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Hi,

I'm looking for someone to make me a solid wood table top in Sydney.

It is to be 2400 x 1000 in solid timber, probably blackbutt, around 40mm thick with a sharknose edge. It is a boat-shape...

Thanks Pipeclay.
I will use a nut and bolt, tapping a thread would look nice but take far too long.
I may drill a pilot hole first if it speeds up the process considerably - I'll try it and see.
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Thanks for all the advice guys. For several reasons that I won't bore you with I will drill these by hand.

SOOOO, should I use a normal variable speed drill and use it at low-medium speeds, or...

Thanks for the tips guys. Part of my problem is that I am in a rural area and the nearest decent hire shop is a 5 hour round trip.

So I am more interested in purchasing some cost effective tools...

I'd like to, but the I-beam is already attached to the house!

Thanks for the replies.

The 5mm holes are to fasten pulleys for a continuous wire balustrade. The balustrade posts are much more substantial!

The holes are to be drilled vertically from...

Hi all,
In fitting a balustrade to a new house I need to drill approx 350 off 5mm holes in a 10mm thick structural steel beam.

I fear this may take a long time and consume many drill bits, not...

Hi all,
My beloved Bosch PSB700RE drill (green model, made in Switzerland not Asia) is going as strong as ever, but the keyless chuck is cactus.

I have read a few posts about removing chucks but...

I have a few Bosch green tools that are at least 10 years old. They are made in Switzerland and are excellent quality. Still going strong after use of (ab)use.

Some time since then Bosch began...

Thanks for the tips re leaving it raw. However I am curious if you are referring to the types of grates used outside the shower, or something which gets wet all the time. See the attached pic of my...

Any idea what timber I should have used? Teak maybe?

Thanks for the info BobL.
Ok, so I have 2 options:

1) Give it a clear coat of something (epoxy, polyurethane etc) and it may crack/peal/fail anyway and require re-finishing

2) Leave it...

I have a Western Red Cedar shower grate that will be installed in the shower area of a new bathroom. It will be fairly constantly wet.

What would you treat the cedar with? I was hoping to find a...

Well I had no use for the 110v US charger, so sold it and bought the 240v version. I just figured it was lucky that someone wanted the 110v version here in Australia!

As Pusser said in an earlier...

Buzzy, your post reminds me why I bought the 14.4v Panasonic from the States.
It has 2 modes:
1) Normal drill/driver with 20 clutch settings
2) Impact driver with, as you describe, no clutch...

Thanks for the tips guys.
While the Festo and Fein option sounds like fun I can't justify the cost for a one off job.

A small router may do the job I guess, though messy in a finished room.
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I have a room which has plywood panels as internal wall linings. It is a nice veneer and the overall effect is very good.

Each panel stands from floor to ceiling. They are 1200 wide and fixed to...

I'm guessing the details might be acid etched into the aluminium, but I may well be wrong.

Gerhard, thank you for the schematics. As usual your information is extremely helpful. It's people like you that make these forums such an exceptional source of knowledge.

Going by Vernon's and Gerhard's descriptions the unloader works properly (relases pressure) at the end of the cycle.

However the compressor is not behaving as Ashore describes with 30 or 40...

Wow, that's a lot of information, thanks for your time guys.
However I am only talking about a $200 40 litre direct drive portable compressor here.

Is there a way to check if the unloader is...

Thanks for the replies guys. What exactly do you mean by the air outlet? Do you mean where you connect the hose? Because this closes automatically unless a hose is inserted.

Sorry, i'm a newbie...

I have recently bought an air compressor and finishing nailer. However I live in the Snowy Mountains of NSW and temps at the moment are rarely above 5 degrees, mornings are often well below zero.
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When I was doing my Industrial Design degree in the late 90's it was called rapid prototyping, and the uni purchased a machine the year after I (.

A search under rapid prototyping or a call...

I have done some more research and have found that oxalic acid may do the job. I understand this is also used to clean decks etc.

