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17th October 2014, 12:03 PM
Thread: Need a boxmaker
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Need a boxmaker
My sister has enlisted me to find someone to make a jewellery box for her for as a Christmas present. She wants it to have numerous compartments, a little twirling ballerina and a musical movement...
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21st May 2014, 08:48 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade
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I talked to my boss today and he can set me up...
I talked to my boss today and he can set me up with 3 phase power so that's not an issue
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15th May 2014, 11:11 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade
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I can't really say what work I will be doing as I...
I can't really say what work I will be doing as I do not know. It would surely change over time, so I couldn't say anything specific anyway.
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15th May 2014, 09:19 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade
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Lathe Upgrade
Having possessed my AL-54B for about 5 years and running a profitable side project with it, I am now considering upgrading to something more substantial. I am thinking of something the size of a...
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18th January 2011, 11:54 PM
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A body was found in one of the houses in Grantham...
A body was found in one of the houses in Grantham on the third search of the building. The authorities have to be completely sure before they start letting people in, they don't want already shocked...
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15th January 2011, 06:53 PM
Thread: Electrical problem in a CH Lancer
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The battery only drains with the key in the...
The battery only drains with the key in the ignition. Keyless, nothing happens
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15th January 2011, 03:25 PM
Thread: Electrical problem in a CH Lancer
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It's none of those causes
It's none of those causes
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15th January 2011, 03:22 PM
Thread: After the floods
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The township of Helidon was unaffected, Lockyer...
The township of Helidon was unaffected, Lockyer creek (which flows alongside the main road didn't even break it's banks. The reports you hear about Helidon are most likely of further out of town
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13th January 2011, 10:47 PM
Thread: Electrical problem in a CH Lancer
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Electrical problem in a CH Lancer
My 2005 Lancer has just started to drain batteries whilst standing, also it's not idling correctly and will occasionally stall instead of idling.
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12th January 2011, 10:08 PM
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Front page of the newspaper today, my mates...
Front page of the newspaper today, my mates parents are among the first identified dead
The "Inland Tsunami" hit Toowoomba. The water came from the sky, the catchment area is only the eastern to... -
11th January 2011, 11:06 PM
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I'm fine, I was stuck at work for a while...
I'm fine, I was stuck at work for a while yesterday. I couldn't get past Gowrie Ck (where all the water on the news ends up) nor Meringandan Ck. As well as all of the West Creek crossings. Mt Kynoch...
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16th December 2010, 08:02 PM
Thread: Pen kit clear out
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Pen kit clear out
I'm selling all my gear. See here as well as my other threads. My Jet Midi lathe is up for sale too
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11th December 2010, 07:54 PM
Thread: I'm out
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I've been putting it off for months, I've only...
I've been putting it off for months, I've only just hardened up enough to do it.
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11th December 2010, 05:03 PM
Thread: I'm out
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Ah yes, the sheoak collection... A shame to see...
Ah yes, the sheoak collection... A shame to see it go but it should make me a penny or two. Any idea how I should sell all my timber? I have what you could call a plethora
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11th December 2010, 03:31 PM
Thread: I'm out
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It's official. I've started putting things up for...
It's official. I've started putting things up for sale in the marketplace.
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9th December 2010, 08:59 PM
Thread: I'm out
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I've realised that I wasn't really interested in...
I've realised that I wasn't really interested in woodworking, more so just the end product. The "passion" was never actually there
No, there are no women involved
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8th December 2010, 11:20 PM
Thread: I'm out
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I'm out
It's official! I'm quitting woodwork, I haven't made anything in nine months and I've lost interest. I didn't want to, I just lost my motivation.
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12th August 2010, 11:14 PM
Thread: Curly Forest Red Gum
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Since when?
Since when?
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12th August 2010, 12:00 AM
Thread: Which dual cab?
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Interesting, how do you find the D-max? According...
Interesting, how do you find the D-max? According to the bloke I bought my latest rodeo off the Colorados aren't much chop.
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11th August 2010, 07:51 PM
Thread: Which dual cab?
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I own two TFR9 Rodeos and I can certainly vouch...
I own two TFR9 Rodeos and I can certainly vouch for them. They're a bit outside your age range, the last ones being made in 2002 but they're still fantastic utes. The 3.2L V6 models have plenty of...
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7th August 2010, 08:22 PM
Thread: Tonight's Meal
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Roast chicken and veg. Made by yours truly
Roast chicken and veg. Made by yours truly
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5th August 2010, 07:28 PM
Thread: Irritations - dump here thread
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Whingers irritate me:wink:
Whingers irritate me:wink:
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11th July 2010, 11:41 PM
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None of the available swing mills are any good...
None of the available swing mills are any good for fixed site milling, Lucas's are alright but not fantastic. Petersons are plenty flawed. I say make your own, maybe use some bits off the lucas,...
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18th June 2010, 06:59 PM
Thread: TFR9 Rodeo Timing belt
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The 6vd1 engine is non interference, there is no...
The 6vd1 engine is non interference, there is no way the valves can hit the pistons. You've got very little to lose except your time. If you need any help just ask
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17th June 2010, 09:57 PM
Thread: to burqa or not to burqa
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You're right, we are just dirt beneath your...
