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26th September 2023, 06:07 PM
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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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26th September 2023, 05:47 PM
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26th September 2023, 05:45 PM
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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.
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26th September 2023, 05:01 PM
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OX TCT Ceramic Disc - Why Doesn't It Fit on My Grinder?
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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... -
28th July 2023, 08:44 PM
Thread: Cutting A Hole For A Tap - One-Off Job
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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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28th July 2023, 08:41 PM
Thread: Cutting A Hole For A Tap - One-Off Job
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AFAIK, ceramic.
AFAIK, ceramic.
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28th July 2023, 07:44 PM
Thread: Cutting A Hole For A Tap - One-Off Job
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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.... -
17th June 2023, 01:13 AM
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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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17th June 2023, 12:57 AM
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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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16th June 2023, 09:59 PM
Thread: Maximum Speed Ratings for Grinder Discs
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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... -
14th June 2023, 10:00 PM
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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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14th June 2023, 04:19 PM
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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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14th June 2023, 12:53 PM
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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 :~
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13th June 2023, 02:34 PM
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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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13th June 2023, 01:33 PM
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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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13th June 2023, 12:54 PM
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13th June 2023, 12:43 PM
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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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13th June 2023, 12:42 PM
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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.
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12th June 2023, 10:33 PM
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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.
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12th June 2023, 05:15 PM
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Mesh-Backed Sandpaper vs Normal Sandpaper
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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... -
12th June 2023, 02:13 PM
Thread: Papers for GMC KAT 150B
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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... -
8th April 2023, 09:58 PM
Thread: Recommendations for a Detail Sander
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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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8th April 2023, 09:54 PM
Thread: Recommendations for a Detail Sander
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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.
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8th April 2023, 05:12 PM
Thread: Recommendations for a Detail Sander
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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... -
15th March 2023, 03:23 PM
Thread: Which Combination Square?
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Which Combination Square?
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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... -
5th October 2022, 04:25 PM
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Any suggestions as to a brand?
Any suggestions as to a brand?
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5th October 2022, 02:48 PM
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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...
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5th October 2022, 12:51 PM
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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... -
16th July 2022, 05:49 PM
Thread: Making a Desk a Little Bit Wider
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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.
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7th July 2022, 03:52 PM
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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... -
3rd July 2022, 06:37 PM
Thread: Making a Desk a Little Bit Wider
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3rd July 2022, 06:13 PM
Thread: Making a Desk a Little Bit Wider
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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... -
20th June 2022, 02:46 PM
Thread: BOSCH 18V 165mm Circular Saw
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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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20th June 2022, 01:47 PM
Thread: BOSCH 18V 165mm Circular Saw
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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... -
12th May 2022, 10:03 AM
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How did you twist it?
How did you twist it?
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11th May 2022, 08:33 PM
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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....
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11th May 2022, 07:39 PM
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It's steel.
It's steel.
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11th May 2022, 05:01 PM
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Is It Worth Repairing a Makita 5600NB 160mm Circular Saw?
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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... -
4th October 2020, 05:34 PM
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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... -
2nd February 2020, 03:42 PM
Thread: Perforated Metal for Head Cab Build
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Perforated Metal for Head Cab Build
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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... -
15th January 2020, 11:15 PM
Thread: Where to Get Split Depth Collars
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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 -... -
9th January 2020, 06:30 PM
Thread: Cheap Router Bits - Any Recommendations?
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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... -
21st May 2018, 05:26 PM
Thread: File Storage Wallet?
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Thanks!
Thanks!
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21st May 2018, 02:54 PM
Thread: File Storage Wallet?
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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... -
9th February 2017, 10:23 PM
Thread: Which Cordless Drill?
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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... -
8th February 2017, 04:23 PM
Thread: Which Cordless Drill?
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WRT Bosch, is this what you mean: ...
WRT Bosch, is this what you mean:
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8th February 2017, 12:57 PM
Thread: Which Cordless Drill?
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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... -
6th February 2017, 12:40 PM
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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... -
14th January 2017, 02:22 PM
Thread: Block Plane Price Differences
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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... -
14th January 2017, 02:16 PM
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"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...