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8th January 2012, 06:21 PM
Thread: Tool Belt + Drill holsters = weight
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my thoughts exactly Paul - to try before i buy,...
my thoughts exactly Paul - to try before i buy, hopefully someone who uses a system will reply.
A few of the tool manufactures make belts set up with rings for braces, like the
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8th January 2012, 12:10 PM
Thread: Tool Belt + Drill holsters = weight
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Tool Belt + Drill holsters = weight
This question is 'sort of' powertool related, so hopefully in the right forum.
I'm getting older plus developing the 'middle aged spread' :/
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30th September 2011, 10:44 AM
Thread: circular saw - ideas for new purchase
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+1 My first thought too was 'chainsaw'.... even...
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My first thought too was 'chainsaw'.... even hiring one for the job.
For someone who has never used a circular saw, hardwood + 9"+ saw is tempting fate IMO unless you have someone with you... -
26th January 2011, 09:28 AM
Thread: Nailguns and nails
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ring dewalt & ask em for stockist nearest you...
ring dewalt & ask em for stockist nearest you
For assitance call the TOLL FREE number 1800 444 224
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11th January 2011, 10:43 PM
Thread: Makita Vs Milwaukee cordless kit
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Makita arent as good as they used to be back...
Makita arent as good as they used to be back before the year 2000 in my opinion when they used to be the leader and lots of tradies used them.
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3rd January 2011, 01:28 PM
Thread: Buying tools from the states
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My thoughts exactly :wink:
My thoughts exactly :wink:
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2nd January 2011, 11:36 PM
Thread: Buying tools from the states
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Buying tools from the states
With the exchange rate so favourable at the moment I'm debating and working out if the cost saving is worth the lack or warranty.
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6th July 2010, 11:55 PM
Thread: Cyprus Pine Sleepers Where in Sydney
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Cyprus Pine Sleepers Where in Sydney
Help please -)
I'm looking for a dozen or so 200x50 or 200x75 CYPRUS PINE sleepers.
Heaps of treated pine and hardwood sleepers about but I'm having no luck with cyprus pine - seems like sizes... -
31st May 2010, 07:15 PM
Thread: Dremel Rotary Tool and assesories
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Just be aware that it is slow going. I...
Just be aware that it is slow going.
I purchased the grout removal tool to fit my Dremel (that I've had for a few years) to cut out the old grout on a benchtop. While it does do a good job, it... -
3rd April 2010, 11:26 AM
Thread: Bosch (blue) 36v C/less Drills? (opinions)
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Looks like you've pretty much decided on bosch. ...
Looks like you've pretty much decided on bosch.
There's some comparisons here on different brands
18V Cordless Drill Review and Ratings
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31st March 2010, 02:11 PM
Thread: GMC Tools on www.1-day.com.au
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:lolabove: that's never stopped me before... and...
:lolabove: that's never stopped me before... and probably wont in the future :U
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30th March 2010, 07:11 PM
Thread: GMC Tools on www.1-day.com.au
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from 1day coms website - looks like they are...
from 1day coms website - looks like they are warrantying it (not the manufacturer)
Warranty Policy
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21st March 2010, 04:44 PM
Thread: GMC Tools on www.1-day.com.au
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It's GMC
It's GMC
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16th November 2009, 07:01 AM
Thread: Help Needed on solving a way to do it
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LOL...not a problem, I have been called a lot...
LOL...not a problem, I have been called a lot worse and yes on the chamfer.
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15th November 2009, 01:27 AM
Thread: Help Needed on solving a way to do it
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http://i37.tinypic.com/2uhs2kw.jpg ...
http://i37.tinypic.com/2uhs2kw.jpg http://i34.tinypic.com/23980.jpg
here's some of what i think your daughter is talking about
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23rd October 2009, 10:23 PM
Thread: Drill Bench Holder (THING)
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wolfcraft B4800 - dunno if they still make them
wolfcraft B4800 - dunno if they still make them
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12th September 2009, 01:57 AM
Thread: Dremel or "Rotary Tool", which one?
