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6th July 2017, 01:13 PM
Thread: Moving a table saw
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When I bought my Hammer C31 I had a similar...
When I bought my Hammer C31 I had a similar problem. But my beast weighs in at roughly 600kg. I had to get it down a very steep drive and into a garage that was not terribly easy to access. I didn't...
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10th May 2017, 02:29 PM
Thread: Why Did Bevel Edge Chisels Win?
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I'd just like to add that the thought of limiting...
I'd just like to add that the thought of limiting myself to just one type of chisel is horrifying! You can never have too many chisels...
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16th March 2017, 10:03 AM
Thread: Pizza problems
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If you did it would be a circular argument...
If you did it would be a circular argument surely...
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15th March 2017, 01:35 PM
Thread: Pizza problems
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We try to support the local companies rather than...
We try to support the local companies rather than the big chains. Scandals here in Oz lately with Dominos underpaying employees, using dodgy accounting practices, and franchisees finding it...
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28th February 2017, 12:08 PM
Thread: Ok, what did you get.
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I've always liked Falcon planes. Got almost the...
I've always liked Falcon planes. Got almost the full set. Still missing the convex base spoke shave. Never seen one...
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28th February 2017, 12:07 PM
Thread: Marriage problems
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You can always have both. The "ornaments" that...
You can always have both. The "ornaments" that your darling likes, and the great tools that you like. After all, there are lots of saws that aren't worth restoring...
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27th October 2016, 11:19 AM
Thread: bandsaw or jigsaw - which way to go.
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I've been using a jigsaw a lot lately because my...
I've been using a jigsaw a lot lately because my tablesaw isn't set up yet and I don't have a circular saw. So I've been cutting plywood sheets with a jigsaw to finish lining my shed. I would much...
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My Grandfather felled timber for a living at one...
My Grandfather felled timber for a living at one time in SE Queensland, and also was a champion axeman at shows in Far North Queenland, so my Dad tells me. Unfortunately he died when I was very young.
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14th September 2016, 12:10 PM
Thread: Just bought a Hammer C3-31
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These are such solid machines and so well made...
These are such solid machines and so well made that I think mine will outlast me. I don't think mine will ever get so old that I will think of it as past it or worn out. I'm sure you'll be happy with...
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11th September 2016, 08:18 PM
Thread: Just bought a Hammer C3-31
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Brett, according to this post the colour changed...
Brett, according to this post the colour changed in 2006. i have a green one too, and I believe that mine is a 2005 model.
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11th September 2016, 06:51 PM
Thread: This weekend's timber haul
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First pic is the unknown timber. Quite heavy,...
First pic is the unknown timber. Quite heavy, hard as gum. Dark flecks.
Second pic is the pile.
Third is the sequoia with the larger redgum chunk leaning against it.
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11th September 2016, 06:47 PM
Thread: This weekend's timber haul
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This weekend's timber haul
Many thanks to Peter57, who posted a thread in the marketplace about a gumtree ad for a garage sale with timber in the Wollondilly area this weekend. I won't give away the actual location because the...
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31st August 2016, 03:20 PM
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The nice thing is that when our solar system is...
The nice thing is that when our solar system is powering the house it will provide the electricity to power the heat pump hot water system. And when I get batteries they will provide the electricity...
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31st August 2016, 03:09 PM
Thread: Folding pocket knives
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My oldest boy (15) has at least 3 knives that I...
My oldest boy (15) has at least 3 knives that I know of. He knows he isn't allowed to take them with him when he goes out. My 10 yr old daughter has been "carving" with me for a couple of years now....
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29th August 2016, 03:27 PM
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I'm looking at replacing our hot water system too...
I'm looking at replacing our hot water system too in the next few months (when we've got some money!). We've got a large solar system at home and I want to use that as the energy source. In the...
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29th August 2016, 02:04 PM
Thread: Folding pocket knives
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I carry my leatherman when I'm working in our...
I carry my leatherman when I'm working in our family business, because I'm often called on to fix things or make minor repairs or things like that. I also carry my leatherman when I'm working in the...
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24th August 2016, 03:45 PM
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I have 2 drills and 1 ID. I bought the Ryobi...
I have 2 drills and 1 ID. I bought the Ryobi drill and ID for the reason of everything using the same battery, and because I didn't think I needed a trade level tool. I'm a big fan of Makita, and...
