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    That looks too nice for a toy. I bet Papa and...

    That looks too nice for a toy.
    I bet Papa and Handy enjoyed making it.

    Good health and best wishes for the season. Hope to see more wonderful products next year.
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    If I was asked to install this door, I would be...

    If I was asked to install this door, I would be confident in trimming 7mm off each side. Might be different with a hollow door as there is less for the hinge screws to grip.
    If a solid door might...
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    If you have a drill press, you might be able to...

    If you have a drill press, you might be able to tilt the table to your required angle. Then all your holes will be the same.

    Another method is drill a hole through a block, then cut the desired...
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    Amen.

    Amen.
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    It does happen that these flexible hoses burst....

    It does happen that these flexible hoses burst. The resultant damage can be quiet extensive if it is not quickly noticed and the water turned off.

    Think of water logged cupboards, sodden floors...
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    It does happen that these flexible hoses burst....

    It does happen that these flexible hoses burst. The resultant damage can be quiet extensive if it is not quickly noticed and the water turned off.

    Think of water logged cupboards, sodden floors...
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    WITHDRAWN: Pity you are not near Melbourne. Probably not...

    Pity you are not near Melbourne.
    Probably not economical to ship.
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    Try using steel wool to fill any gaps.

    Try using steel wool to fill any gaps.
  9. HEADS UP Ford Flathead Festival, Melbourne. Sunday 22-October-2023

    Ford Flat Head festival at Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club, 1200 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby. Next to Eastlink.
    Sunday 22nd October, 2023. 10am - 3pm.
    Parking available on site.
    Steam...
  10. Contractor at work was looking for a bracket...

    Contractor at work was looking for a bracket (double bracket for blinds). He was going through 600 litre bins. :oo: I think he only had a dozen of them.
    Not sure if he found the item or not.
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    Ivan, what sort of information do you need to...

    Ivan, what sort of information do you need to learn.
    Do you have a router, or are you looking to buy?
    What sort of project do you want the router for?
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    I was looking at the coil and fan of a ducted air...

    I was looking at the coil and fan of a ducted air con system. When it was time to pack up, I had a screwdriver I did not start with. :)

    Helping to install an exam light on to a bracket in a...
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    If you do not have a key, and want to replace the...

    If you do not have a key, and want to replace the cylinder, unscrew and remove the handles. Then using a pair of multi grips, hold the cylinder and twist until the cylinder breaks and can be removed....
  14. Thread: Magic Trick

    by Handyjack
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    Just as well its a baker and not a chef with a...

    Just as well its a baker and not a chef with a few knives.
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    In the 80's I had one break/disappear on my car....

    In the 80's I had one break/disappear on my car. Because it was on the clutch cable the little 20cent part disabled the vehicle.
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    First time I replaced the screen door lock, I...

    First time I replaced the screen door lock, I went back to the locksmith twice!
    Having done it countless times since, it is fairly easy. Make sure you have the key, set the bolt in the closed...
  17. Thread: Indy Car

    by Handyjack
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    Really happy that Josh loved the race car. Like...

    Really happy that Josh loved the race car.
    Like a lot of things that evolve Indy and F1 can be two different beasts that change every year. Changes are made for various reasons including safety and...
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    Place where I work has many fittings which take...

    Place where I work has many fittings which take the four pin compact fluros. Buildings were constructed or rebuilt in the period of 2007-2010. Just another different globe to try and keep a stock of.
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    If there is no earth it could be a matter of life...

    If there is no earth it could be a matter of life or death!
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    My suggestion would be to paint all surfaces if...

    My suggestion would be to paint all surfaces if possible, more so if it is to be exposed to moisture or weather.
  21. :2tsup: What a wonderful tribute to Les Rolls. ...

    :2tsup:
    What a wonderful tribute to Les Rolls.

    Another first class model from a master craftsman.
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    FREE: VIC Some times it is hard to know what to do with old...

    Some times it is hard to know what to do with old tools.
    These are from an estate. I have no need for them and do not know the best way to dispose of them. Hopefully will be able to sell them to a...
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    Looking at the handle, I would say that there is...

    Looking at the handle, I would say that there is a broken spring in the plates. It might be time to buy a new lock.
    Just a moment... or Just a moment...
    If you do not have a key for the existing...
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    At times it could be a week between visits and I...

    At times it could be a week between visits and I know there will be posts I have missed. The new posts can be over three or four pages, but I find it is a way to stay up to date.
    I only read what I...
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    Since my original post I have found what I...

