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    Why? Thats not a belittling question, but a...

    Why?

    Thats not a belittling question, but a genuine query.
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    Adelaide to Alice Springs? Scale of Australia?...

    Adelaide to Alice Springs? Scale of Australia? Pfft, Thats like traveling between Perth and Geraldton.

    Travel from Perth to Kununurra via the Gibb River Road, THEN you'll get an idea of the scale...
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    By the way, I've noticed a user called CarbatecWa...

    By the way, I've noticed a user called CarbatecWa is viewing this thread. I hope they respond to the criticism of their shoddy quality, exorbitantly priced tenon stock!
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    I've used it for 4 or five small projects. Works...

    I've used it for 4 or five small projects. Works like a treat for me. I havent bought any tenon stock for a while but Carbatec used to make it out of tassie oak at about $13/lm i think.

    I've found...
  5. Thread: Deck Design

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    The attachment

    Forgot the attachment
  6. Thread: Deck Design

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    Deck Design

    Hi all, I know I havent posted anything in a year or so......a toddler and a newborn have prevented any shed time :(

    Never the less, I'm going to post a plee for help.

    The garden designer has...
  7. Nothin's changed round here. Derek's still...

    Nothin's changed round here. Derek's still posting fantatsic articles and the same old crew still pats him on the back!
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    I havent fallen off the face of the earth

    I've just got a new job where I dont have time to forumize while on the job. Been fully focused on some other hobbies as well and my shed is a covered in kids equipment. I cant even see my bench! :( ...
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    Looks like that dustcollectors been slackin off!

    Looks like that dustcollectors been slackin off!
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    Poll: You might say its the market but, its a not a...

    You might say its the market but, its a not a traditional market.

    The reason eBay is forcing up prices is that its pushing the market towards perfect competition.

    If you were trying to sell yuo...
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    THanks Fletty, After reading some stuff on...

    THanks Fletty,

    After reading some stuff on here, I'm starting to realise the confusion surrounding "tassie oak". Wattyls stuff is as cheap as chips so I might get a piece of Vic ash and Tassie Oak...
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    Actually, it's pretty good. The famly daycare...

    Actually, it's pretty good. The famly daycare scheme insures us for upto 4million big ones. So ner!
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    It's a wee bit tippy if they step on the edge. I...

    It's a wee bit tippy if they step on the edge. I might have to cut the top flush with the legs. The width is fine as far as I can tell.
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    Wedged Mortice Step Stool

    Made from crappy construction pine and some leftover jarrah fourbetoohs.
    I got a nice firmer chisel from the markets and wanted to try some hand cut mortices.

    No power tools involved, none. All...
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    Timber/Finish ID to match commission

    I've got me my first commission.
    In-laws hasked me to make a low coffee table to match these Morris type chairs that they have.

    I"m unsure of the timber and finish. I've attached these pictures,...
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    Are you screeding your mulch!!!!?!?!

    Are you screeding your mulch!!!!?!?!
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    Hmm, being a dreamer of inventions meself,...

    Hmm,

    being a dreamer of inventions meself, I've always considered the market for a mobile phone for the elderly/technoignorant/cheapies who just want a basic phone.

    We're talking, big buttons,...
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    We just paid a Quantity Surveyor $300 an hour to...

    We just paid a Quantity Surveyor $300 an hour to do some estimates on the cost of constructing a car park. It's bloody hard work obviously. If you can, get hold of a copy of the Rawlinsons...
  19. Thread: Heated blade

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    Try putting it in the freezer. Haven't you heard...

    Try putting it in the freezer. Haven't you heard of cryogenically treated blades?

    Seriously though folks, common wisdon would say the the steel is cactus and you'll have to grind it away.
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    umm, you could just use a beadlock. Same diff...

    umm, you could just use a beadlock. Same diff really. Cost ya $80!
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    It's a big issue over here. The FIFO (Fly In/Fly...

    It's a big issue over here. The FIFO (Fly In/Fly Out) phenomenon and the general skills shortage is doing some funny things.

    The problem is that many people are becoming "income trapped". That is...
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    Complacency, that's what this is, why don't...

    Complacency, that's what this is, why don't bloody manufacturuers address this problem. Ok, it's GMC, but buggered if I'ld pay $1200 for a Delta thicknesser only to have it snipe. The market is used...
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    Mirboo, great setup, worth copying. Believe it...

    Mirboo, great setup, worth copying.

    Believe it or not, I've taken to sharpening on the floor under our patio (at night). SWMBO does some mosaic work out there and it's quite contemplative to sit...
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    I'm not in IT but I work with intangible policy...

    I'm not in IT but I work with intangible policy stuff........mainly staring at a monitor. Making something tangible with my hands is great therapy.

    Then again, I kiss clients asses all day, does...
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    From memory, Lee basically says that they are a...

    From memory, Lee basically says that they are a sharpening nightmare and one shouldn't be too worried about gettign them smooth, just reasonably sharp.

