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  1. Thanks, I didn't want to force it in case I...

    Thanks, I didn't want to force it in case I damaged the disc.
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  3. Is that the inner ring? I was looking at that but...

    Is that the inner ring? I was looking at that but thought it was part of the disc.
  4. OX TCT Ceramic Disc - Why Doesn't It Fit on My Grinder?

    Hi All,

    I had a leak in a bathroom wall recently which has since been repaired. Of course, the wall required some patching and some tiles needed to be replaced. Some of the tiles required simple...
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    So I don't need to use a masonry bit?

    So I don't need to use a masonry bit?
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    AFAIK, ceramic.

    AFAIK, ceramic.
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    Cutting A Hole For A Tap - One-Off Job

    Hi All,

    Had a bathroom leak in a brick wall behind tiles which has now been fixed. The plumber was pretty careful and didn't cause too much damage however there is now some repair work to be done....
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    Haven't had a close look but from what I can see...

    Haven't had a close look but from what I can see they're held in with large rivet-like pins top and bottom so I don't think so. I will check this though because if the sash can come out it will be...
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    The glass is coming out as there's areas of rust...

    The glass is coming out as there's areas of rust in behind it.
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    Maximum Speed Ratings for Grinder Discs

    Hi All,

    As I mentioned in another post, I'm about to start a repair job on some rusty steel-frame windows.

    After a bit of research and forum discussion I decided that the best way to remove the...
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    I'm thinking a 125mm grinder would be a better...

    I'm thinking a 125mm grinder would be a better investment as the 125mm discs seem a lot easier to get. I thought they'd be a lot more expensive that the 100mm but they only seem to be marginally more...
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    I've looked into all of the alternatives. Getting...

    I've looked into all of the alternatives. Getting the window replaced was going to cost around 4 grand which for a small bathroom window seemed too much! I also looked into getting the window...
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    If I get a few of the 3M Clean & Strip discs, any...

    If I get a few of the 3M Clean & Strip discs, any recommendations as to the size - they make a million different ones and they seem to be hard to get so I'll have to order them :~

    Also, I don't...
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    I think that the green ones have aluminium oxide...

    I think that the green ones have aluminium oxide abrasive whereas the purple ones have silicon carbide.
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    Any idea what the difference is between the...

    Any idea what the difference is between the purple one and the green one?
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    I'm going to remove the glass as the rust is in...

    I'm going to remove the glass as the rust is in behind it.
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    Many thanks! Never seen these but they look like...

    Many thanks! Never seen these but they look like exactly what I'm after.

    Cheers!
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    Thanks for the tip! I did a test run with a wire...

    Thanks for the tip! I did a test run with a wire brush in a drill and found that the brush didn't last very long but I'm thinking that it was poor quality.

    I think I'll give one of the tool places...
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    Mesh-Backed Sandpaper vs Normal Sandpaper

    Hi All,

    I'm about to embark on the repair of a rusty steel-frame casement window. I need to strip it back to bare metal so that means removing a lot of paint and rust with my little GMC hand...
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    Papers for GMC KAT 150B

    Hi All,

    I recently picked up a GMC KAT 150 hand sander. I have to repair some rusty steel casement windows and thought it would help with the sanding.

    I've done some searching online and found...
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    Actually, any idea what they'd charge for a...

    Actually, any idea what they'd charge for a fairly standard apartment window - say, 1200 x 900?
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    I thought about it a while back but never...

    I thought about it a while back but never followed it up - thought it might be too expensive. Think I might get a couple of quotes just to be sure.

    Cheers!
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    Recommendations for a Detail Sander

    Hi All,

    I have some rusty steel windows that I need to repair and paint. I'm looking to get a small "detail sander" (as they're called) to help with the rust removal. I need something with a...
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    Which Combination Square?

    Hi All,

    I've recently discovered that my old combination square has a problem in that it doesn't always align to 90 degrees when it's re-tightened.

    I'm looking to get a new one - any...
  26. Any suggestions as to a brand?

    Any suggestions as to a brand?
  27. Yes, I used a rust converter on the bare metal....

    Yes, I used a rust converter on the bare metal. As I mentioned, I think the problem was that I couldn't remove all the rust, particularly the rust that was behind the glass, and that's where it took...
  28. Steel Casement Window Repairs (Rust Removal)

    Hi All,

    I have a couple of questions about repairing some rusty steel-frame casement windows.

