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    That is the reality of someone new coming to...

    That is the reality of someone new coming to town, here in Mackay the Masters complex is underway but they will have to share the developement with Bunnings, side by side [that will test them both]...
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    True, these are the type of tools I was looking...

    True, these are the type of tools I was looking at, take the Stanley planes in one of my links, 1/3 the price here. Someone was saying that he was enjoying % discounts because of the $ clarity, the...
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    Thanks Ern, I was looking at a couple of places ...

    Thanks Ern, I was looking at a couple of places
    TheHammerSource
    Wholesale Tool Company | Industrial Machinery + Tool Supply

    If you have any other contacts they would be appreciated

    Thanks...
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    Who do you suggest would be a cheaper alternative...

    Who do you suggest would be a cheaper alternative Ern?
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    The Brickies Labourer

    I have seen some good labourers in my time but this guy is the best I've ever seen YouTube - Brickies Labourer in Bangladesh.wmv
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    The plot thickens, maybe Bunnings are going to be...

    The plot thickens, maybe Bunnings are going to be the Ryobi dealership
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    Ryobi and Bunnings

    I've noticed that the hardware stores around town have all their Ryobi tools on special, with some good bargains to be had. The rumour has it [from one who should know] is that they are cleaning out...
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    These are Big numbers compared to most other...

    These are Big numbers compared to most other forums, well done guys.
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    Thank you very much for that info SBD, much...

    Thank you very much for that info SBD, much appreciated
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    Thank you SBD, interesting reading Now, I have...

    Thank you SBD, interesting reading

    Now, I have question's that you might be able to answer or at least point me in the right direction.

    How much woodchip do we produce each year
    How much of...
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    I sometimes use a painters trestle, sometimes 2,...

    I sometimes use a painters trestle, sometimes 2, depending on the weight with a block and tackle
    http://www.ssostorage.com.au/sso/images/content/inline/Image/Baileys/PaintersTrestle.jpg
  12. Thread: Do you know

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    One more for the list 6 small bottles of coca...

    One more for the list

    6 small bottles of coca cola and 2 cans of asparagus consumed over a two hour period will dissolve kidney stones. My wife is living proof of this.
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    Ray, try a catering supply place, one that...

    Ray, try a catering supply place, one that supplies those foam/plastic containers/ wrapping paper etc.

    You beat me to WB
  14. Thread: Painting glass

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    I would recommend acrylic only because that's...

    I would recommend acrylic only because that's what our painter did with our shop windows, As you say, it looks pretty ordinary from the inside but great from the outside
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    Not meaning to be rude at all makka, sorry you...

    Not meaning to be rude at all makka, sorry you took it that way. It's just that I've always made up my own skirting boards and architraves for every home I've built. It gives the client a choice to...
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    Pardon?????? Don't mean to be rude, but if a...

    Pardon?????? Don't mean to be rude, but if a carpenter can't make skirting boards with a router or even a hand plane and then install them he sure isn't much of a carpenter. Pretty easy thing to do.
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    Can I have it???? Just kidding. "White" ?? Could...

    Can I have it???? Just kidding. "White" ?? Could be what I call Yellow. I have had a lot to do with Yellow Stringy and a little to do with Red Stringy. Yellow Stringy was preferred by the Gov. for...
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    As a last resort, try good old fashioned warm/hot...

    As a last resort, try good old fashioned warm/hot soapy water, we've given up on all those fancy window cleaning products.
  19. Thread: roof truss

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    I agree Peter, but the surveyor is probably...

    I agree Peter, but the surveyor is probably looking for a certified truss maker. Things like that irk me, especially when a competent person is held back by someone crossing T's and dotting I's
  20. Thread: 100% Mobile

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    Sure is a nice looking rig. Finding something to...

    Sure is a nice looking rig. Finding something to mill in this state would be a major problem. My cousin was recently convicted and fined $16,000 for cutting down six small trees on his cattle property
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    Love it, should try it on some we get, trouble is...

    Love it, should try it on some we get, trouble is that I can't understand their bloody Indian accent
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    "I am mystified.... :confused: In the Real World,...

    "I am mystified.... :confused: In the Real World, I understand you can go buy a dish and a decoder (any brand you want) and then view any and all free channels that are available from nearby (?)...
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    How fast was he going

    My cousin sent me these pics from the US, Excavator versus Overhead Bridge.


    " A backhoe weighing 8 tons is on top of a flatbed trailer and heading east on Interstate 70 near Hays, The extended...
  24. Thread: Australia Post

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    A thumbs up from me for Au-post as well and a...

    A thumbs up from me for Au-post as well and a thumbs down for US post. Had a parcel posted in Virginia on the 20th October, it made it to the ship 20th November and is still floating around the ocean...
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    Hi Flyboy, I've done a fair bit of concrete work...

    Hi Flyboy, I've done a fair bit of concrete work in salt water, I've actually poured concrete under water by displacing the water with concrete. Do what TEEJAY says and have plenty of cover and get...
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    Just reporting back, I must say that after a few...

    Just reporting back, I must say that after a few minor disasters this system is so quick. It is only good for plans, elevations etc, but that's all I want. I drew up a full set of house plans in a...
  27. Thread: Wall studs

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    I guess you building down there and us up here in...

