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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Where do you get your fixings from Bebbo?

    Where do you get your fixings from Bebbo?
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    I wandered around Masters last Saturday. I don't...

    I wandered around Masters last Saturday. I don't consider 10% really that good a deal unless you are in need of 1000's of dollars worth of equipment. The 30% discount was only on fixings such as...
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    I only just found your jig set up for box joints....

    I only just found your jig set up for box joints. I have looked at dozens of them on Youtube. Many of them are complicated looking affairs (especially the one with wooden cogs!! Yes, a shout out to...
  5. Thread: RIP Les Paul

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    It seems to me that Les Paul is playing with a...

    It seems to me that Les Paul is playing with a broken string in the 3rd video. Amazing. When I break a string it is all over.
  6. Thread: Loft Bed Idea

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    Hot air rises...

    Firstly, it is a great use of space, well done.

    Having slept in a bunk bed as wee nipper I can only say that I am glad that I sleep closer to the floor now. Are you aware of the temperature...
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    Music is such a personal taste argument. It is...

    Music is such a personal taste argument. It is great to see everyone defending their favourite genre or group etc. The great thing about music (or any other art form) is that it keeps evolving - it...
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    I also shot a grainy video of him playing it as...

    I also shot a grainy video of him playing it as well.
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    Yes it does...like I said...once I saw it I...

    Yes it does...like I said...once I saw it I couldn't refuse.
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    I was not sure about the jarrah at the start -...

    I was not sure about the jarrah at the start - the reason being prior to oiling and polishing it looked a little dull with the sassafras - and the sassafras was a quite pale looking on the sides....
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    Thomas Lloyd Guitars II - My 1st Guitar

    After BobL inspired me with his guitar build (see HERE)… I went off and enrolled at the Thomas Lloyd Guitar School. I have since completed the course (sorry, no blow-by-blow updates as I shut...
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    Mongrel and especially Lil Mongrel, what a...

    Mongrel and especially Lil Mongrel, what a fantastic result. Considering the only thing I built at the same age as Lil was a teapot stand - I am in awe.

    Now we need to address the presentation...
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    Since when did private schools teach spelling? I...

    Since when did private schools teach spelling? I know plenty of private school graduates (as well as university grads) that cannot spell to save their own life. Anyway - what is the spell checker for...
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    I think the winder issues is because I used mdf...

    I think the winder issues is because I used mdf for the winder...it was a tight fit with the dowel initially but with a bit of force the mdf wore down pretty quickly.
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    Lefty and Chipman...what can I say! They look a...

    Lefty and Chipman...what can I say! They look a treat...much better than my hamfisted attempt.

    Nice paint jobs too.

    I painted the bits I wanted to paint prior to assembly...definitely much...
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    Well, looks like someone (the owner?) bought it...

    Well, looks like someone (the owner?) bought it for $335!
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    Stores that are empty...still heaps of stores not...

    Stores that are empty...still heaps of stores not on this list...and there are some that still need verification (as noted in the list)

    QLD
    Albion
    Ashmore
    Booval
    Browns Plains
    Cannon Hill...
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    I was way too late on this thread...I was looking...

    I was way too late on this thread...I was looking to get a router too...:doh:

    Northland Bunnies empty...:(
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    the guy said it would be run off the existing...

    the guy said it would be run off the existing external point...but he could be wrong as he was not an electrician. As others have said if it is a 15 A it will need to run from the fuse box on a...
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    I already have an external powerpoint. What I...

    I already have an external powerpoint. What I thought would happen is they would run a line off the external powerpoint similar to my gate opener. And since there is no obstruction and easy access I...
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    Quotes - Is this a little expensive?

    Just received a quote to connect power to a water pump. We already have an external powerpoint about 4 m from the location of the intended pump. There is easy access under the house and plenty of...
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    Thankyou thankyou thankyou...you are a legend (or...

    Thankyou thankyou thankyou...you are a legend (or a librarian, whichever you prefer)...that is the one! How did you find it Pat?

    The japanese inspired lamp is also great... thanks for the link...
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    I know of one instance where the deck was being...

    I know of one instance where the deck was being installed with the ribs facing up - the reason the tradie gave was for traction in wet weather. Luckily the person having the deck installed caught him...
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    How about a quilting frame? Seems obvious and...

    How about a quilting frame? Seems obvious and maybe you have already made one in the past?
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    Table Lamp - looking for previous post

    Some time ago I happened across a post where someone had built a lamp where the electrical cord was hidden in one of the "legs". The lamp had a square base, four legs and looked a bit like a small...
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    Waldo's Petrol Station - WIP

    While surfing around in this extensive forum I happened across some plans to build a toy petrol station - many thanks to Waldo for posting these plans.

