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17th January 2008, 10:04 AM
Thread: the "or" game
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orange eat it or squeeze it
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16th January 2008, 03:32 PM
Thread: Great Cars that you've owned
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Hi All It looks like there is plenty of petrol...
Hi All
It looks like there is plenty of petrol flumes with the sawdust......
Cars and wood, can we add wine as well then that is my 3 loves
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16th January 2008, 01:13 PM
Thread: the "or" game
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old and grey how you eat green eggs and ham??...
old and grey
how you eat green eggs and ham??
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20th December 2007, 01:31 PM
Thread: bathroom reno DIY oppinions wanted
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Welcome Beck1604 A reno on the bathroom, hope...
Welcome Beck1604
A reno on the bathroom, hope you have somewhere else to wash, while your doing it......
Take your time....waterproof...and bingo...
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20th December 2007, 10:05 AM
Thread: downlights
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Hi I think what the LFS guy is saying the heat...
Hi
I think what the LFS guy is saying the heat from the light could be an issue, fluros give off little heat, you put your hand in front of the little haligin globes , there hot... So you could end... -
20th December 2007, 09:59 AM
Thread: Conversion factor?
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Harry 72 As you noticed a simga, (with 6 point...
Harry 72
As you noticed a simga, (with 6 point cage ) ( a few other mods )
That was @ 4000rpm did get to 5500rpm in 5th once:U
and the road is in SA
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19th December 2007, 07:49 AM
Thread: WIP new computer case
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Well I be gone.... Great Idea...... looks...
Well I be gone....
Great Idea...... looks ready good...
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18th December 2007, 03:02 PM
Thread: Conversion factor?
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Hi Ciscokid. Like it, of coarse it was fast...
Hi Ciscokid.
Like it, of coarse it was fast it a red car
I have one of those photos' but only at 160kph, and with film camera
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18th December 2007, 02:41 PM
Thread: Which router?
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Hi agreed with the idea of Makita 1/2 inch, ...
Hi agreed with the idea of Makita 1/2 inch,
have had one about 15 years.... great....
might need new bearing no one
But must get a 1/2" one
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18th December 2007, 01:41 PM
Thread: So you want to build a deck?
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Hi Groggy Loved story and I understand the...
Hi Groggy
Loved story and I understand the pain,
May I digress i little ( another story )
the other day ( about 8weeks ago ) dropped into Mum's, the telly in the bedroom doesn't work, ohh I... -
18th December 2007, 10:18 AM
Thread: CAD Drafting for Funituremaking Mentor
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Hi dsel74, Well being able to draw things up...
Hi dsel74,
Well being able to draw things up it a great start, I myself use ME10 and Pro/engineer at work, and there if nothing better than having a full cut list to work from, it makes life so... -
18th December 2007, 10:01 AM
Thread: Cordless Drill Advice
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Hi hootsman I was like you Have a Real Drill...
Hi hootsman
I was like you Have a Real Drill 1/2inch 700watt, but wanted a battery drill
started with a makita 7.2volt ( yes it was a while ago ) found it very handy... Then started use one a... -
17th December 2007, 10:36 AM
Thread: Use tile paint or re-tile?
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Hi loose screw, Have use tile paint in...
Hi loose screw,
Have use tile paint in kitchen and bathroom
Kitchen 1" sq tiles excellent, looks great 3 years on
was very carefull will the prep and brush strokes
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13th December 2007, 04:25 PM
Thread: shower taps
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Hi Dan Is your hot water, main pressure ,...
Hi Dan
Is your hot water, main pressure , instant or gravity fed ???
Shower head water saving or older type ???
Could all make a differance....
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13th December 2007, 01:01 PM
Thread: No Earth in Powerpoint
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Yes dont use :o If you cann't a sparkie out...
Yes dont use :o
If you cann't a sparkie out straight away to check all point outs
Go and get a power point tester Plug about $20
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13th December 2007, 09:07 AM
Thread: Renwhit air conditioners
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Hi Jonty. I was just looking at 21kw heat pump...
Hi Jonty.
I was just looking at 21kw heat pump outdoor unit, ( heating/cooling ) big
1.4 x 1.4 x..4 m ( 3 phase ) about 72db...:o
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11th December 2007, 09:21 AM
Thread: Renwhit air conditioners
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Hi reguarding Rehwhit , by their web site...
