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    That's a beauty indeed. Incidentally, re...

    That's a beauty indeed.

    Incidentally, re photos, try using a tripod and disabling the flash.
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    We have a Sunbeam which works beautifully. ...

    We have a Sunbeam which works beautifully.

    The following mix (wouldn't call it a recipe) never fails a beat for us:

    3 cups Laucke crusty white bread mix
    1 cup oats (either whole oats or...
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    Not to throw cold water over your plans, but...

    Not to throw cold water over your plans, but speaker driver technology has improved a great deal since after the 80s or so, and unlike some other hi fi equipment eg. valve amps & turntables and...
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    What a beaut workshop. On second thought, that...

    What a beaut workshop. On second thought, that can't be a workshop ... it's a textbook woodwork-class workshop you only see in books!!! And so tidy too!!! Keep it looking that way. Cheers!
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    I won't say I can't be wrong, but believe...

    I won't say I can't be wrong, but believe Panasonic ones are no longer in the market. Probably the closest you'll get to the Panasonics is the Sunbeam larger model (about $300), has many settings and...
  6. Fantastic idea, the pantyhose. I wonder if Aldi...

    Fantastic idea, the pantyhose. I wonder if Aldi sells that as well :)
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    I just got one of the dust extraction ones too!...

    I just got one of the dust extraction ones too!
    It can be used as a flower pot holder without the top on, and the suction hose as a pipe too! :)
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    Just a thought - given it's really thin (the...

    Just a thought - given it's really thin (the veneer/stain as well as the finish), I'd suggest not to touch a sanding block. If at all, use the sanding sheet with your bare fingers/hands , so you can...
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    When grandma goes to court

    Hope you like this one.
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    There's more to it, but a simple answer: Pros...

    There's more to it, but a simple answer:

    Pros - much lighter & more compact
    Cons - the tools cost more
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    Hi Belter, A land surveyor will be the one who...

    Hi Belter,
    A land surveyor will be the one who plots out the site dimensions, boundaries and levels (slopes, etc) . The building surveyor will be the one who advises you on the suitability of the...
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    Are the stumps perfectly regular like modern day...

    Are the stumps perfectly regular like modern day ones from Cope Industries, or do they look like olden day works? Any photos?
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    Thanks Gerhard, another splendid piece of history...

    Thanks Gerhard, another splendid piece of history .. not boring at all, on the contrary actually. Also, the photos do illustrate the story nicely.

    Just a side comment on the "sci-fi" bit, it...
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    If I may suggest, it would be easier for those in...

    If I may suggest, it would be easier for those in the forum to give feedback if you attached some photos as well as gave more details on the type of construction. Most of us would not be familiar...
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    Yes, Tools is correct. That looks like a cable...

    Yes, Tools is correct. That looks like a cable tray in a plant room or back-area passageway. An electrical riser is usually used to refer to enclosed vertical shafts in the core area of a building,...
  16. Thread: cutting MDF

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    Just to add, for thin mdf, you can also use a...

    Just to add, for thin mdf, you can also use a thick sharp blade (eg. thicker stanley/tajima "papercutter" type blades) to cut, by scoring it repeatedly until it cuts through.

    Another point to...
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    Hi Gerhard, That is indeed a magnificent...

    Hi Gerhard,

    That is indeed a magnificent write-up! You certainly know your history and details.

    I certainly agree that the Makita 9924 has a very basic simple design, which is often (and has...
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    Hi all. Thanks for the feedback. ...

    Hi all.

    Thanks for the feedback.

    Regarding the brand generally, I have confidence in Makita (have a circular saw & drill - great build), Bosch (have had a jigsaw for 20 years now & still...
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    OK, seems like this is a unanimous view. Thanks.

    OK, seems like this is a unanimous view. Thanks.
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    Which Belt Sander?

    Am looking to get a belt sander, to work on benchtops and other items which need a bit of depth to be "eaten" away.

    Would like something that's reasonably solid (ie. prefer to avoid GMCs or...
  21. ok. have checked. it's an aussie product. ...

    ok. have checked. it's an aussie product.

    Manufacturer is Quoss. Product is "reno transformer series".

    There is a website http://www.quoss.com.au/quoss%20innovation_Reno.htm
    but it doesn't...
  22. It is essentially a mixer, but one which you can...

    It is essentially a mixer, but one which you can plonk onto existing showers where you already have 2 taps on the shower wall. It has a swivel adapter to allow for different width spacings between...
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    Perhaps it may be possible to speed up the...

    Perhaps it may be possible to speed up the settlement/subsidence by using loose sand (eg. not packing sand), give it time & rain to settle, then top it with soil????
    Not sure how it will work in...
  24. Convert separate cold/hot shower to single level type

    I saw a new product in the Handyman mag which converts separate hot & cold water taps into a single lever type shower tap. It has 2 inlets, each of which goes to each (hot & cold) tap, and the single...
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    Hi Terrian, That looks & sounds solid indeed....

    Hi Terrian,
    That looks & sounds solid indeed. Would you have any idea how deep the lilydale toppings is? I have a sloping driveway & was going to get it concreted but costs a bomb and am considering...
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    That's a good price for what you get. I'll...

