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16th September 2020, 11:38 AM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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8th September 2016, 05:23 PM
Thread: Masters no more
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Where do you get your fixings from Bebbo?
Where do you get your fixings from Bebbo?
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7th September 2016, 03:17 PM
Thread: Masters no more
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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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8th February 2016, 02:40 PM
Thread: My Single Blade Box Joint Jig
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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...
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14th August 2009, 07:21 PM
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.
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7th December 2008, 07:26 PM
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... -
27th August 2008, 11:57 AM
Thread: The 80's Are Better Than Today
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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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20th August 2008, 10:09 AM
Thread: Thomas Lloyd Guitars II - My 1st Guitar
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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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20th August 2008, 10:05 AM
Thread: Thomas Lloyd Guitars II - My 1st Guitar
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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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20th August 2008, 10:04 AM
Thread: Thomas Lloyd Guitars II - My 1st Guitar
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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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19th August 2008, 04:18 PM
Thread: Thomas Lloyd Guitars II - My 1st Guitar
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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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8th July 2008, 10:27 AM
Thread: lil' mongrels build!
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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.
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27th June 2008, 11:44 AM
Thread: lil' mongrels build!
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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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26th June 2008, 12:31 PM
Thread: Waldo's Petrol Station - WIP
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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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23rd June 2008, 03:35 PM
Thread: Waldo's Petrol Station - WIP
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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.
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29th May 2008, 02:02 PM
Thread: Sheer Insanity on eBay...
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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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29th May 2008, 10:40 AM
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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
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Ashmore
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26th May 2008, 02:50 PM
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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:
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14th May 2008, 09:19 PM
Thread: Quotes - Is this a little expensive?
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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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14th May 2008, 05:26 PM
Thread: Quotes - Is this a little expensive?
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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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14th May 2008, 01:20 PM
Thread: Quotes - Is this a little expensive?
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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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6th May 2008, 02:15 PM
Thread: Table Lamp - looking for previous post
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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?
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1st May 2008, 01:24 PM
Thread: Fluted decking...Up or down?
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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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30th April 2008, 04:52 PM
Thread: I Need Ideas!!!
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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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30th April 2008, 04:31 PM
Thread: Table Lamp - looking for previous post
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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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28th April 2008, 11:09 PM
Thread: Waldo's Petrol Station - WIP
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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.
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25th April 2008, 12:00 AM
Thread: lil' mongrels build!
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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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24th April 2008, 02:25 PM
Thread: lil' mongrels build!
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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!
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18th April 2008, 03:38 PM
Thread: Tradies you gotta love them
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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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18th April 2008, 03:07 PM
Thread: Tradies you gotta love them
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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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18th April 2008, 11:47 AM
Thread: lil' mongrels build!
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I think you meant to say blind guitarist.
I think you meant to say blind guitarist.
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7th April 2008, 05:18 PM
Thread: Luthiers tool kit
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Bob, beautiful work...I will be asking Chris for...
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7th April 2008, 02:03 PM
Thread: Drilling Guides - Which one?
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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.
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4th April 2008, 02:19 PM
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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4th April 2008, 12:50 PM
Thread: Drilling Guides - Which one?
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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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4th April 2008, 09:41 AM
Thread: Drilling Guides - Which one?
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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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3rd April 2008, 04:22 PM
Thread: Drilling Guides - Which one?
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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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3rd April 2008, 04:19 PM
Thread: Drilling Guides - Which one?
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Thanks John - why would a benchtop drill press be...
Thanks John - why would a benchtop drill press be more versatile?
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3rd April 2008, 01:08 PM
Thread: Drilling Guides - Which one?
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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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27th March 2008, 12:22 PM
Thread: Jarrah dining table & chairs finished
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Paddy, Truly glorious work. Did you design...
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26th March 2008, 01:35 PM
Thread: Which brand of Compound Sliding Saw
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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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24th March 2008, 08:47 PM
Thread: Woodworking Gloves
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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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20th March 2008, 04:45 PM
Thread: Woodworking Gloves
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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.
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20th March 2008, 04:12 PM
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...
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20th March 2008, 12:46 PM
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... -
11th March 2008, 09:00 PM
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...
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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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29th February 2008, 09:24 AM
Thread: Kids and safety
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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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28th February 2008, 09:03 AM
Thread: I am soooo angry
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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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27th February 2008, 09:16 PM
Thread: I am soooo angry
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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...