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4th April 2005, 11:34 PM
Thread: What do u do with old fluro tubes ?
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I believe older fluro tubes contained PCB's Poly...
I believe older fluro tubes contained PCB's Poly Clorinated Biphenels, or spelt something like that. They are an extreme danger to the environment as they do not degrade, or if they do it takes a...
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Parasites
Anyone watch the show on channel 2 tonight on parasites. Man I am all itchy and that was before the show, now well I just want to live in a bubble....
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3rd January 2005, 11:07 AM
Thread: Which saw would you chose to work with?
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I use the Hitachi C8FB2, which is the smaller...
I use the Hitachi C8FB2, which is the smaller model but still cuts a shade over 300mm and around 75mm depth. It is flawless and at $720.00 I thought was good value. the trouble is thaat it compounds...
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31st December 2004, 10:45 AM
Thread: Cheap tools
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Chook, I presume you are a teacher. where I live...
Chook, I presume you are a teacher. where I live the teacher has access to the manual arts section for use as a woodworking club, meeting once a month. Have you considered the use of the Manual Arts...
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22nd December 2004, 06:22 PM
Thread: Origins of lip balm.........
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the name's bubba....
the name's bubba....
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22nd December 2004, 06:21 PM
Thread: Origins of lip balm.........
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.........anyone for a kiss
.........anyone for a kiss
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20th December 2004, 11:27 PM
Thread: God bless her little soul
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Dear Wongo and family, our prayers are with you....
Dear Wongo and family, our prayers are with you.
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16th December 2004, 10:09 PM
Thread: stump poisoning?
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Thanks tony ;) ;)
Thanks
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15th December 2004, 10:34 PM
Thread: Bargains ??
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I get a bit worried about the pressure the...
I get a bit worried about the pressure the imports place on our economy. For emergiing giants like China and India, it could cause some problems for our domestic market and also the US Market in the...
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15th December 2004, 06:06 PM
Thread: stump poisoning?
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Thats interesting outback how long do you think...
Thats interesting outback how long do you think that the risidual action of tordon will last? I live about 10 feet from a paddock and live in an agricultural community and as a general rule, poisons...
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14th December 2004, 10:29 PM
Thread: stump poisoning?
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Tordon is effective but it is dangerous and is...
Tordon is effective but it is dangerous and is highly residual, nothing will grow there for about 7 years. There would be newer poisons on the market that are not as residual as Torden. Stump...
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14th December 2004, 10:34 AM
Thread: Bosh Screw driver
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http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pricing=INC...
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pricing=INC&pf_id=30277&lkid=44&cid=GOVQ37ZT33HUFOPRM1MXZXP6LVCF1P3I
Sorry guys I might leave this one to someone who knows what they are doing
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14th December 2004, 10:31 AM
Thread: Bosh Screw driver
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c:desktop/ixo
c:desktop/ixo
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13th December 2004, 10:18 PM
Thread: Bosh Screw driver
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I have one too, they are good for little fiddly...
I have one too, they are good for little fiddly bits, and also like the idea of the Lithium battery. The battery will probably outlast the Drill!
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13th December 2004, 02:02 AM
Thread: Special on Scrollsaw
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Special on Scrollsaw
I was browsing the Mik website and under the specials category they are advertising Hegner Unimax Scrollsaws for $315.00, claiming nearly half price. well not for me i'll just watch you guys and...
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11th December 2004, 10:06 PM
Thread: How much do you love your kids?
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I have a freind in Brisi his last name is Hoare,...
I have a freind in Brisi his last name is Hoare, I reckon he would be pushing 40, still not married......
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10th December 2004, 02:47 PM
Thread: Helicopter Accidents
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Helicopter Accidents
After attending a Army demonstration ( mainly for the kids), I was amazed by this helicopter (an old Huey i think) that was demonstrating. later went to a hobby store, to check the model Heli's out,...
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5th December 2004, 04:26 PM
Thread: 1/2" or 1/4" shank router.
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You said that you are setting up a new workshop....
You said that you are setting up a new workshop. Needless to say you will probably need both a 1/2 and a 1/4 inch router. Even if it is for the smaller jobs a smaller router is better suited. I have...