    That's a good price for what you get. I'll remember Quicklift if I need to do garage doors again. Cheers.
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    Have you confirmed tt it is indeed asbestos? ...

    Have you confirmed tt it is indeed asbestos?

    Also, get more quotes, you may find tt the asbestos removal can be very costly. If you can get all those areas you mentioned done for $700, go for it....
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    Hi Stuey, I'm thinking of doing a similar thing...

    Hi Stuey,
    I'm thinking of doing a similar thing (standard batts under the floor), although I haven't decided how to go about it yet. Thought of using various materials eg. fabric, straps, etc. Let...
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    OBBob, if you really want to try a panelift door...

    OBBob, if you really want to try a panelift door yourself, make sure the door is custom sized to your opening (esp. height as it's something you may think has leeway ... you may end up having the top...
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    I'd agree with rod & bloss ... no asbestos in...

    I'd agree with rod & bloss ... no asbestos in that. My place is exactly '50s, has the same thick plasterboard with the hemp/coconut pra fibre and powdery material when you break it.

    The asbestos...
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    I got a couple of quotes for a double width panel...

    I got a couple of quotes for a double width panel lift door including installation & door opener and they came up to about $2.5K. You can get it at Ebay for just below $900 for the door & below $300...
  32. Poll: Both ways, you're sorta buggered. I painted...

    Both ways, you're sorta buggered.

    I painted the walls, then sanded the floor. The fine dust DID settle on the walls, and I had to do a wet wipe with a damp cloth. If you look closely, some areas...
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    Agree as well - I quite like Merbau - my new...

    Agree as well - I quite like Merbau - my new timber floor for my house extension is merbau t&g boards (nicely machined & kiln dried stuff), while I just did a large bookshelf using merbau decking for...
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    Since no one has replied ... how about jenga...

    Since no one has replied ...

    how about jenga pieces for the kids, or a chessboard? longer pieces to build wooden boxes to house pots? stand/tray coaster to put a hot pot/wok and protect the...
  35. Thread: Ants

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    Hmmm, fair enuf. Had good success with it (Ant...

    Hmmm, fair enuf. Had good success with it (Ant rid) here in Melbourne so far on at least 5 to 6 occasions over the past few years .. but all indoors though ie. put them on various spots and they...
  36. Thread: Ants

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    While i don't doubt that statement (ants eating...

    While i don't doubt that statement (ants eating termites), I wouldn't place a half cents' reliance on that keeping termites away. And the nuisance of ants in the house is in my view a b****dy pain...
  37. Looking really good!

    Looking really good!
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    In practical terms as well. If you don't have a...

    In practical terms as well. If you don't have a fall, you will get ponding and associated issues - potential leaks, deterioration of joints, etc.

    I intentionally make sure the fall is MORE than...
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    Good that you're doing research and all, but in...

    Good that you're doing research and all, but in reality you will find that having simple batts in your weatherboards will do a very decent job.

    What you will find is that the weak link will be...
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    AutoCAD, etc are "proper" design software, but...

    AutoCAD, etc are "proper" design software, but they take too long to learn for someone who is just interested in getting his/her basic home floorplans & 3D views done.

    As mentioned by...
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    I think this is a question only you can decide...

    I think this is a question only you can decide whether good or not.

    We extended instead of rebuild. Built the extension, then broke through to old house only around midway, then had temporary...
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    Would agree with journeyman Mick. No reason why...

    Would agree with journeyman Mick.
    No reason why hardwood decking material would not work.
    It'll just be your choice what types of wood.
    And Kiln dried perhaps for minimal warping.
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    Thanks for that. Hmmm... decking, didn't...

    Thanks for that.

    Hmmm... decking, didn't think of that. Might consider a mix depending on what kind of look I want for each area/facing. Cheers.
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    Would you consider bedding down sleepers instead...

    Would you consider bedding down sleepers instead of having decking?
    Different look though.

    Alternatively, have your decking as an "island" with a gap between it and the house, then place a row...
  45. Thread: Bath Tub Test

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    Reminds me of the torchlight test. To test if...

    Reminds me of the torchlight test.

    To test if the mental patient was cured, the doctor asked the patient "if I turn on the torchlight, can you climb up the light beam?"

    The patient said "no...
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    I came across the website below when I was...

    I came across the website below when I was considering a similar situation.
    http://www.magnetite.com.au

    No idea if they're any good but worthwhile exploring cost & effectiveness if you go this...
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    I need to do the same thing ie. fix base boards...

    I need to do the same thing ie. fix base boards to concrete stumps, so this thread has helped me greatly as well.

    Incidentally, what do you guys use for the base boards themselves. Just treated...
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    How'z bout raising the rest of the house? ...

    How'z bout raising the rest of the house?

    er... sorry, bad joke :doh:
  49. Thread: Momento

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    Momento

    Anne: Is that a momento you carry in that locket of yours?

    Liz: Yes, it's a lock of my husband's hair

    Anne: But your husband is still alive

    Liz: True, but his hair is all gone!
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    Get yourself a job!

    Get yourself a job!

    Why?

    So you can earn some money?

    Why?

    So you can put it in the bank & earn interest.
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