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    ANYONE GOING PAST: Thanks for that! I have managed to get it here.

    Thanks for that! I have managed to get it here.
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    ANYONE GOING PAST: Stawell Vic to adelaide?

    Hi all,

    I have a 2.5m x 200mm x 100mm item in Stallwell Vic that I am hoping to get here to Adelaide.. anyone happen to be driving that way with a truck, trailer, van or roofracks?

    Cheers
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    Thanks! maggs and yowie. i'll have a look at...

    Thanks! maggs and yowie. i'll have a look at these and see how they work.
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    Bolt/screw for modular boxes

    Hello all,

    I am looking at making a drawer system for my 4x4 out of 12mm ply. After thinking about what I want I realised that there are different configurations that I would use depending on the...
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    Tassie to Melbourne/Adelaide

    Hello all

    I know that this is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have room in a truck/container/trailer for an upright freezer (or 2) from Tassie to Adelaide.. or if not Tassie to Melbourne....
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    I can see a point trying to get hammered in here...

    I can see a point trying to get hammered in here :-) and I see your point, however, this is also an excuse to buy some more tools as I will use them again for various things in my workshop :-)
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    Thanks for that guys... looking at those brands...

    Thanks for that guys... looking at those brands it seems that there are a bit pricier than I can justify at the moment. DO you think I should be able to get away with just a framing gun, or a C or C1...
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    What nail gun to use for new wall

    Hello all,

    I am looking an building a stud wall to create a new space in our living area (using 90x35mm). I have recently got an air compressor (cant tell you type or size right now, but it look...
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    Decking planks going across, spanning 1.6 m? Do...

    Decking planks going across, spanning 1.6 m?
    Do you mean just nailing them to the 90x90 uprights in a horizontal way, one on top of the other?
    Or perhaps an upper and lower plank to which you will...
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    I was thinking that initially, but going through...

    I was thinking that initially, but going through then redoing the slab, as well as not knowing how deep the concrete goes has made me look at other options. If needed I will go this path, but the...
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    There will be definitely be one gate (about 1000...

    There will be definitely be one gate (about 1000 wide), but that will be attached to the house wall so will have lots of support there. The other gate(s), if I do them, will have some wheels on the...
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    That is also a clever idea. I may try that one...

    That is also a clever idea. I may try that one too.

    Thanks Guys!!
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    I was going to do that, using saddles, but as I...

    I was going to do that, using saddles, but as I will probably be changing part of the fence to a gate, I realised that the forces on a saddle will not cope with the weight of a gate
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    Genius! Why did I not think of that. I will give...

    Genius! Why did I not think of that. I will give that a shot and see how I go!
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    Boring hole vertically in post

    Hello all,,

    I am looking at upgrading my current fence to something a bit nicer. At the moment it consists of ~50mm diameter posts with chain link in-between, about 1m high. These posts are...
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    GOING TO: Adelaide to melbourne backhaul

    Heya Guys, I will be driving back to Melbourne from Adelaide on the 18 or 19 of April, 2014 with an empty 8 tonne truck (7.3m box). If anyone is looking for large things or a household of furniture...
  17. Hello all! Thanks for your replies. I have...

    Hello all!

    Thanks for your replies. I have decided to not get it, as I don't have a small dingy needing an anchor :U nor do i really need high quality chisels at this current time. As for my...
  18. My First Lathe - Is this worth it - Craftmaster CWL-1000s

    Hello all,

    An acquaintance of mine has moved to a retirement village and is wanting to sell his old lathe. He is asking $500 for a Craftmaster CWL-1000s with a brand new set of chisels + 2 chuck...
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    Thanks for that. I will use those tips and do...

    Thanks for that. I will use those tips and do things differently next time!
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    What did I do wrong??

    Hello all!

    Over the weekend, I needed to create 16mm wide, 9mm deep grooves in some chipboard panels for some sliding drawers/shelves. I thought "Hey, i have a router and a Triton table, lets use...
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    I have been looking around and can find either a...

    I have been looking around and can find either a Maktec MT371 ($90)or Maktia 3709X ($199) as alternatives to the Ozito $59. They both have less power, but are possible the better brand. Has anyone...
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    I don't disagree, but for $60 @bunnings i cant...

    I don't disagree, but for $60 @bunnings i cant really complain..unless someone can point me to a better model for a not too much higher price...
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    Due to my budget constarints I was thinking of...

    Due to my budget constarints I was thinking of using this model too. I sent that link to Matthias and he thought it should work fine.

    I am curious, where you will be getting some of the hardware...
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    Swarts Tools... any good??

    Hello all,

    I have recently come across Swarts Tools in my search for a not really expensive (less than $300, not ozito, min 10") SCMS. It seems that they have a 12" SCMS for $250, with a balde,...
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    Thanks guys. I am only looking at 600 wide, so i...

    Thanks guys. I am only looking at 600 wide, so i should be fine, but if i have any scrap i'll add some reinforcing.

    In regards to joining them , i'll have a look at the knock down fittings or the...
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    Where to buy melamine in west melbourne

    Title says it all really. I am looking to buy a sheet of melamine (2400x1200x16 or 19), preferably in a wood grain pattern (to match the rest of the kitchen) in west Melbourne.

    Any one know of a...
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    Thank you for your advice - despite the fact that...

    Thank you for your advice - despite the fact that there is no hole in the image, I had considered that and intend to either make the whole top shelf shorter, or cut a hole (with guards to stop stuff...
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    Microwave stand

    Hello all,

    I am looking a making a quick microwave stand to gain some more bench space in my kitchen. What I am basically going for is pictures, but what I am wondering is what would be the best...
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    Little Red Wagon plans

    Hello all,

    I am relativity new to woodworking and thought i might start simple... beginning with a 'little red wagon' for my 2yr old son. I was hoping to make this completely out of wood (as i...
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    Thanks for all your help guys.. i will be doing...

    Thanks for all your help guys.. i will be doing this over the next few week, and will keep you up to date with how it goes.

    Thanks again!
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    Thanks for that! that is great results, and an...

    Thanks for that! that is great results, and an awesome tute. Looking at the tutorial, i have only question . did you strip the paint first, or do it all with the paint on?

    Also, what...
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    Thanks for that. DO you have any hints on the...

    Thanks for that. DO you have any hints on the elecrtolysis, voltage, materials, timing, etc
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    Restoring an old wood workers bench vice

    Hello all,

    I have just been given an old bench vice for my newly built work benches (similar in style to this one, i'll get pictures of mine later) that is a little worse for wear. It has been...
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    does the lid of the bottom bucket need to be...

    does the lid of the bottom bucket need to be airtight, or is it just a place for the chips to fall?
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