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2nd June 2007, 03:08 PM
Thread: Album Cover Versions
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Hole - live through this
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13th April 2007, 09:48 AM
Thread: What have we here
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What have we here
Hey there
A mate gave me this old block plane which I plan to restore
Can anyone enlighten me as to its origins
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8th April 2007, 04:44 PM
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jounalists?
It seems to me that more and more often, those who write "jounalist" on their resume are anything but, remember when they were called "reporters". The process of reporting is no longer the objective,...
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24th February 2007, 04:46 PM
Thread: making a non-standard door cheaply?
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Go to corinthinan and buy a 2100 x 920 blokdor...
Go to corinthinan and buy a 2100 x 920 blokdor and cut it down to suit
they come in ready coat, paintable ply and a limited mumber of veneers
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1st January 2007, 01:18 PM
Thread: FAQ's to a brickie
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Types of laying
I've heard of a Flemish Blonde but what is a Flemish Bond and are there other types of decorative layouts ?
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30th August 2006, 08:57 PM
Thread: Where Were You Born
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Poll: I voted "Other" I'm a Queenslander :D
I voted "Other"
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26th July 2006, 11:05 PM
Thread: Sealing new plasterboard
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Hey there According to the Building Services...
Hey there
According to the Building Services Authority in Queensland:
Paint finish is required to fulfil three
major functions.
1. Provide a decorative finish for
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25th July 2006, 11:49 PM
Thread: Ebay FEE SHOCK
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That's just how tech companies work, get you in...
That's just how tech companies work, get you in at low price/free, develop the product until it is dependable, then up the price in the hope that you have no choice but to comply.
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3rd July 2006, 09:11 PM
Thread: What is MDF
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Ahhh - MDF The new asbestos There are...
Ahhh - MDF
The new asbestos
There are rising concerns over the dust that is generated from cutting and shaping MDF
Use dust extraction and a respirator when cutting
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30th June 2006, 11:06 PM
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I use eucalypus oil first before I try anything...
I use eucalypus oil first before I try anything else, but remember it is different to ti (tea) tree oil - it seems to be more evaporative and leaves little or no residue .
I use Double "D" brand.... -
27th June 2006, 11:52 PM
Thread: Which Ute?
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Seen a couple of blokes get the petrol v6 rodeo...
Seen a couple of blokes get the petrol v6 rodeo and the fuel each week is more than the lease payments !
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27th June 2006, 11:48 PM
Thread: Cubby House floor
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My opinion goes a little like this - use...
My opinion goes a little like this - use everything you pay for
The most economical/common dimentions for length or area in building is anything divisible by 300mm (with the only exception being... -
27th June 2006, 11:01 PM
Thread: Which Ute?
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Navara STR
I have a 3 year old ST-R turbo diesel Navara Duel Cab and I can say it was a decent change from a naturally aspirated 4.2l diesel GQ Patrol as far as road driving is concerned - Navara drives like a...
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20th June 2006, 10:39 PM
Thread: Do I need to restump the whole house?
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The bloke who did my place (Licenced contractor)...
The bloke who did my place (Licenced contractor) jacked up the bearers and put packing between the top of the stump and the bearer itself. Most of it was Fibre Cement sheeting cut to size, and where...
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20th June 2006, 12:19 AM
Thread: What is beech?
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Something a mexican calls his female dog?
Something a mexican calls his female dog?
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20th June 2006, 12:07 AM
Thread: Small Flash from my power point
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Hi there Have you checked the monitor...
Hi there
Have you checked the monitor connection?
Maybe the last slide had a white screen
Maybe Doug slipped his avatar in when you weren't looking
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good onya stirlo pretty soon you'll be...
good onya stirlo
pretty soon you'll be telling us how to do it
(I left out capital letters to show I can still relate to the next generation)
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8th June 2006, 11:15 PM
Thread: Worst take away in Australia
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NewLou Sounds like the shearer's cook I met...
NewLou
Sounds like the shearer's cook I met once with one and a half arms, worked out Muttaburra way 500 clicks west of Longreach.
