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I think the user error was putting wood in one...
I think the user error was putting wood in one end and takeing it out the other!!! I wasnt using a dust extractor , i told them so as i have nothing to hide . The $200 GMC one i used for 3 yrs...
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briefly , machine started making a clicking sound...
briefly , machine started making a clicking sound , sounded like bearings . They had it for 3 weeks , its under 12 months old , comes with 3 yr warranty . Picked it up yesterday with a $60 bill ....
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in getting fixed , became noisey . Not sure of...
in getting fixed , became noisey . Not sure of problem and am loseing money every day now . I'll give them 1 more week before i start gettin peeeed off .
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anyone else had dramas with 15" thicknesser of the orange brand?
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17th August 2006, 11:56 PM
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the guys that own GMC , did work for B & D AND...
the guys that own GMC , did work for B & D AND SAW THAT THERE WAS MARKET FOR home handyman tools > they started with $400G they are now worth millions .
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3rd July 2006, 11:36 PM
Thread: Coffee at the "G
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give the mighty DEES a call . The oldest AFL...
give the mighty DEES a call . The oldest AFL club and the G is thier home ground ... I'm very confident they will only be too happy to help you out.
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28th June 2006, 01:28 AM
Thread: Recycling Jarrah
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Heard the ash one . Most houses in WA were jarrah...
Heard the ash one . Most houses in WA were jarrah (my old man was a roofy ) 80's onwards karri took over and now its radiata. Some of the stories my old man can tell about wastage of jarrah , make...
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22nd June 2006, 01:28 AM
Thread: Decking as a Privacy Screen.
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try going to the mills direct . My neighbour...
try going to the mills direct . My neighbour bought jarrah decking in Wangara from a mill ... heaps cheaper than bunnys ... try Ross's auctions , buy a large pack and keep the left overs for other...
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30th May 2006, 12:37 AM
Thread: Where to Buy bulk pine
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if you were in perth i could help .... i sell for...
if you were in perth i could help .... i sell for around 1/2 wholesale
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29th May 2006, 02:24 AM
Thread: My Clean Workshop...
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The Ryobi thicknesser ($180) replaced the GMC one...
The Ryobi thicknesser ($180) replaced the GMC one which lasted a zillion hrs... The timber is only odds and ends , have about 3-4 ton stored at home . Then shed is actually one that my father wasnt...
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25th May 2006, 12:00 AM
Thread: My Clean Workshop...
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My Clean Workshop...
Pics of my workshop .... not flash but helps feed the tin lids ...
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15th April 2006, 11:25 PM
Thread: timber reeded all round
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I allways thought it was to help minimise the...
I allways thought it was to help minimise the timber bowing...
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selleys ext for me... $40 for 4lts ...never...
selleys ext for me... $40 for 4lts ...never failed me yet ... Tried the yellow carp from timbecon , never again .
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Great job...wish i had the patience ....can u...
Great job...wish i had the patience ....can u send me contact details of the slab supplier please...thanks
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12th April 2006, 02:12 AM
Thread: GMC (thanks Wayne)
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Have a shed full of GMC... Bought a table saw 2...
Have a shed full of GMC... Bought a table saw 2 yrs ago .. The guide arm design was very ordinary so i sent an email to GMC .. knock knock , new one at the door . I forgot to send the original back...
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16th March 2006, 02:19 AM
Thread: marri ....Perth
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sold..
sold..
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8th March 2006, 01:07 AM
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I spent many years in the surveying industry ....
I spent many years in the surveying industry . I'm curious why you cant use a solid base as a datum point . ie driveway (paint a small x ) road (insert a spike ) brick wall etc . Something that...
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6th March 2006, 10:50 PM
Thread: marri ....Perth
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marri ....Perth
I have over 200 metres of dressed marri 140x19mm.. mostly 2.4 metres some longer some shorter . 2nd grade .. Priced to clear $400 the lot ...
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31st January 2006, 11:59 PM
Thread: Is it really Crapiata?
