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9th August 2005, 08:09 PM
Thread: oxalic acid
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Oxalic acid & benzyl ammonium choloride or...
Oxalic acid & benzyl ammonium choloride or similar; its an algicide, try / check pool treatment products.
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9th August 2005, 07:55 PM
Thread: Sharpening and polishing compounds
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Quickest & cheapest way? Anybody use Multitool...
Quickest & cheapest way?
Anybody use Multitool belt attachment & chisel sharpening guide? It works with my planing irons. I also got belts equivalent to P1200 & P2500, which makes it supper... -
7th August 2005, 10:36 PM
Thread: Is Australian Made beneficial to Australia
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Poll: Since we are completely off the topic; In...
Since we are completely off the topic;
In reference to Oil companies, Who owns OPTUS?
We do need efficient, top end technology & up to date manufacturing industry here so we can develop all... -
7th August 2005, 08:03 PM
Thread: Sharpening and polishing compounds
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Polishing compounds
Arron,
Answer to your original question - check this link:
http://www.hoj.com.au/compounds.htm
Red is for soft metals; green will do in most cases. If you want to go further then local... -
27th July 2005, 08:50 PM
Thread: Structural Steel
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Another link with prices; add GST . ...
Another link with prices; add GST .
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27th July 2005, 02:06 PM
Thread: Bob Carr Quits
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Yippee!!! Finally, some chance of getting some...
Yippee!!!
Finally, some chance of getting some basic services in NSW like public transport on time, water on tap etc etc..
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27th July 2005, 02:01 PM
Thread: Structural Steel
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Flyboy, I have sent you a pm. Cheers, Theva
Flyboy,
I have sent you a pm.
Cheers,
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26th July 2005, 07:44 PM
Thread: Structural Steel
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Flyboy, It depends on: 1) Where about in...
Flyboy,
It depends on:
1) Where about in Sydney?
2) What sizes - full bars or cut to size?
If it’s a few k$ worth then buying directly off Onesteel WETHERILL PARK or BlueScope Lysaght -... -
23rd July 2005, 10:07 PM
Thread: Where can I buy tool steel
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Thanks Arron, Well, I got a bit further than...
Thanks Arron,
Well, I got a bit further than that. Bought some S600 steel from the same mob (their version of AISI M2 or the closest) & got it machined at the local machinist.
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23rd July 2005, 09:44 PM
Thread: Wiring for Low Voltage Exterior lights
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Mike, I am not a sparky so you do not have to...
Mike,
I am not a sparky so you do not have to take this advice. :D
HPM has "garden light cable connectors" catlouge number: DGLCC10, comes in 10 per pack.
Just stripping the 12V mains and... -
23rd July 2005, 08:55 PM
Thread: Where can I buy tool steel
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So what happened?
Arron
OK, Sure its an old thread but would like to know the results. Any success?
I am in the process of getting some HSS / M2 planer blades made (2x1/8).
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22nd July 2005, 10:10 AM
Thread: GMC Triple Blade Planer
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Spartan Check the depth of cut; sounds too...
Spartan
Check the depth of cut; sounds too high. Multiple passes with lower depth may help. Change to TC blades – they have HSS & TC blades.
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22nd July 2005, 09:57 AM
Thread: Removing a stubborn stain re: toilet bowl
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Seriously... Leave ther cat alone;just bell...
Seriously...
Leave ther cat alone;just bell it.
Try ZEST by Citrus Resources. It’s a commercial grade organic bathroom / washroom cleaner.
Contact tele 02 97480321. Recommended for... -
21st July 2005, 08:53 PM
Thread: HySpan and HyBeam structural members
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SilentC Hyspan is a registered tradename. ...
SilentC
Hyspan is a registered tradename. Check the following link; they have all the span tables and other tech data:
http://www.dindaslew.com.au/hyspan.htm
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20th July 2005, 07:12 PM
Thread: new stanley #5 - help to tune
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Clinton1, 1) "wouldn't happen here" - refers...
Clinton1,
1) "wouldn't happen here" - refers to Stanley planes & their workmanship.
2) "Perfect contact at two different flat surfaces" refers to the ares marked red in attached drawing (from... -
19th July 2005, 07:48 PM
Thread: new stanley #5 - help to tune
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Clinton1, 2nd photo: Flattens of this...
Clinton1,
2nd photo:
Flattens of this surface is critical; especially the contact area with blade at the bottom end. Be aware, don’t remove excessively in this area.
