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5th September 2011, 04:53 PM
Thread: How to cut a rectangular hole in a gutter
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looks like the angle grinder is the way to go ...
looks like the angle grinder is the way to go
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5th September 2011, 02:04 PM
Thread: How to cut a rectangular hole in a gutter
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How to cut a rectangular hole in a gutter
I want to put an additional down pipe in my gutter
the gutter , unfortunately drains away from the current down pipe
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4th February 2011, 04:48 PM
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How to make a sliding dovetail joint for table legs
I am not sure as to what this joint is called but hear goes
I have a coffee table about 1.2 * 1.2
I would like to put 4 legs underneath the table
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1st February 2011, 02:39 PM
Thread: Marinated lamb backstraps
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if you happen to be in Good St Granville , NSW ...
if you happen to be in Good St Granville , NSW
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18th December 2010, 01:50 PM
Thread: Forum Mugs- Slogan ideas!
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Why not leave it plane ( sic )
Why not leave it plane ( sic )
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13th December 2010, 04:11 PM
Thread: Irritations - dump here thread
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I have tried , but cannot find the post which...
I have tried ,
but cannot find the post which caused the concern -
24th October 2010, 12:54 PM
Thread: German train set
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German train set
this is worth a look
Wunderland in 4 minutes - model building - model railway Hamburg -
23rd October 2010, 04:23 PM
Thread: Tarpaulin Hooks
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Suggest you try a bota shop this one has cast...
Suggest you try a bota shop
this one has cast stainless hooks like you want
Hillarys Boat Shop :: Anchoring & Mooring :: Lashing Hooks
or this one
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10th August 2010, 05:24 PM
Thread: Cheaper Printer Ink System
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My printer is a HP been tempted may times ...
My printer is a HP
been tempted may times
have seen remanufactured filled hp cartridges , available from Crazysales , $8 for coloured , $10 for black but still a bit worried
munruben ,... -
6th August 2010, 04:16 PM
Thread: Irritations - dump here thread
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That's me I thought it might be OMG , O...
That's me
I thought it might be OMG ,
O My God
which is another word useage that annoys me
usually spoken by non believers and low lifes -
6th August 2010, 10:20 AM
Thread: Irritations - dump here thread
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What ????
What
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5th August 2010, 04:09 PM
Thread: Irritations - dump here thread
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people that say important with out...
people that say
important
with out sounding the last T
popular with the young now becoming common -
5th August 2010, 03:35 PM
Thread: 7 Seater Ford Territory
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we do not go off road we tow a 16 foot...
we do not go off road
we tow a 16 foot caravan
my wife (58) has no trouble driving , mind you before this we had a landcruiser
ours is a 2007 build , purchased 02/2080
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20th July 2010, 04:01 PM
Thread: Chainsaw carving.
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Ice carving done with chain by my son picture...
Ice carving done with chain by my son
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29th June 2010, 04:33 PM
Thread: Black and Decker 18v rechargable chainsaw
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Black and Decker 18v rechargable chainsaw
I understand Bunnings sell a Black and Decker 18v rechargable chainsaw for $180
Does anybody have 1st hand experience with this chain saw
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5th May 2010, 11:52 AM
Thread: Talcum powder + undercoat
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Are we talking about talcum powder made from TALC...
Are we talking about talcum powder made from TALC
or made from cornflour
I think baby talcum powder is now cornfour
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4th May 2010, 12:38 PM
Thread: Backup software
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I did a google and there are heaps but which...
I did a google and there are heaps
but which one
I have used this site with some success ,they can be very helpful
ABC Online Forum - TechTalk
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16th November 2009, 01:00 PM
Thread: Cameras: shutter delay time
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I had a digital camera given to me a gift It...
I had a digital camera given to me a gift
It was slow like that , and some other annoying features
I hit the restore factory setting and got significant improvement -
28th October 2009, 11:54 AM
Thread: Tea and Jaffa cakes
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Watsa Jaffa cake recipe?
Watsa Jaffa cake
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19th October 2009, 02:00 PM
Thread: Electric chainsaw sharpener..
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montiee , I am in a similar situation to you ...
montiee ,
I am in a similar situation to you
have a chain saw
use it in-frequently
tried the file , reasonable but lacking -
10th October 2009, 04:43 PM
Thread: Carroll's Web Upgrade
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went there after a reply for pepper grinder...
went there after a reply for pepper grinder working
could not find them
did a search under pepper grinder and got nowhere
went back and bit by bit managed to find them
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I use 1 can of coopers and 500gm of light dry...
I use 1 can of coopers and 500gm of light dry malt , and bulk prime with 180gm of dextrose
and this gives a 2.6% finished brew
The dry malt gives the brew more body and a good head
Also... -
2nd October 2009, 12:03 PM
Thread: Knowing when a drill battery is charged
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My charger is a 720313001 only has one light...
My charger is a 720313001
only has one light , which is red when the battery is inserted.
does not appear to change ? , maybe stuffed -
29th September 2009, 01:03 PM
Thread: Knowing when a drill battery is charged
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thanks I have probably over charged mine ...
thanks
I have probably over charged mine
one I charged for about 5 hours , maybe Ok
The other overnight , looks like not a good idea
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27th September 2009, 04:58 PM
Thread: Knowing when a drill battery is charged
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Knowing when a drill battery is charged
I havea Ryobi 18v cordless drill - cdl1802p , the Bunnings cheapy that comes with two batteries
Works well for what it's worth , you get what you pay for
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18th September 2009, 01:35 PM
Thread: Making a box to hold a solar panel
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Making a box to hold a solar panel
I am making a box to hold a solar panel
because I want to store the box in the back of a car I want the top and bottom of the box to be flush and the inside to have minimal obstruction
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23rd June 2009, 05:15 PM
Thread: Old Guitar repair
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The top is fitting back onto the side quite well...