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2nd December 2004, 12:06 AM
Thread: Sanding Walls with a ROS
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Thanks Mick, What type of mesh abrasive is it, I...
Thanks Mick, What type of mesh abrasive is it, I am fairly remote, and have access only to the local hardware which is 35 kms away.
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1st December 2004, 12:54 AM
Thread: Sanding Walls with a ROS
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Ben dont worry I dont mind getting called Tom, My...
Ben dont worry I dont mind getting called Tom, My grandfather is tom and my son is thomas.
Here is how we came up with the name
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1st December 2004, 12:51 AM
Thread: Sanding Walls with a ROS
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thanks for that I will most certainly contact a...
thanks for that I will most certainly contact a plasterer before using the sander on plaster.
thanks again
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1st December 2004, 12:37 AM
Thread: Sanding Walls with a ROS
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thanks for that, yes other than myself there will...
thanks for that, yes other than myself there will be trusted people using it.
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30th November 2004, 11:03 PM
Thread: Sanding Walls with a ROS
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Sanding Walls with a ROS
The local hall has just been rendered with plaster, as cracks were appearing. To make their job easier I am considering lending my ROS Festo 150/3 hooked up to a Vacuum. Will this do the job and...
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30th November 2004, 01:10 PM
Thread: Nude beach
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So what's better a smart woodworker, or a dumb...
So what's better a smart woodworker, or a dumb woodworker?!!!!!!!!
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The usual suspects, I use a Festo 150mm 3mm...
The usual suspects, I use a Festo 150mm 3mm orbit, with good results. I am sure others use similar machines with good results, but I have no personal experience with them.
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20th November 2004, 11:30 PM
Thread: Input needed
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I use Win 98SE and Firefox Browser. Loads quicker...
I use Win 98SE and Firefox Browser. Loads quicker than most "pop up" sites and very good work. Congradulations. Maybee you should enter them in the Festool Fine Woodwork awards.
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20th November 2004, 11:24 PM
Thread: Input needed
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I use Win 98SE and Firefox Browser. Loads quicker...
I use Win 98SE and Firefox Browser. Loads quicker than most "pop up" sites and very good work. Congradulations. Maybee you should enter them in the Festool Fine Woodwork awards.
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18th November 2004, 05:39 PM
Thread: Looking at buying a bench grinder
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I bought a "refurbished" makita GB 601( not sure...
I bought a "refurbished" makita GB 601( not sure of the model no) there is nothing wrong with it, for $50.00 they had pallet loads of them, I have also known of other people that have the same...
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17th November 2004, 07:14 PM
Thread: My new table saw.
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[QUOTE=Zed]I've had another idea, reverse really...
[QUOTE=Zed]I've had another idea, reverse really really fast then slam the brakes on, assuming there is nothing to catch the ts it should slide nicely onto your trolley.
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11th November 2004, 06:26 PM
Thread: Timber Mouldings Supplies?
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I know of a supplier here in Adelaide that...
I know of a supplier here in Adelaide that produces the mouldings, maybee they have a shop that stocks their product in Melbourne. Here is the Company if you get stuck you may wish to call them for...
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11th November 2004, 09:08 AM
Thread: Which ROS ???
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I have the Festo, which is very good, but for the...
I have the Festo, which is very good, but for the price the Duo (Metabo seems good value), If you are keen on a Festo, enquire about the 125mm model it is quite a bit cheaper. Otherwise the Bosch...
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9th November 2004, 08:07 PM
Thread: Supliers in Brisbane
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Supliers in Brisbane
Well I am moving back to Queesnsland, since living in South Aus for 4 years. I need to establish alternate suppliers for merchant grade pine 290 X19, in 50 piece packs. Generally they come in 2.3,...
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9th November 2004, 06:14 PM
Thread: Using P2000 Wet and Dry
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Fair call Derek, It would only serve looks and...
Fair call Derek, It would only serve looks and nothing else.
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8th November 2004, 10:18 PM
Thread: Using P2000 Wet and Dry
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Using P2000 Wet and Dry
I thought well I might give the Lie Neilsen a bit of a clean up, so I checked if the sole was flat, it wasn't, and there were still marks from the factory that could be removed.
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8th November 2004, 07:48 PM
Thread: Blatant Gloat
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Well i am suew that what you have will be...