Both:
Perfect... -
18th July 2005, 10:25 PM
Thread: Anyone else get their free S*xpo tickets??
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feet? :D
feet?
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18th July 2005, 09:40 PM
Thread: new stanley #5 - help to tune
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Clinton1, Any photos of frog surfaces? ...
Clinton1,
Any photos of frog surfaces?
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18th July 2005, 09:29 PM
Thread: My "MUJI" experience
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Routermaniac, I saw one at the markets, with...
Routermaniac,
I saw one at the markets, with western style chip breaker and side rods for $22.
PM me if you want it.
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17th July 2005, 11:09 PM
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Flying Duck Have a great trip & enjoy your...
Flying Duck
Have a great trip & enjoy your holiday.
Hope its not the duck season there.
Few rosewood plane handles will be nice; I will send you a PM.
Cheers,
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17th July 2005, 10:12 PM
Thread: new stanley #5 - help to tune
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"Wise men pick their battles" :p Sure, I am...
"Wise men pick their battles" :p
Sure, I am quoting somebody; can't remember... :D
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15th July 2005, 09:48 AM
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Suggestion - Ironbark – nice reddish if oiled...
Suggestion - Ironbark – nice reddish if oiled regularly.
"Shining gum" - wanna run a spell check on that? :eek:
Cheers,
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13th July 2005, 07:36 PM
Thread: My Sharpening Process
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Also bought a 2$ magnifier with light to check...
Also bought a 2$ magnifier with light to check the edge;
best two bucks I ever spent :D .
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13th July 2005, 07:30 PM
Thread: Finishing Western Red Cedar
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Vk3em, If you are planning to use HLS, then up...
Vk3em,
If you are planning to use HLS, then up to 180 grit. After two coates wipe with some W&D 400 or so.
Two more coats of HLS will be my choice because, IMHO Filter7 is more plastic like.... -
11th July 2005, 11:54 AM
Thread: forum caps
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Poll: "In addition to the usual handful of mercury...
"In addition to the usual handful of mercury based amalgam fillings, I have a highly conductive gold cap on each side of my mouth which greatly enhances this effect, in other words, I have...
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10th July 2005, 08:53 PM
Thread: An Introduction to Shellac
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Another link on all things shellac & French...
Another link on all things shellac & French polishing / finishing:
http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm
And,
follow the links.
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10th July 2005, 08:46 PM
Thread: forum caps
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Poll: I went with "foilie"; got mine at WWW Sydney but...
I went with "foilie"; got mine at WWW Sydney but there no foil in the foilie :p
Are the aliens messing around with our caps or is it just me? :p :p :p
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10th July 2005, 08:38 PM
Thread: new stanley #5 - help to tune
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Clinton, Have look at Patrick’s Blood & Gore...
Clinton,
Have look at Patrick’s Blood & Gore site and check out the drawing & component names, about one third down the page: http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan1.htm
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10th July 2005, 07:56 PM
Thread: Japanese Dovetail with Mortise and tenon
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Oh Alex, It is superb :cool: . As BM said,...
Oh Alex,
It is superb :cool: .
As BM said, the purpose may be decorative?
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9th July 2005, 06:52 PM
Thread: new stanley #5 - help to tune
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Clinton, As per previous posts, what you got...
Clinton,
As per previous posts, what you got is a typical new Stanley handplane - made in UK but the quality of manufacture is :mad: .
You can tune it properly - within reason. This exercise... -
8th July 2005, 08:48 PM
Thread: Big Brother - Love it / Hate it?
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Poll: No, It clashes with ABC news. I do have a life...
No, It clashes with ABC news. I do have a life and like it; its too short to care about these things.
Cheers
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7th July 2005, 10:21 PM
Thread: Big Brother - Love it / Hate it?
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Poll: Hi, Do we have to have this discussion every...
Hi,
Do we have to have this discussion every year :confused: ?
Cheers,
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7th July 2005, 11:57 AM
Thread: an interview with Thomas LN
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Just quoting Thomas Lie-Nielsen: "I've never...
Just quoting Thomas Lie-Nielsen:
"I've never liked gimmicky gadgets. They are no substitute for learning basic skills. Part of the pleasure of woodworking is developing those skills and using... -
4th July 2005, 10:53 AM
Thread: Food-safe finish for jarraj chopping board
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Zen, As you found out, nothing at all or...