The top is fitting back onto the side quite well , I am getting a bit confident
there appears to be bits of plastic , are these bindings or purflings ( beginning to sound like an expert )
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23rd June 2009, 04:45 PM
Thread: Old Guitar repair
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I have loosened the strings the front panel...
I have loosened the strings
the front panel has gone back in , almost
may need some persuasion , more of that later
need to go to bunnings to get
titebond or -
23rd June 2009, 04:18 PM
Thread: Old Guitar repair
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Old Guitar repair
This is a 40 year old instrument where the front face has come apart from the side
the split is about 30 cm long
see attached photo
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18th June 2009, 05:44 PM
Thread: Wireless Broadband
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Well , got a samsung a411 from the post office ...
Well ,
got a samsung a411 from the post office
need to get an antenna and cable now
Ratchet -
15th June 2009, 03:35 PM
Thread: Wireless Broadband
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Looks like the samsung is locked to telstra. ...
Looks like the samsung is locked to telstra.
I use telstra when nomading and optus at home (bundled with cable , getting a good deal)
my local Australia post had none in stock
the sales... -
14th June 2009, 05:05 PM
Thread: Wireless Broadband
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What was the number of the samsung and where was...
What was the number of the samsung and where was it on sale
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1st April 2009, 10:25 AM
Thread: Solar powered workshop?
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you may find what you are looking for here ...
you may find what you are looking for here
http://www.caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/books/solar_really_works.htm
Collyn Rivers is the fella's name
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24th March 2009, 04:12 PM
Thread: Bifocal safety glasses
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http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=2014...
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20140&ProductID=147866
bifocal lenses -
23rd March 2009, 04:06 PM
Thread: Bifocal safety glasses
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Got my safety glasses Friday just under 2...
Got my safety glasses Friday
just under 2 weeks delivery
$AUS 25.45 all up
They fit well , yet to use them , good vision , also come coated with anti fog
Happy puppy -
10th March 2009, 02:32 PM
Thread: Bifocal safety glasses
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Problem with the woodcraft safety glasses is the...
Problem with the woodcraft safety glasses is the shipping is $11 US
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5th March 2009, 02:06 PM
Thread: Where to buy a centre-finding ruler?
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I have the one I made at school fifty years ago ...
I have the one I made at school fifty years ago
similar to the one from carbatec -
1st February 2009, 10:18 AM
Thread: Ceiling vents
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On a really hot day it may just work the...
[/quote] On a really hot day it may just work the other way around. But then you can vent the ceiling cavity to the outside with a whirlybird or similar...[/quote]
I have a whirlybird , thats... -
31st January 2009, 03:45 PM
Thread: Ceiling vents
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Ceiling vents
I have ceiling vents in the kitchen and the bathroom , but not in the other rooms
see attachments
why are not in other rooms
If I put some in do they have to be a segment or can they be... -
21st December 2008, 09:53 AM
Thread: A Yurt: Big Enough for Ya!?!?!
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you may like to look at this site ...
you may like to look at this site
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17th December 2008, 02:55 PM
Thread: Camp fire coffee table
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Thanks Graeme and Skew Merry Christmas ...
Thanks Graeme and Skew
Merry Christmas
Rod -
15th December 2008, 04:22 PM
Thread: Camp fire coffee table
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The 3 foot bowl sounds similar to the burls I...
The 3 foot bowl sounds similar to the burls I have ,
hope you can find them
a photo would help
Thanks -
15th December 2008, 01:50 PM
Thread: Camp fire coffee table
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no thoughts as yet
no thoughts as yet
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8th December 2008, 08:05 PM
Thread: Camp fire coffee table
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Camp fire coffee table
A while back I saw a table called a " camp fire table " advertised in a sydney news paper using a glass tabletop.
The table had a top and the legs are in the form of three bits of wood arranged ... -
28th October 2008, 03:13 PM
Thread: Aerosol Olive Oil
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I have used a spray bottle , usually used to...
I have used a spray bottle , usually used to spray water on cloths etc , about $2 from supermarkets
put any oil of choose in and away you go -
21st October 2008, 01:50 PM
Thread: 9kg Gas Bottle Barby/Camp Fire
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took me over a week to get acceptance , but worth...
took me over a week to get acceptance , but worth it
a good site -
19th October 2008, 11:07 AM
Thread: 9kg Gas Bottle Barby/Camp Fire
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I believe if you fill them with water and then...
I believe if you fill them with water and then empty you are safe
have not done that
would feel comfortable if somebody can confirm from personal experience -
16th October 2008, 11:26 AM
Thread: 9kg Gas Bottle Barby/Camp Fire
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These barby's are called Choofers try this...
These barby's are called Choofers
try this site
"http://forum.candm.com.au/showthread.php?t=304"
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5th September 2008, 05:35 PM
Thread: How difficult is self taught Welding?
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I did a welding course at the Parramatta college...
I did a welding course at the Parramatta college $100 plus materials
couple of hours a week for 10 weeks
look in you local paper , or google to find your local school -
16th July 2008, 01:36 PM
Thread: I am confused and dissapointed
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What has happened? Now that I am a mature worker...
What has happened? Now that I am a mature worker (I found this out when the government gave me $500.00 for being over 55) I am working longer,
Phil[/quote]
Phil , I am 63 and did not get the $...