    I guess you building down there and us up here in cyclone country is the difference but 450mm max centres for us, 75x50 or 100x38 studs to 2.400, 100x50 to 2.700, 100x50 @ 400 for load bearing walls...
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    Thank you all, I'll tell the wife she's got a new...

    Thank you all, I'll tell the wife she's got a new name "Chainman"
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    Thank you all, I've taken your advise onboard so...

    Thank you all, I've taken your advise onboard so will cruise around and check the sites out. I did a few test drawings and once you get the hang of it, it's pretty quick. Using the key board is the...
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    A simple drawing program

    I could well be placing this in the wrong section but the mod. will rectify that.
    I must say that no matter what search engine one uses, ask a question about woodwork and anything related to it...
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    Checking my Dumpy for level

    My memory fails me a bit here so I'd like your advise.
    I'm about to retrieve my Dumpy out of storage but want to check it before using it.
    Step [1] Drive 4 pegs in the ground in a straight line and...
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    Thank you Sir, so 1500 isn't quiet enough eh?...

    Thank you Sir, so 1500 isn't quiet enough eh? That works out at 2 treads under the bulkhead, 3 at a pinch with a 2400 ceiling height, is that correct.
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    You've got to believe I've just spent all day...

    You've got to believe I've just spent all day drawing up a split level house and when I did the stair details I find I'm going to bang my head on the way up. Bugger! Thanks Blocklayer, between you...
  34. Thread: petrol again

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    http://static.flickr.com/45/140249195_e2cadc9629_m...

    http://static.flickr.com/45/140249195_e2cadc9629_m.jpg

    This guy sent a pic of the bowser he filled up at in Caracas, Venezuela. BS - Bolivares is their currency. Note the price of the Premium on...
  35. Thread: petrol again

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    [[What are your taxes on fuel?]] I think it is...

    [[What are your taxes on fuel?]]
    I think it is 32% Rich, not sure, then we've got the GST as well.
    I put $50 in the tank last night and the GST was $4.55, don't know how that works, I thought it...
  36. Thread: petrol again

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    [[ Just to break your heart and mine again for...

    [[ Just to break your heart and mine again for mentioning it - have a mate who does charter work mostly in the Carribean during the European winter - only pays $0.13 /L delivered to the boat when he...
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    Minimum of 38 Matrix. They do not get paid for...

    Minimum of 38 Matrix. They do not get paid for anything beyond that, they get time off in leau but must take it within three months or loose it. As he is still an apprentice he doesn't get overtime...
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    "you are spot on Matt, it baffles me why it is...

    "you are spot on Matt, it baffles me why it is this way..
    It's got to be the lowest paid trade these days:(<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________

    cheer's Martrix."

    My son will...
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    You people are so much more computer savvy than...

    You people are so much more computer savvy than I, so there's more than just an on - off switch.
    I used Norton for several years [home pc] and didn't have a problem - untill I upgraded to the...
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    "Ive a 100litre tank havent filled up for a long...

    "Ive a 100litre tank havent filled up for a long time now, usually $20 every now and then"

    Wholy smokes mate, what have you got? A "Vespa" scooter ;)

    I've just been to town [Monday] and...
  41. OMG! Once upon a time I could nearly answer that...

    OMG!
    Once upon a time I could nearly answer that question, now, I can't remember. Pretty strange question though.
    Rip saw = 6 teeth per inch ??
    Cross cut = 8 teeth per inch ??
    Panel saw = 12...
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    Thanks Mick and Steve, no, I haven't tried the...

    Thanks Mick and Steve, no, I haven't tried the Eastwing. You are right Mick, they were made by Cyclone but I couldn't find them on their site. I found that pic. in Amazon so they are still available...
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    Rocket claw hammer

    For most of my working life I've used Rocket hammers but can no longer find a supplier. They come in 16oz, 20oz and 26oz. I've found that the 20oz has about the same fall as other brands 26oz and...
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    Yes it does contain asbestos, Bevelux was a trade...

    Yes it does contain asbestos, Bevelux was a trade name for fibro sheeting when they first put bevelled edges on it.
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    A million dollars, - no, bugger it, 5 million...

    A million dollars, - no, bugger it, 5 million dollars, then I can buy everything I want
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    " What I would like to know fron you ol' timers -...

    " What I would like to know fron you ol' timers - was there a valentines day on 14 Feb 40 years ago??:D
    Les "

    That's more than I can tell you Les, I think it might have been the Yanks who...
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    I finished my apprenticeship as carpenter/joiner...

    I finished my apprenticeship as carpenter/joiner on this day 40 years ago. Chucked my job to go chase a bit of skirt who I am still married to and got all this funny money for my pay, boy, sure was...
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    If your bearers are just 450 off the ground, you...

    If your bearers are just 450 off the ground, you shouldn't have to bother. It's when you have a fair height I run a piece of scrap timber across the hole, peg it to the ground and clamp the post to...
  49. Thread: Paulownia

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    My goodness, at times you young pups are talking...

    My goodness, at times you young pups are talking timber that I've never heard off . Paulownia ? Is there a link/site that I can do a bit of homework on timbers
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    I've done it both ways ptyltd but prefer to...

    I've done it both ways ptyltd but prefer to assemble the frame, would it help to peg some timbers to the ground and clamp the bases of the posts in place.

    [Off topic] If you need to plumb down...
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