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12th September 2007, 01:36 PM
Thread: Old fence painting
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Thanks Gents, It is much appreciated ...
Thanks Gents,
It is much appreciated
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11th September 2007, 01:50 PM
Thread: Old fence painting
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Old fence painting
Howdy guys,
Quick one - I have an old old old 3 rail treated pine fence, I want give her a bit of a spruce up - will I have to paint both sides or not, people have been telling me I risk warping... -
17th August 2007, 10:21 PM
Thread: 3 phase electricity
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In the past if you have applied for 3phase for an...
In the past if you have applied for 3phase for an air conditioner then the energy company has done their part for free, that way it only costs you what the sparky charges to move your house across...
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30th January 2007, 01:38 PM
Thread: Cutting Timber Venetians
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one thing I did mean to say was I pulled one slat...
one thing I did mean to say was I pulled one slat out and test cut it first to make sure it wouldn't tear out or look ordinary, I always have spares as I end up taking out the excess slats in the...
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30th January 2007, 01:26 PM
Thread: Cutting Timber Venetians
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cut mine one at a time in the drop saw with no...
cut mine one at a time in the drop saw with no clamping, my nice sharp blade ate them for breakfast.
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19th January 2007, 10:42 PM
Thread: shouldn't salespeople be more professional
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Oh dear, 90x45 framing pine floor joists ?...
Oh dear,
90x45 framing pine floor joists ? Ouch, I just had a painful day after I had ordered some recycled hardwood to extend my deck neede 5x2" for joists they sent the wrong size, I only... -
19th January 2007, 10:20 PM
Thread: Welding applications and thin metal
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I can think of a fair few ways:U, lets see, rags...
I can think of a fair few ways:U, lets see, rags with thinners on bench, oily rags on bench,
And so on and so forth :o
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19th January 2007, 02:07 PM
Thread: Internal staircase?
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great to hear someone is happy to help, a greeny...
great to hear someone is happy to help, a greeny for you pawnhead !!
Hope the staircase building goes well
cheers
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11th January 2007, 11:57 PM
Thread: All things come to those who wait
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Sorry to grave dig an old thread but .... I...
Sorry to grave dig an old thread but ....
I just started my collection, probably paid too much once postage is added but for
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Thanks for the info - I will have to get another...
Thanks for the info - I will have to get another liner for her, are the plastic liners ok for running wire to suit mild steel too or can you only run teflon for them ?
Cheers
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Great work Noodles, You ran .8mm wire and...
Great work Noodles,
You ran .8mm wire and what shielding gas ? I have a SAFmig 310A @ home here I use to weld up steel, always thought ali would be too much of a pain for it but if you did that... -
21st December 2006, 10:20 AM
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Great result - I would hang on to the guys...
Great result - I would hang on to the guys details he sounds like a good tradie
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21st December 2006, 12:16 AM
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Not too bad really IMO - you paid for next day...
Not too bad really IMO - you paid for next day convenience plus a few other things here and there.
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21st December 2006, 12:11 AM
Thread: Spilt system vacuum query
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Yes and no The old ones that are small and in...
Yes and no
The old ones that are small and in high rise building use casettes - not enough water flow to change it. Most of them run smalll racks nothing really big - only be 5 or 6 racks total ... -
21st December 2006, 12:03 AM
Thread: 3 phase split system
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Thanks guys, the thing is I already have 3...
Thanks guys,
the thing is I already have 3 phase at home, had it put on 3 years ago for my welder, cost me around $1000 all told to get the service on including rewiring of my existing panel to... -
20th December 2006, 09:22 PM
Thread: 3 phase split system
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3 phase split system
Hi Guys,
I want to put a split system in the living room that needs to be around 5kW. I was hoping to be able to put a small 3 phase unit in to reduce running costs.
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19th December 2006, 11:44 AM
Thread: Spilt system vacuum query
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Sorry to hear that China, I would start...
