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23rd April 2011, 09:42 AM
Thread: Scobie display case
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Yes I've got a jig saw but not sure how it would...
Yes I've got a jig saw but not sure how it would cope with 50mm thick timber.
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22nd April 2011, 05:58 PM
Thread: Scobie display case
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Scobie display case
My wife really liked the display case shown on the front of the latest Australian Woodworker mag. The legs have a fairly gentle curve on the two outside faces, and they advise cutting with a bandsaw...
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4th June 2009, 09:47 AM
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replacement lithium ion batteries for Metabo
Three years ago at WWW show I bought a Metabo 18v lithium ion drill for $459. Its been a good machine but one of batteries has just packed up. Two replacement batteries will cost $336. I can buy a...
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17th March 2009, 01:56 PM
Thread: Vic Ash/Tas Oak supplier.
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try Craig on 0266447769 or 0409917846.He is...
try Craig on 0266447769 or 0409917846.He is northern NSW.
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10th March 2009, 04:07 PM
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I had the same experience as Silent C. Went in...
I had the same experience as Silent C. Went in and told them that wanted recycled t&g floorboards. He pointed to the pile and said sort out what you want. Took me an hour in full sun sorting out what...
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8th March 2009, 01:57 PM
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Thanks guys for your suggestions. Will look again...
Thanks guys for your suggestions. Will look again at blackwood and also tassie myrtle.
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27th February 2009, 03:03 PM
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Best timber for old style bureau/bookcase
I've been planning a classical style bureau with glass doors bookcase on top for a long time. Always thought would go for huon pine. A mate was round the other night and said using huon a bit...
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7th January 2009, 01:48 PM
Thread: Heart rimu
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Heart rimu
Thirty years ago when living in NZ I made a cabinet from heart rimu.I now need to alter and extend it but the NZ government banned export four years ago so I can't find any new supplies.
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11th May 2008, 09:33 AM
Thread: re attach sandstone veneer
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re attach sandstone veneer
I noticed three 12cm x 12cm pieces of sandstone veneer ( about 15mm) thick had loosened from the vertical sides of our front step surrounds.I removed them to prevent damage in case they fell.
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thanks Harry
thanks Harry
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cd shelf
I am building an entertainment unit and want to fit a drawer which will have in it those plastic CD racks which enable you to double stack CD's vertically. I have asked around but can't find anyone...
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17th October 2007, 10:17 AM
Thread: tiles or steel
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tiles or steel
I need whole roof re-tiled. 1920's house near coast.Was going to use tiles but builder said why not colorbond, bit cheaper and stronger in case of hail etc.
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23rd September 2007, 12:54 PM
Thread: water pipe detection in bathroom
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water pipe detection in bathroom
I have to put up a wall mirror on a double brick and tiled bathroom wall.There are water pipes somewhere " chased" into the wall and I don't want to drill into them when hanging the mirror.Does...
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10th May 2007, 10:10 AM
Thread: Drainage Pump
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I had an automatic pump installed a few years ago...
I had an automatic pump installed a few years ago which I think would do your job.Unfortunately it's 240v. I think it was bought from Hardware and General in Brookvale.
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3rd February 2007, 09:09 PM
Thread: yet another :what's this timber"
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yet another :what's this timber"
Can someone identify this table top timber please.
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12th January 2007, 03:48 PM
Thread: Cordless Drill/Driver
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I needed a new workhouse 18v cordless last March...
I needed a new workhouse 18v cordless last March after I'd been flogging my Makita for years.Looked around and after a lot of research a replacement Makita or Metabo seemed to fit my needs best....
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17th December 2006, 05:53 AM
Thread: Old Floor Boards
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As Larry says I would not remove old nails.If you...
As Larry says I would not remove old nails.If you need to use new ones I would buy the special spiral type which seem to hold better.
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4th December 2006, 02:41 PM
Thread: staggering t&G
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Thanks again Dusty. Much appreciated.
Thanks again Dusty. Much appreciated.
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3rd December 2006, 10:30 AM
Thread: staggering t&G
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Thanks Dusty, they will be a great help. If you...
Thanks Dusty, they will be a great help.
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30th November 2006, 09:25 AM
Thread: staggering t&G
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staggering t&G
We have an old kauri pine T&G floor.Some years ago a 5mx1.0m section, and a few smaller areas were replaced by particle board due to rot, and whole floor was carpeted.Unfortunately the 5.0m runs...
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9th June 2006, 03:03 PM
Thread: Floor finish
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I used Tung oil ex Bunnings two years ago and it...
I used Tung oil ex Bunnings two years ago and it still looks good. I can't remember whether any additives were in the oil, but it was easy to apply and has required no maintenance.
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12th May 2006, 05:40 PM
Thread: Compost Questions
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Putting on top of wood chips not of great use...
Putting on top of wood chips not of great use since makes it harder for worms etc to take down into soil. I'd mow to break em up and set aside, or put in compost heap, with some Dynamic lifter or...
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24th February 2006, 07:34 PM
Thread: Re-Fixing Tiles in Shower
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I think you may be applying a quick fix to the...
I think you may be applying a quick fix to the sympton rather than looking at the cause. Sure if the all tiles have been on for many years it may be a case of age, but over time the bond on all will...
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1st February 2006, 07:01 PM
Thread: Mortar Bed in new bathroom
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Yes that's it, and I also use the angle, as a...
Yes that's it, and I also use the angle, as a guide for shower screen sides.
