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2nd December 2013, 08:07 PM
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Advice on some tools that have come into my posession
Hi All,
I have a rubbish removal company, which removes all kinds of odds and ends.
Recently we did a job for a local business that was clearing out their shed. The shed used to be used as a... -
27th January 2011, 02:05 PM
Thread: Amalgamated Timber - Toowoomba
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Amalgamated Timber - Toowoomba
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone knows whether or not Amalgamated Timber in Toowoomba are up and running since the floods.
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16th December 2010, 10:01 AM
Thread: Sander & Vacuum Slave Switching
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Hi, I would like to build the JayCar unit...
Hi,
I would like to build the JayCar unit into a self contained box with a master and slave outlet, as you describe above. Furthermore, I'd like to be able to switch between the 250W -... -
16th December 2010, 07:30 AM
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I just realised that I often have my drop saw and...
I just realised that I often have my drop saw and vac plugged into the same 10A outlet (double adapter). This would result in ~13A draw, which I guess is also not an ideal scenario.
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16th December 2010, 06:31 AM
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Thanks for the input. Much appreciated Sent...
Thanks for the input. Much appreciated
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15th December 2010, 05:33 PM
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Auto switching shopvac - looking for confirmation on load calculations
Hi,
Just looking to get some input on the maximum load that a built in master/slave switch on a shopvac can handle.
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2nd December 2008, 08:35 PM
Thread: In the name of learning...rate my welds
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Thanks for the replies. Grahame, I will try...
Thanks for the replies.
Grahame, I will try reduce the gas a little - regulator is currently at about 15 L/min. I've been trying to get the "sizzling bacon" sound effects going - will keep at it.... -
2nd December 2008, 07:29 PM
Thread: In the name of learning...rate my welds
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In the name of learning...rate my welds
Hi all,
I am new to welding. I've played around a little with a stick welder, which I was absolutely hopeless with, so I recently purchased a MIG (Cigweld Transmig 200), which I'm led to believe... -
1st December 2008, 10:59 AM
Thread: Mig welding Course Lesson 1 Safety
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Thanks Grahame - looks like this will be a...
Thanks Grahame - looks like this will be a fantastic thread. Don't have any questions at the moment, but I'm sure i'll have plenty as the thread progresses...
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28th November 2008, 08:53 AM
Thread: Swinburne Uni - Mig Short Course?
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Swinburne Uni - Mig Short Course?
Hi,
I'm new to MIG welding, and have been considering doing a short course. I found this one at Swinburne Uni:
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12th November 2008, 11:47 AM
Thread: Gas Cylinder Question
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Thanks for the replies. I haven't actually...
Thanks for the replies.
I haven't actually collected the welder yet, but I'll ask for paperwork for the cylinder (I know he has paperwork for the welder, but not sure about cylinder).
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12th November 2008, 07:01 AM
Thread: Gas Cylinder Question
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Gas Cylinder Question
Hi all,
I recently purchased a CIG Transmig 200, which includes a full G-size bottle of gas. The seller tells me that the bottle is owned outright, and that I will just need someone with an... -
22nd February 2008, 09:07 AM
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Thanks Mick, didn't think of that :doh:
Thanks Mick, didn't think of that :doh:
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21st February 2008, 11:04 AM
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Best router bit for Hettich Sliding door system
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I have a Hettich Slideline55 slidiing door track to install.
I have been trying to work out which router bit (size and profile) would be the best to use for routing out the groove for the... -
10th January 2008, 10:35 AM
Thread: redoing out-of-square stud wall
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Thanks for the quick replies guys :2tsup: The...
Thanks for the quick replies guys :2tsup:
The wall is not square with the adjacent walls.
The issue I had, is that the floor in our kitchen is being tiled to a point that abutts our adjoining... -
10th January 2008, 08:08 AM
Thread: redoing out-of-square stud wall
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redoing out-of-square stud wall
Hi All,
I'm in the process of renovating the kitchen. One of the walls is waaaay out of square, which is going to make life very difficult when the time comes to install the kitchen cabinets.
