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20th August 2017, 01:34 AM
Thread: Bring back any memories?
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learnt to drive in a dodge 108and a,studebaker...
learnt to drive in a dodge 108and a,studebaker truck with an arm in the centre of the dash for indicator
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19th August 2017, 08:25 PM
Thread: Fire Safety Training
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thought the fire is best out before sweping the...
thought the fire is best out before sweping the mess
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19th June 2017, 08:30 PM
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AHHHHHHHH Melbourne, land of the Yarrah, too thin...
AHHHHHHHH Melbourne, land of the Yarrah, too thin to plow, too thick to drink.
The best view of Melbourne is from your rear view mirror.
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15th June 2017, 10:59 AM
Thread: Some Silly Stuff
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An and short????? That's andy
An and short????? That's andy
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15th June 2017, 02:27 AM
Thread: Some Silly Stuff
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Not forgetting the oldy Wanted a sign reading...
Not forgetting the oldy
Wanted a sign reading Crown and Anchor.
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Crackle
Trying to achieve a crackle finish on a small table top. I,m using white knight squirts spray and pva glue, as suggested on other sites. Not working, what am I doing wrong.
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4th June 2017, 10:52 AM
Thread: Today's saying or thought
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has to be tuna fish to distinguish from a piano...
has to be tuna fish to distinguish from a piano tuna
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20th May 2017, 02:11 AM
Thread: Carbon Brushes
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Many thanks, I tried Ebay Dremel etc etc but to...
Many thanks, I tried Ebay Dremel etc etc but to no avail. This is great and free postage
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19th May 2017, 08:05 PM
Thread: Carbon Brushes
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Carbon Brushes
Any idea where to get carbon brushes for a Dremel 3000. Prefer Perth WA but will accept planet earth.
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14th May 2017, 10:52 AM
Thread: To pin or not to pin
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Understand that.The non pin blade would normally...
Understand that.The non pin blade would normally use a smaller hole than the unpinned blade. It will take two men and a dog, plus a month of sundays to drill
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13th May 2017, 11:36 AM
Thread: To pin or not to pin
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To pin or not to pin
Hi team
Just starting out in the scrolling world. Have a Schepac? Scroll saw with Flexi drive. Has adapters for flat blades, how do you fit the blade and adapter thru a small hole for internal cuts.... -
30th April 2017, 11:40 AM
Thread: New kid on the block
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New kid on the block
Had a squiz at the new Triton workbench at the Carbatech promo.
What a waste of space. One giant leap for Triton, one huge step back for Triton users.
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24th April 2017, 01:51 PM
Thread: Story stick
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Story stick
I know it is probably easier to create your own story stick, but rather like the look of the Woodpecker Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spi0QD7SxpE.
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5th April 2017, 09:49 AM
Thread: Where do you get your plans?
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Stu's Shed has a comprehensive set of plans from...
Stu's Shed has a comprehensive set of plans from the Triton project books
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24th February 2017, 12:08 AM
Thread: Shades of The Plank
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Was instructing a learner driver using a semi...
Was instructing a learner driver using a semi trailer. We were attempting a reverse parallel park when a car parked in the spot we were aiming for. The student asked for advice. I replied just...
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6th January 2017, 01:12 AM
Thread: Drink driving in the festive season.
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passed a police checkpoint at the top of the road...
passed a police checkpoint at the top of the road where they were pulling over cars and performing breathalyser tests. Because I was in a taxi they just waved it past.
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Just Me
I have been a forum member since 2003, haven't posted as much as some but I have enjoyed the content and comments.
Neil and gang, keep up the great work.
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25th December 2016, 10:17 AM
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They really sleigh me Xmas. Bah humbug
They really sleigh me
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21st December 2016, 10:31 AM
Thread: Chicken and the Duck
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He probably quacked up
He probably quacked up
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20th December 2016, 02:37 PM
Thread: A Xmas Story
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A Xmas Story
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually...
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18th December 2016, 09:31 PM
Thread: U.S Security Alert
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I thought she lost??????????????>
I thought she lost??????????????>
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8th November 2016, 04:03 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiner BJA 300
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Yep amazing what wonders you can work with a...
Yep amazing what wonders you can work with a broom stick.
Thought they might be concentric to allow fine tuning, but no the broom stick won the day
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7th November 2016, 11:20 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiner BJA 300
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Biscuit Joiner BJA 300
I have misplaced the two Bosses that help hold the two bolts in place. Refer to manual page 2 item 11.
Are these a special concentric design, or can I make some from timber inserts?????
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15th October 2016, 05:25 AM
Thread: An old geezer
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Frozen peas??????
Frozen peas??????
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15th October 2016, 05:21 AM
Thread: Water Please
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Who is going to miss out????????
Who is going to miss out????????
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15th October 2016, 04:51 AM
Thread: Triton WX7
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It is interesting that something that originated...