You're right, we are just dirt beneath your mighty boots
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17th June 2010, 08:16 PM
Thread: Turning Ironbark
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It'd split like mad
It'd split like mad
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16th June 2010, 11:12 PM
Thread: TFR9 Rodeo Timing belt
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104. Ponder Circumstances 105. Attempt to syphon...
104. Ponder Circumstances
105. Attempt to syphon coolant
106. Cop a mouthful of coolant
107. Spit
108. Cough
109. Hack
110. Remember how poisonous Ethylene Glycol is
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14th June 2010, 11:10 PM
Thread: TFR9 Rodeo Timing belt
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I think the problem is the belt markings, I'll...
I think the problem is the belt markings, I'll have another go tomorrow and report back
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12th June 2010, 12:46 AM
Thread: TFR9 Rodeo Timing belt
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The better motors get, the more complicated they...
The better motors get, the more complicated they become. My old Triton motor is fantastic to work on because it only has a dozen or so parts.
Part 2
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11th June 2010, 10:40 PM
Thread: TFR9 Rodeo Timing belt
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TFR9 Rodeo Timing belt
Over the past few days I've changed the timing belt in my LX rodeo (6VD1 DOHC motor) and I think I write up will be helpful for others wanting to try
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10th June 2010, 07:25 PM
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I might be there
I might be there
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6th June 2010, 11:42 PM
Thread: Awl review in AWR
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:B Ta Rob There was a bit of a...
:B Ta Rob
There was a bit of a misunderstanding about whether I was selling the awls (which I am.) I was a bit miffed that all I got was a picture and no text (I know you'll read this Raf:wink:)
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1st June 2010, 07:15 PM
Thread: Firewood pricing
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We (Official business) charge $65pm for offcuts...
We (Official business) charge $65pm for offcuts and $85pm for splitwood. Compared to those around here we're cheap
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29th May 2010, 06:38 PM
Thread: Tooth breakage
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The grey gum we cut is hard and gummy, it's good...
The grey gum we cut is hard and gummy, it's good and strong if you can get a piece without gum veins
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26th May 2010, 09:40 PM
Thread: Digital Century
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22nd May 2010, 07:01 PM
Thread: Decking timber suppliers in Brisbane
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The sawmill I work for sends a truck to Brisbane...
The sawmill I work for sends a truck to Brisbane each week. Give my boss a call on 0408457156
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21st May 2010, 06:52 PM
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Change my times to Sunday, I can man the stand a...
Change my times to Sunday, I can man the stand a few times
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20th May 2010, 10:59 PM
Thread: Pedants and Nitpickers
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Geez Grog, you don't have to be so pedantic:~
Geez Grog, you don't have to be so pedantic:~
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20th May 2010, 10:58 PM
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I can't guarantee anything, I mightn't make it:C
I can't guarantee anything, I mightn't make it:C
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20th May 2010, 07:33 PM
Thread: Pedants and Nitpickers
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Carl Weiss is his name, Weisy is a shortening, or...
Carl Weiss is his name, Weisy is a shortening, or "nickname." You wouldn't spell without a capital would you?
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19th May 2010, 10:03 PM
Thread: Tooth breakage
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The steel broke? Sounds like the retipper didn't...
The steel broke? Sounds like the retipper didn't heat the blade properly and made the blade brittle or let it cool to quickly (something along those lines)
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19th May 2010, 09:48 PM
Thread: Pedants and Nitpickers
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Capital "W" in Weisy as it's a proper name
Capital "W" in Weisy as it's a proper name
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19th May 2010, 09:14 PM
Thread: Pedants and Nitpickers
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Oh my stars. All the typos... *faint*
Oh my stars. All the typos... *faint*
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19th May 2010, 08:51 PM
Thread: Pedants and Nitpickers
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The correct grammar would be, "Do you not want to...
The correct grammar would be, "Do you not want to know what the topic was?"
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19th May 2010, 07:30 PM
Thread: turb-o-saw
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Geez Carlo, are you chicken?
Geez Carlo, are you chicken?
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18th May 2010, 11:06 PM
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Ooh Ooh! Pick me, I'll be there on Saturday! Slot...
Ooh Ooh! Pick me, I'll be there on Saturday! Slot me in whenever
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12th May 2010, 06:57 PM
Thread: Seasoning Tallowwood logs
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Don't season the logs, cut them up then dry them.
Don't season the logs, cut them up then dry them.
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11th May 2010, 11:26 PM
Thread: Mitsubishi 4g54 Engine
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:D:D:D That's all I can say about the Rodeo. Much...
:D:D:D That's all I can say about the Rodeo. Much more power and alot comfier than the triton. It sounds alot better and has a much bigger rev range too.
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11th May 2010, 11:13 PM
Thread: Where do I source large timbers?
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If you get desperate then we can mill and ship it...
If you get desperate then we can mill and ship it from up here. Freight would be a pain though
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11th May 2010, 11:06 PM
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If I can get there on the Saturday (If I pass my...
If I can get there on the Saturday (If I pass my driving test on the 19th) I'll be up for whenever on that day. Otherwise I might have to sponge a lift off "Someone" Gee, who could that someone be?:D