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26th December 2007, 09:09 PM
Thread: Kitchen Drawer Sizes
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Kitchen Drawer Sizes
Hi All,
I am finalising the details for our kitchen reno, but I am having trouble with drawer sizes.
I am planning on having 2 drawer banks of 900mm(w) x 650 or 750mm (d) drawers. Will... -
24th December 2007, 12:23 AM
Thread: Kitchen cabinet and benchtop overhangs
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Kitchen cabinet and benchtop overhangs
Hi all,
Could anyone recommend/suggest what the norm is for benchtop overhangs (taking into account the 18mm door)?
Also, is there a norm for the overhang of the carcass over the kickboard?
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20th December 2007, 08:54 PM
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Thanks CE, will give it a go
Thanks CE, will give it a go
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20th December 2007, 08:53 PM
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Thanks Dean. Managed to finally get the SOB...
Thanks Dean.
Managed to finally get the SOB off, using WD40 and heat.
Unfortunately the reg and guages are specific for the compressor I have, but the supplier has offerred to try and chase... -
19th December 2007, 07:53 PM
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Cracked regulator on air compressor - help!
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I recently bought an air compressor, and changed the quick connect fittings on the regulator to nitto type fittings. I have since noticed some fine cracks appearing around the new... -
19th December 2007, 07:54 AM
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Thanks CE. As you can see from my original...
Thanks CE.
As you can see from my original post I was originally intending to tile first, but I'm a bit nervous about drilling the newly laid ceramic tiles. Any tips on the best technique for... -
18th December 2007, 11:08 AM
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Thanks CE and Eli. So this is the...
Thanks CE and Eli.
So this is the kickbox that gets screwed to the floor? How are the brackets at the front hidden from view?
I gather a kickbox is the same as a ladder base, just... -
13th December 2007, 09:16 AM
Thread: Renwhit air conditioners
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Thanks Don, message sent.
Thanks Don, message sent.
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11th December 2007, 09:57 AM
Thread: Renwhit air conditioners
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Thanks Don77. The system will be used for...
Thanks Don77.
The system will be used for both heating and cooling.
I have been trying to get quotes for inverter systems, which I believe will be more efficient and cheaper to run - it's not... -
9th December 2007, 10:09 AM
Thread: Renwhit air conditioners
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Thanks for that feedback, very useful! :2tsup: ...
Thanks for that feedback, very useful! :2tsup:
The outdoor unit is actually going to be very near our bedroom, and our neighbors bedroom as well, so noise is an issue for us.
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8th December 2007, 02:51 PM
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Thanks Mick, will look into those as well, sound...
Thanks Mick, will look into those as well, sound good. :2tsup:
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7th December 2007, 11:06 AM
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Thanks Earl, thats very useful. I may have to...
Thanks Earl, thats very useful.
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7th December 2007, 08:24 AM
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The carcasses are pretty tall, at 785mm, to match...
The carcasses are pretty tall, at 785mm, to match up with some existing cabinets in the kitchen. It's actually one of the reasons I was tending towards those feet. We are having 40mm tops fitted, so...
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6th December 2007, 10:44 PM
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Thanks Earl. So, with the legs you recommend,...
Thanks Earl.
So, with the legs you recommend, I would need ~100mm+ kickboards to hide them?
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6th December 2007, 04:25 PM
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New kitchen cabinets - levelling and securing
Hi all,
I'm going to be putting together a bunch of new cabinets for the kitchen, which will form a U-shaped kitchen, topped off with a large U-shaped Caeserstone top.
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27th November 2007, 05:29 PM
Thread: Tiling over masonite
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Good tip, thanks :2tsup:
Good tip, thanks :2tsup:
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27th November 2007, 12:54 PM
Thread: Tiling over masonite
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Hmm, thanks for that. I have looked at the...
Hmm, thanks for that.
I have looked at the sheet again. Seems it is more like 6mm. I am struggling to find a full size sheet, but the measurement you give seems to be about right (1220 x 915).... -
25th November 2007, 10:23 PM
Thread: Tiling over masonite
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Thanks Michael. Excuse my ignorance :B,...
Thanks Michael.
Excuse my ignorance :B, but does using a 3mm notch trowl mean tht the glue will add a 3mm layer to the overall height of the floor?
