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11th April 2007, 06:38 AM
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Hi guys, Thanks for all the replies. I am now...
Hi guys,
Thanks for all the replies. I am now living in Belgium for three years (wife posted with Dept of Foreign Affairs) and it is quite relaxing letting somebody else maintain the house.
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14th October 2006, 05:05 PM
Thread: Water Seepage & Steel Pier
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Water Seepage & Steel Pier
We are looking at buying a house and have examined the building report. The report is generally good but there are two items that I would welcome comment and advice on.
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22nd July 2006, 09:09 PM
Thread: Upside down light switch
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Upside down light switch
We have a light switch that is "upside-down", in that whilst pushing it down turns it on, all the writing on the switch is upside down.
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20th April 2006, 08:05 AM
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For the record the problem was within the...
For the record the problem was within the mechanism. Ethough the handles are brand new, the needed some WD40 and a bit of encouragement to free themselves up so they would close from the outside.
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19th April 2006, 12:23 AM
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Cant get new lock to lock or close from the outside
I have just replaced a sliding door lock with a new "Lockwood Macquarie 900 series patio door handle".
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20th February 2006, 08:03 PM
Thread: My first real Bench
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I like the photos (and the workbench as well of...
I like the photos (and the workbench as well of course), especially the Venice one.
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19th February 2006, 08:36 AM
Thread: Planer/Thicknesser GMC or Ryobi
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Ozito now have a thicknesser in their range. I...
Ozito now have a thicknesser in their range. I saw it at Bunnies the other day, lined up next to the GMC and Ryobi equivalents. I examined them quite thoroughly and my naked eye could hardly spot...
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17th February 2006, 10:30 AM
Thread: Indonesian Bengkirai (Iron wood)
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I don't touch Gunns products. The other...
I don't touch Gunns products.
The other problem I imagine you'd have with illegally imported timber, is the introduction of pests and desease because it would not have been inspected and... -
11th February 2006, 11:50 AM
Thread: The cricket in Tassie
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Dilshan banged 28 not of 20 balls, then ran out 4...
Dilshan banged 28 not of 20 balls, then ran out 4 players and took a good catch, but does not get Man of the Match. What drugs are these people on?
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8th February 2006, 06:58 PM
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A 900mm stovetop should be no problem, if...
A 900mm stovetop should be no problem, if anything you may have to increase the size of the existing cutout. Of course it is always easier to remove material than add it.
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27th January 2006, 05:13 PM
Thread: Magnolia Little Gems & Sunburn
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I've used to have a similar problem with...
I've used to have a similar problem with rhododendrons here in Canberra. No matter how much water was pumped into them, they would get sunburnt in the height of winter.
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19th January 2006, 07:33 AM
Thread: Scorched laminex benchtop and cooktop
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will buy a surface saver by the weekend. ...
will buy a surface saver by the weekend. Bnechtop is large and is double L shaped so it has joins everywhere. Had a quick look at granite benchtop but price worked out about the same as the entire...
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18th January 2006, 10:40 AM
Thread: Scorched laminex benchtop and cooktop
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Scorched laminex benchtop and cooktop
I had a shocker this morning. I had a brain fart and placed a very hot coffee percolator on our Laminex benchtop. Of course it has left a nice round brown scorch mark on the benchtop. I think this...
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30th December 2005, 05:28 PM
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Installing cooktop - do I need an electrician - and if so why?
We have just bought a new oven (electric), cooktop (electric) and rangehood.
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7th November 2005, 08:52 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Yes, there would be gaps...
Thanks for the replies. Yes, there would be gaps front and back so I think I get an idea how much it will cost to get a Stainless Steel insert made.
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6th November 2005, 12:41 PM
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Kitchen benchtop cutout too big for stove - ideas sought
We have an old stove that we want to replace. It is 630mm wide and is housed in a cut-out that is 610mm wide.
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12th October 2005, 09:13 PM
Thread: Arlec Table Saw from Kmart at $99
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I can't comment on the saw you mention, but I...
I can't comment on the saw you mention, but I have an old 7 1/4 inch Arlec circular saw.
It has been flogged mercilessly for 4 years, including doing all the cutting for a 50sqm deck and pergola. ... -
12th October 2005, 09:05 PM
Thread: Ceiling Paint - Pink to white
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I used it in our study. I used it straight out...