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[QUOTE=BTman;1031485]I have just looked at the...
[QUOTE=BTman;1031485]I have just looked at the project table with the Glenfords special and it looks pretty good. Just the size for a sorts of small jobs. They could not tell me if you can buy it...
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5th September 2009, 08:24 PM
Thread: DIY drill extension...
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or ebay a couple of cheap sets to get the length...
or ebay a couple of cheap sets to get the length if its a one off job & what you are drilling into (I figure for the price they wont last too many jobs, but you never know)
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26th August 2009, 10:31 AM
Thread: Dremel 400 - Off the market?
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When it comes to POWER TOOLS 'need' sometimes...
When it comes to POWER TOOLS 'need' sometimes takes second place to 'want ' :hahaha:
I find with the Dremel it just makes some jobs easier & quicker sometimes, especially on small projects.
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25th August 2009, 06:39 PM
Thread: Dremel 400 - Off the market?
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+1 for My Tool Store, I have bought over the net...
+1 for My Tool Store, I have bought over the net from them.
FAST delivery (like the next day lol) and nice people do deal with. -
23rd August 2009, 01:01 PM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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Thanks for the replies. Well I've decided enough...
Thanks for the replies.
Well I've decided enough procrastinating, time to buy.
Having a quick search of prices. My local tool shop http://www.sydneytools.com.au/default.asp has 5 models;
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23rd August 2009, 12:38 AM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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Drill Doctor
I keep putting off purchasing a drill doctor because of the cost.
Every time I look in the 'drill box' and see all those blunt bits or buy a new bit, I reconsider whether I should hang the expense,... -
21st July 2009, 06:51 PM
Thread: NiCad vs Lithium
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Which is where repacking your batterypacks comes...
Which is where repacking your batterypacks comes into play :;
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21st July 2009, 06:39 PM
Thread: Tile cutter for dremel
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if you dont want to use a 'blade'...
if you dont want to use a 'blade'
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12th July 2009, 11:25 PM
Thread: USB Chainsaw
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LOL the whole page is a 'marketing tool' I did...
LOL the whole page is a 'marketing tool'
I did give you the hint > ('orders closed sash' gives it away, clever marketing though) <!-- / message --> -
12th July 2009, 12:50 PM
Thread: USB Chainsaw
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USB Chainsaw
Just what I need for computer repairs :U
http://www.usbchainsaw.com/
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8th April 2009, 06:45 PM
Thread: Where to buy Proxxon belt sander?
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Another positive for mytoolstore.com.au they are...
Another positive for mytoolstore.com.au they are more than helpful.
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8th April 2009, 06:30 PM
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Makita's & Pana's
Makita's & Pana's
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19th November 2007, 05:22 PM
Thread: Treated Pine supplies
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Dunno if they are the cheapest they do have a pdf...
Dunno if they are the cheapest they do have a pdf price list on their site)
I use camerons just off botany rd, even though i am inner-west.
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12th November 2007, 09:24 PM
Thread: Bike... what to buy?
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Fussy Nup as an ex harleyrider (42wla) and...
Fussy Nup as an ex harleyrider (42wla) and various other brands nothing but nothing comes near a harley.
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15th October 2007, 04:55 PM
Thread: Pressure washers
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Gday Ian, I see you're in Sydney, unfortunately...
Gday Ian,
I see you're in Sydney, unfortunately you cant use mains water (directly) so whatever you decide on must not be reliant on mains pressure for water intake.
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13th October 2007, 10:37 AM
Thread: What to do With Old Carpet
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weed mat ? (i really dont how environmentally...
weed mat ?
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11th October 2007, 08:56 PM
Thread: river rocks for dry river beds
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Sydney is the same as ^ melb. Most large...
Sydney is the same as ^ melb. Most large landscape suppliers and sand blue metal etc suppliers also have supplies.
Forget the bagged, waaaaaaaay to expensive compared to bulk.
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10th October 2007, 12:34 PM
Thread: Flashes in peripheral vision in one eye?
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Good man, good luck!
Good man, good luck!