Sorry to hear that China,
I would start calling commercial fridgys they would probably be more receptive, I know we used to be able to get help from the guys who serviced the cassette systems in... -
10th December 2006, 08:41 PM
Thread: GMC Coil Nailer
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I assume DOA is a different story ? ...... ...
I assume DOA is a different story ? ......
Cheers
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10th December 2006, 07:52 PM
Thread: Spilt system vacuum query
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Hey Lionel, When I installed my split system...
Hey Lionel,
When I installed my split system it cost $88 to have a fridgy come out, vac the system, check for leaks and sign my warranty card.
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28th November 2006, 11:46 AM
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Sorry for not replying mate - yes you are right...
Sorry for not replying mate - yes you are right the change occurred when the I removed the carpets (obviously there is a lot more reflected noise) and with it furnished it is pretty good but still...
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27th November 2006, 04:47 PM
Thread: Joist Hangers and Pryda Brackets
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I have seen those in the american magazines, they...
I have seen those in the american magazines, they look great I think that would be really handy - I suppose they will come down in price soon !
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18th October 2006, 08:41 PM
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Too easy mate, happy to help you out - I know I...
Too easy mate, happy to help you out - I know I am very happy with my work and glad I don't have to worry about it rotting
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17th October 2006, 05:23 PM
Thread: Roofing techniques
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Yes I think I would have to take the entire roof...
Yes I think I would have to take the entire roof structure to bits and getting a truss company to make new the whole new structure as you would be without a roof for a shorter amount of time - which...
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16th October 2006, 09:34 PM
Thread: Roofing techniques
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Ok here are a few quick sketeches Pic one -...
Ok here are a few quick sketeches
Pic one - the existing areas as you can see there some existing structures that need removing - the laundry will need to be torn down and rebuilt etc.
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16th October 2006, 08:27 PM
Thread: Roofing techniques
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Roofing techniques and Room Extension
Hi guys,
I am just planning an extension of our living room and kitchen area,
Here is the basic info
Home : Post war Timber house
Roof: Terracotta Tiles
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16th October 2006, 06:11 PM
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great work mate - looks fantastic I am sure you...
great work mate - looks fantastic I am sure you are pleased with the results
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9th October 2006, 10:05 AM
Thread: Concrete price
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honestly - I would just let it go, the work...
honestly - I would just let it go,
the work is done now and you didn't have to do any of it and IMO $64 prep and pour a square is not all that bad ....... don't go doing anything stupid that you... -
7th October 2006, 11:02 PM
Thread: Free Rosewood (Tipuana) Tree wood Brisbane
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I have had fantastic work done by GDE tree...
I have had fantastic work done by GDE tree services - there were a cool $1000 cheaper than the 20 quotes I got for removing the 30m hoop pine from our yard, since had them out a few times to grind...
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28th August 2006, 02:32 PM
Thread: Extension cord tangle
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I was going to get the same thing but then I read...
I was going to get the same thing but then I read you should unwind it all the way when you used it. That made it seem like a waste of time.
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28th August 2006, 12:43 AM
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Mick, I reckon you are right - from what I...
Mick,
I reckon you are right - from what I have read on the audio sites, the best I can hope for is to cut down on the echo the floor produces.
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27th August 2006, 10:17 PM
Thread: Cash convertors
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Occasionally I find a sidchrome spanner for a few...
Occasionally I find a sidchrome spanner for a few $$ - other than that - I have never seen a great collection of f**Ked tools in my life.
I wouldn't give you $1 for them.
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27th August 2006, 09:47 PM
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Cheapest Way to insulate a timber floor in a qlder
Howdy guys,
We have pulled up all our carpets and polished the floors. The results are great there are only two or three downsides.
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23rd August 2006, 01:38 PM
Thread: My babies...
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any details on the sub, I have a 15" one sitting...
any details on the sub, I have a 15" one sitting here and want to do the exact same thing - What did you use as a power amp for it ?
Cheers
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23rd August 2006, 11:46 AM
Thread: GMC nail gun
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Trade tools sell a framer for $150 which I...
