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5th July 2006, 09:44 AM
Thread: Hot Water Pressure Problems
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Thanks Zed. Slightly off track though :) It's...
Thanks Zed.
Slightly off track though :) It's not hammer in the way you're thinking - it's kind of like a constant vibration from around the area of the non-return valve. It sounds like the... -
5th July 2006, 06:54 AM
Thread: Hot Water Pressure Problems
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There's always one in every crowd as they say. ...
There's always one in every crowd as they say.
Lucky me, I got two :D
Failing any better ideas I'll rip the lot apart and inspect the guts of each device in turn. Sounds like a Saturday... -
3rd July 2006, 12:14 PM
Thread: Hot Water Pressure Problems
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Hot Water Pressure Problems
Moved into our new (25 year old) house last weekend, so I'm fixing all the issues the previous owners had just lived with :)
Main remaining issue is the hot water pressure. The system is an... -
31st May 2006, 07:06 AM
Thread: Sydney Wooding with Work show 2006
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Much as I hate to miss the show, we just bought a...
Much as I hate to miss the show, we just bought a house and we'll be painting etc for the next few weekends so we can get moved in.
I think if I took off for the show I'd get strung up :)
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28th May 2006, 08:24 AM
Thread: Heating options
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We just bought a new house (new to us anyway), so...
We just bought a new house (new to us anyway), so I've been contemplating the same question.
I've always loved slow combustion wood fires, and the idea of actually using all the wood scrap I... -
30th March 2006, 10:24 PM
Thread: New TV Help Needed.
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You can't go wrong with a Sony mate. I've had a...
You can't go wrong with a Sony mate. I've had a basic 51cm for 10 years or so and not a scrap of trouble. I've had a 66cm widescreen for around 7 years and it's been great too.
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20th March 2006, 07:17 PM
Thread: Blatant Brag.
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I only have one comment to make..... ...
I only have one comment to make.....
Where the bloody hell is mine! :D
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10th March 2006, 08:10 PM
Thread: NSW Rosewood Dining Table
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I got the Jet JTAS-10XL cabinet saw and put my...
I got the Jet JTAS-10XL cabinet saw and put my Biesemeyer 50" fence on it. Absolutely terrific saw. Couldn't ask for better.
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9th March 2006, 07:32 PM
Thread: NSW Rosewood Dining Table
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Termite is pretty well on the money :) Got a...
Termite is pretty well on the money :)
Got a whole bunch of furniture projects to finish before I get stuck in with the new lathe - I tend to kind of get in a groove with turning and neglect the... -
7th March 2006, 08:36 PM
Thread: NSW Rosewood Dining Table
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Thanks guys & gals :) The glass sits in...
Thanks guys & gals :)
The glass sits in rebates - took a bit of care to get the fit just right, and it doesn't seem to want to slide around or anything.
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6th March 2006, 10:09 PM
Thread: NSW Rosewood Dining Table
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NSW Rosewood Dining Table
Well, after 5 years of promising my better half a new dining table, I finally got around to building it. Now for the chairs - the REALLY fun bit :)
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11th February 2006, 08:57 PM
Thread: DIY apology
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Good on you Chris - takes guts to do that mate.
Good on you Chris - takes guts to do that mate.
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4th February 2006, 09:55 PM
Thread: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
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I have the Carbatec fence setup. It's not too bad...
I have the Carbatec fence setup. It's not too bad - definitely better than a stock one. Nice and solid once it's locked down.
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3rd February 2006, 08:33 PM
Thread: Woodworking and IT
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I've been in IT for most of the last 23 years one...
I've been in IT for most of the last 23 years one way or the other - for the last 6 years or so as an IT Manager. So that means I get to listen to people whinge, whine and complain all day.
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2nd February 2006, 09:51 PM
Thread: 3mm Morice chisel, steel issue
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Comparatively speaking, yep. Good source of...
Comparatively speaking, yep.
Good source of quality steel at a decent price (in small sizes):
Find the guys who sell assorted tools at the various markets - like Paddys etc. Most of them sell... -
26th January 2006, 06:53 AM
Thread: supplies in newcastle
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Tool Specialists (Toolies) carry most of the...
Tool Specialists (Toolies) carry most of the basics - Vicmarc gear, chucks, some chisels etc. and can order most stuff in for you. Pretty good guys to deal with too. www.toolies.com.au
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21st January 2006, 08:22 PM
Thread: GMC 250mm slider saws $169 at Bunnies
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Bunnies seem to be clearing half their stock at...
