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    Search for Clickspring on Youtube. He's building...

    Search for Clickspring on Youtube.
    He's building an open frame clock, and his videos exude the same quality as his metalwork craftsmanship.
    I believe he's based in the Cairns area, certainly...
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    Sadly now based in China, been that way for a few...

    Sadly now based in China, been that way for a few years now.
    Certainly supporting Aussie jobs :?
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    You are backing out the cross slide before...

    You are backing out the cross slide before reversing?

    If you don't backlash will certainly screw up your screw profile.

    Ray
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    Thread Dial Chaser

    Just built a metric thread chaser dial for my lathe.

    308866308867

    Leadscrew is 3mm.
    I figured 14, 16 & 20 tooth cogs were required to engage the leadscrew and track the rotation for all the...
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    I accidentally left some iron on my deck before...

    I accidentally left some iron on my deck before it was finished, leaving a nice black mark after it got wet.

    I tried some RAINEX rust remover on the stain (phosphoric acid), and it worked a treat...
  6. Sounds like the mongrel neighbour dumped them on...

    Sounds like the mongrel neighbour dumped them on the poor old ladies lawn.

    It is in the spirit of community service that you should help her out. :wink:
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    My immediate reponse is Rona = GMC. I hate to...

    My immediate reponse is Rona = GMC.

    I hate to admit it but the castings look just like the SCMS I have in the shed, sans camera.
    Even the crappy knob used to "lock" the saw's angle.
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    Vista?

    Vista?
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    My only experience with yellow lines was in...

    My only experience with yellow lines was in Tasmania in a thick fog.

    Priceless.
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    If you have a router, grab a masonite offcut,...

    If you have a router, grab a masonite offcut, another bit of scrap to create a bench dog style cleat, then cut a hole in the masonite, taking into account the offset from you template guide to the...
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    :no::no::no: Don't use the blades in that...

    :no::no::no:

    Don't use the blades in that listing for steel, you need a negative raked blade

    :no::no::no:
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    Now $200 on ebay (inc postage) ...

    Now $200 on ebay (inc postage)

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Triton-Steel-Cutter-SCA001-Brand-New-with-Blade_W0QQitemZ260257867895QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3247QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    No bonus...
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    Next time I sell something on E-Bay, I'll offer a...

    Next time I sell something on E-Bay, I'll offer a postage discount on the stipulation the buyer doesn't use Paypal.
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    First thought that comes to mind is the wheels...

    First thought that comes to mind is the wheels you could bolt onto a Triton worktable.

    They were an overcentre pantograph arrangement which are operable easily by foot.
    Something similar should...
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    I just read the title and thought it was a case...

    I just read the title and thought it was a case of "pick two words only".

    Will have to investigate next time in the big green box.
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    Mk3 fence is a right royal PITA. If you want...

    Mk3 fence is a right royal PITA.

    If you want to rip > 300mm you have to flip the table top, but even then that only gives you up to 450mm

    2000 fence is fully adjustable, and very easy to use,...
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    Of course they can, they have revitalised crappy...

    Of course they can, they have revitalised crappy service into a fine artform over several iterations :D
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    One advantage epay has always had over the...

    One advantage epay has always had over the trading post is once an item is sold, it is instantly marked as such on the site.

    It is quite frustrating calling the phone number of a trading post...
  19. OK, without any other information to go on, I...

    OK, without any other information to go on, I have to presume you have the Aldi model? - you have not clarified this so arguments will ensue!

    Batpig's images are of the Arlec model - that is a...
  20. Really? Why does the close up image clearly show...

    Really?
    Why does the close up image clearly show 15A ?

    Granted those pictures are of the "equivalent" Arlec version.
  21. Do I detect a dodgy 15A outlet for the switched...

    Do I detect a dodgy 15A outlet for the switched output?

    I would not have thought that would be legal with what I presume is a 10A plug to go into the wall.....
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    Currently you *have* to offer paypal. In June...

    Currently you *have* to offer paypal.

    In June *only* paypal.

    It still sucks like a hoover :no:
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    And it is out of stock! :doh:

    And it is out of stock! :doh:
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    What? The motor I referenced is rated at 100W....

    What?

    The motor I referenced is rated at 100W.

    at 24V, that would be just over 4 amps. - 4 x 24 = 96W

    did you get 27A @ 24V from? - thats the same as 650W - almost 1hp - far beyond the...
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    Try Oatley Electronics for low voltage high...

    Try Oatley Electronics for low voltage high torque motors:

    www.oatleyelectronics.com

    The SCD2 looks particualrly interesting, it drives a rubberised wheel, as found on scooters...
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    LOL, I recently made a mirror ball for my...

    LOL, I recently made a mirror ball for my daughters birthday party.

    Paper mache ball, covered in (far too many) chopped up CD's.
    Great enjoyment carving up AOL and BogPond CD's.
    To cut the CD's...
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    Yep, you used to also be able to log into other...

