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21st March 2005, 07:37 AM
Thread: Materials for retaining wall?
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Namtrak, there are many factors that influence...
Namtrak, there are many factors that influence the design of retaining walls and the design solution will reflect these. These will include the engineering properties of the soil at the base of the...
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20th March 2005, 10:45 AM
Thread: Materials for retaining wall?
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Wes, Here in Vic any retaining wall over 1m...
Wes,
Here in Vic any retaining wall over 1m high requires a building permit, and therefore engineering computations. At 500mm high you are in the clear to do your own thing, and a failure of the... -
19th March 2005, 03:25 PM
Thread: Materials for retaining wall?
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Wes, How high is this wall going to be?
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23rd February 2005, 07:47 PM
Thread: Harkaway Homes
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Toggy, SimonC is close to the mark. It is...
Toggy, SimonC is close to the mark.
It is extremely difficult for a house with a timber floor to achieve a 5 star rating. The use of double glazing may be necessary in order to get it across the... -
22nd February 2005, 10:05 PM
Thread: Harkaway Homes
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Their documentation is well prepared and...
Their documentation is well prepared and presented. Always a good start.
A work colleague built one of their houses and had only good words for the company.
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24th December 2004, 01:24 PM
Thread: Compatibility of roofing materials
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Bazza, Well answered. Lysaght produced...
Bazza,
Well answered.
Lysaght produced heaps of good literature. One example is their booklet titled "Steel Roofing and Walling Installation Manual".
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21st December 2004, 01:44 PM
Thread: Damn skew chisels
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Toggy, I think one of the biggest problems for...
Toggy,
I think one of the biggest problems for weekend turners is simply getting in sufficient practice to become proficient with the tools. If you don't develop a feel for the tool you will find... -
9th December 2004, 07:03 PM
Thread: BARAP roof trusses
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Barrups or bressumers were commonly used in a...
Barrups or bressumers were commonly used in a traditional cut and pitched roof where the floor plan was designed with no consideration for supporting the roof. (No wall conveniently located to carry...
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5th December 2004, 07:36 PM
Thread: WOODWORKING QUIZ for 5 Dec 04
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Sounds like preparing a detailed drawing of the...
Sounds like preparing a detailed drawing of the project, before you muck up the whole show big time by cutting something too short. (Usually an expensive piece of rare timber.)
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24th November 2004, 10:30 AM
Thread: Pergola construction help!!
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Both Mick and Jack have commented on the added...
Both Mick and Jack have commented on the added loading on the cantilevered rafters or truss top chord. I think this needs needs a closer look before you get started.
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24th November 2004, 10:00 AM
Thread: Making your own chisels
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Has anyone had experience with making a ring tool...
Has anyone had experience with making a ring tool by grinding an edge on a discarded bearing race. (With balls or rollers first removed, of course.) The cutter is then welded to a bar stock.
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Sticky: The name of the computer in question was Aurac (...
The name of the computer in question was Aurac ( or Orac, the spelling was not spelt out :D )
Bob your response to the earlier question re Gay looks good enough to me.
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16th November 2004, 11:33 PM
Thread: Smocks / Jackets
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Thanks for all of the input guys. I've just...
Thanks for all of the input guys.
I've just taken delivery of a smock from Jim Carrol. Excellent service.
Lovely blue number with short sleeves.
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Sticky: Bob, At last!!!! Someone who's read it. ...
Bob,
At last!!!! Someone who's read it.
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Sticky: What? No takers? Aren't there any Heinlen fans...
What? No takers?
Aren't there any Heinlen fans out there?
From memory the ships name was "Gaye Deceiver".
Ok. Let's go back to Blakes 7.
What was the name of the little smart-****... -
Sticky: Still on sci-fi. Why no try another ship's name?...
Still on sci-fi. Why no try another ship's name?
What was the name of the time capable ship in Heinlen's "Number of the Beast"? -
Sticky: I have a feeling it was called the "Liberator". ...
I have a feeling it was called the "Liberator".
I'd love to see the series again. If Dr Who gets airtime why not Blake? -
4th November 2004, 09:29 PM
Thread: Verandah posts?
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Gemi, Have a look at the site for the Timber...
Gemi,
Have a look at the site for the Timber Promotion Council. They have a publication covering timber decks. Good value at $15.