    There are three windows that need attention, one in a bathroom that has fairly bad rust, and...
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    As it so happens I'm just back from Bunnings and...

    As it so happens I'm just back from Bunnings and picked up some of those project panels. In the end I think they'll be the easiest and cheapest solution.

    Cheers!
  30. Z Saw Japanese Compound Saw Guide - Thoughts?

    Hi All,

    I've been thinking of getting a fine handsaw for smaller tasks.

    I came across this one and thought it might be good:

    Z Saw Japanese Compound Saw Guide and S-265 KATABA Set | Carbatec...
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    Making a Desk a Little Bit Wider

    Hi All,

    I have a small desk that I put a new top on a couple of years ago. I now need to make the desk a little bit wider, say roughly 100-150mm. Just wondering if there's some clever way of doing...
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    I'm only doing home-handyman or small projects so...

    I'm only doing home-handyman or small projects so I think it should be fine.
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    BOSCH 18V 165mm Circular Saw

    Hi,

    A while back I posted a question about fixing my old Makita circular saw that has a bent bottom plate. I've had a few goes at straightening it however I haven't been able to. I have an...
  35. How did you twist it?

    How did you twist it?
  36. I'm using it for small projects (shelves, a dog...

    I'm using it for small projects (shelves, a dog bed, etc.) so I'd prefer it if the cuts were accurate. The saw is old (from the 80s I think) so I assumed there wouldn't be any spares available....
  37. It's steel.

    It's steel.
  38. Is It Worth Repairing a Makita 5600NB 160mm Circular Saw?

    Hi All,

    A few years back I inherited a large collection of "well-used" tools including a Makita 5600NB 160mm Circular Saw. I'm a hobbyist/weekend woodworker so I thought it would be a good one to...
  39. Bought a Diamond Plate - Any Reason to Keep Waterstone?

    Hi Folks,

    I took the plunge and bought an M Power diamond plate recently. In the past I've used a Norton waterstone for sharpening. Now that I've got the diamond plate is there any reason to keep...
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    Perforated Metal for Head Cab Build

    Hi,

    I’m currently putting together a head cab for a Marshall-style amp head. I’ve got all the stuff I need except for the perforated metal venting at the rear.

    Anyone know where I can get a...
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    Where to Get Split Depth Collars

    Hi Folks,

    I've just finished a small project that involved a lot of dowelling. I used Haron drill bit depth stops and found them to be useless as I couldn't get them to tighten without twisting -...
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    Cheap Router Bits - Any Recommendations?

    Hi Folks,

    I'm currently finishing off a cabinet for a guitar amp head. The cab is "Marshall-style" so has 3/4-inch rounded edges. I generally don't use a router much (prefer hand tools where...
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    Thanks!

    Thanks!
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    File Storage Wallet?

    Hi Folks,

    A while back I inherited a sizeable collection of tools which I've slowly been sorting through.

    Part of the collection includes files and rasps (around 30) which are currently stored...
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    Thanks for the replies. I've been doing more...

    Thanks for the replies. I've been doing more research and now I'm even more undecided :U

    I came across the Makita DLX2131X which are on special (around $360) at a few places. A lot of the stuff I...
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    WRT Bosch, is this what you mean: ...

    WRT Bosch, is this what you mean:

    https://www.gettoolsdirect.com.au/bosch-cordless-drill-driver-gsr18v-li2-striker2-0ah.html
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    Which Cordless Drill?

    Hi Folks,

    As I mentioned in another thread, I'm getting rid of some old cordless drills which I inherited and which don't work any more due to failed batteries. As a result I'm on the lookout for...
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    Old Cordless Drills - What to Do With Them?

    Hi Folks,

    I've inherited a couple of cordless drill from my late-Father's workshop. One is a GMC 14.4V and the other is a Rok 18V. Neither is particularly good quality although they worked ok in...
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    Hi, I've taken the plunge and bought a Luban from...

    Hi, I've taken the plunge and bought a Luban from Fine Tools Australia.

    Thanks for the answers. From what I've gathered here and elsewhere, an expensive plane is more-or-less guaranteed to be of...
  50. "Modern" Stanley No. 4 - Worth Keeping or Not?

    Hi, As I've mentioned before, I'm currently sorting out my late-Father's tool collection. I've come across what I think is a "modern" Stanley No. 4 plane. I think this was one that my father bought...
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