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10th October 2007, 12:49 AM
Thread: Flashes in peripheral vision in one eye?
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I had a similar experience years ago with...
I had a similar experience years ago with 'flashing'.
Doctor sent me straight off to eye surgeon as it can be a sympton of a torn retina.
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8th October 2007, 10:47 PM
Thread: Looking for Cavity Sliders
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single or cavity brick walls, they do both ...
single or cavity brick walls, they do both
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7th October 2007, 09:19 PM
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plumber here uses a high pressure water jet...
plumber here uses a high pressure water jet
first, to clear the fine roots a slug with backward facing water jet outlet forces its way through
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6th October 2007, 06:53 PM
Thread: Water Tank Question
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w00t another 'Haberfieldian' In Haberfield you...
w00t another 'Haberfieldian'
In Haberfield you need a DA/BA/ Engineer's Certificate/Shading Diagram/Paint colour Diagram/Sewerage Diagram and Environmental Impact Study to put a clasp on your... -
5th October 2007, 08:01 PM
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Leave a 30cm gap as a 'strip garden bed' and...
Leave a 30cm gap as a 'strip garden bed' and plant with clumping low plants?
Cheapest quickest way i can think of and will also break up the expanse of timber...... -
5th October 2007, 07:51 PM
Thread: Plumbers quote for drainage and hook up
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It IS only the first quote - dont panic yet, he...
It IS only the first quote - dont panic yet, he may not have really wanted the job so overquoted.
Not knowing your layout, did he include the cost of a machine & driver to dig the drainage etc - I... -
4th October 2007, 09:15 AM
Thread: woodworking projects for child
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a basic hat/coat rack. coupla lengths of dowel...
a basic hat/coat rack.
coupla lengths of dowel into a backboard
you can predrill it for him if you dont want him to use the drill
he can glue it all together
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2nd October 2007, 05:37 PM
Thread: tap/drain on deck **pics attached**
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Draining to under the deck, i'm not so keen on,...
Draining to under the deck, i'm not so keen on, dont want a swamp for the mozzies to breed nor a wet area for 'whities' to nest.
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30th September 2007, 11:47 AM
Thread: My First Shed
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LOL, come live in the inner 'burbs of Sydney.....
LOL, come live in the inner 'burbs of Sydney..
This vast estate is 4 mtrs at its widest down to 3.7 at the back. :o
Makes you get creative with building and storage solutions.
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29th September 2007, 06:48 PM
Thread: Connection to Sewer Mains
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Yup, I know the waterboard does the actual...
Yup, I know the waterboard does the actual connection to the mains but does a plumber supply the riser from the main 2mtrs down to surface level or do the waterboard?
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29th September 2007, 12:48 AM
Thread: Connection to Sewer Mains
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Connection to Sewer Mains
Question for a plumber in Sydney please.
Background
We live in one of three 1870's terraces.
When the sewer was connected the sewer line was shared.
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25th September 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: Rant! 'Getting Old'
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Agreed on both counts... I dont 'feel' old....
Agreed on both counts...
I dont 'feel' old.
Working with 400 kids 3 days a week keeps me young and on my toes.
And yes, I think I am reasonably fit compared to some others my age.
I've been... -
24th September 2007, 11:54 PM
Thread: Rant! 'Getting Old'
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half past seven :U
half past seven :U
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24th September 2007, 10:19 PM
Thread: Rant! 'Getting Old'
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Rant! 'Getting Old'
:ranton:
I hate it that I am 'slowing down' even if I am in my mid-fifties!
This morning I filled a 6 cubic mtr skip in 4hours.
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nup no ants at all, it's dry sort of like straw,...
nup no ants at all, it's dry sort of like straw, but smells like molasses when you first open it...
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24th September 2007, 06:24 PM
Thread: Pool Deck - Timber: Treated Pine or H'Wood
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I have no idea on above ground pools and what the...
I have no idea on above ground pools and what the sides are made of... 'steel outer skin?'
If so, keep the treated pine away from any...
"Green timber or timber treated with copper chromium...