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4th November 2004, 09:18 PM
Thread: Verandah posts?
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Gemi, I'm with Mick on this one. To support...
Gemi,
I'm with Mick on this one.
To support the posts on top of the deck you will first need to set up a stump and bearer subframe then fix the decking in place. This will need to include a... -
3rd November 2004, 08:30 PM
Thread: renovate or rebuild
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The capedcrusader used the "R" word. :mad: ...
The capedcrusader used the "R" word. :mad:
Seldom have the legislators managed such a thorough and unmitigated stuffup as Rescode.
There's enough material here for a whole new post, but I'm... -
3rd November 2004, 01:27 PM
Thread: renovate or rebuild
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Silent has raised a whole new issue. The magic...
Silent has raised a whole new issue. The magic figure for owner/builders re warranty insurance is 6 1/2 years.
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2nd November 2004, 07:00 PM
Thread: renovate or rebuild
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Whether the job is economically worthwhile may...
Whether the job is economically worthwhile may depend on how much labour you put in yourself. Ultimately you need to balance this against the outcome.
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1st November 2004, 08:25 PM
Thread: Rejuvenating Plastic Outdoor Chairs
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Himzol, Your post scared me witless!! I've...
Himzol,
Your post scared me witless!!
I've now fixed that potential problem with a few lengths of hayband.
Hobbled chairs can't run very fast. -
29th October 2004, 11:56 AM
Thread: Rejuvenating Plastic Outdoor Chairs
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I've just had a good look at the chairs. All...
I've just had a good look at the chairs. All appears to be ok but I'll add it to my list of things requiring regular checking. Like leaves in the roof gutters of my shed.
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29th October 2004, 11:33 AM
Thread: Rejuvenating Plastic Outdoor Chairs
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Midge, Thanks for the warning. I agree that...
Midge,
Thanks for the warning.
I agree that catastrophic failure would not be good for aunt Maud. (I must look at my family tree, I don't seem to recall the name.) :D
I'll have a good look... -
28th October 2004, 10:55 PM
Thread: Rejuvenating Plastic Outdoor Chairs
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Rejuvenating Plastic Outdoor Chairs
We have a set of dark green plastic outdoor furniture. Over the years in the sun it has developed a white bloom that looks pretty grotty.
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24th October 2004, 11:52 AM
Thread: Smocks / Jackets
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Smocks / Jackets
What are the desirable features to look for?
There appears to be a number of different designs on the market, so I guess that some personal preference may creep in.
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20th October 2004, 10:20 PM
Thread: water under house
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Oh yeah! One extra piece of advice. If you...
Oh yeah!
One extra piece of advice.
If you do go to your council for info, get all the info you can.
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20th October 2004, 10:05 PM
Thread: water under house
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maclin, Is the water problem chronic or did it...
maclin,
Is the water problem chronic or did it just pop up after heavy rain? (If you've only just moved in this information may not be well established.)
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18th October 2004, 09:04 PM
Thread: Who went to the WWW in Melb. today?
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Gumby, I just checked out the editorial. It's...
Gumby,
I just checked out the editorial. It's good to know I'm perfectly normal.
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18th October 2004, 08:26 PM
Thread: Who went to the WWW in Melb. today?
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I happened to be in town on Saturday. Completely...
I happened to be in town on Saturday. Completely forgot about the www till SWMBO came across an ad in the press, so we both went along for a sticky.
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18th October 2004, 07:48 PM
Thread: Conversion of plans from imperial to metric
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silentC, I agree with your warning about...
silentC,
I agree with your warning about compounding errors due to rounding, however as the rule is always "work from the whole to the part", regardless of whether you are using imperial or metric... -
10th October 2004, 09:43 PM
Thread: Toilet to Kitchen Prominity
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I don't have my copy of the BCA handy. (Like...
I don't have my copy of the BCA handy. (Like Stinky, it's in the office.)
Have a look also at the performance requirements at the start of that section of the BCA. Many of the deemed to satisfy... -
9th October 2004, 10:05 AM
Thread: Finishing sheet flooring
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I saw one particleboard floor where the owners...
I saw one particleboard floor where the owners had sanded the floor, then used stain to stencil a border and central panel, before finishing with clear urethane.