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I buy mine dressed in full packs that come from...
I buy mine dressed in full packs that come from wespine . Mostly 120/35 ,140/35 , 190/35 and a few 45mm thick as well . I buy 1-2 ton a time and redress it as i need it ....most of it it graded...
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11th January 2006, 01:44 AM
Thread: Finally I got a Shed!!
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I just bought a Dewalt 14.4 v top of the wizza...
I just bought a Dewalt 14.4 v top of the wizza from FOR WOOD in Malaga WA $300 ... RRP $400+ .. they had a few on sale as they were old models and demos .. mine was unopened box .. I usuall buy GMC...
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5th January 2006, 07:21 PM
Thread: Free Bricks
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the cost of transport from NZ would be very...
the cost of transport from NZ would be very expensive:D :D
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11th December 2005, 10:08 PM
Thread: Organ Oil for Outdoor Furniture
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Bris ben know that one . The can says one coat...
Bris ben know that one . The can says one coat once a year so i thought great product . I have used linseed oil many times and although not the best product really, it does last well on jarrah . I'm...
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9th December 2005, 11:57 PM
Thread: swimming pool plumbing
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best option , get a liner put in it . I cant...
best option , get a liner put in it . I cant recommend a paint as all we hear is peoples problems . Never heard a complaint about a liner pool though . Not sure over there but over here there is...
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9th December 2005, 03:08 AM
Thread: swimming pool plumbing
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concrete pool or fibreglass? always be very...
concrete pool or fibreglass? always be very careful when you empty a pool !!! seen many pop up or walls cave in .... We have a couple of those venturi pumps made from stainless , one of the knobs...
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8th December 2005, 09:50 PM
Thread: pool cleaners
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$100 cash back is a special offer until 17th of...
$100 cash back is a special offer until 17th of Dec i think , and only on the Genie 4 ..... We sell at least 1 a day at the momment and have never had a complaint ... Parts are avail plus you get a...
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ps , i know what you do for a crust ... you get...
ps , i know what you do for a crust ...
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Maybe i put that wrong!!! I think your job looks...
Maybe i put that wrong!!! I think your job looks great , very uniform . I was taught to stagger the joins , although i see your lengths are all the same so you have many joins . Just the brickwork...
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8th December 2005, 12:28 AM
Thread: pool cleaners
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My old man has a pool shop which i do a lot of...
My old man has a pool shop which i do a lot of work at . Now they all work and if yours stays in one corner or the hose tangles there is a reason . People always coming in complaining about their...
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One thing , why didn't you stagger your joins? I...
One thing , why didn't you stagger your joins? I always do when laying floorboards or decking . Maybe your a brickie!!!!
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5th December 2005, 11:00 PM
Thread: Organ Oil for Outdoor Furniture
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Organ Oil for Outdoor Furniture
I recently used this product on some of my work . Four weeks passed and i went into the garage and to my surprise the jarrah piece i used it on looked terrible ... Now i also used it on some jarrah...
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28th November 2005, 01:51 AM
Thread: Estimate cost of garage slab please?
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Best way is if possible . Ask around as some of...
Best way is if possible . Ask around as some of your mates will know a granno . Ask for the cash price with you supplying the labor . Put on a BBQ and Crownies for about 10 mates . 1 granno and your...
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26th November 2005, 09:45 PM
Thread: Stormwater - minimum fall?
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Doesn't matter if there is no fall , 1:1 or what...
Doesn't matter if there is no fall , 1:1 or what ever , the water can only escape at the same rate . If your gutter overflows its because the exit point is too small , nothing to do with fall . I...
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25th November 2005, 01:23 AM
Thread: practical price of timber
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AUCTIONS!!!! 20%-60% of...
AUCTIONS!!!!
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25th November 2005, 01:14 AM
Thread: Timber Sale Guyra - What a rip off!!!
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I buy all my timber at auction and get some...
I buy all my timber at auction and get some absolute bargains ...well all mine is very cheap as even the auctioneer knows he's done well to get an extra $10 out of me .. Where you say ? sorry too...
