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10th January 2013, 09:40 AM
Thread: Finishing outdoor iron bark slab
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Finishing outdoor iron bark slab
Hi everyone, I just bought a slab of iron bark for an outdoor bar and I have no idea what the best method of staining and protecting it. The bar will be covered in winter with a tarp but probable...
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8th May 2008, 10:03 AM
Thread: Feast Watson vs Sikkens...
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Great question. I've done plenty of searches on...
Great question.
I've done plenty of searches on this site regarding 'sikkens' and can't find any information or photos.
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2nd May 2008, 01:08 PM
Thread: Merbau decking - some novice questions
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oops i just double checked, it was Bristol that...
oops i just double checked, it was Bristol that stock Spa&Deck.
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2nd May 2008, 11:34 AM
Thread: Merbau decking - some novice questions
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Bunnings has it but as always its more expensive...
Bunnings has it but as always its more expensive than anywheer else, i purchased spa&deck from a dulux shop which was roughly $20 or so cheaper for the stain.
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28th April 2008, 01:31 PM
Thread: Sir walter turf problems
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Does it have stems coming up with little...
Does it have stems coming up with little white/yellow looking seeds attached to it?
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23rd April 2008, 08:24 AM
Thread: tool imports
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I recently bought 4 Dewalt hammer drills (925)...
I recently bought 4 Dewalt hammer drills (925) model and 4 batteries for $920 including postage from America and a dewalt flash/flood light for $20.
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3rd April 2008, 09:50 PM
Thread: Dewalt 925 arrived from USA
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I was thinking of buying the australian model...
I was thinking of buying the australian model with the warranty, but hopefully i won't have any issues. It's only going to be used for basic DIY stuff atm so it should last a while.
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3rd April 2008, 09:39 PM
Thread: Extension Pics
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Looks great Purse, excuse my ignorance people but...
Looks great Purse, excuse my ignorance people but how do you know where to put the metal strip bracing, i always notice it ut it only seems to be on certain sections. Any reason for where it should...
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3rd April 2008, 09:31 PM
Thread: Garage door price?
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Very good points ashwood. I recently converted...
Very good points ashwood. I recently converted my carport into a brick garage. It was when the time came to measure up the panel lift door that we realise we should of raised the roof a few brick...
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3rd April 2008, 09:18 PM
Thread: Dewalt 925 arrived from USA
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Dewalt 925 arrived from USA
Hi Guys, Just wanted to share my joy of buying my first ever cordless drill. I've recently been getting by on an old very well used hitachi cord drill hand-me-down) , which hasn't been pleasent when...
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31st March 2008, 10:16 PM
Thread: Deck Finished - Thanks For Your Help
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Thanks for that, i'll keep an eye on it when i...
Thanks for that, i'll keep an eye on it when i next head down. That's a shame as it looked fantastic.
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28th March 2008, 09:17 AM
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Hi Peter_sm does that mean i will have a gap...
Hi Peter_sm does that mean i will have a gap between the 2 post of around 100m, my only thought here is that it may look a bit odd having a gap that big between the post, however if that is the way...
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27th March 2008, 07:44 PM
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New fence Concreting 2 seperate fence post together
Hi Guys, I'm building another merbau/brush fence on the other side of my house this weekend as per my last fence. As you can see from my photos below how would i concrete my 125x125mm cypress post...
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25th March 2008, 11:58 PM
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The Mitre 10 super store near me has a sale on...
The Mitre 10 super store near me has a sale on atm on all remaining Dewalt tools (good specials too), the tool shop man said there not selling any more Dewalt, yet the Mitre 10 store in Phillip...
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25th March 2008, 11:30 PM
Thread: Deck Finished - Thanks For Your Help
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Over the easter break i was checking out all the...
Over the easter break i was checking out all the merbau decks around phillip island while i was walking the dog and found one particular guy with the best natural deep color merbau i have seen. I...
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24th March 2008, 09:01 PM
Thread: Water Feature ideas please
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Awsome water feature, you wouldn't have any more...
Awsome water feature, you wouldn't have any more pics of the build, i would love to see how it was all constructed. :2tsup:
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7th March 2008, 12:27 PM
Thread: Making cement pavers
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I love the idea, i was in the process of...