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24th August 2016, 03:19 PM
Thread: Timeless Truths
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And wouldn't the world be a great place if there...
And wouldn't the world be a great place if there were no politics and no religion? :2tsup:
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23rd August 2016, 12:48 PM
Thread: Timeless Truths
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I really like some of those quotes. And here is...
I really like some of those quotes. And here is another of my favourites:
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23rd August 2016, 12:27 PM
Thread: Ever had a Yard/GARAGE SALE?
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We have held garage sales, and been to hundreds....
We have held garage sales, and been to hundreds. We are in the business and pick up a lot of stock through garage sales, as well as stuff for ourselves. We love a bargain. We aren't rude though - we...
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Here are some pics of the axe I bought and the...
Here are some pics of the axe I bought and the new handle I'm working on. The shape is getting there. First pic is the axe with the old handle. Second is an earlier one of the new handle in progress....
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Fabulous thread. I've been chopping and splitting...
Fabulous thread. I've been chopping and splitting firewood recently, with an axe bought cheap at Aldi. Bugger of a thing to use. So I had the thought that I'd buy an old head at an auction or on...
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10th August 2016, 03:13 PM
Thread: LOL Census...they said it wouldn't happen!
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DDOS attacks can be planned for in advance. I've...
DDOS attacks can be planned for in advance. I've implemented DDOS protection systems. While they can protect the data on a site from being accessed, and servers on a site from being overloaded and...
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27th July 2016, 05:22 PM
Thread: Qantas flight change
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Today this tin of white paint is $50. If you come...
Today this tin of white paint is $50. If you come in tomorrow it will be $75. Shame you weren't here yesterday when it was $10. Of course, if you bought a tin of white paint everyday, then every 100...
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27th July 2016, 05:18 PM
Thread: What level Is Your "ISM"?
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Great thread! As part of dealing with my...
Great thread! As part of dealing with my particular part of the "spectrum" I've had to learn how to relax. And I mean really relax. I've become quite good at it. Which drives SWMBO completely insane...
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6th July 2016, 01:14 PM
Thread: Ode on an Apron
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My kids gave me a "SuperDad" apron when I first...
My kids gave me a "SuperDad" apron when I first took up woodworking, without pockets. So I begged SWMBO to add some pockets for me, and I love it. Of course, since we last moved house I can't find...
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27th June 2016, 02:31 PM
Thread: How much light?
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I've tackled this in a different way for my...
I've tackled this in a different way for my workshop. Instead of having lots of light coming down from the ceiling, I've got very little light installed above the shop. Instead I'm planning on making...
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16th May 2016, 03:06 PM
Thread: Safety frustration at the mens shed
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I hate that people can be sued even if they have...
I hate that people can be sued even if they have done everything they possibly can to do the right thing. And I hate that there are more and more arsehats in the world every day that will sue even if...
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28th April 2016, 03:12 PM
Thread: Shed sound system/clock radio
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I use whatever I can find that is too beaten up...
I use whatever I can find that is too beaten up to use in a posh location. At the moment I'm using a small portable stereo that has a CD and AM/FM radio that was used by the tradies at our old house...
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3rd April 2016, 06:57 PM
Thread: Will I ever understand AFL?
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I grew up in Qld in the 60's and 70's as well...
I grew up in Qld in the 60's and 70's as well Doug, and I played 3 years of Aussie Rules at high school. Great sport to play, total fitness a must and a rough and tumble game without the same...
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3rd April 2016, 06:53 PM
Thread: April Fools
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Quilted Northern Rustic Weave. I want some. To...
Quilted Northern Rustic Weave. I want some. To put in the guest bathroom of course...
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19th March 2016, 03:10 PM
Thread: Why does it have to be this hard?
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Ain't it great? We have an account with the local...
Ain't it great? We have an account with the local Home Timber and Hardware. And they are usually pretty good. They stock Makita power tools, and usually have everything I need. I did once have a...
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19th March 2016, 02:34 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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My darling picked this up for me last weekend at...
My darling picked this up for me last weekend at a garage sale. Blade measures about 31cm wide, and edge to edge the handles are about 47cm apart. The mark is hard to make out because it appears to...
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27th January 2016, 10:59 AM
Thread: Progress (Auto)
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Like others here I'm quite amazed by that video....