I used it in our study. I used it straight out of the can and it looks great. I did two coats and then a bit of a retouch. As anyone will tell you - preparation is the key to a good finish. You...
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29th September 2005, 07:16 PM
Thread: Screw or Nail Decking
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Personally I prefer screws. I prefer the flush,...
Personally I prefer screws. I prefer the flush, sleek look and being able to easily pull a board up if need be. No concern about nails coming up ready for a little tacker to stub their toe on...
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25th September 2005, 12:44 PM
Thread: before the reno
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Gas? To me gas is the natural gas we use for...
Gas? To me gas is the natural gas we use for heating. Car runs on petrol.
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19th September 2005, 02:12 PM
Thread: Advice on repairing gutters
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Advice on repairing gutters
I have several leaks in my guttering that I need to repair. The leaks are mainly where there are joins in the gutters, especially on the 90 degree bends around the corners of the house.
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9th September 2005, 06:50 PM
Thread: Attaching a Powerpoint
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I really can't see how you can go wrong in this...
I really can't see how you can go wrong in this case - has to be the simplest wiring job of all time. Stick the powerpoints back on yourself and keep the coin.
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12th November 2004, 06:29 PM
Thread: Cement Roof Tiles
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I have seen people in a similar situation not...
I have seen people in a similar situation not bother trying to match them and simply paint the whole roof to hide the difference in colours.
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11th November 2004, 05:58 PM
Thread: help with cementing in stirrups for deck
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It doesn't take long does it? After I had shut...
It doesn't take long does it? After I had shut the PC down I thought to myself - did I just type 3000 when I meant 300? I had a liquid lunch\afternoon and was a bit riddled when I banged that out -...
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10th November 2004, 09:47 PM
Thread: help with cementing in stirrups for deck
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I am not sure where this guy is coming up with...
I am not sure where this guy is coming up with the magical 70mm out of the ground figure. I can only assume it is a very short stirrup. I have seen stirrups that range in length from 650mm to...
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9th November 2004, 07:16 PM
Thread: help with cementing in stirrups for deck
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I have set bearers into Pryda stirrups before and...
I have set bearers into Pryda stirrups before and had no problems with movement. They come in a range of lengths and the Pryda web-site has all the specs and guidelines you need, but I will think...
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8th November 2004, 10:03 PM
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How is "Millers Falls" for a classic dud brand -...
How is "Millers Falls" for a classic dud brand - except that it is anything dud. I paid $20 two years ago at Bunnies for one of their little 4' angle grinders. It came with a squillion blades and...
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30th October 2004, 08:16 PM
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I looked at the GMC 9 1/4 inch Platinum Circular...
I looked at the GMC 9 1/4 inch Platinum Circular saw today at Bunnies. It had a nice cast base plate and the rest of it looked good. For the crazy price of $99 you can not go wrong with buying one...
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18th October 2004, 08:00 PM
Thread: Router table bargain ??
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Where did you buy it from? I have been tossing...
Where did you buy it from? I have been tossing up whether to make one myself, but if I can get the Triton Table for that sort of money I will probably go with the Triton. I don't have the Triton...
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6th October 2004, 09:27 PM
Thread: Why Cedar for external doors?
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I thought your standard "cedar" door and window...
I thought your standard "cedar" door and window was actually of the species Thuja (aka Western Red Cedar). Same applies to this species though with regard to stability. Also extremely durable I...
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5th October 2004, 07:06 PM
Thread: How to Cut Pavers (without a Brick Saw)
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Thanks for all the responses. I have actually...
Thanks for all the responses. I have actually counted how many I need to cut and it is 30, as opposed to the 20 I originally guesstimated.
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5th October 2004, 02:53 PM
Thread: How to Cut Pavers (without a Brick Saw)
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How to Cut Pavers (without a Brick Saw)
I have to cut about 20 cement pavers that are about 3 cm thick. A nice clean cut is required. Now if I wasn't such a tight **** I would hire a wet brick saw, but the asking price is $170 for a day...
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24th September 2004, 07:39 PM
Thread: Question about decking timber sizes.
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I ordered 500lm of 90mm Merbau decking for my...
