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    The table saw has now been sold.

    The table saw has now been sold.
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    Victoria - 12" Leda Table Saw

    Greetings from an old member who hasn't been in here for years.

    I'm selling my woodworking gear due to lack of use as other hobbies have taken over.

    First to go is my 12" Leda Table saw which...
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    The best thing you can do with a GMC powered...

    The best thing you can do with a GMC powered router table is put it in the trailer and take it to the local tip. Seriously, it's not worth the effort. :((
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    Gifkins Jig in the Market Place

    Hi Box makers, just wanted to let you know that my Gifkins Jig is for sale in the Market Place forum

    cheers
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    If it's going to get wet and cop the weather,...

    If it's going to get wet and cop the weather, you'll need more than oil I think. oregon doesn't like being in the open. It's OK for pergolas and stuff where it's under cover but must be protected. It...
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    Of course! Too may people run around thinking...

    Of course! Too may people run around thinking that they have to have concrete or a stand. Mine is 2200L and sits on about 6" of builders sand with some TP sleepers as the border. Never packed it...
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    Nice work but 2 points I'd like to make, hope you...

    Nice work but 2 points I'd like to make, hope you don't get offended.....

    a) It would look better on timber legs, not on milk crates
    b) I think it would be good enough to go inside the house. It...
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    Why buy an excavator ?? Save yourself the money...

    Why buy an excavator ?? Save yourself the money and rent it out to some druggies. They'll demolish it for free. :cool:
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    Skew, mate, please help me here. How cold does it...

    Skew, mate, please help me here. How cold does it have to be before you wear some shoes :D
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    Don't throw away the Triton bin. Convert it to a...

    Don't throw away the Triton bin. Convert it to a mini cyclone and connect a shop vac (see the video). The 1HP will collect under the table dust but is not great above the table. You need a small pipe...
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    Too little knowledge is a dangerous thing :cool:

    Too little knowledge is a dangerous thing :cool:
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    I secure the work piece and use the mop in a hand...

    I secure the work piece and use the mop in a hand held drill. Never had a problem.

    As was mentioned, reverse direction when near the ends.

    Watch the video of Neil doing it.
  13. Thread: IE Problems

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    The server knows you well it seems. :D

    The server knows you well it seems. :D
  14. Thread: Sorry

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    meaning he was back to the old Al. Which i find...

    meaning he was back to the old Al. Which i find amusing and I'm happy about.

    Have you ever done a good turn for someone and then regretted doing it.

    I'm feeling that way right now. :cool:
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    I don't see where I said that. That comment is...

    I don't see where I said that. That comment is uncalled for IMHO.
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    half a week, half a day. half an hour, who's...

    half a week, half a day. half an hour, who's counting. :D

    Hell hath no fury ..... etc etc

    The quiet before the storm ?
  17. Thread: Sorry

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    geez, let him off the leash for just half a day...

    geez, let him off the leash for just half a day and he's back to normal. :D:D
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    me to Chris They do wonders these days. I'm...

    me to Chris

    They do wonders these days. I'm sure it will turn out OK.
  19. Thread: Gifkins jig

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    Don't forget that the maximum thickness of timber...

    Don't forget that the maximum thickness of timber for the H series templates is 10mm.

    The A series goes up to 13mm and is quite OK for small boxes. I think it's the best one to get. If you want to...
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    Oh dear me. Stuart, Zed, You, it's dangerous work...

    Oh dear me. Stuart, Zed, You, it's dangerous work that mod stuff.

    :cool:
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    See, since you joined this forum, things are...

    See, since you joined this forum, things are getting better already.
    You just saved yourself $100 :wink:
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    I asked someone where it was recently. They said...

    I asked someone where it was recently. They said 'the other side of town' so I suspect it's close to you.

    :D
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    I had a similar problem and called a local...

    I had a similar problem and called a local Heating Cooling guy in. He turned the unit's power off at the plug and then turned it back on. It reset the unit and it worked fine.

    he charged me $100...
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    Poll: Oh please, give us a break ! :(( There's another...

    Oh please, give us a break ! :(( There's another post in need of deletion. Just get back to woodwork will you.

    We've had more than enough of this bulltish.:((

    ,/ Al/ Neil hit the delete...
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    Welcome to the forum adhmad. Check out this...

    Welcome to the forum adhmad.

    Check out this video from our Moving Pictures section. There are quite a few free videos in there which will get you started

    Dovetail Box making Video
    ...
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    you over indulging on the red wine again John ? :D

    you over indulging on the red wine again John ? :D
  27. Thread: A new Record?

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    Oh that's just great.:rolleyes: They were all...