Hi
reguarding Rehwhit , by their web site they mainly look like conditioning repair/ spare parts people, for commercal and transport refrig stuff, and well as domestic stuff ie the high wall... -
26th November 2007, 09:03 AM
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thanks for the replys I have contacted the...
thanks for the replys
I have contacted the eletrician who comes into our work, and he is coming round to have a look and then fix it...
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25th November 2007, 03:06 PM
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can an eletrician do work and turn a blind eye
HI All
I know this is a very touchy subjuct
Have some major problems with old wiring, which need replacing
I what an eletrician to do the work, but does he have to issue an Certificate of... -
19th November 2007, 12:08 PM
Thread: value for money drop saw
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just for your info I have the one Pat...
just for your info
I have the one Pat suggested
Very good... basically you get what you pay for.....
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16th November 2007, 12:42 PM
Thread: garage tilt a door opener
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Thanks All I see what the price differance is...
Thanks All
I see what the price differance is for Supply only
and if only a couple of bottle of red I let them do it
yes I will check the warrenty if DIY
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14th November 2007, 02:13 PM
Thread: Painting over wallpaper
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Hi Tim have done this a few times. it work...
Hi Tim
have done this a few times. it work better with textured paper
use no more gap to fill any gaps or joins in paper, i used acrylic undercoat
and acrylic top coat, bingo a wall with... -
14th November 2007, 01:11 PM
Thread: garage tilt a door opener
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garage tilt a door opener
Hi All
Has anybody installed one of those remote door openers on a tilit door
should one go DIY or got somebody to do it ????
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1st November 2007, 01:30 PM
Thread: Help. Shower tiles loose.
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hi graham, i agreed with the others the...
hi graham,
i agreed with the others the mortar bed looks like the what i found behind the wall tile of our bathrroom in a 70's apartment, all sand little mortar and no water proofing, on a... -
1st November 2007, 10:22 AM
Thread: Kitchen Bench Tops
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Hi Callum another idea is kdhw flooring...
Hi Callum
another idea is kdhw flooring select grade ( works out about $60 per sq metre ) glued and clamp together finshed with half round jarrah edging
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1st November 2007, 10:09 AM
Thread: best way to seal between bath and tiles
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thanks guys I will clean it up carefully and...
thanks guys
I will clean it up carefully and try scottyb idea of weight the bath, but may not use water ( gym wieght instead ) due water restrictions
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31st October 2007, 11:30 AM
Thread: best way to seal between bath and tiles
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The missing piece in in the corner, at the shower...
The missing piece in in the corner, at the shower end of the bath
where the other half, put her shampoo and other stuff.
I cleaned the bath moved all the stuff, and found about 100mm of silicone... -
31st October 2007, 09:59 AM
Thread: best way to seal between bath and tiles
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best way to seal between bath and tiles
Good Morning All
I was wondering the best way to seal between the bath and bottom of the tiles around the bath.
Did it about 18 months ago and part of it need redoing
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26th October 2007, 11:55 AM
Thread: max span for plank to walk on
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Thanks All I think i will go with Pusser Idea...
Thanks All
I think i will go with Pusser Idea of a "T" beam
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24th October 2007, 02:55 PM
Thread: Laminate paint
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I have used white knight tile paint. on kitchen...
I have used white knight tile paint. on kitchen splash back tiles
worked a treat, ( 3 years ago )
Just redid it as added more tiled area ( kitchen reno )
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24th October 2007, 02:09 PM
Thread: Home Built Kitchen Cupboards
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have just finished kitchen reno a week ago ...
have just finished kitchen reno a week ago
new bench tops and new cupboards and drawers, made from stratch
(one thing remember if you want dishwasher 600mm deep cupboards
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24th October 2007, 01:49 PM
Thread: max span for plank to walk on
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I will see if i can kept the span down to under...
I will see if i can kept the span down to under 2m and go up to 190 x 45
i might be alright ??, the reason for treated pine is I want to paint it and bolt it down so it is sitting 50mm above the... -
23rd October 2007, 03:47 PM
Thread: Gal v Zinc
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Gal and Zinc roof together basicilly OK Dad was...
Gal and Zinc roof together basicilly OK
Dad was Metalurgist and did garage with sloping roof top section was old gal, bottom section new zinc ( 2km from port phillip bay ) did was this about 25... -
23rd October 2007, 12:10 PM
Thread: max span for plank to walk on
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max span for plank to walk on
Hi All
Have done alot of searching, but cann't seam to find
anything about, size / span for a working plank ie for building/ painting /access etc, as I need to get onto the patio roof,
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13th September 2007, 02:53 PM
Thread: refinish bath plug hole
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refinish bath plug hole
Hi all
one of those little jobs, bathroom now looks great except
the plug hole in bath, the chrome as worn off and the brass is showing
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4th January 2006, 11:54 AM
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Hi Geno I agreed with Mark, check total load...