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25th November 2007, 09:53 PM
Thread: Tiling over masonite
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Tiling over masonite
Hi All,
I am soon going to be laying ceramic floor tiles in our kitchen (~12sqm). The area currently has 4mm masonite over pine floorboards (used to have lino over the masonite).
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5th November 2007, 01:51 PM
Thread: Spraying cabinets, doors and trim
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Thanks durwood, I'll definitely look into those...
Thanks durwood, I'll definitely look into those options.
I'm also interested in finding out about the details for the MDF doors - I'll be adding several new cupboards during the kitchen reno.
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5th November 2007, 09:01 AM
Thread: Spraying cabinets, doors and trim
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Thanks for the tips, much appreciated I...
Thanks for the tips, much appreciated
I haven't sprayed enamel before - haven't sparayed anything before, other than rattlecans...:doh:
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4th November 2007, 12:15 PM
Thread: Spraying cabinets, doors and trim
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Spraying cabinets, doors and trim
Hi all,
I am going to be repainting kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors, wardrobe cupboard doors, skirtings, architraves and bedroom doors in the near future.
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30th October 2007, 08:12 AM
Thread: Laying sheet flooring
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Ply is what was recommended to me by the flooring...
Ply is what was recommended to me by the flooring mob, where I have purchased my Karri T & G flooring. It is not going to be installed in any wet areas, just dining room, living room and passage.
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30th October 2007, 08:03 AM
Thread: Laying sheet flooring
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Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated!
Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated!
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29th October 2007, 09:26 PM
Thread: Laying sheet flooring
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I was planning to nail the sheets through the...
I was planning to nail the sheets through the pine flooring (22 or 25mm boards) into the joists, so I guess I'll be using at least 50mm anchors - is the coil gun or crown staple gun still recommended...
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29th October 2007, 08:44 PM
Thread: Laying sheet flooring
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Thanks, so that's 1 vote for "C" in my drawing. ...
Thanks, so that's 1 vote for "C" in my drawing.
Would I be better off using 9mm ply as an underlay? I am trying to keep the floor level down, as it's already going to present a problem marrying... -
29th October 2007, 08:10 PM
Thread: Laying sheet flooring
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Laying sheet flooring
Hi All,
Within the next few months I'll be embarking on installing my new floors.
For those that have not seen my other posts, I'll be laying 2400 x 1200 x 4mm ply sheets over the existing T... -
25th October 2007, 02:32 PM
Thread: Renwhit air conditioners
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Renwhit air conditioners
Hi,
Has anyone had any experience with Renwhit, or any of their products:
http://www.renwhit.com.au
They are an Aus based aircon company.
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25th October 2007, 12:48 PM
Thread: Removing beams
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It's an extension...I gather these beams have...
It's an extension...I gather these beams have something to do with it being an extension then?
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25th October 2007, 12:30 PM
Thread: Removing beams
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The joists run in the same direction as the beams...
The joists run in the same direction as the beams in the picture (east-west), with the floorboards running north-south over them.
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25th October 2007, 11:34 AM
Thread: Removing beams
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Thanks for the quick replies! I'll remove the...
Thanks for the quick replies!
I'll remove the timber cornice, as per your suggestion, and see if I can get a better idea of what's going on.
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25th October 2007, 08:26 AM
Thread: Removing beams
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Removing beams
Hi all,
I am in the process of renovating my house. One of the jobs I have planned is to remove a few beams that are running accross the ceiling in one of the rooms.
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22nd September 2007, 12:11 PM
Thread: Correcting misaligned adjoining floors
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Thanks for the replies thus far. TM & Tools:...
Thanks for the replies thus far.
TM & Tools: This sounds like a good idea, obviously a lot cheaper than installing 120sqm of ply. I imagine the masonite or ply packing should be glued and... -
21st September 2007, 09:34 PM
Thread: Correcting misaligned adjoining floors
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Correcting misaligned adjoining floors
Firstly, I appologise for the barrage of posts - I have tried to search, but haven’t managed to find the answers I desire. Either my search skills are extremely poor, or I don’t know the right jargon...