    Since my original post I have found what I believe are the missing parts for the saw attachment, albeit with some screws missing.
    Also found is some sort of manual or catalogue.
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    I took one look at this one and it failed the...

    I took one look at this one and it failed the electrical safety test.
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    Stanely 102 Block Plane

    I am dealing with a deceased estate and have come across a Stanley 102 block plane. Not sure of its age, but probably bought in the 1950's or early 1960's. As you can see comes in original box.
    ...
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    Electric Drill

    I am dealing with a deceased estate and have come across this.
    An electric Black and Decker 3/8 Drill, type N2. Comes in red metal case with chuck key, side knob and a few accessories including...
  29. Of coarse it is clean. Just come out of the works...

    Of coarse it is clean. Just come out of the works and paint shop.
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    I was a frequent visitor to Renovateforum. Over...

    I was a frequent visitor to Renovateforum. Over the last few years my visits became more infrequent.
    There was at least one thread I posted where the replies were not appropriate or helpful. There...
  31. Well done. Another one for the collection....

    Well done. Another one for the collection.
    Perhaps you need to build a Y class steam engine to go with it. Most of the Y class steam engines were manufactured in 1889 by Phoenix Foundry in Ballarat.
  32. I think CKD stands for knock down kit. In the...

    I think CKD stands for knock down kit.
    In the mid 1900's a lot of vehicles were imported into Australia in a CKD format.
  33. This is interesting reading. It also indicates...

    This is interesting reading. It also indicates how effective fire sprinklers can be in containing a fire.
    One Meridian Plaza - Wikipedia
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    The three rings.

    The Engagement ring.

    The Wedding ring.


    The Suffering!
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    About 5 years ago we were able to get rid of our...

    About 5 years ago we were able to get rid of our no longer used piano. I think we were paid a couple of hundred dollars. I thought we would need to pay to get rid of it.
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    Cheap Festo Jigsaw

    Condition unknown, looks to have a broken blade. At under $50 (pickup Burwood East, Vic) this could be a real bargain if it runs and the blade can be changed.
    Festo Ps1e | 028700205674 | Cash...
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    FenceFurniture its not the size of your font but...

    FenceFurniture its not the size of your font but the color.
    The size reminds me too much of other things that are small, like M3 nuts.
  38. To attach the acrylic to glass I first cleaned...

    To attach the acrylic to glass I first cleaned the surfaces with acetone.
    Next I used a high strength Araldite like this. Selleys 24ml Araldite Super Strength Epoxy Glue - Bunnings Australia
    The...
  39. That is basically what I did making a couple of...

    That is basically what I did making a couple of handles for a frameless window sash.
    I actually cut about 4 pieces so I could experiment on them and just used two. Sticking the acrylic to glass is...
  40. Ask for advice where you get it serviced.

    Ask for advice where you get it serviced.
  41. Looks great. I could just see the sleigh filled...

    Looks great.
    I could just see the sleigh filled with yummy goodies.

    Wishing you and your family Good Health and Happiness.
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    NEW INFO I'm in.

    I'm in.
  43. Keith, your work is amazing. :2tsup:

    Keith, your work is amazing. :2tsup:
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    WANTED:QLD. I made a fence just using information off the...

    I made a fence just using information off the internet. Type "router fence" into your search. Here is one sample, although the site comes up as 'Not secure'.

    DIY Router Table Fence • WoodArchivist
  45. Being that you want to cut in a corner, if it is...

    Being that you want to cut in a corner, if it is a timber framed wall you might be (un)lucky and find a metal brace.

    Recently I was hanging some art work for someone and twice I found the metal...
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    Welcome to the forum. There are doors and then...

    Welcome to the forum.
    There are doors and then there are doors. Once you start working on them, be it fitting, repairing, installing locks or tightening loose screw you learn how different doors can...
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED Congratulations to the winners. Thank You to...

    Congratulations to the winners.

    Thank You to Neil for organizing the prize draw and Tom for the prizes.
  48. HEADS UP I had a couple of hours to spare and managed to...

    I had a couple of hours to spare and managed to get to the site. Weather was very nice, not too hot or cold. Not too windy and no rain.
    Very disappointed that I was asked to pay $5 to look at the...
  49. HEADS UP Hand Tool Preservation Society display - Victoria

    Sunday 6 th November the Hand Tool Preservation Society is having a display and swap meet at the grounds of the Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club 1200 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby. (This is next...
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    I for one do appreciate the links. While I do not...

    I for one do appreciate the links. While I do not look at Metalwork Forums verbatim, there is the odd post in the 'New Posts' that I will look at. Might only be one or two a week and the links work...
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