    After totally stuffing up my attempt to...
  26. Thread: Census

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    I was a graduate working with the ABS during the...

    I was a graduate working with the ABS during the 2001 census. 'Twas madness. The casual work is pretty good, and pays very well. I'd recommend it for those looking for some extra cash for sure.
    ...
  27. Thread: Bandsaw mod?

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    I feel your pain bodgy. Somebody donated a...

    I feel your pain bodgy.

    Somebody donated a 10year old tiny little 1/3hp 9inch Ryobi Bandsaw. I thought it might be good for cutting pine, ply and mdf for kiddies toys. After new tyres and a new...
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    Great work! That desk is fantastic. My son is...

    Great work! That desk is fantastic.

    My son is only 15 months old, perhaps we could arrange a marriage?
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    I do the same but some are attached with...

    I do the same but some are attached with perforated strips.

    If they put ONE leaflet in saying "your from australia, this is how much it will cost and this is how it will work" then I'd probably...
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    I've just picked up the december issue in the...

    I've just picked up the december issue in the local newsagent for $17.

    Time to subscribe methinks. I've always resisted simply because when you pick the bloddy mag up, 7 different subscription...
  31. Engineers have got nothing on economists. We...

    Engineers have got nothing on economists.

    We do it with models.
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    Sunday markets! Perfect! Heaps of opportunity to...

    Sunday markets! Perfect! Heaps of opportunity to bargain hunt yourself for old plaens, chisels, saws, spokeshaves and the like.

    On the machinery side, if you're sticking to small boxes, then...
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    Steelers? You would be referring, of course, to...

    Steelers? You would be referring, of course, to the steel plate body armour required by those sissies before they'll risk physical contact?

    We played Grid Iron at high school without the Kevlar...
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    Yes but we get our own back on the sporting field.

    Yes but we get our own back on the sporting field.
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    You can also buy old weathered pieces of geniune...

    You can also buy old weathered pieces of geniune indonesian wood for only $100!!!
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    Great work, do they not just push it over? I...

    Great work, do they not just push it over?

    I made something simlar to keep the (family daycare) kiddies out of the lounge room. Littlelefty, obviuosly, learnt how to remove it within an hour.
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    Sounds like a great deal to me, especially the...

    Sounds like a great deal to me, especially the saws. Msot of the garage sales around here have nothing more than an eggbeater drill or a pruning saw.

    Theres a place over here in Guildford which...
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    Thanks TassieKiwi, I know all about the...

    Thanks TassieKiwi,

    I know all about the GRR-Ripper, I've read the website, forum posts etc. IT does seem like a real winner, however beginners like myself like the psychological separation form...
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    Sorry if that was a bit blunt Redwood, your point...

    Sorry if that was a bit blunt Redwood, your point is taken that you're not specifcally recommending your way to people.

    The guard gives a level of psychological separation from the blade. This has...
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    Thats the kind of comment I find a bit...

    Thats the kind of comment I find a bit irresponsible. If thats your practice, fine, dont recommend it to everyone else.
  41. Thread: Hand Saws

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    Does anyone actually know of a good enough saw...

    Does anyone actually know of a good enough saw doctor in their city? You cant really expect them to spend their time learnign how to sharpen topnotch hand saws. Their main business is to sharpen...
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    Nice Avatar SilentC. Would you like a smegging...

    Nice Avatar SilentC. Would you like a smegging tea cake?

    I'll have another go feeding from the rigth hand side as that seems to be popular wisdom. Perhaps there's a psychological comfort in behing...
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    Thanks for the replies all. I made a few more...

    Thanks for the replies all.

    I made a few more cuts last night and, being a lefty, I just cant get comfortable with Scenario 1. If stand on the left, the my non-dominant right hand is reaching over...
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    The bloke that agisted his TS with me also lent...

    The bloke that agisted his TS with me also lent me a bandsaw. A tiny 7.5 inch ryobi jobbie. Not much good other than cutting up pine shapes for kiddies toys.

    I doubt I'll ask it to resaw this...
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    Bob, So when you're pushing the stock through...

    Bob,

    So when you're pushing the stock through the blade, where is the right hand/push stick? on the fence side or the other?
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    Really?

    Really?
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    Al, Thats why I'm asking, I dont want to be a...

    Al,

    Thats why I'm asking, I dont want to be a spaz, I want to do it right.
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    Tablesaw Feeding

    Hi all,

    I have a specific question for all those experienced users regarding feed technique and stance.

    I've read as many books as I can get my hands on, all the websites I can find (lots) and...
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    But hang on, what about these inner-city, white...

    But hang on, what about these inner-city, white shoed, spikyhaired, tight-pink-polo shirt wearing, moped driving metrosexual, trucker-hat wearing, latte sipping, quiche eating mens-men here in...
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    Thanks derek, A generous benefactor has let me...

    Thanks derek,

    A generous benefactor has let me use his 10inch TS indefinitely as he doesnt have the room for it, and has lost interest. It's a 'Bevel" brand, and its about 8yrs old.

    It is a...
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