Bunnies seem to be clearing half their stock at the moment.
I picked up a DeWalt DW621 router today for $215 :D -
17th January 2006, 07:19 PM
Thread: Chuck strike!
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I saw another idea somewhere - might even be...
I saw another idea somewhere - might even be commercially made. A kind of sock that slips over the chuck, made from a heavy cloth with elastic both ends. Basically a tube of fabric. Protects you from...
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14th January 2006, 11:06 PM
Thread: Chisel Rack
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A dozen?? Wimp :p As of yesterday I now have 29...
A dozen?? Wimp :p As of yesterday I now have 29 chisels - if you don't count turning chisels of course :cool:
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13th January 2006, 10:32 PM
Thread: Sharing the journey – finale
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You're either getting old or you've been married...
You're either getting old or you've been married too long mate :D
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13th January 2006, 05:59 AM
Thread: Sharing the journey – finale
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I can only see two things yet to do mate.... ...
I can only see two things yet to do mate....
1. Paint the walls white - would help a lot I think.
2. Replace the basketball poster with a Penthouse calendar - my better half tells me it's not... -
8th January 2006, 07:20 PM
Thread: Bunnies: Metabo Workshop Vac $166
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Another heads up - Called in to Tuggerah...
Another heads up -
Called in to Tuggerah again today and they still have about 5 left - mostly the cheaper one.
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7th January 2006, 07:46 AM
Thread: Bunnies: Metabo Workshop Vac $166
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Bunnies: Metabo Workshop Vac $166
Just thought I'd let you guys know that Bunnings are selling off two models of Metabo workshop vacs - base model $166 and the one with the power tool socket that turns on the vac when you start the...
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31st December 2005, 06:46 AM
Thread: Love It :)
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Thanks guys - good to see everyone is happy with...
Thanks guys - good to see everyone is happy with theirs :) Just looking at the lathe I couldn't imagine anyone finding fault with it, superb bit of engineering - you don't see that sort of quality...
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29th December 2005, 09:32 PM
Thread: Love It :)
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Love It :)
My new lathe was delivered this morning, and is now sitting proudly in place (thanks AlexS & Termite) ready for many decades making square stuff round :)
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28th December 2005, 10:47 PM
Thread: What Did St. Nick leave under your tree
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OK, so what's the rules here - do they count if...
OK, so what's the rules here - do they count if you bought them for yourself??? :)
My better half got a sewing machine & mobile for her birthday (23rd Dec) and a nice necklace for Xmas from me.
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22nd December 2005, 09:48 AM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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Posted here:...
Posted here: http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=24823
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22nd December 2005, 09:24 AM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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Well, let's just say Santa is being very good to...
Well, let's just say Santa is being very good to me this year - about bloody time ;)
Thanks :D Should keep me busy for the holidays.
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22nd December 2005, 06:03 AM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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Just an update (and a pre-gloat :)).... ...
Just an update (and a pre-gloat :))....
Ordered the Jet cabinet saw for delivery early Jan. Also ordered the Jet 6" deluxe jointer - 56" long beds, new cutterhead etc. Major Woodworking were very... -
16th December 2005, 08:32 PM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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Called in to Major Woodworking Equipment this...
Called in to Major Woodworking Equipment this afternoon to take a look.
Can't say I really liked the Supersaw, especially the fence - guess my Biesemeyer fence has me spoiled :)
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14th December 2005, 07:19 PM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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Groggy: I'd like to be spending $10k, but I just...
Groggy: I'd like to be spending $10k, but I just can't justify it :) I think $5k is the limit. Might just PM Mr Felder anyway - quality might just fit into the budget :)
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14th December 2005, 01:35 PM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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I'm actually contemplating a bit more than just...
I'm actually contemplating a bit more than just the saw - possibly also upgrading my jointer and bandsaw as well. I think I'm pretty well decided on those though - Jet 6" jointer and a Jet 16"...
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14th December 2005, 10:18 AM
Thread: Yep, Tablesaws Again
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Yep, Tablesaws Again
OK, need options & opinions guys.
If you had say $3,000 to spend on a tablesaw, what would you buy?
I do a bit of everything - panel work (MDF, veneered board etc), solid timber etc. I don't... -
23rd November 2005, 05:56 AM
Thread: Report on a successful short term fix.
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Last time I did one it probably took me 20...
