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    Tyre Retaining walls

    My old man (RIP) built a number of walls in our back yard when I was younger, back in the seventies anyway. As far as I know they still standing and doing what they were intended to do (hold the dirt...
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    phone cable

    I say go for and do it yourself. It's only 2 pair (or 4 pair) just get the correct waterproof joiners from L&H. Just make sure your not colour blind!


    g
  3. Thread: Quiz time

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    Sticky: Linseed Oil :D

    Linseed Oil :D
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    I used a clear sealeant on my cca treated timber....

    I used a clear sealeant on my cca treated timber. It still looked good when i left the place a couple of years later. Can't recall the name of the stuff but it was recommended by the timber guy.

    g...
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    Sticky: Wasn't he the "ball boy" g ;)

    Wasn't he the "ball boy"

    g ;)
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    Brissie WWW

    I'll see you on Friday. Yay another long weekend.

    g :D
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    oil on handles

    I oil the handles of all of my gardening tools ie spades etc with a 50/50 mix raw linseed oil/mineral turps.
    It does take a while to dry but has a pleasant odour and seems to last well. It is NOT...
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    Epoxy

    I believe this is simply the same stuff they make surfboards with or any other kind of fibregalssing.

    I purchased some from a board maker once but this is an expensive way to buy it. There must be...
  9. Thread: Pool?

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    Swimming Pools

    I am just about to do the "handover" on my new swimming pool. SWMBO really wanted one so we had to go ahead with it. My first advice is as soundman says get three quotes, then double the most...
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    details

    details, details please...

    griffo
  11. Thread: PVC guttering

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    Plastic guttering

    I've used it twice now to gutter two different pergolas. I left it unpainted both time so I can't comment on the finishing side of things. It is very eady to work with and there is a joint for just...
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    Mitre ten price match

    My problem is Mitre ten don't stock Triton stuff. All the stores on the Gold Coast only "special order" it.


    g

    :rolleyes:
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    CrossCut mode

    When I fitted the height winder I had to raise the table up to the 70mm marks.
    Problem with this is now the max thickness you can cross cut is thinner. I had to lower the table on the weekend to fit...
  14. Thread: Clamping Knobs

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    saw height loss

    You will lose a little of the height, it looks to be about 12mm (1/2") lower on my WC.

    g
    ;)
  15. Thread: Clamping Knobs

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    knobs

    Stuart

    I actually called Triton and they "encouraged" me to order them from a local retailer. ie Bunnings etc

    I will contact them again in the New Year and get them direct.


    It's more the...
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    Knobs

    I too discovered my knobs weren't holding very well. The "threads" did not cut on two at all and not very well on a third one.

    I ordered a new set from Bunnies, the lady phoned while I was there...
  17. Thread: advice needed

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    advice needed

    I've made a couple of asst "trinkets", key fobs etc. What I need to know is what to finish them off with. I don't want to paint them I was thinking of oil or somesuch finish. What's a good finish for...
  18. Thread: Survey

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    Tom's stuff is really interesting, however I lost...

    Tom's stuff is really interesting, however I lost it all in a computer crash. I certainly think that PDF is the way to, except it is yet another computer program to buy and learn how to use. (Adobe...
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    Sorry [email protected] Ta

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    What about the "Wood Rat"?? I believe this is the...

    What about the "Wood Rat"?? I believe this is the "greatest" thing since sliced bread from what I've read in english mags. They are now avalable in oz, no idea on price though.

    If I'm totally off...
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    Tom I would greatly appreciate a copy of this...

    Tom

    I would greatly appreciate a copy of this guide as well.

    Thanks in advance

    PS word doc is fine
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