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27th October 2021, 01:57 PM
Thread: Triton Router problem
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I had a similar issue a while ago. It was...
I had a similar issue a while ago.
It was accumulated dust inside the body that was stopping the body from going full travel. From memory, I pulled off a few bits to get at the dust and blew it... -
27th August 2021, 03:51 PM
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Maleny, Montville, Mapleton. All hinterland...
Maleny, Montville, Mapleton. All hinterland towns back from the sunshine coast. Always green. Lovely country.
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20th October 2018, 09:59 AM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
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26th August 2018, 11:55 PM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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29th June 2018, 04:14 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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11th May 2018, 08:35 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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20th March 2018, 12:25 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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29th January 2018, 12:46 AM
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QUEENSLAND Sorr to hear about your situation. I will take...
Sorr to hear about your situation.
I will take the belt and risk sander.
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12th September 2017, 08:44 PM
Thread: bottle cleaning
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Unscented Napisan or other cleaner which contains...
Unscented Napisan or other cleaner which contains sodium percarbonate is a go to cleaner for brewing equipment.
Works better with hot water. Let it soak a day or so and rinse.
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10th September 2014, 05:54 PM
Thread: Coffee Tamps
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Any reason why you couldnt use hardwood for the...
Any reason why you couldnt use hardwood for the base instead of metal?
I've never seen a wooden one.
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8th March 2013, 02:21 PM
Thread: Use for stainless steel LPG car tanks
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Lots of homebrewers boil their wort in SS pots...
Lots of homebrewers boil their wort in SS pots 50l and up.
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Goodonya mate. Its worth shouting out about. :)
Goodonya mate. Its worth shouting out about. :)
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25th April 2012, 11:03 AM
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HEADS UP I am interested in the tail vice and a couple of...
I am interested in the tail vice and a couple of chisels.
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11th August 2011, 04:38 PM
Thread: Timber deck
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if you go to the renovation forums Renovate...
if you go to the renovation forums Renovate Forums
there is a forum for decking which includes several calculators to work all that stuff out.
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7th January 2011, 04:37 PM
Thread: Nobex mitre saw
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I replaced the blade and all was well. i make...
I replaced the blade and all was well.
i make sure the saw is firmly clamped to a flat surface and the the piece to be cut is firmly clamped then, as suggested, use a fairly light touch to ensure... -
7th January 2011, 04:34 PM
Thread: Nobex mitre saw
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I replaced the blade and all was well. i make...
I replaced the blade and all was well.
i make sure the saw is firmly clamped to a flat surface and the the piece to be cut is firmly clamped then, as suggested, use a fairly light touch to ensure... -
19th July 2010, 05:00 PM
Thread: Acer laptop, advice sought
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Just another one for the mix. I use Microsoft...
Just another one for the mix.
I use Microsoft Security Essentials, it's free from... guess where?
Works for me and I browse the web a lot. (I run a commercial website).
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25th June 2010, 06:11 PM
Thread: Installing Windows 7
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Many older hardware items may not have a 64bit...
Many older hardware items may not have a 64bit drivers available. Seems that is the big downside of 64 bit - getting drivers for your existing hardware.
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25th June 2010, 05:30 PM
Thread: Off-camera flash
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Lighting Technique Forum: Digital Photography...
Lighting Technique Forum: Digital Photography Review
Dont know whether you know this forum, but there is often discussion about E-Bay and Chinese flash units.
Hope its useful
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25th May 2010, 05:10 PM
Thread: Hinges on thin walled boxes?
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Home made wooden hinges are pretty easy to make...
Home made wooden hinges are pretty easy to make and you can just glue them onto the back and lid. You can route out a 1-2mm recess for the hinges to make it look better.
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19th May 2010, 04:48 PM
Thread: Slide/Negative/Photo Scanner
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I also endorse Vuescan. Been using it for years....
I also endorse Vuescan. Been using it for years.
There's been pretty significant increase in the quality of flatbed scanners over the last few years, to the extent I am now happy to scan... -
19th May 2010, 04:40 PM
Thread: Grammar is important
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Gotta pay that one. :2tsup:
Gotta pay that one. :2tsup:
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16th April 2010, 05:02 PM
Thread: more photos
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Always good to see other woodies' work. Well...
Always good to see other woodies' work. Well Done! :2tsup:
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23rd March 2010, 05:11 PM
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As a bit of variation, I use some aquarium...
As a bit of variation, I use some aquarium plastic air tube to syphon the clear shellac off the wax into another jar after it has settled.
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22nd March 2010, 04:50 PM
Thread: Hinges for high school students
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If you are using finger joints and thin stock,...
If you are using finger joints and thin stock, its not that difficult to go one step further and make some wooden hinges using finger joints.
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24th February 2010, 05:28 PM
Thread: How to fill your time when laid up?
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If you haven't already, get to know Sketchup. ...
If you haven't already, get to know Sketchup. Its free, from Google. Not too much of a learning curve before you get a useable result.
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27th January 2010, 02:12 AM
Thread: how to plane & thickness a large slab?
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Thanks for the responses gents. Problem is here...
Thanks for the responses gents. Problem is here in Jakarta I don't know of anyone with a drum sander or wide thicknesser.
Will keep looking around.
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26th January 2010, 05:29 PM
Thread: how to plane & thickness a large slab?
