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    Triton router mounting plate issue solved

    I've had a Triton MK3 for around 10 yrs and last week was the first time I wanted to set up a router on it, the router mounting plate has been sitting under the bench all this time. I ran into a...
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    I haven't made a collet specifically for a router...

    I haven't made a collet specifically for a router but I have made collets for milling cutters and if you have the right machinery (at the very least a lathe) it is not a difficult process, ideally...
  3. A friend is a plumber he told me a story about...

    A friend is a plumber he told me a story about Stag, you may find it amusing.

    He was called to install a gas heater in an upmarket side of the city, newly renovated with white carpet, he arrived...
  4. Earlier this year we had gas put on in an...

    Earlier this year we had gas put on in an investment property we were renovating, I did all of the labouring/trench digging and installed the copper pipe, a plumber I know checked the pipework and...
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    First off I would agree with other forum members...

    First off I would agree with other forum members regarding the rewinding of a microwave oven transformer and unless you have cheap supply of copper wire it simply isn't worth the hassle if you take...
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    I finally found my Fluke 87 and current clamp,...

    I finally found my Fluke 87 and current clamp, with all lights on ( a total of 8) current draw is 775 mA (0.775 Amps) or 96.8 mA per tube, power caclulates at 186Watts or 23 watts per tube, I don't...
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    Here are some pics of the base, when I said...

    Here are some pics of the base, when I said flimsy I may have been a bit unkind as it is certainly rigid enough for the purpose intended, there is no need to support a heavy metal ballast + plastic...
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    Workshop LED lighting

    I am in the process of installing led lighting for the shed and though my experience may help others decide which may to go or perhaps to not go.

    I ordered a pack of 10 90cm 14 watt T8 tube...
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    Hi Robert I believe the gears are a mixture of...

    Hi Robert

    I believe the gears are a mixture of tufnol and steel, used I think to help quieten the gear train, straight cut gears can be quite noisy. A great machine even if they do have a round...
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    I have one of those hacksaws, motor is 1/4hp from...

    I have one of those hacksaws, motor is 1/4hp from an old 40's wringer washing machine, it's all you need they come up on Gumtree often.
  11. I've seen that effect in some of my past...

    I've seen that effect in some of my past experiences.

    Try taking a second or third pass at the same depth, if you find more than a smidgen of steel being removed then it possibly might be...
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    Bit late to join this thread but I have had one...

    Bit late to join this thread but I have had one of these for about 25+ years, same as yours mine was a 3 ph 2 speed job. I initially mounted a pulley on the bottom of the motor shaft and hung a 1/3hp...
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    Old round bed lathe for sale, adelaide

    Went to the dump today (Adelaide SA) and in the salvage yard shed is an old round bed lathe for sale, looks a bit like an old flat belt round bed Drummond, has a small 3jaw chuck (about 3inch) and no...
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    I didn't know that you're also an electronic wiz ...

    I didn't know that you're also an electronic wiz Nev, you must truly be a man of many talents.
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    Thanks for the replies, I did note the dimensions...

    Thanks for the replies, I did note the dimensions of the boxes that they came out of, and failing any extra info this is what I'll probably do. Just have to wait until #3 son moves out so I can set...
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    Goodmans triaxioms

    In the course of readying a clients house for rental I was asked to remove and dump the speakers that were built into the upper corner of the lounge room, big boxes about 1.5m x .75m x .5m. I put...
  17. Question about battery life in digital calipers

    I have some digital calipers (about 7-8yrs old) that seems to have a short battery life, the LR44 cell lasts about 2-3 months and always seems to go flat just when I want to use it. Is mine just an...
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    I had one identical to that about 20 yrs ago,...

    I had one identical to that about 20 yrs ago, when I bought it home it was not a good goer, really bad chatter which at first I could not cure. Problem turned out to be single nut and bolt holding...
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    Like Mr. Collins says once you've used one its...

    Like Mr. Collins says once you've used one its hard to go back. I made mine along with 10 various holders about 5 years ago when costs were much higher, about $400 I think. First I had to make a T...
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    Thanks for the reply, I did read those but wasn't...

    Thanks for the reply, I did read those but wasn't sure if it applied to brick walls also.
  21. I find gyprock flushing top coat or final finish...

    I find gyprock flushing top coat or final finish is good for this type of thing, it is very fine and will fill even the smallest imperfection. Put it on to the painted wall with a gyprock broad knife...
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    Repair or patch cracks in internal walls

    Can this type of wall cracking be "repaired" or is patching the only thing that can be done? If it can be repaired how is it best done ? I've got a copy of the CSIRO brochure which describes the...
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    A safety switch detects the difference or...

    A safety switch detects the difference or imbalance in current draw between the active and neutral conductors, when the current draw varies by more than a small preset value (about 30Ma I think) the...
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    The transformer in these thing is capable of...

    The transformer in these thing is capable of delivering up to 1200 volts at close to 500mA. These sort of voltages and currents are capable of puncturing insulation in pliers and side cutters, if...
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    About 2 yrs ago I removed a perfectly good 1/2"...