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24th November 2005, 11:11 PM
Thread: Stormwater - minimum fall?
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You dont need any fall!!!! as long as the gutter...
You dont need any fall!!!! as long as the gutter is higher than the tank which it is!!! i think by what you are saying . The water will always flow , even the gutter can be dead level . If you fail...
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15th November 2005, 12:52 AM
Thread: "Master Carpenter"
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I am a master !!! Have skippered fishing boats ,...
I am a master !!! Have skippered fishing boats , now i'm a carpenter (thats what i tell those with the $$$$$ ) , so i must be a master carpenter . Have to increase the prices now !!!
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11th November 2005, 11:47 PM
Thread: Help, Help, Help
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Surely your mate checked these guys work before...
Surely your mate checked these guys work before giving them the job!!!
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11th November 2005, 11:28 PM
Thread: A Bed For The Grandson - WIP
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nice bed ... crap name though....:mad:
nice bed ... crap name though....:mad:
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31st October 2005, 01:48 AM
Thread: Looks like my last Professional Job
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Its not the woodwork thats your problem!!! Its...
Its not the woodwork thats your problem!!! Its the bloody horses that send you broke!!!
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28th October 2005, 02:08 AM
Thread: Jointer Debate
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i also have no room , however i bought an 8"...
i also have no room , however i bought an 8" 1650mm long bed model from Timbecon . I was surprised how little room it takes up . There are mobile bases you can buy or make one yourself .
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28th October 2005, 01:49 AM
Thread: Help on buying an air nail gun please.
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I use a brad nailer 18g that i bought at BigW for...
I use a brad nailer 18g that i bought at BigW for $70 25mm-50mm nails ..
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26th October 2005, 01:12 AM
Thread: Return to Wood Work
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I'm no expert , but fungi is the word i was after...
I'm no expert , but fungi is the word i was after . From what i know the fungishield might help but when you stain it it stands out(the fungi that is).
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25th October 2005, 11:13 PM
Thread: Framing with hardwood
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I hate the WC wackers!!!!! Instead of nailing...
I hate the WC wackers!!!!!
Instead of nailing why not drill and screw!!!!
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25th October 2005, 10:45 PM
Thread: Looks like my last Professional Job
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Stop feeling sorry for yourself !!!!! Get a...
Stop feeling sorry for yourself !!!!!
Get a part time job , earning $400-$600 p/w
Do your woodwork part time to supplement the income and before you know it you are financialy comfortable !
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25th October 2005, 10:27 PM
Thread: Return to Wood Work
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Just looking at that pic of your jig , it appears...
Just looking at that pic of your jig , it appears that the piece of pine has mould. Icould be wrong but if it does watch out as it may spread.
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24th October 2005, 10:52 PM
Thread: Framing with hardwood
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Bunch of weak buggers!!!! Good old West Aussie...
Bunch of weak buggers!!!!
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24th October 2005, 08:45 PM
Thread: Carbatec Desktop Jointer
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half a double garage !!!!! anything lika a single...
half a double garage !!!!! anything lika a single garage??????
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24th October 2005, 12:23 AM
Thread: Work bench height
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I make benches for a living and the standard...
I make benches for a living and the standard height is 900mm . I took this height from a kitchen bench . I'm 6'3" and my first bench was 750mm , standard table height . When i made a few to sell ,...
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20th October 2005, 12:10 AM
Thread: What Are Your Favourite Adhesives?
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Aquadhere tradesman for me too . Tried that...
Aquadhere tradesman for me too . Tried that yellow crap from Timbecom after i was told that it was top of the wizza , it failed me . Dries yellow and seemed to crack over time .After i queried them...
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19th October 2005, 11:55 PM
Thread: Lathe stops when it's not supposed to
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I've never ownesd a lathe , but a bit of common...
I've never ownesd a lathe , but a bit of common sense here. If its pretty new take it back get your money and buy another (at least GMC gives you a 2yr waranty). If its new dont even try to fix it...