Hi Geno
I agreed with Mark, check total load and wire size..
yes I changed my partner's upright cooker over
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11th July 2005, 02:12 PM
Thread: Remove Condensation & insulate shed
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Interesting you were talking about condensation...
Interesting you were talking about condensation on inside on clear roofing sheets. I have a small shed/workshop with a sky light( Fibraglass roofing sheet), condensate on the inside was shocking...
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4th May 2005, 11:10 AM
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bathroom wall tiling question (yes another one )
Hi All
Everybody seams to be having fun in the bathroom and I am about to join you
The scene
Location :- tiling around the bath side and one end ( shower over bath )
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27th April 2005, 01:04 PM
Thread: Bathroom Window Codes
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Frankly I would Agree with Steve, Since so many...
Frankly I would Agree with Steve, Since so many new home/ units/etc now have bathrooms with no outside wall/s or window/s and rely solely on exhaust fan for ventilation.
Fixed ventilation I... -
22nd April 2005, 01:57 PM
Thread: Floor Drains
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I would put a s bend trap on the waste pipe even...
I would put a s bend trap on the waste pipe even if it was draing just outside, to stop things crawlly of walk or flying up the pipe..
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21st April 2005, 02:00 PM
Thread: Heating Ducts, Ceiling or floor?
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Hi Ben If you are putting in a gas Ducted...
Hi Ben
If you are putting in a gas Ducted heating Unit, and if you can put ducting under floor do it. Reason lower outlet velocity, ( less noise ), also better air mixing, ( in ceiling outlet you... -
6th April 2005, 01:58 PM
Thread: Footings for Brick Garden bed
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Another Idea.... When I did blustone edging...
Another Idea....
When I did blustone edging round the front garden bed, I Dug a trench about spade width, four inches deep, and fill it with road base, packed down by walking on it, then put... -
5th April 2005, 02:02 PM
Thread: Ducted Heating Air Filters
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Re : return air Filter Central Heater I work in...
Re : return air Filter Central Heater
I work in the R&D area of a company that makes Ducted Gas Central Heaters
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17th March 2005, 01:13 PM
Thread: Cutting asbestos without too much dust
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One idea Kram If you really must do it yourself....
One idea Kram
If you really must do it yourself. One paint it both sides, Two wear gloves and mask, coverall, Three use fibro cutters to cut the sheet, and Four dispose of carefully...
Having... -
11th March 2005, 02:22 PM
Thread: kitchen solid timber benchtops
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HI Grahem, I different idea for kitchen beach...
HI Grahem,
I different idea for kitchen beach top is partical board base then cover with select grade Hardwood flooring then some half round jaarah moulding (32mm) on the edges..
I have made... -
11th March 2005, 02:12 PM
Thread: Temperzone Air Conditioners
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Hi Luke Welcome.. One thing to remember with...
Hi Luke
Welcome.. One thing to remember with any split system.. it is the cost of installation which is it the big thing.. as well a a good verses bad install...
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11th March 2005, 12:46 PM
Thread: A major stuff up with wipe on stain.
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HI Guy thanks for the replies I have resanded...
HI Guy thanks for the replies
I have resanded the problem area re stained and re sprayed and all now seams ok.
Yes i remember now parents use mr sheen so it may have been that
So the... -
8th March 2005, 12:06 PM
Thread: A major stuff up with wipe on stain.
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A major stuff up with wipe on stain.
Hi Guys
I have seamed to stuffed up a staining job ( i know done it hundreds of times )
Item 2 timber chair frames (my parents) about to be recovered and timber wrong colour. I say no problems... -
28th February 2005, 12:27 PM
Thread: Tiling over ceramic tiles
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Thanks All for the replies I think I might...
Thanks All for the replies
I think I might put this project on hold, as the tiles are in good nick...
and besides and did paint the wall and trim to match with the tiles...
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25th February 2005, 10:35 AM
Thread: Tiling over ceramic tiles
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Tiling over ceramic tiles
Hi Guys,
Been Renovating and playing with timber for years and having a lot of fun.
Particularly when it al goes mostly to plan and the finished thing/job look good.
Anyway the question ,...