
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The repair is around $350, so I’m going ahead...
The repair is around $350, so I’m going ahead with it. Now need to work out what a second hand unit is worth, and list it for sale on the forum when I get it back.
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12th October 2022, 11:24 PM
Thread: Repairing Domino 500
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Repairing Domino 500
My much-loved Domino developed a fault recently, with an electrical burning smell and some smoke coming out of the motor area. I’m part-way through building a cot for my soon-to-arrive grandson,...
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24th August 2022, 08:50 AM
Thread: Blackwood TV cabinet
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Blackwood TV cabinet
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TV cabinet built from Tasmanian Blackwood. I’ve been working on this for about a year, on the weekends.
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1st August 2022, 12:28 AM
Thread: rip fence orientation
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I started out using a Mk3 then the 2000 series. ...
I started out using a Mk3 then the 2000 series. When I got a bit more serious about the hobby, I moved to a proper cabinet saw with an accurate fence. Makes so much difference! The fence on mine...
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3rd June 2022, 05:15 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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I would have thought that the power generators...
I would have thought that the power generators had fixed supply contracts with coal mines, so that they were guaranteed supply at a known price. The mines shouldn't be able to simply withhold...
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3rd June 2022, 02:57 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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It's not costing us 4 times the amount to dig up...
It's not costing us 4 times the amount to dig up coal or extract gas, but because of international pricing, the price is jumping. So somebody somewhere in this process is making some super profits. ...
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3rd June 2022, 12:43 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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My daughter is also with Reamped who are telling...
My daughter is also with Reamped who are telling customers to go elsewhere. Massive advertising campaign to get the customers to switch now, or face price rises of 100% or more.
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3rd June 2022, 12:29 AM
Thread: Hello from the blue mountains
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Hi Jarrod, condolences on your loss. There...
Hi Jarrod,
condolences on your loss. There are a few forum members who live in the Blue Mountains, including me. Where abouts are you? Let us know what help you’re looking for, and I’m sure... -
31st May 2022, 07:27 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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My provider contacted me today and advised me to...
My provider contacted me today and advised me to switch to somebody else. From what I can gather, they are unprotected from wholesale pricing changes that are flowing through, and their rates will...
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26th May 2022, 12:32 AM
Thread: Narex Chisels - bevel edge
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SOLD: Post please. PM sent. ajw
Post please. PM sent.
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25th May 2022, 04:15 PM
Thread: Narex Chisels - bevel edge
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SOLD: I'll take them. ajw
I'll take them.
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11th May 2022, 12:22 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Just got an email from my provider telling me...
Just got an email from my provider telling me that my usage charges are going up 27% in two week’s time. Why does that say about the future of the market? My daughter got a similar email from her...
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21st April 2022, 11:19 PM
Thread: The Wall at Derwent Bridge
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It certainly is an incredible piece of art. Well...
It certainly is an incredible piece of art. Well worth including on any trip to Tasmania.
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1st April 2022, 09:43 PM
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VICTORIA I’ll take it if you’re willing to post it (I’ll...
I’ll take it if you’re willing to post it (I’ll pay postage).
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21st March 2022, 11:55 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Square root of 2 = 1.4142135, 3= 1.7320508 WP,...
Square root of 2 = 1.4142135, 3= 1.7320508
WP, I think we share some common traits.
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26th January 2022, 10:33 PM
Thread: Cordless Platform Advice
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Total Tools 20% store credit Australia Day
WoodPixel, thanks for the recommendation on the trim router. Ordered one today from Total Tools. They have an amazing deal where you get 20% of the amount spent as store credit for today only. ...
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14th January 2022, 10:11 PM
Thread: TSC 10HB riving knife etc.
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I feel your pain. I have this saw too, and the...
I feel your pain. I have this saw too, and the lack of a riving knife that raises and lowers with the saw blade is my only real gripe. Removing and installing the blade guard is a constant pain in...
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1st December 2021, 10:43 PM
Thread: S+J Tenon Saw ($61) - is it a decent saw
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He’s in Canberra - I’m sure you could track him...
He’s in Canberra - I’m sure you could track him down and “borrow” a saw or two.