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30th July 2007, 04:53 PM
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I pulled the batteries out of mine within days of...
I pulled the batteries out of mine within days of buying it. My concern was forgetting about them & having them leak & destroy the CD cover & contents. Awesome album, and I only recently got the...
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Fantastic! I was about to post a thread...
Fantastic!
I was about to post a thread similar to this tonight. I often have the issue where I am down working in the garage with the doors closed (to cut down noise - yes I consider the... -
6th July 2007, 01:58 PM
Thread: Davey Spa Motor problems
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The air pipe is to allow remote pneumatic...
The air pipe is to allow remote pneumatic switching, isolating the person from any chance of harm by using an electrical switch in a wet area.
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1st July 2007, 11:05 AM
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I run a car-based forum, and have implemented...
I run a car-based forum, and have implemented manual registration processing to stop the spammers.
We end up with at least 8-10 attempts by spammers to sign up every night.
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1st July 2007, 10:35 AM
Thread: Dining Room with a difference!!!!!
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There's no way I'd have the guts to even consider...
There's no way I'd have the guts to even consider trying to do something like that, but the end result is fantastic!
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27th June 2007, 11:09 AM
Thread: ADSL - Howfast?
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When I upgraded to ADSL2+, they told me that...
When I upgraded to ADSL2+, they told me that being 5km from the exchange would mean I may only see 1.5Mbps (which is what I was previously on).
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I use a keyboard pattern for my work ones. I...
I use a keyboard pattern for my work ones.
I started with:
<hold shift=""> !QA<release shift="">2ws<hold shift="">#ED
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20th June 2007, 12:47 PM
Thread: Danish oil on fire
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If you want to try it, just spill some loctite...
If you want to try it, just spill some loctite 406 & wipe it up with a nylon rag. Bunch up the rag & toss it in a metal garbage bin.
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19th June 2007, 12:54 AM
Thread: Timber flooring options..
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I had my floors done the other week, and I'm very...
I had my floors done the other week, and I'm very happy with it.
That company has a website, and in one section it shows the exact scenario you've got - the tar under tiles.
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19th June 2007, 12:37 AM
Thread: I now hate Ford with a passion.
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If that was aimed at me, then it's Wynns Oil...
If that was aimed at me, then it's Wynns Oil Flush.
You put it in while it's warm, idle it for 15 minutes or so to circulate it, then drain the oil as normal. -
17th June 2007, 11:51 PM
Thread: I now hate Ford with a passion.
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I have a 2006 Camry V6 as a company car. While...
I have a 2006 Camry V6 as a company car. While it is very reliable so far (only needing attention once apart from services) I am very disappointed in the absolutely terrible fit & finish of the...
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26th May 2007, 01:17 AM
Thread: Toilet seat won't stay up
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If it's a plastic cistern you may be able to turn...
If it's a plastic cistern you may be able to turn off the water, flush it to empty it, and then use a heat gun to soften the plastic & mould in a depression for the lid to angle past the gravity...
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21st May 2007, 02:49 PM
Thread: Online ping pong.
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**** help ****** I'm now addicted to this darn...
**** help ****** I'm now addicted to this darn game!
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18th May 2007, 09:24 PM
Thread: Is this common practice?
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I find it disgusting that a representative of a...
I find it disgusting that a representative of a business replies like that to an email.
I must admit, I wasn't sure of the 'common practice' with offcuts, as I plan to standard lengths & cut it... -
15th May 2007, 01:10 AM
Thread: fire resistant mat - looking for
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What about a woven fibreglass fire blanket?
What about a woven fibreglass fire blanket?
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10th May 2007, 10:16 AM
Thread: Drainage Pump
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Going that distance, at that head, I would...
Going that distance, at that head, I would suggest spending some decent $$ and doing it once, with a pump that will cope.
Bilge pumps are only really designed to pump short distances, and not for... -
10th May 2007, 09:56 AM
Thread: Seatbelt Help Required
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Not sure if it applies to all states, but it is...
Not sure if it applies to all states, but it is illegal for wreckers to sell seatbelts - even from good cars.
However, if you ask them nicely, you'll find most will.
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6th May 2007, 11:24 PM
Thread: Do not call register
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I 'accidentally' put the phone down to answer the...
I 'accidentally' put the phone down to answer the door, went across the road, gave advice on what was wrong with the neighbour's car, fixed it, ended up having a beer with him, and when I came back...
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6th May 2007, 09:57 AM
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The hasp & staple is probably your only choice if...
The hasp & staple is probably your only choice if a roller door is the only access point. You should be able to find a sturdy, shielded design, that prevents access to the staple & lock hook...
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4th May 2007, 12:36 AM
Thread: Hard Trash Collection and Ferals
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I must admit I'm guilty of scrounging roadside...
I must admit I'm guilty of scrounging roadside cleanups, but I make an effort to keep it tidy when I do.
Neighbours tossed a washing machine the same as ours, so I took out the pump, timer &... -
1st May 2007, 10:43 PM
Thread: Fixing car side mirrors?
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No, I'm a Holden man personally, but I have had a...
No, I'm a Holden man personally, but I have had a number of Ford company vehicles, EL, AU, AU2, BA etc.