Well i am suew that what you have will be sufficient to make various pieces of furniture.Good wood is getting harder to come by, especially the larger sizing. All the best.
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8th November 2004, 04:51 PM
Thread: Blatant Gloat
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What........ no room inside the car? What about...
What........ no room inside the car? What about on the roof?
anyway I am sure it will go to a good project, any ideas?
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25th October 2004, 09:11 PM
Thread: VERITAS twin screw tail vice
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I pondered over the same question about a year...
I pondered over the same question about a year ago, at $300 odd dollars they are not cheap, but you need to ask the question would you really benefit from one over a normal, quick release vice. The...
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19th October 2004, 09:08 PM
Thread: Best Type of Sandpaper
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Use Genuine Festo Disks for ROS Norton half...
Use Genuine Festo Disks for ROS
Norton half sheet (Green) for rough sanding 80 grit
Had belts made up from some German brand of Sandpaper for AEG Belt Sander
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18th October 2004, 01:20 AM
Thread: Don't Guy's Me
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I am not entirely sure but isn't a dude a...
I am not entirely sure but isn't a dude a reference to a camels you now, that thing, well all male camels have one.. and no it's not the hump (or two)
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14th October 2004, 07:50 PM
Thread: Which Circular Handsaw is the Best???
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Poll: I voted the Makita, but in particular I like the...
I voted the Makita, but in particular I like the look and feel of the 160mm Circular Saw, just waiting for one to come on special, or a good second hand one.
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13th October 2004, 12:53 PM
Thread: Vacuum switch.
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I use the vac clamp setup, which included the...
I use the vac clamp setup, which included the switch. from memory the switch is around $30.00
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7th October 2004, 07:55 PM
Thread: Moving Back to Queensland
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Moving Back to Queensland
I was wondering if any in the know can reccomend any removalists, that are a reasonable price to ship the fam back to Brisbane. I was looking at around the $2500 mark. I hope this is not unrealistic....
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30th September 2004, 07:33 PM
Thread: Dado Blade to suit Hitachi C8FB2
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Good Point, Certainly there is not a lot of room...
Good Point, Certainly there is not a lot of room in there, I will give Hitachi a call and see if something can be done.
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29th September 2004, 11:18 PM
Thread: Dado Blade to suit Hitachi C8FB2
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Dado Blade to suit Hitachi C8FB2
I have for some time been contemplating the use of a Dado balde on the SCMS. I think that this saw runs a positive rake blade as oppossed to a large number of other SCMS that use a negative rake....
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29th September 2004, 11:08 PM
Thread: Dust pipe connections
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I use a vacuum cleaner (started with a s/hans...
I use a vacuum cleaner (started with a s/hans shop vac for $5,00 and then grapped a ripper bargain of a Karcher 2000e Wet/Dry Vacuum for $10 in VGC. I use this for hand tools as it provides good air...
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27th September 2004, 12:06 AM
Thread: Filling Slabs with Resin
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I use west system mixed with a little powdered...
I use west system mixed with a little powdered graphite to give it the "gum vein look". Works a treat.
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26th September 2004, 07:18 PM
Thread: Best Glue for Car Headlining
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I have had good results from a 3M Spray called...
I have had good results from a 3M Spray called Super #77 Spray Adhesive. I have not used it on roof linings but it iseems to have a good bond bewteen disimilar materials. Don't buy an inferior spray...
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21st September 2004, 11:53 PM
Thread: Thou Shalt Not Steal
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Your right, Hovo I think you have taught me...
Your right, Hovo
I think you have taught me something..
I will remove the bucket of stones from my computer...........
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21st September 2004, 11:22 PM
Thread: Thou Shalt Not Steal
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I do not feel that I "highjacked a thread, I...
I do not feel that I "highjacked a thread, I however do or should I say did recognise that the comments were inappropriate and not in the 'spirit of this forum' and immediately asked, my previous...
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21st September 2004, 09:15 PM
Thread: Thou Shalt Not Steal
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Please disregard my last post, it is all in the...
Please disregard my last post, it is all in the past. Forgotton until this topic came up, anyway, sometimes it is easier to give with little or no expectation from the other person, not always right...