Does anyone know how harsh this treatment might be to new...

Hi all,

I am building a house and have installed beautiful alpine ash windows and door jambs.

Unfortunately some of the ash has become wet during the build, through storms and careless...

Thanks for the info everyone. Will give it a go this weekend.

I read that some trailer axles have camber or castor or whatever built in. Is my garden variety trailer likely to have this and can I stuff it up by flipping the axle?

Now I am wondering......

Hi guys,

I have a heavy duty box trailer that I take onto some steep and fairly rough building sites behind my 4WD.

I would like some more clearance under the box trailer for passing...

Thanks Bob, I was wondering about Vinegar. I might do some tests on offcuts.

Any idea what the problems are with vinegar on joints? I assume by joints you mean where the sheets were cut and...

Thanks Echidna, but I don't want to paint a brand new roof.

I was hoping there might be an easier home remedy like vinegar or something that would dull the finish without damaging the...

I have just had new a Klip-Lok galvanised roof installed. It looks great, but is EXTREMELY bright in the sun. One poor neighbour is copping the glare at certain times of the day.

I know gal will...

If by 'overlay' you mean a thin veneer, I would be hesitant.

If you mean a solid piece of blackbutt timber as the stair tread (I'd have thought at least 25mm thick) then it is a good idea and...

I have a situation in a bathroom where I need about 1 sqm of decking over a setdown beside a bath (long story, unusual bathroom!).

The decking will abutt marble floor tiles and any water on the...

Hi Macklin, I have a Ryobi SCMS and have found the laser to be useless. I haven't turned it on since the day I bought the saw. It's a gimmick, as are most of the laser guided tools. The fact that the...

Spot on Vernon, I have just purchased a 240V Panasonic charger on Ebay.

Thanks for the info everyone. Seems I have a bit to learn about all things electric.

Anyone want a 110V charger:;

OK, I did see that and wasn't sure if it related to the input from the US mains power, or if it was the requirement of the charger.

Anyway, I'll go and get a transformer with a 2.0 amp output.
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I thought I was pretty clever having bought a Panasonic impact driver from the US for half the price of the local model... until I plugged the charger in and it won't charge:o

I am using a Korjo...

Does anyone know of a decent set of metric hex shank drill bits? I thought I'd try and get a set rather than individual bits which would cost more and I would inevitibly lose!

Well the driver arrived this week and seems excellent. Haven't given it a thorough test yet but first impressions are very good.

Now I am looking for a set of metric drill bits to suit the quick...

What is currently behind the cement sheet? Just the timber frames? If so, you'll have a really hard time making that waterproof.
Also don't forget that any cladding you add to the outside will...

It sounds like you'll need to remove the existing tiles and possibly the bed they were laid on, repair/install the waterproofing system, redo the tile bed with enough fall for poper drainage and...

There is definitely a market for them. Get in touch with local builders or landscapers and let them know that they can source rocks from your property. Most likley they will bring a truck and maybe a...

I have done what you are proposing and was fairly happy with the outcome. I had the Ardit applied by a professional as it does require some skill. It was then sealed to give a polished concrete...

Thanks for all the info. I've ordered the Panasonic drill/impact driver http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=4008 which is switchable between plain drill or impact driver. It is...

Or maybe, just maybe, average Joe will continue to shop for tools at Bunnings long enough to increase demand for Ryobi products, spurring an investment in R&D, innovation and performance of their...

Thanks Sol.

So an impact driver and a corded power drill would be a good combination?

Cheers.

I hope you'll excuse this post as it has been covered before, but the more I read the more I confused I get.

I need a cordless drill or an impact driver. I am fitting out a house and will be...

Repo,

I am surprised at some of the negative and slightly aggressive replies you received. As someone who has recently started up a small business I regularly seek trade discounts and have no...

Good point Sybarite.

So is it possible that once cut or drilled the formaldehyde exposure could be worse? Is it the case that the laminate or paint of the complete unit restricts off-gassing?