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It's not sticking out, it's sticking in:doh: I don't think you know what I am talking about, but imagine opening the lid on a bottle of water, putting your finger in the hole, and now trying to...

So how are you going to close the tank cover with the pipe now sticking in the inlet?

Mate, good question and I don't really know the correct answer to that - you would have to ask either the engineer or builder - If you like I can give you their contact details.

Whats involved in getting the pipe into the septic tank? My tank is covered over in dirt & a garden and have never had to dig it up before so don't really know what it looks like. Is it a simple...

Would this sort of pump be suitable? See the link at eBay.

-------I just read the write up for the pump on eBay, and it says down the bottom that it should not be used for toilet water.

Hey fixit man, it wasn't "luck"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had two builders with a combined 60 years experience performing a planned job with the necessary engineering approval, BSA insurance etc....

try Mainfreight.

I had a builder remove part of my single brick wall at the front of my house and install 2 x 720 mm french doors. The total opening I guess therefore must be about 1550 mm or so wide, and standard...

Al, is that Mansfield, Brisbane? There are Grays auctions every second Tuesday at Archerfield, and they auction off a lot of Merbau for sometimes give away prices.

What's the model number of the carbatec clone? Is it the TS-10L 1PH? If so, did you get the optional table board & legs?

Pulse, I was in Anchorage on a working trip. Anchorage is great, as you don't even pay tax like the rest of the States, and the weak USD makes things even more cheaper. I go there quite a bit, and...

I want to install a toilet and shower in my shed, which is well away from any septic or sewage. I was just wondering if anybody has any advice on self contained toilet systems that would be suitable...

Hi robyn, just read your thread, and will send you a PM.

I purchased the XR9 from Home Depot in USA recently for about $600US. I see they are seeling them in Oz for about $1800AUD, so am pretty happy with the saving. I have used it to paint the deck of my...

Thanks for the replies so far. Anymore ideas on how to put up the insulation and roof sheets?

What tool is best for making the window cutouts - tinsnips, angle grinder, or what?

Tools, the idea of drilling the holes in the sheets while stacked on the ground is to get the holes aligned, not to make it easier to screw through. When the sheet is placed on the roof you won't be...

I am just wondering on what is the best method and tools to use to make the rectangular cut-out in my CBond walls to install windows? I want to get the cuts as straight and neat as possible.
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Yeah, well I might be a pain in the butt to some, but I have $40,000 reasons to be so. I have to live with it for the next 20 or 30 years, so I want to get it right now the way I want - is that a...

I am having problems with the builder of a new shed I am having constructed in Brisbane. The size is 21 m x 9 m x 3.6 m, and it has seven 3 m bays made from C-sections.

The builder wants to...

Barry, I have been getting quotes for a 20 x 9 shed, and while most are now offering aircell as insulation, one guy still insisted that Anticon was the best. Which one would you go for, and why? I...

I'm building a 20 x 9 x 2.7 m shed, and was wondering if it is any cheaper buying a set of plans from a shed company or draftsman, and sourcing all the materials myself, rather than buying a kit. ...

Thanks for the replies. It all makes sense now.

Thanks for that. What is the difference between a mullion and a portal frame, as they seem to spec the sizes differently, with mullions usually being smaller. Are mullions the "posts" located only...

Does anybody know of a good web site where they have a plan of a shed, and name each of the major components in the structure. I have been getting shed quotes, but would love to know what exactly...

Have come across somebody on ebay selling RHR woodworking machines. Does anybody know much about these? They have some combo machines for very cheap prices, but am wondering if they are any good or...

Thanks Lignum. Would be good if someone could comment more about this review - and the sooner the better, as the sale ends on Tuesday arvo, so need to decide before then.

Hi Mick

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. Having lived in China - well Hong Kong actually, which is now China anyhow - and travelled around Asia on business for the past six years, I am very,...

Has anybody had any experience with the HAFCO PS-3000 panel saw?

Where is it made? My guess it is a Chinawain HAFCO badged clone. And yes I am going to ring HAFCO tomorrow to find out, but I just...

Thanks again knucklehead.

Plenty of replies and opinions - I can see it is going to near impossible to make a list in order from worst to best. What about talking about some of the "good" woods.

Thanks for the reply knucklehead, but this is a bit confusing. Yesterday I also contacted Matchmaster and asked them the same question, and they recommended a tap, like the one shown in picture...

I am installing a new TV antenna system, which will have 5 runs to various outlets throughout the house. I intend to use a 5 or 6 way splitter in the roof to do this.

Looking at various...

Hi ian, yeah, already tried that, but he has none in stock, and is going up north for a three months holiday. He did say he might be able to ship me in a 'one-off' machine when he gets back, but will...

Yep, even Grizzly. In fact, they are probably the biggest seller of Chinese machines in the States - that's why they are so cheap. If you have a look at the various machines that the USA outfits...

Is there a list available that lists common timbers available in Australia, in order from say the most destructive to blades to the least?

If not, how about giving us your opinions and we can...

Sophitus, don't go for one of the cheap thicknesser/planers from the USA, as they are mostly just inferior Chinese machines. Like Zed said, you are in Europe and have the opportunity to buy good...

Does anybody have any experience with these Rojek machines, or can tell me how they compare to Minimax, Hammer or Holz Profi.

I have since found out they come from Czech.

Thanks for the replies. Okay, I think we have established that it would work. Now I am curious if it ever gets done in reality, or is this something an electrician would never contemplate doing? ...

[quote In terms of circuit breakers and switchboards, they three phase circuits would all be protected by three phase circuit breakers and the single phase circuits would be protected by single phase...

Hi Greg, I think you may have just posted that in the wrong thread???

Thanks Soundman, knew I could rely on you.

By the way, do you happen to have the clause number from the Australian Standards where it talks about the number of three phase outlets on a circuit? ...

Not having an electrician handy to ask this, does anybody know if it is possible & legal to have both 3 phase outlets & 1 phase outlets sharing the SAME 3 phase circtuit, or do you have to separate...

Just when I was about to purchase a new Holz Profi thicknesser/Planer, the Melbourne agent Hans tells me has had enough and is packing up shop to go north. What a pity, as after months of research I...

HI Matt

Since I orignally posted this, I have swung more towards the Eurpoean machines. Yes, they are considerably more expensive, but this will be an investment well worth it in the end I...

Yep.

Pardon my ignorance, but do you need an oxy torch to use silver solder? I am just using a propane gas torch, so don't know if it makes any difference. Do you use it in the same way as tin solder?

Just being a FlyingDuck up the front. Luckily was only on the ground for an hour before returning to Bangkok.

Greg, thanks for your replies. Lucky, rather you hijack this thread than the plane I have just been flying on all night between Hong Kong, Bangkok and Karachi.

Greg, why did you want Fedler's...

Lucky, you have said a couple of times that the Meber upper blade guide assembly is located outside the cabinet, but I can't figure out what you mean by this. I have attached photos of the Meber &...

Preach it to me baby