    So, not being overly experienced in woodwork...
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    Now I can see the shape...and she is looking...

    Now I can see the shape...and she is looking sweet (I am assuming the guitar will be a girl!). In the 2nd last photo in the latest series was it taken after the angle grinding and sanding or...
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    That's the ticket...you're too young to be bald....

    That's the ticket...you're too young to be bald.

    Great project by the way...beats the tea pot stand I made in school!

    Now, a question (and forgive me as I am ignorant to guitar building)...in...
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    Not injured...luckily....that part of the house...

    Not injured...luckily....that part of the house is only 30 cm off the ground...I did rip my jeans on a nail on the way down though :((.
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    This used to be a problem in my house...all of...

    This used to be a problem in my house...all of the ducted heating vents were cut into the floorboards just as Wongo illustrated. I have since pulled out the ducted heating vents, added some support...
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    I think you meant to say blind guitarist.

    I think you meant to say blind guitarist.
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    Bob, beautiful work...I will be asking Chris for...

    Bob,
    beautiful work...I will be asking Chris for a look see when I do the guitar making course.
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    A selfless bloke...

    DJ...words fail me...but I think the world needs more people like you. Thankyou for your noble gesture. Very thoughtful.
  34. Thread: Tiling warning

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    You could always try and use the broken tiles as...

    You could always try and use the broken tiles as a feature...I know it sounds crazy but you could do several lines of tiles as a mosaic...of course it would take longer...but might be a solution if...
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    Thanks Hitch. You have confirmed my fears...I...

    Thanks Hitch. You have confirmed my fears...I already have three drills...I didn't particularly want to fork out for another one...the Medallist did seem like a good option but I think I need to go...
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    Why? Was it difficult to use? Did it not perform...

    Why? Was it difficult to use? Did it not perform the function it is intended for?
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    The one in the picture is a makita drill (I...

    The one in the picture is a makita drill (I think) and they seem to have a nice round housing for these sorts of attachments. I have two drills neither of which have that type of housing.
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    Thanks John - why would a benchtop drill press be...

    Thanks John - why would a benchtop drill press be more versatile?

    It mentions that the drill guides can be adjusted so you can drill angled holes etc. Can a drill press do that?
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    Drilling Guides - Which one?

    Since I don't have a lot of space in my wardrobe shed I can't really fit in a drill press. So I thought maybe a drilling guide of some sort. The only reason I want a guide is that I am hopeless at...
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    Paddy, Truly glorious work. Did you design...

    Paddy,

    Truly glorious work. Did you design these yourself?
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    Cliff, I guess we won't see any posts from you...

    Cliff, I guess we won't see any posts from you for some time while you play with your new toy. My brother-in-law has one of these and I had a play with it last weekend...I must say that I have never...
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    Point taken Soundman...there are circumstances...

    Point taken Soundman...there are circumstances which dictate that one should wear some protection. I was just thinking of the types of tools that are commonly used by people in this forum such as...
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    Gloves are fine when handling timber etc. but...

    Gloves are fine when handling timber etc. but they should not be worn when using any type of machinery that has moving parts.

    I had a fieldhand injure himself while using an auger to drill holes...
  44. Thread: Is it curable?

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    That would be a big NO NO...dead tree trunks are...

    That would be a big NO NO...dead tree trunks are usually great homes for wildlife. You are not allowed to remove anything from a national park except your own rubbish (and other's if you are a...
  45. Thread: Is it curable?

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    Is it curable?

    I am fairly new to this woodworking thing but I think I now have a serious illness.

    The other day while travelling to work on the bus I was staring out the window with my usual glazed look. We...
  46. Thread: Subaru Outback

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    I have an Outback 2.5...bought it second hand for...

    I have an Outback 2.5...bought it second hand for a great price. I love it, handles well, but the big plus for us was the ANCAP rating - the highest of any passenger vehicle on the road (at the...
  47. Thread: mdf Holes

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    I have tried pilot holes with mdf and have found...

    I have tried pilot holes with mdf and have found that it seems to grab the drill bit and almost "pull" it through the hole making it difficult to get it out again. Mind you, this was with thick...
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    Relatives are funny that way. I get all sorts of...

    Relatives are funny that way. I get all sorts of stories from my relatives (mainly my mother!) along the lines of "my children never did that...", "they were always well behaved...", "My children...
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    Now that is class! I must remember that one for...

    Now that is class! I must remember that one for next time - and I am 100% sure there will be a next time.
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    **WARNING: RANT ALERT** What is it about FNQ? I...

    **WARNING: RANT ALERT**
    What is it about FNQ? I worked up in Townsville some time ago and the quality of the service used to infuriate me. One battery dealer I visited (a factory in the same park...
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