    About 2 yrs ago I removed a perfectly good 1/2" jacobs chuck from my lathe tailstock and replaced it with a chinese 15mm keyless chuck, cost about $AU70 inc arbour from Forbes machinery here in...
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    Thanks for the reply. Its a downstairs unit, I've...

    Thanks for the reply. Its a downstairs unit, I've put a layer of silicon over the cracks for now doesn't look pretty but should keep the the water in. She's thinking of doing a renovation in the...
  27. I've had terracotta tiles on my front porch for...

    I've had terracotta tiles on my front porch for about 15 yrs, laid on concrete. No sign of any cracks, I'm guessing that in your case the surface they are laid on may have a small amount of movement.
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    Cracks in tiled shower floor.

    My youngest daughter has a unit and when I visited last she showed me the shower floor tiles. Cracks running across with some lifting, looks like the concrete slab has cracked/split. I plan to remove...
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    I agree with dazzler. I was friends with a lawyer...

    I agree with dazzler. I was friends with a lawyer some years ago, he worked for a firm that acted for a well known builder. He mentioned one day that the builder defended every claim of negligence...
  30. Thanks for the replies, I'm not heavy I'll give...

    Thanks for the replies, I'm not heavy I'll give it a go.
  31. Aluminium roof tiles..... safe to walk on ?

    Is is safe to walk on an aluminium tiled roof to install a tv antenna?.
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    The reason for the voltage settings up to 1000v...

    The reason for the voltage settings up to 1000v is that even though appliances and equipment may be rated for 240v they are required to withstand any voltages surges that may occur, so they are...
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    By the way good luck with it, I'm sure you 'll...

    By the way good luck with it, I'm sure you 'll get it sorted out.
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    tricky I wasn't implying that the pan and flush...

    tricky
    I wasn't implying that the pan and flush system were unmatched, my words were just to illustrate that what your system might be lacking is volume or amount of water for the flush. I guess...
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    Don't know much about the mains flush systems,...

    Don't know much about the mains flush systems, but this is just a thought. A regular cistern and pan setup operates on volume of water, if you have an older pan and replace the cistern you need to...
  36. Thread: Down lights

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    I do a lot of pre-sale and rental maintenance and...

    I do a lot of pre-sale and rental maintenance and thought that I might share what I have found with low voltage downlights, I have found them to be a high maintenance item second only to dripping...
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    About 5-6 months ago I did just what you are...

    About 5-6 months ago I did just what you are planning in my renovated bathroom, same sydney cove cornice as well. As an added precaution I put plaster board fasteners at an angle up through the...
  38. Thread: Bosch Alarm

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    It appears the transformer has an AC output so it...

    It appears the transformer has an AC output so it won't matter which way the AC wires are connected, just make sure the earth goes to the earth. If you still need extra confirmation you can always...
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    You could find up to 8 wires connected to your...

    You could find up to 8 wires connected to your ceiling fan, an active-earth-neutral coming from the fuse board, an active-earth-neutral feeding the next light in the chain and a pair coming from the...
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    I built on a room about 20yrs ago with stud walls...

    I built on a room about 20yrs ago with stud walls clad in fiber cement and gyprocked on the inside. One of the inside walls was an existing external besser brick painted wall. I have to admit knew...
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    There is a good diagram of how its done at...

    There is a good diagram of how its done at http://www.diydata.com in the section marked ELECTRICS. Note that this is an English site and even though their wiring regulations are different to ours...
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    Thanks for all the replies, looking at the...

    Thanks for all the replies, looking at the Italian stuff on the fetish guitars site I can see that my guitar has a definite Italian look to it, its going to take a few evenings to go through the...
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    It has what appear to be the original flat wound...

    It has what appear to be the original flat wound strings that sound very 'dead' and switches that are very noisy and need a good clean, Ill get around to to it over the next month or two. It's been...
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    I would like to do the same thing , cement render...

    I would like to do the same thing , cement render over painted exterior walls. Asked a plasterer about a few years ago and he said to screw chicken/bird wire to the wall and then render over that, is...
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    Here are the pics...

    Here are the pics
    http://people.aapt.net.au/lynez/pic1.jpghttp://people.aapt.net.au/lynez/pic2.jpghttp://http://people.aapt.net.au/lynez/pic3.jpg
  46. Thread: Customs Duty

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    From my experience it depends on the perceived...

    From my experience it depends on the perceived value of the items that you're bringing into the country and also on the whims of the customs inspectors. For example a second hand broken laptop, was...
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    Where would this guitar have come from ?

    My work often takes me to deceased estates that need a clean out, after the relatives have been and taken everything they want I am called to clean up the house and make it presentable for auction...
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    Thanks for the replies, the inside unit is...

    Thanks for the replies, the inside unit is mounted on an internal wall, there is no ceiling cavity as the house is two story with poured concrete floors. I suspect that the drain pipe has been chased...
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    Fujitsu split system dripping water

    My son's unit has a Fujitsu split system aircon which drips water from the indoor unit on humid days, I reasoned that the drain tube must be blocked but can't figure how take the front cover off to...
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    So its Durian not Duran, there's a good reason to...

    So its Durian not Duran, there's a good reason to carry glasses with me thanks for that and thanks for the link. Thought bunnies had just made up the name but I guess there is a difference. Customers...
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