Like others here I'm quite amazed by that video. The '59 is my dream chevy - I'd love the El Camino. I had also assumed that the older cars would be rock solid and would fare much better than a newer...
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15th December 2015, 02:59 PM
Thread: Is the law really an ass?
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And to answer your original question, yes, the...
And to answer your original question, yes, the law really is an ass. And councils and state governments take the stupidity to a whole new level...
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15th December 2015, 02:35 PM
Thread: Compound mitre saw help needed
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I bought the 1017L from Home Hardware, to use for...
I bought the 1017L from Home Hardware, to use for cross cuts while my table saw was out of action. It does a great job, and I'm really pleased with it. I'm a weekend woodworker, so my tools don't get...
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18th November 2015, 10:39 AM
Thread: Waldown 1962 Drill Press Restoration WIP
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All I can say is wow. I bought an old Waldown 3...
All I can say is wow. I bought an old Waldown 3 phase a few years ago to restore. Haven't got to it yet. When I do I doubt I'll do a tenth as good a job as this. Wow...
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18th November 2015, 10:14 AM
Thread: 2 questions
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We used a foil backed foam insulation called...
We used a foil backed foam insulation called FastLay plus polyester batts around our weatherboard house. We also put polyester batts in all internal walls and the roof. I think the combination of the...
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18th November 2015, 09:20 AM
Thread: Armor Plated Cracked Tinnie
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Very impressive. Love the armour plating.
Very impressive. Love the armour plating.
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18th November 2015, 09:18 AM
Thread: Pen Descriptions
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Also describe the materials. Native timbers,...
Also describe the materials. Native timbers, where sourced, etc.
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17th November 2015, 11:07 AM
Thread: Ohh Woolworths, you shouldn't have!
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I like credit card "frequent flyer" type points...
I like credit card "frequent flyer" type points schemes. Where you're not actually paying any more for items but accrue points for every dollar you spend. I use the points from my credit cards to get...
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12th November 2015, 01:30 PM
Thread: Cordless Drill Replacement
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cava, when you say you "do not need an impact...
cava, when you say you "do not need an impact driver" - I always thought that too. Until I bought one. I was struggling to drive metal self tappers into my shed frame and thought I'd try one of these...
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27th October 2015, 04:13 PM
Thread: Calling All Hammer Slider Owners
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Chris, I have a Hammer slider (a 2005 model I...
Chris, I have a Hammer slider (a 2005 model I think, that I bought second-hand) and I've been puzzling over how to rip long pieces accurately, and repeatedly rip the same width pieces. This Fritz &...
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21st October 2015, 10:44 AM
Thread: Dragon's head
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Luckily I don't need a functional cane (yet!)....
Luckily I don't need a functional cane (yet!). Think I'll just go for a decorative rod.
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19th October 2015, 11:55 AM
Thread: Dragon's head
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Progress... And I've decided to make it into the...
Progress... And I've decided to make it into the handle of a cane or rod, because it fits my hand very well.
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12th October 2015, 02:46 PM
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I went and visited this set of tools and cabinet...
I went and visited this set of tools and cabinet at Sturt on Saturday. And it is indeed beautiful. But they had signs on it saying not to touch! And all I wanted to do was pick the tools up and feel...
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9th October 2015, 10:53 AM
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They are beautiful indeed, and the makers should...
They are beautiful indeed, and the makers should be proud. I own a single HNT Gordon plane and love it, and use it with care. And while I'd love to own such a set I will never be in a position to...
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6th October 2015, 02:23 PM
Thread: WOW What a Team.
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I'm a Hawks supporter (but only for the last 37...
I'm a Hawks supporter (but only for the last 37 years), loved the result. Game was over by halftime, and yes this Hawks team are in a class of their own. I've been told that 6 of the current team...
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21st September 2015, 12:09 PM
Thread: Dragon's head
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Ok gents you've convinced me! My leatherman just...
Ok gents you've convinced me! My leatherman just happens to be sharp, that's why I use it. I've got a stockman pocket knife, but I fear the steel is not great, and it needs a sharpen (shed set up not...
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16th September 2015, 07:04 PM
Thread: Dragon's head
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Dragon's head
A couple of years ago while on holiday up in Cairns I started to carve a small block of Crows Ash, one of a few I bought from a forumite. Then it sat for months untouched. Picked it up again recently...