    Oh that's just great.:rolleyes:
    They were all asleep and you had to go and wake them up again. :((
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    fancy that, what a coincidence. Nice pic. :wink:...

    fancy that, what a coincidence. Nice pic. :wink:

    My first Sabre was called Water Gumby. That was around 1979:oo:. From that day on, there were people at the club who had no idea what my name was....
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    I sailed at Carrum for about 20 years. Mention...

    I sailed at Carrum for about 20 years. Mention the name Gumby down there and you'll get a reaction. :D I was Rear Commodore there, and also did the club magazine for many years. I left about 3 years...
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    I'd go the Pacer, definitely. It's resale value...

    I'd go the Pacer, definitely. It's resale value is better for starters. 125's are almost extinct. Sabres are single handed.

    I sailed Pacers with my kids (came 3rd in the Vic championships 1993)...
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    I really don't see the point in doing that. I've...

    I really don't see the point in doing that. I've got a gas BBQ with a hood if needed. I think one really important feature of the Weber with charcoal is that the temperature decreases evenly during...
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    We do a Weber roast every Sunday. The best is the...

    We do a Weber roast every Sunday. The best is the pickled pork with the hickory, as has already been mentioned. But try taking off the crackling after an hour, score the remaining fat in a diamond...
  33. Thread: Mrs Woodpecker

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    I'm glad of that Shirls, I wasn't having a crack...

    I'm glad of that Shirls, I wasn't having a crack at you at all.

    Just being my usual, cheery, happy and extremely helpful self. :wink:

    Welcome aboard BTW. :)

    You will get more help by...
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    Don't hold your breath Bob, I've got a bit on at...

    Don't hold your breath Bob, I've got a bit on at the moment. Not woodwork, just a new job which is going to take up a lot more of my time.

    I'd suggest having a crack at this box, which is another...
  35. Thread: Mrs Woodpecker

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    hey Shirls, can you please stop heading all your...

    hey Shirls, can you please stop heading all your new threads with the same title :rolleyes:

    :wink:
  36. For my mate Wongo, and you cat lovers out there

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7yqlTMvp8

    :D
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    Excellent effort there Bob. It's scary just how...

    Excellent effort there Bob. It's scary just how accurate the Gifkins is. :wink:

    But don't thank me, thank Roger Gifkins. He makes us all look good :D

    (but I'm glad the video helped)
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    Not a good move from a resale point of view -...

    Not a good move from a resale point of view - keep it separate
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    The AW is apparently more robust or better built...

    The AW is apparently more robust or better built - so they say.

    Anyway, it's fine. Does the job and is a hell of a lot cheaper than 2 dedicated 10" machines would set you back.
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    It takes a minute or two at most. Those who say...

    It takes a minute or two at most. Those who say it's hard, or takes a while, or is fiddly don't know what they are talking about. :cool:

    and read this.......
    ML 392
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    geez, I'm away for a few days and look what...

    geez, I'm away for a few days and look what happens....nobody bothers to tell you that there is a jointer/thicknesser explanation video in our Moving Pictures section of the forum.

    Go there and...
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    That could be the one who was on 3AW this week ...

    That could be the one who was on 3AW this week

    www.soundtherapy.com.au

    I wonder if it works ? It's not cheap for a book and couple of CD's :cool:
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    I think you're right but super is definitely an...

    I think you're right but super is definitely an area for financial advice. There are lots of other issues like concessions you can claim against any capital gains tax liabilities by plonking a...
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    Of course :) It's not supposed to. I think...

    Of course :)



    It's not supposed to. I think you should read the post above yours regarding leverage. Nobody I know ever waited until they saved the entire purchase price before buying an...
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    It's 15% going in if it's before tax (salary...

    It's 15% going in if it's before tax (salary sacrifice) and tax free coming out if you are over 60.
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    I've been hesitating to write this letter,...

    I've been hesitating to write this letter, because I've been afraid that, if I did, Mr. Doggy Dog Grunt, Esq. would do everything in his power to make me turn to a life of crime. But after reading...
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    Having been in real estate for 20 years, I think...

    Having been in real estate for 20 years, I think i know a bit about it.

    here's a very short summary:
    Negative gearing simply means that the repayments on your loan exceed the rental income. So,...
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    Ouch, that must have really hurt. Nasty place to...

    Ouch, that must have really hurt. Nasty place to take a bullet. :wink:
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    I got the Incra Lite so I'm not sure about the...

    I got the Incra Lite so I'm not sure about the wonder fence. I'm happy with the Incra system and the acuracy is phenomenal.
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    twaddle :D

    twaddle :D
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