Left arm was amputated at the elbow
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8th June 2006, 11:06 PM
Thread: Worst take away in Australia
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anywhere that serves "the finest" cuts of chicken...
anywhere that serves "the finest" cuts of chicken shaved from a spinning stick
lukewarm on the outside, e. Coli on the inside
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8th June 2006, 10:50 PM
Thread: XU1 - Website?? Is there one?
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hawkinob, I hate to get involved in petty...
hawkinob, I hate to get involved in petty squabbling, especially before it really starts; but I believe that graemet was possibly being being a little tongue in cheek with his suggestion.
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7th June 2006, 01:06 AM
Thread: ESS VEE plane
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ESS VEE plane
Saw one today in a secondhand shop - virtually unused but could do with a Major Panic style rehab!
The bit that usually says stanley etc, had ESS VEE
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7th June 2006, 12:32 AM
Thread: accurate cutting woes
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Apologies if this is a bit long winded but I will...
Apologies if this is a bit long winded but I will explain it as well as I can - I'm pretty sure one of the guys on the forum gave me this hint
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6th June 2006, 11:21 PM
Thread: Finished my thesis!!!!!
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Well done mate Maybe you could put your thesis...
Well done mate
Maybe you could put your thesis to practical use:
I have this problem controlling my wind, can you help me out...?
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6th June 2006, 12:37 AM
Thread: Convincing SWMBO so I can buy stuff
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Damien I still appreciate the copywriters...
Damien
I still appreciate the copywriters craft today as I did the first time I saw a great line (read as a great Idea) My first real CD was a writer.
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6th June 2006, 12:24 AM
Thread: Convincing SWMBO so I can buy stuff
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Jeez Waldo You used the thick tech pens, .15...
Jeez Waldo
You used the thick tech pens, .15 was my fave!!
Besides, you could spend an hour on friday afternoon cleaning it :D
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5th June 2006, 11:26 PM
Thread: Convincing SWMBO so I can buy stuff
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Waldo I went to the Commercial Art Training...
Waldo
I went to the Commercial Art Training Center at the time. to learn the noble art of becoming a true finished artist: paste up and brush ruling, halftone conversions, tech pens and french... -
5th June 2006, 12:22 AM
Thread: Woodwork Forums Abbreviations
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TLA Three letter acronym
TLA
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1st June 2006, 11:49 PM
Thread: Convincing SWMBO so I can buy stuff
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I'm kinda lucky - I spent 12 years in advertising...
I'm kinda lucky - I spent 12 years in advertising using Mac's and found it easy to justify the spend. Then I had a change in careers and entered the building industry, and needed to buy tools...
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1st June 2006, 11:31 PM
Thread: plaster old wall, gyprock on top ?
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hey there try these sites first and see if...
hey there
try these sites first and see if they have some general hints.
http://www.gyprock.com.au/
http://www.boral.com.au
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1st June 2006, 11:07 PM
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All I know is that I am no longer building a pond...
All I know is that I am no longer building a pond in the backyard if I have to get rid of the plants every month when they get too big! The fish might get cold!
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27th May 2006, 12:48 AM
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if you are planning to build a concrete slab...
if you are planning to build a concrete slab anytime they're great for formwork
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27th May 2006, 12:36 AM
Thread: Need Help-- Respiratory problems???
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Hey Toni I noticed that you are from Winton...
Hey Toni
I noticed that you are from Winton in Queensland
maybe you could just buy three extension leads and run them from the kitchen power point then you would just about be in the bush... -
26th May 2006, 12:27 AM
Thread: IT Nurd sorry, Guru wanted
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Al - a 300 gig hard drive is a great start now...
Al - a 300 gig hard drive is a great start
now
copy all of the young fellas data onto it
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23rd May 2006, 12:00 AM
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My two cents worth Have had a couple of cars...
My two cents worth
Have had a couple of cars but amongst them; red non metallic, silver metallic, blue metallic.
Not forgetting I am in Brisbane but and each vehicle had pretty much the same... -
22nd May 2006, 11:23 PM
Thread: What ute do you drive?
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2003 Navara turbo diesel STR duel cab with alloy...