I love the idea, i was in the process of designing my next landscape project along the side of the house and needed to find a paver. I already have a cement mixer i bought last year for my edging so...
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4th March 2008, 05:00 PM
Thread: Making cement pavers
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Yeah that's the terminology i was thinking of not...
Yeah that's the terminology i was thinking of not actual paint, paint, sorry i'm still learning the terms. Is it possible for anyone to post a pic, least that way i know how they can look as i'm...
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4th March 2008, 04:37 PM
Thread: Making cement pavers
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This is very interesting, would this be a lot...
This is very interesting, would this be a lot cheaper than buying them?. I guess you can also paint them to your required taste.
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3rd March 2008, 03:41 PM
Thread: Brush Fencing Supplier
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I used
I used <ST1:C<ST1:pMelbourne brush fencing for my panels as below. I picked it up from his house in Upper Beacons Field near Berwick. Mine were 1.8m<O:p</O:p
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29th January 2008, 10:25 PM
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I like the the sleeper wall but only problem i've...
I like the the sleeper wall but only problem i've found is that everyone's wall seem to warp and shrink very quickly leaving gaps.
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13th January 2008, 11:34 AM
Thread: Glue for Vinyl tiles
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Glue for Vinyl tiles
Hi Guys, what glue would be suitable for 300mmx300mm vinly tiles on plaster. There the black and white tiles that are in the frozen section of coles and safeway. I'll be running a black and white...
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3rd January 2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: Sir Walter Buffalo struggling a bit
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I laid Palmetto around 12 weeks ago and it was...
I laid Palmetto around 12 weeks ago and it was starting to dry up in patches and i found where i had field in the gaps that they were drying up and not taking.
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28th December 2007, 10:29 AM
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Flood Spa n Deck Customer Service and Product A1
Here's a couple of pics of my merbau fence stained with Flood Spa n Deck Merbau. I'm very happy with the outcome and happy that the fence is finally done.
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28th December 2007, 09:17 AM
Thread: GMC 305 Slide Compound Mitre Saw
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GMC 305 Slide Compound Mitre Saw
Hi Guys, I'm wanting to buy my first ever mitre saw. I've been using my neighbours Ryobi 210mm for a while and its time i want to give it back and but my own.
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10th December 2007, 01:49 PM
Thread: Brick garden edging
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I'm trying to work out how to delete them, any...
I'm trying to work out how to delete them, any ideas?
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10th December 2007, 11:40 AM
Thread: Brick garden edging
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I've just done a similar thing for my front lawn...
I've just done a similar thing for my front lawn and garden beds. I found the easiest way for me, having never laid an edge was to warp lengths of telstra conduit which are very flexible in the...
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10th December 2007, 11:05 AM
Thread: Stained (decking) hardwood fence ??
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Here's my new merbau fence i built, i ended up...
Here's my new merbau fence i built, i ended up dividing the merbau with a very thick brush. All sections are 1.8m wide, the gate was 1.3m. I dug around 500 to 600mm for my post holes....
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30th November 2007, 07:41 PM
Thread: Decking template
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Anyone have any pictures, it sounds like a great...
Anyone have any pictures, it sounds like a great idea but i can't picture it, i'll be needing something like that very soon.
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26th November 2007, 10:56 PM
Thread: Spa n Deck
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If your using napisan with spa n deck do you...
If your using napisan with spa n deck do you still need to use there prep and clean solution etc before the actual stain?
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21st November 2007, 06:50 PM
Thread: 150x150 Cypress Pine Posts???
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Hi Cyco, i'd be more than keen to take a drive. ...
Hi Cyco, i'd be more than keen to take a drive. If you could let us know when your thinking of going or have a contact number that would be very much appreciated.
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21st November 2007, 06:17 PM
Thread: Decking Oils.
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You've got me stuff then :D, i still have no idea...
You've got me stuff then :D, i still have no idea and i'm in 10 minds, and can't stick to what i know as i don't know anything to start with.
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21st November 2007, 05:22 PM
Thread: Decking Oils.
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Great thread, sorry to hijack, i'm just about to...
Great thread, sorry to hijack, i'm just about to stain my merbau fence and was wondering which stain to go, i too would like the natural look to stay and not darken over time from re staining.
