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2nd January 2009, 05:15 PM
Thread: Heavy Duty Draw Runners for sale
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bump. new year so i thought i'll bump it up. ...
bump. new year so i thought i'll bump it up.
http://dowd1985.googlepages.com/home
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11th May 2008, 11:23 PM
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I would recommend black and decker to anyone....
I would recommend black and decker to anyone. Their meant to be for light DIY use but i'm a tradie and use it everyday and love it.
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10th May 2008, 08:11 PM
Thread: has OH&S gone overboard
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Thats the reason why China is so efficient,...
Thats the reason why China is so efficient, because they have minimal OH&S
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10th May 2008, 08:02 PM
Thread: saw blade and sander in one
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it also covers up the expander lines in the saw...
it also covers up the expander lines in the saw blade so that might buckle the blade
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10th May 2008, 08:01 PM
Thread: cheap framing nail gun - ebay
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I've got a el cheapo pin nailer that i bought a...
I've got a el cheapo pin nailer that i bought a few years ago and still does the job great
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30th April 2008, 07:50 PM
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If you can get offcuts from work for free, then...
If you can get offcuts from work for free, then it's worth it
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30th April 2008, 07:42 PM
Thread: vacum formed doors
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Polytech are good...
Polytech are good http://www.polytec.com.au/contact
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29th April 2008, 09:50 PM
Thread: Kitchen handles
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i got mine on ebay 20 for $50
i got mine on ebay 20 for $50
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29th April 2008, 09:44 PM
Thread: Workshop Technician Needed
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not sure teaching teenagers is fun. They're...
not sure teaching teenagers is fun. They're becoming more smart ass everyday
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16th April 2008, 10:15 PM
Thread: Door machining software?
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I use ProfileLab. It's great if you cut the same...
I use ProfileLab. It's great if you cut the same file over and over - just press start on the router
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16th April 2008, 10:09 PM
Thread: New Kitchen for Wife
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Looks like you're building it the old fashioned...
Looks like you're building it the old fashioned way - with the frame.
Have you worked out how much is it going to cost you by having a carcass out of solid wood? It's going to be a pain in the ass... -
30th March 2008, 08:24 PM
Thread: I wasn't "One of the boys"
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I'm a qualified tradie and i got treated badly...
I'm a qualified tradie and i got treated badly with one of the guys from bunnings. I still shop there, but what i do now is, 2 items in pocket, 1 item on the counter (2 for me, 1 for them). Walk out...
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12th March 2008, 08:21 PM
Thread: Heavy Duty Draw Runners for sale
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I'm located in Cairnlea, which is off the Western...
I'm located in Cairnlea, which is off the Western Ring Road. About 20min from the city.
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8th March 2008, 06:26 PM
Thread: Heavy Duty Draw Runners for sale
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If i get enough orders i can order different...
If i get enough orders i can order different sizes. I'll probably need about 200 orders of the same size.
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8th March 2008, 06:05 PM
Thread: Heavy Duty Draw Runners for sale
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Heavy Duty Draw Runners for sale
I advertised in another thread but i'll make a special thread just for it...
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24th February 2008, 04:15 PM
Thread: Kitchen make over, have some questions
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You get a better finish if you tile later, after...
You get a better finish if you tile later, after the kitchen is put in. Usually u have to put packers under the kickers to level it out and then you'll see a gap if it's done after the tiles are...
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24th February 2008, 10:56 AM
Thread: Is a fridge fireproof?
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Thanks for the advice. I'll probably make a...
Thanks for the advice. I'll probably make a fireproof room from a combination of materials.
1. Paroc
2. Hebel Panel
3. Eureka Wall by Boral Plaster
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23rd February 2008, 05:31 PM
Thread: Need Prices on different panels
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Need Prices on different panels
In the metalwork forum i wanted to know if a fridge was firproof (which i found it wasn't) so i want to know some prices of different type of materials so i can build a fireproof room.
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23rd February 2008, 04:44 PM
Thread: Drawer slides advice needed.
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Runner Pics and plans
Great to see some interest in my runners and some confirmation that i've got a good price :U
Heres some pics and the dimensions.
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22nd February 2008, 05:57 PM
Thread: Drawer slides advice needed.
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If you want the draw runners only, i sell them. ...
If you want the draw runners only, i sell them.
I only have one model in stock (most popular). Heavy duty runners, 700mm long full extension with over travel and 200lbs load rating.
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22nd February 2008, 05:42 PM
Thread: Is a fridge fireproof?
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Is a fridge fireproof?
I want to buy a safe to store all my valuables but the only reason why i want it is to because its fireproof.
So i was thinking i'll just use an old fridge but is a fridge fireproof/ resistant?
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21st February 2008, 07:26 PM
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when i did kitchens my company ordered timber...
when i did kitchens my company ordered timber doors from tudor doors and it looks like the exact same profile and moulding that we used to get from them. http://www.tudordoors.com.au/
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13th February 2008, 10:53 PM
Thread: standard kitchen cupboard sizes?
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With the base cabinets all you got to make sure...
With the base cabinets all you got to make sure is the the total height is 875mm. Because most appliances are 870 high. Usually the cabinet is 725 high and the kicker is 150
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26th January 2008, 08:35 PM
Thread: Dumb CNC questions (probably)
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Once you got the dxf, from AutoCAD or somewhere,...
Once you got the dxf, from AutoCAD or somewhere, there are special programs for the CNC router. You tell how deep you want the cut, how fast etc etc
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26th January 2008, 08:20 AM
Thread: Router Bits for CNC Use?