2003 Navara turbo diesel STR duel cab with alloy tray and racks
Only change was to put Cooper Discoverer ATR tyres on it (OEM Bridgestone HT's were a joke, 25,000 k's and were shot)
Goes like... -
22nd May 2006, 10:44 PM
Thread: Fuming experiment
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Hi Rich I appreciate the effort you have gone...
Hi Rich
I appreciate the effort you have gone to but I have a little problem with the photos.
The shadow density in them do not really match - not your fault, just what happens when you shoot... -
21st May 2006, 11:59 PM
Thread: What is the Darkside?
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Hey Lignum and Apricotripper What if the...
Hey Lignum and Apricotripper
What if the timber was dressed on a slab master or similar...
But I used a cabinet scraper to smooth it?
And a hand plane to champher the edge
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13th May 2006, 10:50 AM
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Count me in
Mac/Apple user from way back - in chronological order
Apple IIe, 512k Mac, Mac colour classic, LC, LCII, Centris 610, Beige G3, Rev A iMac, 15 inch G3 iMac, 17 inch G3 iMac, Mac mini (Power PC)... -
8th May 2006, 08:19 PM
Thread: Avoiding Plaster Dust Everywhere?
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Some of the plasterers I know use cornice cement...
Some of the plasterers I know use cornice cement and "polish" it with a sponge - I think this is how the old fashioned fibrous plasterers used to do it
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8th May 2006, 07:53 PM
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Hey Snippy Welcome aboard ! First I would...
Hey Snippy
Welcome aboard !
First I would have a good look at what is under the "wood grain" finish - I'm pretty sure you will find it is chipboard - if this is the case have a good look at it... -
17th April 2006, 12:29 AM
Thread: What is your most used tool?
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Poll: Tape measure I use it all the time -...
Tape measure
I use it all the time - sometimes it's accurate sometimes it isn't
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11th April 2006, 09:58 PM
Thread: a couple of little curiosities
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SilentC - I know what you mean I reckon if I...
SilentC - I know what you mean
I reckon if I hadn't played so much Pac Man I wouldn't have spent so much time in the 90's running around in dark rooms, chased by ghosts, eating pills and... -
11th April 2006, 09:40 PM
Thread: Wooden balls
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Skew How did your mate come up with the name...
Skew
How did your mate come up with the name for the products he turned?
Did he use his name: as in "Bob's balls for dogs, available in three sizes"
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31st March 2006, 09:05 PM
Thread: Stainless steel canopy
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"Stain"less
Hey Bella
My Mum was a nurse back in the days where it was an apprenticeship of sorts, the first year of which was spent cleaning the massive amounts of stainless steel around hospitals. She... -
22nd March 2006, 11:59 PM
Thread: Laminated Beams
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I remember when I was in high school (mid...
I remember when I was in high school (mid eighties) a lot of the people who sailed some of the smaller classes of boats ie sabot, 125 etc had wooden trailers for them and I suppose when they made the...
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22nd March 2006, 11:45 PM
Thread: moving to the dark side...
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I have one critisism, you didn't make me one !!!...
I have one critisism, you didn't make me one !!!
Take us through the steps - I feel I may be converted
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16th March 2006, 11:16 PM
Thread: Rant from a workplace counsellor
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even younger
I particularly like the attitude of some of the younger blokes we get on site.
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16th March 2006, 12:21 AM
Thread: motor insurance Australia
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Queensland perspective
Hi Woody
In Queensland we have Compulsory Third Party Insurance which is essentially part of the registration fee - I think if you purchase a registered vehicle the third party insurance transfers... -
11th March 2006, 11:40 PM
Thread: Latest AWR- Brazilian Rosewood???
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Donald Rumsfeld was giving the president his...
Donald Rumsfeld was giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed."
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2nd March 2006, 07:55 PM
Thread: would you eat this sandwhich
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Poll: More detail please
Before I respond to the poll I require further detail
1. What type of bread is this on: Turkish, Sourdough, Wonderwhite, Cobb, wholegrain, rye, multigrain, ciabatta, panini, maybe focaccia even
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