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31st January 2006, 08:23 PM
Thread: Mortar Bed in new bathroom
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I normally roughen up or etch existing surface...
I normally roughen up or etch existing surface and paint with Bondcrete or similar solution. Then use sand/cement with a Bondcrete type additive. Generally I wouldn't take it down to much less...
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17th January 2006, 05:43 PM
Thread: sound insulation
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I have recently used the CSR soundscreen and...
I have recently used the CSR soundscreen and found their website useful. It costs a bit more than normal batts but in total they are a small part of a project cost.
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11th January 2006, 01:46 PM
Thread: Reno advice wanted
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I know exactly how you feel but I would not...
I know exactly how you feel but I would not advise any veneer type covering. That also takes time to measure up , apply etc. Are your parents remembering to score the wallpaper surface with rough...
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28th December 2005, 03:23 PM
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I have always used Capral. They have a good range...
I have always used Capral. They have a good range and I think extrude profiles for many of the retailers.
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13th December 2005, 10:13 PM
Thread: sub floor ventilation
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sub floor ventilation
I have to instal an ecofan to remove damp air from under house.The area has one layer of bricks sitting under the dampcourse and on top of sandstone blocks. After removing the bricks I still have...
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22nd November 2005, 08:41 AM
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Yes I think you're right about where the bulk of...
Yes I think you're right about where the bulk of advertised woodworking jobs are. Don't despair, a lot of the smaller specialised outfits working with " real wood", that may suit you better are more...
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24th October 2005, 11:46 AM
Thread: Quad or Silicone
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Just had to do a similar job myself. Used gap...
Just had to do a similar job myself. Used gap filler and as Mick suggested, wiped with a damp rag before it skimmed. I found this left a small indentation along the " wipe line", so I squeezed a bit...
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16th October 2005, 05:44 PM
Thread: Bow fronted drawers
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Thanks all for the advice. Yes I've got bench saw...
Thanks all for the advice. Yes I've got bench saw and circular saw etc, just missing a band saw. Only want a small bow to add a bit of visual interest.I'll first experiment with plane ,spokeshave and...
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15th October 2005, 05:31 PM
Thread: Bow fronted drawers
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Bow fronted drawers
I am planning to make three bow fronted drawers out of solid timber for an entertainment unit. Size approx 150mm high and 800mm wide.
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21st September 2005, 10:15 AM
Thread: aluminium windows
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If it's the same as mine, you remove sliding...
If it's the same as mine, you remove sliding window,undo 4 screws in corners,and then you can pull 4 sides apart and remove rubber surround from the glass.
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6th September 2005, 02:54 PM
Thread: Cork Flooring
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Yes that was the process we used to lay cork in...
Yes that was the process we used to lay cork in kitchen and laundry. Found it relatively easy to lay and cutting much simpler than ceramic tiles.
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21st July 2005, 12:09 PM
Thread: repainting a textured ceiling
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I managed it with a thick/long nap roller and...
I managed it with a thick/long nap roller and changed colour slightly to ensure complete coverage. It worked out well.
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15th July 2005, 12:38 PM
Thread: Crack Filling.
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Problem with the solid type polyfilla "mirror...
Problem with the solid type polyfilla "mirror finishes" is that they look great for 6 months but then as house moves due to drought, heavy rains, whatever, they crack up again.
I find the... -
5th July 2005, 05:03 PM
Thread: Fixing Villaboard to brick wall
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I really would not trust adhesive to hold the...
I really would not trust adhesive to hold the viilaboard especially if tiling onto it and using in wet area.
Some years ago we had a similar problem and first packed the wall as best we could with... -
27th June 2005, 05:13 PM
Thread: Spray painting over melamine
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I tried to coat melamine doors when renovating a...
I tried to coat melamine doors when renovating a kitchen. Knew that over the years they would get a fair share of knocks so before doing all the doors I tested a few with different paints and ESP...
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17th June 2005, 04:43 PM
Thread: Seal & Bond internal Brick wall
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I had a similar problem with our old (100 year )...
I had a similar problem with our old (100 year ) house and used a waterproofing liquid on the exterior walls. Didn't affect the appearance at all. I had a problem with a few bricks inside and outside...
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15th June 2005, 09:38 AM
Thread: Laminex on Laminex
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Yes I have gone over existing layer of Laminex...
Yes I have gone over existing layer of Laminex but I was confident that the original adhesive was good. Then I roughed surface of Laminex with orbital sander and applied strong glue. A neighbour did...
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3rd June 2005, 05:20 PM
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Our house had fixed windows. Chippendale...
Our house had fixed windows. Chippendale restorations are now in Rozelle and supplied 2nd hand rods ( they also have new) and I made up the opening windows. Yes they are bottom hinged and they have a...
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2nd June 2005, 02:45 PM
Thread: Library Cabinet
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Lovely work, the danish oil /poly finish came out...
Lovely work, the danish oil /poly finish came out well. You can buy rare earth mags strong enough, maybe not at usual hardware/timber places but there is a specialist in Warriewood or Mitchells in...
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29th May 2005, 12:05 PM
Thread: sub floor ventilation
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I had similar problem a few years ago. There was...
I had similar problem a few years ago. There was a DIY product that involved drilling and injecting silicone. In the end I sub contracted that part out because I thought the pros had a better...
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27th May 2005, 09:38 AM
Thread: Red cedar roughness
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Red cedar roughness
I have just finished a cabinet in non Oz red cedar.
Beautiful grain but the sides of some of the boards have rough areas which no amount of sanding or polishing seems to remove.I finished with Tung...