Trade tools sell a framer for $150 which I believe is a better quality bit of gear than the GMC, had a look at both - bought the Trade tools one
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21st August 2006, 07:22 PM
Thread: 3 phase at home
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Yeah they replace the meter with the a new one...
Yeah they replace the meter with the a new one that will use meter the 3 phases. It costs no more - you pay for you usage at the same rate as the single phase service - when you use the 3 phase...
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21st August 2006, 03:17 PM
Thread: 3 phase at home
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Make sure you tell you energy authority that you...
Make sure you tell you energy authority that you want it for air con. In Bris if you do that energex do the pole connection and few 3 phase lead in for free - about a $500 saving.
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19th August 2006, 06:59 PM
Thread: Give away to a good home
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I am young ..... ish :D Tom
I am young ..... ish :D
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19th August 2006, 06:44 PM
Thread: Power Drill
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I have a very large hitachi hammer drill that is...
I have a very large hitachi hammer drill that is fantastic and had it for 5 years.
Trade tools or Glenfords might be worth a look - I try to shop there vs bunnies
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19th August 2006, 09:47 AM
Thread: Bunning's 10% discount
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My favorite thing to do is to buy small...
My favorite thing to do is to buy small quantities of steel off them for odd jobs, their steel is dear as poision.
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14th August 2006, 12:22 AM
Thread: single to 3phase conversion
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Dude, getting 3 phase connected will cost...
Dude,
getting 3 phase connected will cost less than stuffing about with motor changes in the long run. A tip for the punters out there,
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13th August 2006, 10:55 PM
Thread: A Busy Sunday !
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Great work ! BTW do you have any info on what...
Great work !
BTW do you have any info on what router bit you used for the skirting boards - they look great. I am guessing you are making several sections out of a sheet of MDF and then ripping... -
3rd August 2006, 10:31 AM
Thread: School me on Demolition Hammers
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That is excatly what I had in mind ...... I just...
That is excatly what I had in mind ...... I just needed confirmation that it would indeed save me time and back pain digging holes, they look great and for $400, really that is not all that much...
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2nd August 2006, 09:51 PM
Thread: School me on Demolition Hammers
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So can anyone say if they are good at digging...
So can anyone say if they are good at digging post holes?
I have my eye on a makita which looks the goods
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2nd August 2006, 06:39 PM
Thread: School me on Demolition Hammers
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School me on Demolition Hammers
Howdy all,
I am looking at a demo hammer I was just wondering on peoples opinions. I am have a lot of work to do and I had this in mind for a few specific tasks.
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27th July 2006, 07:05 PM
Thread: To Insulate or not and cost of doing so
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Do you what the name is - need to do my timber...
Do you what the name is - need to do my timber floors
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26th July 2006, 06:41 PM
Thread: Retaining Walls & Excavation advice
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I would price up both options and see - there are...
I would price up both options and see - there are various usage/estimating calcuators available on the boral website - check it out and compare the price, treated pine was not a cheap as I thought it...
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25th July 2006, 11:02 PM
Thread: What's Your Pet Hate
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^ OMG - big problem for me too digging is up...
^ OMG - big problem for me too
digging is up there, labouring - carrying/moving blocks/bricks/pavers
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25th July 2006, 10:59 PM
Thread: Retaining Walls & Excavation advice
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Oh and the heathstone are a true vertical stacker...
Oh and the heathstone are a true vertical stacker and are ok to 800mm without engineering and weigh 25kg which is bloody heavy.
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25th July 2006, 10:53 PM
Thread: Retaining Walls & Excavation advice
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I would not build it out of pine unless you are...
I would not build it out of pine unless you are keen on doing it again,
boral heathstone - see my posts about it - good solution and fairly good value I think treaded pine is an expensive way of... -
23rd July 2006, 11:15 AM
Thread: Howto:- Repair hole in stormwater pipe
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I would clean up the area, put a bit of newspaper...
I would clean up the area, put a bit of newspaper form as stated above put about 1/4 of a tube of roof and gutter silcion over the general area and then pour concrete over the whole lot to give it...