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19th November 2007, 11:42 AM
Thread: Rusty paint
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Hi Guys, Sorry to bring up an old thread, while...
Hi Guys, Sorry to bring up an old thread, while searching for a rusty paint that i saw on back yard blitz a while ago i want to create a few wall art pieces now for my garden walls mainly out of TP...
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18th October 2007, 10:33 PM
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I posted a thread a while back 'Whats the best...
I posted a thread a while back 'Whats the best turf' http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=46468
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18th October 2007, 10:26 PM
Thread: best cement mixer
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I recently bought one from Aldi for $250, i think...
I recently bought one from Aldi for $250, i think its 2.5ci and 3/4hp. My mates laughed but having now seen it work they were all impressed. I've already used it a few times and seem to do my small...
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16th October 2007, 09:52 AM
Thread: Merbau pricing - Where to buy?
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Thanks, I was pleased with the result as i had...
Thanks, I was pleased with the result as i had never used a saw, drill etc being a young first home buyer, anyway the post i used were 125x125mm rough sawn Cypress pine which were then shaved...
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15th October 2007, 11:34 PM
Thread: Merbau pricing - Where to buy?
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I only got 130lm so it wasn't a huge amount but i...
I only got 130lm so it wasn't a huge amount but i was able to sort through all the stock and pick my lengths which were all 1.8 and 3.6 for both 90 and 70. This was my first ever project so its all...
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15th October 2007, 08:27 PM
Thread: Merbau pricing - Where to buy?
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That's interesting when i was there they had no...
That's interesting when i was there they had no troubles in giving me a better price, i checked my docket and i was charged $3.49 for 90mm (65lm) and $2.20 for 70mm (65lm) which at the time was...
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15th October 2007, 05:01 PM
Thread: Merbau pricing - Where to buy?
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I was pricing up both 70mm and 90mm Merbau for my...
I was pricing up both 70mm and 90mm Merbau for my fence a couple of months back and i ended going through Fowles Auction Timber. There located on Princess highway / Blackburn rd near Mulgrave. I'll...
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19th September 2007, 02:41 PM
Thread: Oiling Deck - ok if it rains after?
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Awsome thanks mako.
Awsome thanks mako.
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19th September 2007, 01:54 PM
Thread: Oiling Deck - ok if it rains after?
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Sorry for hijacking the thread but I've read on...
Sorry for hijacking the thread but I've read on here before about nappysan, how do you actually apply it, is there a specific ratio or mixture you need to do?
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26th August 2007, 10:06 PM
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Here's the other side of the garage ...
Here's the other side of the garage
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26th August 2007, 10:04 PM
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Here's a few snaps of my carport to garage. ...
Here's a few snaps of my carport to garage. Still a bit to go and also the landscaping around but it worked out pretty well. Once side i used plaster/cement sheeting in between the colums as its...
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25th August 2007, 11:46 PM
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Not a problem i'll post them up sunday morning.
Not a problem i'll post them up sunday morning.
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24th August 2007, 06:28 PM
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I've just finished my carport to garage...
I've just finished my carport to garage conversion. One thing i learnt was to makre sure your height includes a door as you''ll end up with a lower door and not very functional for higher 4wd. If...
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24th August 2007, 03:36 PM
Thread: WIP: 12m Merbau and Brush fence
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Thanks mate, your right about making mistakes and...
Thanks mate, your right about making mistakes and learning from them. I only realised after the last back rails that if i drill heaps of holes and then use the chisel its a lot quicker than chisling...
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24th August 2007, 09:30 AM
Thread: WIP: 12m Merbau and Brush fence
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Here's some of the final pictures ...
Here's some of the final pictures
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23rd August 2007, 11:21 AM
Thread: WIP: 12m Merbau and Brush fence
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Ok guys, a bit of an update, the fence is...
Ok guys, a bit of an update, the fence is complete well almost. I’ve been away a lot for work so unfortunately I haven’t had time to post progressive updates. So I’ll just show you the complete...
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19th June 2007, 04:04 PM
Thread: What's the Best Turf
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Hi Guys, After much reading here and looking at...
Hi Guys, After much reading here and looking at various types and speaking to a few family and friends i've decided to go Palmetto. Its a softer buffalo around $9 a meter, low watering and can...