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  1. Thread: Detention

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    I''d be asking for a refund. (PS Iv''e worked...

    I''d be asking for a refund.

    (PS Iv''e worked in probably 50% of the prisons in WA and stayed and worked in many motels and hotels around Australia and in other countries and have yet to see a...
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    Interesting. I'll bet prices didn't go down...

    Interesting.

    I'll bet prices didn't go down when the aussie dollar was up against the USD and Euro twelve months ago.

    Still wishing i got my self some Euro's a few months back.
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    You will probably find it won't take very long...

    You will probably find it won't take very long for the switch on the power board to burn out as the type of switch they generally install in those power boards aren't really made to switch any large...
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    They can't sue me. They didn't complete the...

    They can't sue me. They didn't complete the compulsory site induction before entering my property to shove their unsolicited junk mail into my slot.
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    Interesting. Sliding compound mitre saw - $82.99...

    Interesting. Sliding compound mitre saw - $82.99 - so I assume that they're paying about $20 each for these from china? How can they even make them for that? How long before they end up in landfill?
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    Damn, they sold me the wrong hinges I wanted...

    Damn, they sold me the wrong hinges I wanted metric hinges so they should only have 5 holes right? :p
  7. I used to listen to JJJ all the time and do find...

    I used to listen to JJJ all the time and do find my way back to it at times but I also find some of the music and talk annoying these days.

    BobL, I totally agree with your points on social media...
  8. I'm 30 and I've been using the internet since my...

    I'm 30 and I've been using the internet since my early teens. I refuse to use facebook for basically all of the reasons stated above. I did set up a "fake" account under my cats name so I know what...
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    I would laminate smaller pieces together, kind of...

    I would laminate smaller pieces together, kind of like a big cutting board or chopping block. Will end up more stable and is also more likely that you can buy smaller sized wood locally. That is of...
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    Fans are available from various sources that have...

    Fans are available from various sources that have a filter. Or separate filters like this:

    Altronics - F1024 80mm Plastic Fan Guard With Filter

    You can also buy filtered vents. (or just use the...
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    FYI if you don't already know. The canopy /...

    FYI if you don't already know.

    The canopy / tray in the picture in the first post is made by Bosston. My previous work vehicle was a Rodeo crew cab with a Bosston canopy. From what I recall, the...
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    I've been every year for the last 4 years and was...

    I've been every year for the last 4 years and was dissapointed this year there didn't seem to be as much to see. I was lookimg for belt/disc sanding machines and only saw a couple on display. As for...
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    carbatec sell a trimmer for edge banding, i use...

    carbatec sell a trimmer for edge banding, i use that followed by a sharp chisel then 240 grit sandpaper.
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    I had one out about 5 years ago. I went to the...

    I had one out about 5 years ago. I went to the dentist with a tooth ache not expecting to have it pulled out but due to the combination having no dental insurance and not wanting to spend $2000 and...
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    I agree with most of the posters above. They were...

    I agree with most of the posters above. They were one day late, life's too short, don't lose sleep over it.
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    "Like a bought one." At my old workplace we...

    "Like a bought one."

    At my old workplace we had a useless apprentice who made it to year five of a four year apprenticeship, hence i called him the fifth year apprentice.
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    I'm with Bob L on the park behind them and block...

    I'm with Bob L on the park behind them and block them in approch if it's possible.
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    I haven't seen one but i can suggest an...

    I haven't seen one but i can suggest an alternative to look at, check out the Milwaulkee M12 range a known brand and comes with the same 5 year warranty.
  19. I can agree with you on that one. The last...

    I can agree with you on that one. The last company I worked for went into liquidation partly due to the fact they didn't cut any jobs when things started to go downhill. In the end a lot more people...
  20. Decide what size pieces you want to get out of...

    Decide what size pieces you want to get out of it, cross cut to shorter lengths, build a kind of sled for it to go on either the table saw or bandsaw and rip one side of each peice so that you have a...
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    That isn't exactly true when it comes to grid...

    That isn't exactly true when it comes to grid feed inverter setups. You wiil find with most if not all grid feed inverters the panels are wired up in series and you end up with anywhere between...
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    or a pallet jack and a furnature truck with a...

    or a pallet jack and a furnature truck with a tail lift
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    I also do the same, if nothing else the blades on...

    I also do the same, if nothing else the blades on your thicknesser will last longer.
  24. I would advise against it as it increases the...

    I would advise against it as it increases the chance of damaging any electronics in the vehicle if you leave it connected.
    You can however purchase a surge protection device that you connect across...
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    i use a wood chisel (not a good one) to cut...

    i use a wood chisel (not a good one) to cut rectangular holes in cornice to install duct for wiring.
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    Best of luck to everyone in the area. Hope you...