Very effective, and opens up... -
30th September 2004, 09:20 PM
Thread: WOODWORKING QUIZ for 28 Sept 04
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Bob, I'm inclined to agree with you. If you...
Bob,
I'm inclined to agree with you. If you were marking out a pattern rafter you would use a tape in preference to a roofing square.
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30th September 2004, 08:57 PM
Thread: WOODWORKING QUIZ for 28 Sept 04
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Ralph, Pitch in Oz also used to be expressed...
Ralph,
Pitch in Oz also used to be expressed the way you explained.
Roof pitches of 1/4 were pretty common for a period.
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29th September 2004, 09:11 PM
Thread: WOODWORKING QUIZ for 28 Sept 04
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Ralph, If I understand the question correctly...
Ralph,
If I understand the question correctly the pitch will be close enough to 22 1/2 degrees. -
29th September 2004, 09:01 PM
Thread: Trying to scam?
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Gemi, We managed with no drain in our bathroom...
Gemi,
We managed with no drain in our bathroom floor, with two kids right through from 0 to left home.
If you have the whole floor graded to a drain it may help with gross spills, but you will... -
28th September 2004, 07:52 PM
Thread: Best woods to turn?
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Peter, Smidsy's advice is good. The only...
Peter,
Smidsy's advice is good.
The only wood better than cheap wood is free wood.
Make heaps of shavings, get in lots of practice.
Don't worry too much at the start about trying to create... -
26th September 2004, 11:01 PM
Thread: WOODWORKING QUIZ for 26 Sept 04
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I make it 33.163m.
I make it 33.163m.
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11th September 2004, 08:02 PM
Thread: House Guttering, slope, sealing
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It's good to see such thorough and unadulterated...
It's good to see such thorough and unadulterated hate of box gutters.
They are the devil's most successful building product!!! -
11th September 2004, 07:49 PM
Thread: Removing cement from bricks
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I have to assume it is lime mortar. If it's...
I have to assume it is lime mortar. If it's cement mortar you've bitten off more than you can chew. (Maybe chewing it off would work as well as anything else.)
I've used a tomahawk for this job in... -
31st August 2004, 11:17 PM
Thread: Treating rotten window sill
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Dale, As Mark says, make sure you cut out all...
Dale,
As Mark says, make sure you cut out all of the rot. Then paint the area with household bleach or a commercial anti fungal solution. This will help kill off any stray spores and discourage... -
25th August 2004, 10:00 PM
Thread: Shade Sail Poles
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Stinky, How big are those holes in the tube,...
Stinky,
How big are those holes in the tube, and where will they end up on the finished product?
If possible keep them close to the top of the poles, or embedded well below the top of the... -
11th July 2004, 06:48 PM
Thread: Timber larthes
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Wombat47, Your'e right. I should have said...
Wombat47,
Your'e right. I should have said sand/lime. I was focussing on the sand and got a bit slack with the mix. Still horribly abrasive stuff. -
10th July 2004, 10:23 AM
Thread: Timber larthes
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How much plaster is still adhering to the wood,...
How much plaster is still adhering to the wood, and is it gypsum plaster or a sand/cement base coat with gypsum plaster as a float coat?
If it is a sand/cement job it may give Stinky's thicknesser... -
10th July 2004, 10:12 AM
Thread: Super Glue
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Unless you're into large volume production...
Unless you're into large volume production turning the el-cheapo stuff from the $2.00 shop is fine for repairing small cracks while turning.
Six tubes for $2.00 means you can always have an... -
9th May 2004, 11:56 PM
Thread: Insulation around a fire place.
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There is some very sound advice here. Be very...
There is some very sound advice here.
Be very careful to comply with either the manufacturers recommendations or the Australian Standard. Most manufacturers have their heaters tested at an... -
5th May 2004, 11:01 PM
Thread: Norm Turning a Bowl
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Jeff, Your fingernail tip skew sounds...
Jeff,
Your fingernail tip skew sounds interesting. Is it just a skew with a gentle radius or does it have a tight radius? What is the cross section shape of the tool blank?
I agree that it's... -
29th April 2004, 11:39 PM
Thread: Replacing Bearers and Piers
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All that lovely room under your house. You're...
All that lovely room under your house.
You're making me drool!!!