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12th November 2008, 03:58 PM
Thread: Blackwood buffet
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That's a beauty indeed. Incidentally, re...
That's a beauty indeed.
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10th September 2008, 05:18 PM
Thread: Bread maker - What is best.
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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
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19th August 2008, 05:05 PM
Thread: Old wharfedales worth anything?
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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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15th July 2008, 03:47 PM
Thread: My first post, my shed.
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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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27th May 2008, 05:19 PM
Thread: Bread maker - What is best.
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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...
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27th May 2008, 02:12 PM
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Fantastic idea, the pantyhose. I wonder if Aldi...
Fantastic idea, the pantyhose. I wonder if Aldi sells that as well :)
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27th May 2008, 02:10 PM
Thread: ALDI Multifunction Saw
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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! :) -
16th May 2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: Marquetry For My Father-in-law
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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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16th May 2008, 01:12 PM
Thread: When grandma goes to court
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When grandma goes to court
Hope you like this one.
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15th May 2008, 12:54 PM
Thread: After info on Li-ion drill/driver
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There's more to it, but a simple answer: Pros...
There's more to it, but a simple answer:
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14th May 2008, 11:32 AM
Thread: Raze or Renovate?
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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... -
13th May 2008, 03:10 PM
Thread: when were concrete stumps first used?
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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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12th May 2008, 12:22 PM
Thread: Which Belt Sander?
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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.
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9th May 2008, 12:06 AM
Thread: Need kitchen extension idea
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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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8th May 2008, 01:53 PM
Thread: Electrical risers
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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,...
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7th May 2008, 03:02 PM
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.
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7th May 2008, 12:47 PM
Thread: Which Belt Sander?
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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... -
5th May 2008, 05:07 PM
Thread: Which Belt Sander?
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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... -
3rd May 2008, 11:48 AM
Thread: Which Belt Sander?
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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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2nd May 2008, 11:23 AM
Thread: Which Belt Sander?
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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... -
27th April 2008, 12:09 AM
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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
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24th April 2008, 12:10 PM
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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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24th April 2008, 12:06 PM
Thread: Using broken up concrete as fill...
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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????
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23rd April 2008, 09:41 AM
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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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8th April 2008, 12:31 PM
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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... -
8th April 2008, 12:25 PM
Thread: Garage door price?
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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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7th April 2008, 11:14 PM
Thread: Asbestos removal and gyprocking costs
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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.... -
7th April 2008, 11:06 PM
Thread: underfloor insulation
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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... -
2nd April 2008, 11:18 AM
Thread: Garage door price?
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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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31st March 2008, 02:59 PM
Thread: Asbestos in Plasterboard?
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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.
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31st March 2008, 02:53 PM
Thread: Garage door price?
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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...
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31st March 2008, 11:12 AM
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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... -
27th March 2008, 10:41 AM
Thread: Ideas for what to do with Merbau offcuts?
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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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26th March 2008, 11:35 AM
Thread: Ideas for what to do with Merbau offcuts?
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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... -
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...
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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...
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19th March 2008, 12:22 PM
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Looking really good!
Looking really good!
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11th March 2008, 10:01 AM
Thread: Bathroom Drainage
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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... -
11th March 2008, 08:38 AM
Thread: Insulating walls
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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.
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11th March 2008, 08:28 AM
Thread: Home Design Software
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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.
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7th March 2008, 08:53 AM
Thread: The old saga Renovate or Rebuild
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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... -
5th March 2008, 08:39 AM
Thread: Real Timber Cladding
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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.
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3rd March 2008, 03:27 PM
Thread: Base boards to concrete stumps
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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. -
3rd March 2008, 12:53 PM
Thread: 1st Post About 1st Deck woohoo
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Would you consider bedding down sleepers instead...
Would you consider bedding down sleepers instead of having decking?
Different look though.
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3rd March 2008, 09:38 AM
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?"
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29th February 2008, 12:13 PM
Thread: Secondary glazing/Reglaze...?
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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
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29th February 2008, 10:25 AM
Thread: Base boards to concrete stumps
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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... -
29th February 2008, 09:05 AM
Thread: new patio concrete too high
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How'z bout raising the rest of the house? ...
How'z bout raising the rest of the house?
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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
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28th February 2008, 10:25 AM
Thread: Get yourself a job!
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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.