It is interesting that something that originated in Australia is hard to find in its country of origin.
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14th October 2016, 10:29 AM
Thread: Triton WX7
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Wow love the concept of the new WX7. It looks...
Wow love the concept of the new WX7.
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25th September 2016, 01:35 AM
Thread: Metric to Imperial fraction converter
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I am a definite old fart. In my wild youth...
I am a definite old fart. In my wild youth measurements were made to the inch, any smaller were Bees Knees, gnats nuts and a whisker. Can't mention what sort of whisker, but it was not masculine.
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23rd September 2016, 10:05 PM
Thread: Metric to Imperial fraction converter
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There's a fraction too much friction Well...
There's a fraction too much friction
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3rd February 2016, 09:59 AM
Thread: Who will be first?
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Went to the DR in Hopetoun needing stitches in a...
Went to the DR in Hopetoun needing stitches in a hand that had an altercation with a guillotine.
Asked the doc if I could pay the guitar when he was finished. He said of course you can.
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27th September 2015, 10:43 AM
Thread: New Father
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more like a howling success
more like a howling success
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26th September 2015, 10:34 AM
Thread: It was cold today
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Coming from the Eastern Goldfields I prefer hot...
Coming from the Eastern Goldfields I prefer hot weather.
Back home I have known it so hot that I once saw a dog chase a rabbit down the main street. It was so hot they were both walking. -
25th September 2015, 11:46 PM
Thread: It was cold today
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So cold we had to thaw our breath to hear what we...
So cold we had to thaw our breath to hear what we were saying
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Yep Hydroponics is what I am doing. Have...
Yep Hydroponics is what I am doing.
Have succeeded by using a 76mm Sutton hole saw, and running the drill in reverse.
Sounds crazy but I have the most beautiful hole you ever saw.
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Holey PVC
Hi Good people
Trying to cut a number of 80mm holes in 90mm PVC storm pipe, to put
small plant pots in.
Tried different hole saws but they jam and split the PVC.
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27th July 2015, 01:28 AM
Thread: The green shed strikes again
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The more I look the more intriguing it becomes....
The more I look the more intriguing it becomes. Found a UTube thingy demonstrating the drill press. Posted in UK 2012. Woodsmith describes it as "a new wonder from Bosch"
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26th July 2015, 03:56 PM
Thread: The green shed strikes again
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It was after pointing out the item on their web...
It was after pointing out the item on their web site that they suggested the Dremal attachment.
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26th July 2015, 02:06 PM
Thread: The green shed strikes again
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That is the puzzle, it is on the web site not on...
That is the puzzle, it is on the web site not on the shelf.
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26th July 2015, 12:35 PM
Thread: The green shed strikes again
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The green shed strikes again
Read an article in a Woodsmith mag (#118) about a Bosch bench drill.
The article finishes with "Available from Bunnings"
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14th June 2015, 01:00 AM
Thread: I Remember.....
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Ever tried an old hollow key????? Fill the...
Ever tried an old hollow key?????
Fill the cavity with match heads. insert one close fitting nail and belt it against a solid object.
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13th June 2015, 11:58 AM
Thread: I Remember.....
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Cracker night. Lived in Brown Hill, near...
Cracker night.
Lived in Brown Hill, near Kalgoorlie.
The whole community donated to the bonfire, great time for a clean up, old tyres, trees etc.
everyone turned up, great fun.
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13th June 2015, 10:10 AM
Thread: I Remember.....
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Memories
The horse powered night cart. Collecting well
Horse powered bottleo Collecting bottles
Kids putting penny bungers ( bombs ) through the back flap of the dunny.
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25th April 2015, 06:25 PM
Thread: Mortising Attachment.
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I am going back to when I was a kid. The...
I am going back to when I was a kid. The "Chisel" was square with a drill bit thru the middle. Probably good for light work only.
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24th April 2015, 12:16 PM
Thread: Mortising Attachment.
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Mortising Attachment.
Anyone got a map and compass. Totally lost my way looking for the appropriate forum, anyway I'm here.
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Venerable??????????? Sounds like a social...
Venerable???????????
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Carry on nurse circa 1959, Wilfred Hyde- Whyte...
Carry on nurse circa 1959, Wilfred Hyde- Whyte as the flower vase.
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From the carry on movies. "Carry on nursing"
From the carry on movies. "Carry on nursing"
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4th February 2015, 01:47 AM
Thread: Cotton on.
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Banter????? As has been mentioned it is known as...
Banter????? As has been mentioned it is known as needling. Come on guys let's see eye to eye
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Stirling's brother, Peat???????????
Stirling's brother, Peat???????????
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5th January 2015, 10:10 AM
Thread: Router inlay jig
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why did the owl owl?????? because the woodpecker...
why did the owl owl?????? because the woodpecker woodpecker.