I ordered 500lm of 90mm Merbau decking for my deck. Standard issue is "random lengths". Of course they are not random in that they come in a variety of set sizes normally ranging from around 900mm...
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7th September 2004, 06:47 PM
Thread: Advice sort on how to fix dud ceiling
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Thanks for the advice guys. A few tips there...
Thanks for the advice guys. A few tips there that I amn sure will help
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6th September 2004, 10:02 PM
Thread: Advice sort on how to fix dud ceiling
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Advice sort on how to fix dud ceiling
I am about to repaint the study. House is built in 1964 and is of Brick Veneer construction (cut Hardwood Frame). The problem is that the gyprock in the ceiling has quite a few "fang" marks - see...
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Theory is to give it 6 weeks or so before oiling....
Theory is to give it 6 weeks or so before oiling. I think one of the reasons behind this is to gove time for the tanin to leach out of the timber. I could be talking out of my **** here and I am...
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6th August 2004, 09:40 PM
Thread: Up the mighty BOMBER's
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Bring the on the Filthy Dons on I say. Who will...
Bring the on the Filthy Dons on I say. Who will ever forget the '99 Prelim when we beat the forces of evil by a point.
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12th July 2004, 09:58 PM
Thread: timber in Canbera
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Try Thors hammer. They specialised in recycling...
Try Thors hammer. They specialised in recycling old timber. They have some beaut stuff, but it ain't cheap.
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25th June 2004, 08:56 AM
Thread: Best way to get 40mm off door
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Thanks to all those who posted replies. A lot of...
Thanks to all those who posted replies. A lot of good advice which I shall heed. I will get onto Corinthian and see if they will construct one to size. Probably will then get a chippie to hang it....
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23rd June 2004, 10:50 PM
Thread: Fisher Discounts sale/carnival
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I have always found that I can often find the...
I have always found that I can often find the same gear that Fishers sell, in other stores for quite a bit less.
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As far as I am aware, Kwila is another name for...
As far as I am aware, Kwila is another name for Merbau.
Most commonly used as a decking timber but also good for otdoor furniture manufacture and window sills etc.
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6th May 2004, 09:55 PM
Thread: Planes made in the USSR
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Thanks for your reply. I have told the seller I...
Thanks for your reply. I have told the seller I will collect them on Saturday morning. I can't see how I can go wrong at $12 a plane and it will be interesting to see how they go.
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6th May 2004, 08:09 PM
Thread: Planes made in the USSR
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Planes made in the USSR
I have come across a guy selling planes. The only thing I know about them is that they are made in the USSR.
Only description I have of them thus far is that detailed in the advertisement;
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22nd April 2004, 08:16 PM
Thread: my new little saw
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Lucky bugger. How much and where from? Goes all...
Lucky bugger. How much and where from?
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20th April 2004, 07:44 PM
Thread: cordless drills
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Can't comment on the Firestorm, but I had two of...
Can't comment on the Firestorm, but I had two of their Hammer Drills (can't remember model but from memory they were 600W and made in 96). These drills lunched themselves during the construction of...
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18th April 2004, 10:29 AM
Thread: New Workbench ala FWW
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Top job Big Al. What finish did you use as it...
Top job Big Al. What finish did you use as it looks far to nice to use as a workhorse.
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15th April 2004, 07:30 PM
Thread: GMC Router under $60!!
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Call me old-fashioned, but I would expect it to...
Call me old-fashioned, but I would expect it to WORK. At least for five minutes or so, surely not too unreasonable an ask.
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13th April 2004, 09:09 PM
Thread: GMC Router under $60!!
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Absolutely nothing straight out of the box eh;...
Absolutely nothing straight out of the box eh; not even a switch it on and "Poof" she blows up! An amazingly poor effort by GMC. You would be entitled to your money back plus 10% for the...
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13th April 2004, 01:56 PM
Thread: GMC Router under $60!!
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Ndru, What exactly happenned to your POS. Did...
Ndru,
What exactly happenned to your POS. Did it completley break or itself; or was it simply that it's performnce\accuracy\usability\quality was crap?
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5th April 2004, 07:47 PM
Thread: GMC Router under $60!!
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Bob, I don't think Bunnies ACT will match Harris...
Bob,
I don't think Bunnies ACT will match Harris Scarfe, because HS do not have a store in the ACT. I will give it a go thogh.