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1st May 2007, 08:57 PM
Thread: Fixing car side mirrors?
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You may be surprised just how cheap the glass...
You may be surprised just how cheap the glass insert might be from Ford spare parts.
No harm in making a phone call.
If it is the LH one is is a curved glass too. -
1st May 2007, 08:02 AM
Thread: Need help with woodwork assignment
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Makes me wonder how I ever did high school...
Makes me wonder how I ever did high school woodwork without this fandangled internet thingy.
We would have to go to the library & fight over the 2 books of plans..... and put 10c into the... -
25th April 2007, 01:46 AM
Thread: ban on power tools
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If the neighbour's kid can come home at 4am with...
If the neighbour's kid can come home at 4am with a loud exhaust, 'thump thump thump' carrying on, and revving it for 5 minutes while it 'cools the turbo down' without a care in the world for anyone...
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15th April 2007, 12:17 AM
Thread: White oak and mahogany computer
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I love the microphone PC. What an awesome idea.
I love the microphone PC. What an awesome idea.
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14th April 2007, 12:27 AM
Thread: Hedgetrimmers and power cables.....
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Reminds me of cutting 75 x 75 square tube in the...
Reminds me of cutting 75 x 75 square tube in the cutoff saw.
I have a bench outside the shed for "spark jobs" so I don't risk igniting the inside contents of the shed. However as it is an... -
Capacitors can hold a belt for a long time -...
Capacitors can hold a belt for a long time - months, years even.
The dangerous method of discharging them is to put a screwdriver across the terminals, but this can result in big bites taken out... -
10th April 2007, 09:25 AM
Thread: Accessing Wireless hotspots
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A lot of the new phones/PDAs have wireless...
A lot of the new phones/PDAs have wireless antennas & capability in them.
My phone is a touch screen organiser thingy, and it picks up hotspots, and if they are unsecured, I can use it to browse... -
9th April 2007, 08:25 PM
Thread: Accessing Wireless hotspots
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All the info is here on smellstra bigpong's site:...
All the info is here on smellstra bigpong's site:
http://www.telstra.com.au/wirelesshotspots/pricing.htm#cuptions -
2nd April 2007, 11:28 PM
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Thanks Dan, We're going with a 14.7kw Bonaire...
Thanks Dan,
We're going with a 14.7kw Bonaire unit. If yours works well in Qld, considering the climate & space you're servicing, then mine will be brilliant in a milder climate & smaller house. -
2nd April 2007, 11:35 AM
Thread: Kids table and chairs
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That looks great. I like the lift up lids so...
That looks great. I like the lift up lids so they can hide all their bits & pieces & keep the place tidy too.
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2nd April 2007, 10:32 AM
Thread: Painting plastic
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I'd head down to an automotive paint supplier,...
I'd head down to an automotive paint supplier, and get yourself some plastic primer & paint suitable for plastic bumper bars on vehicles.
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25th March 2007, 11:45 PM
Thread: How do I test a solar panel ?
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Might be an idea to cover 1/2 to 3/4 of the panel...
Might be an idea to cover 1/2 to 3/4 of the panel before testing it with the globe.
If it only glows dull, then uncover it a bit more.
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23rd March 2007, 04:19 PM
Thread: air conditioning duct query
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I went to Stratco & chose what color colorbond,...
I went to Stratco & chose what color colorbond, and also the size I wanted, and they formed it for me (about 1 week lead time).
I made it from 2 U shaped sections - the base around 50mm high by... -
22nd March 2007, 06:42 AM
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Well I had a little play last night, just with...
Well I had a little play last night, just with the hammer & bolster, and the mortar isn't very strong at all.
The few bricks I tried came up easily, and a few taps with the scutch hammer was all... -
20th March 2007, 10:00 PM
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Excellent. That's it. The $780 is a bit of a...
Excellent. That's it.
The $780 is a bit of a shock! :oo:
Can't really justify that much for a tool I'd only use on very rare occasions after doing this job.
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20th March 2007, 07:56 PM
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Power tool for removing mortar without wrecking bricks?
I can recall some months ago, on 'Better Homes & Gardens' or a similar sort of TV show, they showed a power tool that literally ground out the mortar joints between bricks, allowing removal of the...
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16th March 2007, 01:38 AM
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I ended up phoning my electricity supplier, who...
I ended up phoning my electricity supplier, who told me I needed a "Level 2 service provider" to install 3 phase from the street to the meter box.
Here's the site they told me to look up for a... -
14th March 2007, 10:20 PM
Thread: carving . WIP
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I've only recently signed up to this site, and...
I've only recently signed up to this site, and looked at quite a number of projects, but this one blows me away - it's simply awesome!
The workmanship & patience is amazing. Well done. -
14th March 2007, 09:55 PM
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Ducted air off single phase? or do I need 3 phase?
We're looking at purchasing another home, and this one is 25 years old in an area that has underground power cables. The house only has single phase.
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14th March 2007, 12:59 PM
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This will be an interesting thread. I too have...
This will be an interesting thread.
I too have the same noise concerns - in our current place the neighbour across the road has a tilt-a-door that whirrs away loud enough to wake us, while one...