    Yep, you used to also be able to log into other ISP's via the wireless link years ago, don't know if that is still the case now.

    Certainly when travelling, the good old McCrappers can be very...
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    If you look for the "BrauHaus"'s in Germany you...

    If you look for the "BrauHaus"'s in Germany you won't go wrong on the beer side of things.

    Brauhaus = brewed on site = great beer
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    Definately flutes down for appearance sake, and...

    Definately flutes down for appearance sake, and least chance to retain water up top.

    Now playing devils advocate, would it really matter if you are laying treated pine planks (uggh) over treated...
  30. If you check the fine print in the changes you...

    If you check the fine print in the changes you will also see that Paypal can withhold payment for the Seller until either positive feedback is left by the buyer, or 21 days have elapsed - granted for...
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    The irony of it all is people may move over to...

    The irony of it all is people may move over to Oztion, but some sellers there will still offer Paypal so epay still indirectly wins out from the other auction site :rolleyes:
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    Had a WASP for ages, great bit of kit. Yes I...

    Had a WASP for ages, great bit of kit.

    Yes I did have a problem with the chuck falling out. Spoke to Terry Gosschalk (designer of WASP) who recommended a decent vertical hit with a hammer, and...
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    Just found this out myself. It smacks of...

    Just found this out myself.

    It smacks of double dipping on selling fees, especially as EBay owns Paypal.

    I've only sold one item on Ebay with Paypal, and was disgusted that despite their claim...
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    Yeah that's what I have since found out. The...

    Yeah that's what I have since found out.

    The first time I clicked on the link, I got their default homepage and had to select a store.

    If I then went back and clicked on the original link it...
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    Hmmm, that link looks suspiciously like the...

    Hmmm, that link looks suspiciously like the Carbatec home page when I click on it.

    I presume it was a "logged in" cut and paste?
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    OK then, why did the scum bags send us a Myer...

    OK then, why did the scum bags send us a Myer Card bill from the Hobart Myer's when we had never even been there? :no:

    Fantastic customer service?, took 6 months of dispute for them to realise...
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    I made a duck board for the shower when we go...

    I made a duck board for the shower when we go camping in the bush.

    5 star luxury in the bush with the nice smooth even platform and no mud :)
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    Poll: At 800cm tall, it is even too tall for a beer...

    At 800cm tall, it is even too tall for a beer table :q
  39. Horrendous pictures of the Murray, but more...

    Horrendous pictures of the Murray, but more importantly,

    does flight 222 to Toowoomba actually exist?
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    If you don't lay them right, they'll detach and...

    If you don't lay them right, they'll detach and wander about.
  41. Thread: Merbau color

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    IMHO, don't stain it! That's what I love with...

    IMHO, don't stain it!

    That's what I love with a natural product, colour variation.

    Have you tried wetting down the deck?

    The lighter timber really darkens up a fair bit, and this is much the...
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    I have always assumed DAR sizing was the correct...

    I have always assumed DAR sizing was the correct dimensioned size.
    And most DAR timber has been kiln dried.

    Rough sawn is a whole other ball game, logs may be sawn wet at a nominal 100 x 50 ( the...
  43. Thread: In Car GPS

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    Yes Google maps are associated with Navteq I...

    Yes Google maps are associated with Navteq I believe.

    Sensis = Useless Bloody Directory (UBD)
  44. Thread: In Car GPS

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    Skew, I have found tomtom mio and destinator all...

    Skew, I have found tomtom mio and destinator all have the ability to view the itenerary and you can choose to avoid roads / intersections etc.

    But you are right, some routes are questionable.

    I...
  45. Also spied Triton bit sets on the chuck out table...

    Also spied Triton bit sets on the chuck out table at Broadmeadows (vic) also.

    Looks like there is too much competition, so once again the in store range is reduced :((
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    I would not currently recommend any unit that...

    I would not currently recommend any unit that relies on Sensis maps.

    The street I live in is not on Sensis V14, but is there on the Navteq maps.
    My street has existed for 15 years.

    Tom Tom is...
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    Hello Grahame, I presume you would roll the metal...

    Hello Grahame, I presume you would roll the metal by winding the top roller?

    Any further details of the site where you seen this contraption?

    I too have a need to form a similar size, 20x20 rhs...
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    I've always just connected it to a tap, and run...

    I've always just connected it to a tap, and run it until the stream is clean, 30 seconds at most.
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    I've always liked the story from many years ago...

    I've always liked the story from many years ago with the Mitsubishi range.

    They already had the small car Colt out for a while, then decided to bring out a big brother version, and call it a...
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    I recall when I was in a German bike shop buying...

    I recall when I was in a German bike shop buying a Schmitt Dynamo hub and I asked "What's the damage on that?"
    The German shop keeper's reply was, "No sir, the product comes fully functional and in...
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