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how to plane & thickness a large slab?
Hi All,
I just acquired a couple of rosewood slabs 1.5m * 400mm * 40mm.
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22nd January 2010, 12:39 PM
Thread: Rosewood and Silky Oak
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Thanks for the kind comments. The corner posts...
Thanks for the kind comments.
The corner posts have long skinny mortises and the sides have long skinny tenons to join up.
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21st January 2010, 02:51 AM
Thread: Rosewood and Silky Oak
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Rosewood and Silky Oak
This is a box I made with some of the rosewood I got from another forumite, Deni.
I gave it as a birthday present to a friend.
Finished with Rustins Wood Oil then wax.
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If you dont mind, I would be interested in seeing...
If you dont mind, I would be interested in seeing your repair of the broken handle when you do it.
I may be able resurrect a few of my broken ones.
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7th January 2010, 02:11 PM
Thread: iPhones - Are they just a wank?
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I have an iPhone and its the best phone I've...
I have an iPhone and its the best phone I've ever had and I've had many smartphones all the way back to the Revo and original XDA.
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Go easy with them. I had a set of similar clamps...
Go easy with them. I had a set of similar clamps and without exception the lower grip broke when I tried to apply a lot of pressure.
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27th October 2009, 05:25 PM
Thread: Any Hard Shellac Finishing Advice?
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Thanks Neil, back to the drawing board on...
Thanks Neil,
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23rd October 2009, 04:36 PM
Thread: Computer Virus Warning
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Yeah I guess any product that get 90+% market...
Yeah I guess any product that get 90+% market share must be complete crap.:tongue5:
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23rd October 2009, 04:25 PM
Thread: Any Hard Shellac Finishing Advice?
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Neil, you mentioned paraffin oil. Would paraffin...
Neil, you mentioned paraffin oil. Would paraffin lamp oil be ok?
Cheers,
Dan
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15th October 2009, 04:49 PM
Thread: A question re Shellac
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I haven't perceived any problems before either...
I haven't perceived any problems before either but I will see if there is any improvement in the appearance of the finish after trying out the filtered stuff.
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13th October 2009, 12:27 PM
Thread: A question re Shellac
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Thanks for all your responses gents. As always...
Thanks for all your responses gents. As always very useful.
I will now proceed to decant my shellac as I would a fine wine, but I wont use the crystal decanter - that could cause problems on the... -
12th October 2009, 01:35 PM
Thread: A question re Shellac
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A question re Shellac
I notice that after I mix a batch of shellac (flakes and alcohol) and leave it stand for a while it separates. There is a white residue at the bottom and dark brown liquid on top of that.
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Hopefully after 5 years he's figured it out. :U
Hopefully after 5 years he's figured it out. :U
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30th April 2009, 03:28 AM
Thread: sap & heart wood chairs project.
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Nice stuff Deni. whereabouts are you located?...
Nice stuff Deni.
whereabouts are you located?
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2nd February 2009, 07:37 PM
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The wax is not sitting on top of the wood, rather...
The wax is not sitting on top of the wood, rather it is soaking in, so there is no need to sand between coats.
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2nd February 2009, 05:33 PM
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the shellac would have sealed the timber and...
the shellac would have sealed the timber and given the wax a base. On raw timber you will need to apply several coats of wax until it starts to look good. The first couple of coats will just soak...
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14th January 2009, 05:12 PM
Thread: Picnic Table
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My guess is you will usually end up with a better...
My guess is you will usually end up with a better built and finished product when you DIY compared to buying.
So, its generally a fair bit cheaper and its a better quality product. Also, as... -
5th January 2009, 05:50 PM
Thread: Is it really Teak?
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Most likely it is teak, but crappy teak. There...
Most likely it is teak, but crappy teak.
There is lots of crappy teak here, quite young and often lots of knots and faults. Generally it is used very green.
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7th November 2008, 05:02 PM
Thread: I'm throwing in the towel
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I am inclined to agree with Derek. Seems to me...
I am inclined to agree with Derek.
Seems to me you've got plenty to be happy about and grateful for. :)
So, why not get your priorities right and focus on the positives in your life.
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1st October 2008, 04:16 AM
Thread: resawing - feed rate?
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resawing - feed rate?
I just set up my first bandsaw, never used one before and its a steep learning curve.
One question I can't seem to find an answer to is: how fast should a 2hp 20in JET bandsaw resaw a 6 in wide... -
25th September 2008, 08:26 PM
Thread: Sanding estapol - what grit, and why?
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Maaaaate, put the ROS down on the floor to keep...
Maaaaate, put the ROS down on the floor to keep the belt sander company.
Just a very light sanding by hand is needed. hardly even rubbing, just run it over the surface to knock off the rough... -
1st September 2008, 09:08 PM
Thread: Cleaning Router Bits
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I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It works fine. ...
I use an ultrasonic cleaner.
It works fine. What it doesn't remove outright it softens up so it wipes off easily.
Ultrasonic cleaners are just great. Use it for all sorts of things, glasses... -
19th August 2008, 01:49 PM
Thread: Fish Tank Help - Desperate!
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Sorry to say there is no silver bullet for...
Sorry to say there is no silver bullet for maintaining a decent sized tank, salt water or fresh.:( it is not something you can set and forget.:no:
You need to establish an equilibrium of light,...