    Best of luck to everyone in the area. Hope you all make it though ok.

    We had a cat 3 heading down the coast late last week but by the time it got here it was downgraded to nothing.
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    I wouldv'e thought after all these years someone...

    I wouldv'e thought after all these years someone would have done something to prevent all those cutting discs, welding rods and everything else walking off site but it doesn't seem like it. What a...
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    No, i don't think males should have to shave...

    No, i don't think males should have to shave their armpits, they should be required to shower at least once a day though.
    On the other hand females who wear sleavless clothing should be made to...
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    The thing i don't understand is if you ask almost...

    The thing i don't understand is if you ask almost anyone (born here australians anyway) they agree that buying local is the right thing to do especially when it comes to fresh food, but if that's the...
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    My carbatec 2hp dusty has an intake screen on it...

    My carbatec 2hp dusty has an intake screen on it so nothing bigger than about 30mm diameter can get into the impellor. Clogs up with shavings from the thicknesser sometimes though.
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    It depends on the size and profile of the tyres,...

    It depends on the size and profile of the tyres, they need to be about the same outside diameter. The stud pattern, offset and centre hole also need to match the hubs on the vehicle.
  32. OSB - Oriented strand board

    OSB - Oriented strand board
  33. Thread: Ax Men

    by nihilism
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    Yeah I watch it. That aqua logging guy has...

    Yeah I watch it.

    That aqua logging guy has some serious temper issues and i'm suprised he's lived this long with some of the stunts he pulls.
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    If theyre only 1.4Ah it's plausable this is how...

    If theyre only 1.4Ah it's plausable this is how they will perform with high power demand tools like your circular saw. With litium ion batteries the voltage drops off a lot faster when they're...
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    I think that just gave me a hangover.

    I think that just gave me a hangover.
  36. Thread: ugliest car?

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    Those great wall utes. Look ok from the back but...

    Those great wall utes. Look ok from the back but the front is awful.
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    Did you have NiMH or NiCad batteries for the same...

    Did you have NiMH or NiCad batteries for the same tools before? If so did they last any longer?

    Do you know what the Amp/Hour rating of the batteries is?
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    I installed a second hand evaporative air con in...

    I installed a second hand evaporative air con in my 6x10m shed which has concete walls and an uninsulated tin roof. Makes a lot of difference even on low.
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    pics?

    pics?
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    This is a common problem over here in perth with...

    This is a common problem over here in perth with commercial/industrial buildings built with parapet walls and box gutters inside the walls, usually concrete tilt up buildings. Gutters overflow and...
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    Sounds a little bit suss to me. What did he say...

    Sounds a little bit suss to me. What did he say was the problem with the reversing lights? The monitor probably has a connection to the reversing light switch to turn the reversing camera on so there...
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    If that's the one that's tripping it's not the...

    If that's the one that's tripping it's not the RCD, it's the circiut breaker. This means you are drawing too much current from that particular circiut which could be for one of two reasons, 1) you...
  43. I have a 1995 HZJ75 landcruiser. Drives like a...

    I have a 1995 HZJ75 landcruiser. Drives like a truck and isn't the fastest thing in the world but i only drive it on the weekends and i didn't need to borrow any money to buy it.

    Off road the...
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    We have a 16 year old 1st year apprentice, he has...

    We have a 16 year old 1st year apprentice, he has been working for us for 6 months now.

    He went to private school, his mum, dad or sister drive him to work and pick him up from work every day,...
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    I try to turn my machines off at the power point...

    I try to turn my machines off at the power point when i'm finnished just in case.

    My Mrs thinks i'm strange because i told her i don't want anyone going in the shed when i'm not here but that...
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    Thanks guys, i will be trying to orgainize a day...

    Thanks guys, i will be trying to orgainize a day trip to Dick tools, visit a Bauhaus and if all else fails i can always place an order with Dieter Schmid when i get home as i'm not going up as far as...
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    German brands to look out for

    I'm going to germany in december and was thinking about trying to pick up some good quality hand tools. At the moment i'm looking for a good set of chisels but will probably be after a few other...
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    I install electronic equipment for a living and...

    I install electronic equipment for a living and often have to write user manuals, mostly for software nowdays, because the manufacturers manuals aren't good enougth in order to prevent out customers...
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    [QUOTE=GraemeCook;1210315]Good Morning Dove ...

    [QUOTE=GraemeCook;1210315]Good Morning Dove


    If you intend installing and perhaps moving a precision tool like a Hammer/Felder unit then you really need very flat and level floors. In my case I...
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    Yeah I have, kind of. I dressed a whole bunch of...

    Yeah I have, kind of. I dressed a whole bunch of 100x100 rougth sawn jarrah pergola posts which were painted. Beacuse i didn't want to take the paint off on the planer and was too lazy to do it any...
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