Last time I did one it probably took me 20 minutes, and the blade cut better than new when I was finished.
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22nd November 2005, 07:33 PM
Thread: Report on a successful short term fix.
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All you need to do is one stroke on each tooth if...
All you need to do is one stroke on each tooth if you have a decent stone in a Dremel. A chainsaw sharpening bit would work well - pretty sure Bunnies sell a diamond bit for the purpose. You won't...
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21st November 2005, 07:47 PM
Thread: Dust Extraction
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I have a 2Hp 1200cfm Jet. I've been running 4"...
I have a 2Hp 1200cfm Jet. I've been running 4" PVC pipe for a while, and it worked OK. I've just replaced the main lines with 6" PVC and it works a LOT better.
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21st November 2005, 07:36 PM
Thread: Report on a successful short term fix.
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As AlexS says, clean off the gunk first. Any...
As AlexS says, clean off the gunk first.
Any blade larger than say 12mm can be sharpened pretty easily using a Dremel or similar. Doesn't really take all that long and you'll be surprised how... -
21st November 2005, 07:32 PM
Thread: Birthday DarrylF
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Thanks guys :) Took Friday off for a long...
Thanks guys :)
Took Friday off for a long weekend, spent most of it in the workshop, and scored a bargain on a Kinchrome socket set at a tool sale on Sunday. Not too shabby a weekend all in all :) -
17th November 2005, 07:19 PM
Thread: Weird articles
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Nope, apparently the next feature will be a 14...
Nope, apparently the next feature will be a 14 page spread extolling the virtues of a table saw made from a sheet of marine ply nicked from the building site next door and a 20 year old B&D circular...
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14th November 2005, 06:06 AM
Thread: Anyone have a Bosch Prio Sander?
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Looked at the DeWalt cordless grinder? Might do...
Looked at the DeWalt cordless grinder? Might do the trick.
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13th November 2005, 07:31 AM
Thread: Anyone have a Bosch Prio Sander?
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I've had one since they first hit the shelves. ...
I've had one since they first hit the shelves.
I like it a lot - perfect for leaving on the bench ready to go for small jobs, rounding over edges, getting into tight spaces etc.
Not great if... -
24th October 2005, 08:04 PM
Thread: New (OCT 2005) Bessey Clamp Order
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Sydney Delivery Point
Since I decided I really do have enough clamps for the time being at least, it probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense for me to act as the Sydney delivery point.
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4th October 2005, 08:23 PM
Thread: Triton Router - To Buy or Not To Buy?
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I've had a Bosch blue for 4.5 years and I love it...
I've had a Bosch blue for 4.5 years and I love it - but it's showing it's age, and I got a good deal, so I bought myself a Triton recently.
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30th September 2005, 09:37 PM
Thread: Cutting Boards
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I use Wood Wipe - made by Organoil, buy it at...
I use Wood Wipe - made by Organoil, buy it at Bunnings (black bottle, in the finishing section with the other Organoil products). It's a citrus oil - food safe, easy to use, goes a long way and does...
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29th September 2005, 10:27 AM
Thread: Cutting Boards
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Everyone has their favourites, but I use these...
Everyone has their favourites, but I use these days polyurethane glue (Titebond from Carbatec) and butt join them. I have used biscuits in the past, and two part glues etc - but this works just as...
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28th September 2005, 11:18 PM
Thread: Cutting Boards
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Thanks guys :) Got a bunch more to do before Xmas...
Thanks guys :) Got a bunch more to do before Xmas I think.
We have a couple that I made a while back from celery top pine and jarrah. They get well used, and from everything I can see the celery... -
27th September 2005, 09:35 PM
Thread: Cursed Box
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Thanks guys :) Major: The box itself is Huon...
Thanks guys :)
Major: The box itself is Huon pine.
Outback: More a sense of relief than a sense of satisfaction with this one. I hate deadlines - probably why I kept screwing it up :)
I've... -
27th September 2005, 09:32 PM
Thread: Hall Table finished
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Terrific work of art that :)
Terrific work of art that :)
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27th September 2005, 09:30 PM
Thread: Painted Black Wattle Platter
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Very, very, very nice work :)
Very, very, very nice work :)
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27th September 2005, 09:24 PM
Thread: Cutting Boards
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Cutting Boards
Made up another batch of cutting boards over the weekend. Celery top pine + jarrah, or celery top pine + canary sassafras.
It's SWMBO's job to oil them - and of course give 'em all away :)