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no, it didn't break. That's actually a very slow...
no, it didn't break. That's actually a very slow speed because my router is one of those big industrial ones. If you get a good carbtec compression bit, you can can cut chipboard at 300mm/sec.
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25th January 2008, 07:25 PM
Thread: Router Bits for CNC Use?
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Well for wood - use a compression cutter ...
Well for wood - use a compression cutter
Aluminium - depends how thick. I cut a sign for some guy today that had small fine writing. It was cut on a 3mm aluminum sheet and i used a 3mm cutter... -
23rd January 2008, 09:27 PM
Thread: help me...please
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I made a rotating bookshelf when i did my design...
I made a rotating bookshelf when i did my design and tech project in school
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19th January 2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: Shallow kitchen pantry/cabinet
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1 can deep! why don't you just make a wine rack?
1 can deep! why don't you just make a wine rack?
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17th January 2008, 08:07 PM
Thread: Drawer runners for kitchen.
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Of course! The price i'm planning will be about...
Of course! The price i'm planning will be about 50% lower than RRP. Thats if i dont get any extra cost along the way
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17th January 2008, 08:00 PM
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looks really good!
looks really good!
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16th January 2008, 08:33 PM
Thread: Drawer runners for kitchen.
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I highly doubt they you got them down to cost...
I highly doubt they you got them down to cost price. I'm importing runners straight from Taiwan and going to sell them on ebay and people here and there. The price of what i get them for and what...
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14th January 2008, 09:41 PM
Thread: My Ikea Kitchen Install project
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Well i dont consider them cheap because i know...
Well i dont consider them cheap because i know the real cost price of materials/hardware etc. But if they're cheaper then other quotes you've got, then buy ikea.
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13th January 2008, 04:21 PM
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My kitchen has granite splashbacks. Looks very...
My kitchen has granite splashbacks. Looks very nice.
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12th January 2008, 08:46 PM
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I agree with MrFixIt. Doing stuff in theory and...
I agree with MrFixIt. Doing stuff in theory and practice will sometimes give you different results. No matter how much theory you do, sometime the prac will prove you wrong
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11th January 2008, 04:08 PM
Thread: My Ikea Kitchen Install project
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Clayton does their kitchens flat pack as well
Clayton does their kitchens flat pack as well
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11th January 2008, 03:57 PM
Thread: Drawer runners for kitchen.
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30kg load are the normal types of runners and...
30kg load are the normal types of runners and would normally suit any draw under 500mm wide. Anything over, i would use 45kg ball baring runners.
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11th January 2008, 03:54 PM
Thread: Do you use all your tools?
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i use all my tools because i only buy what i need
i use all my tools because i only buy what i need
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10th January 2008, 04:27 PM
Thread: How do you put on weight????
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Be less active and more lazy. I tried to put...
Be less active and more lazy.
I tried to put on weight once. Ate everything in sight and sat on the couch for a month and only gained 4kg. Couldn't be bothered doing that anymore and lost in all... -
8th January 2008, 08:11 PM
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I doubt it unless he made them a PS3 or Wii ...
I doubt it unless he made them a PS3 or Wii
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7th January 2008, 08:47 PM
Thread: My Ikea Kitchen Install project
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You can try claytons kitchens. Biggest kitchen...
You can try claytons kitchens. Biggest kitchen manufacture in melbourne. They pump out 300 kitchens a week!
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7th January 2008, 08:36 PM
Thread: can i sharpen carbide router bits
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I based my response on my experience with the CNC...
I based my response on my experience with the CNC routers. A new bit will last about 100-150 sheets (2400x1200 sheet) and the bit cost about $60-90. It cost $40 to sharpen (CNC router bits have to be...
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6th January 2008, 07:19 PM
Thread: can i sharpen carbide router bits
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Not really worth it IMO to resharpen. They never...
Not really worth it IMO to resharpen. They never as good as the original and they get blunt again quickly once they've been sharpened
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5th January 2008, 04:35 PM
Thread: An odd thing happened at Bunnies today
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whats so odd about that. Thats their job
whats so odd about that. Thats their job
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5th January 2008, 04:14 PM
Thread: Using Hemp trees instead
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No i already said i dont smoke it. You can't get...
No i already said i dont smoke it.
You can't get high off hemp
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5th January 2008, 02:45 PM
Thread: Using Hemp trees instead
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Using Hemp trees instead
What's everyones opinion on using Hemp instead of pine in chipboard, MDF and paper products.
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5th January 2008, 02:19 PM
Thread: My study i made
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My study i made
I was getting a new computer for xmas and i wanted to keep the old one so here's the computer desk i made for the study.
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5th January 2008, 01:45 PM
Thread: My Ikea Kitchen Install project
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I agree with your point about China. They don't...
I agree with your point about China. They don't (usually) make bad stuff but they mass produce everything and cost ikea very little. They're probably built the same way as we make them here but the...
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4th January 2008, 06:13 PM
Thread: My Ikea Kitchen Install project
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Wow, i'm suprised that people are happy with the...
Wow, i'm suprised that people are happy with the ikea kitchens. They're made in china so i'm not too sure how they would last in the long run. I reckon they're rip-off though, same as bunnings...
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4th January 2008, 12:31 PM
Thread: Noise Cancelling Foam
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The thing is though you can't make it airtight....
The thing is though you can't make it airtight. The vacuum, which make all the noise, needs to have ventilation because it gets very hot.
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3rd January 2008, 07:57 AM
Thread: Noise Cancelling Foam
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I've also suggested to my boss about getting some...
I've also suggested to my boss about getting some sound proofing for the CNC. The router itself is very quiet but the vacuum makes a hell of alot of noise. Tell me how you go with the foam and if it...