Zen,
As you found out, nothing at all or mineral oil / paraffin.
One option is babyoil ;) (mineral oil) then some more oil/candlewax.
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30th June 2005, 08:23 AM
Thread: MidgenFang Sneak Preview
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Bllooode Beeauutiful Midge, Regards, Theva
Bllooode Beeauutiful Midge,
Regards,
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30th June 2005, 08:06 AM
Thread: New Stanley Bedrock Planes
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Matt, I have done similar mods to UK made No 4...
Matt,
I have done similar mods to UK made No 4 & 5; to increase the cutting angle to 55 with shimes under frog, back bevel etc - for instructions, refer Derek's postings a while ago.
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26th June 2005, 12:09 AM
Thread: Replacement Blade For Stanley No 6
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Pat, You may want to be mindful of the maximum...
Pat,
You may want to be mindful of the maximum blade thickness you can use. Thicker blades may require some doctoring the mouth or frog or both.
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25th June 2005, 11:48 PM
Thread: New Stanley Bedrock Planes
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Collectors are busy for sure. No 7 Stanley...
Collectors are busy for sure.
No 7 Stanley jointers are going for about $165 in ebay; it is much higher than relative US prices.
New one is A$220. Got sick of looking at it so went to the... -
25th June 2005, 08:49 PM
Thread: New Stanley Bedrock Planes
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Now, there are a few no-name brands of number 4,...
Now, there are a few no-name brands of number 4, 5, an odd 7 and some block planes appearing in the market. Most look like copies of Stanley.
This may get Stanley to respond with some brand... -
25th June 2005, 08:40 PM
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Just try for "plane"; I ended up with...
Just try for "plane";
I ended up with zillions of the flying kind & toy varieties :o .
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5th June 2005, 03:21 AM
Thread: So whadidya get?
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Spoils of Saturday afternoon trip 1) Foil cap...
Spoils of Saturday afternoon trip
1) Foil cap for BH, I have no brains :rolleyes:
2) Some ornamental Vasse for BH, it was turned from old tallow fencepost. :p
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3) Lie Nelson low... -
28th May 2005, 09:33 PM
Thread: Jarrah finishing
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Thomidog, I used Sikkens / Cetol HLS on our...
Thomidog,
I used Sikkens / Cetol HLS on our doors; doors were WRC from the same mob.
A bit off the topic from what Stu asked but so be it.
Cheers,
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7th January 2005, 11:58 AM
Thread: Best hardwood for deck
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Reilly, What is the floorboards inside? In...
Reilly,
What is the floorboards inside?
In addition to trevor's shortlist, consider Ironbark too.
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5th January 2005, 06:08 PM
Thread: help, there's a bath in my garden!
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Jackie, Jack hammer or Kanga will be handy for...
Jackie,
Jack hammer or Kanga will be handy for the first bit.
Check the material of the tub. If it is cast iron, then it will be too heavy to lift out in one piece (by less than four persons).... -
4th November 2004, 08:43 AM
Thread: Half Barrels Wanted
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Gordy, I saw some at local Stratco; you may...
Gordy,
I saw some at local Stratco; you may want to check your local. Cost around $20 (I think).
Welcome to the forum.
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27th October 2004, 08:47 PM
Thread: downlights
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Danster, Earth wire As per regulations (AS...
Danster,
Earth wire
As per regulations (AS 3000), earth should be brought up to the transformer, you can fold it as MrFixIt advised or cut it off just outside the transformer.
Insulation
Make... -
22nd September 2004, 08:25 AM
Thread: OT: Welder Help
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Jock, As per previous posts, if RCB or ELCB...
Jock,
As per previous posts, if RCB or ELCB is operating is an earth leakage fault. If the welder was in storage for long periods then moisture may have got in and may cause the problem. Open... -
17th September 2004, 09:57 AM
Thread: A new type of 12V down light
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They are efficient - consume 12 watts not 2W and...
They are efficient - consume 12 watts not 2W and long life. Eqv standard MR16 need to be around 50W for same light output.
Added advantage is that all LEDs will not fail together so you get a... -
13th September 2004, 08:08 AM
Thread: Anybody use this spray poly?
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Tanks maestro Shane, My other choice was A/C...
Tanks maestro Shane,
My other choice was A/C lacquer. What is the difference between NC, pre cat & A/C two packs?
Regards,
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12th September 2004, 09:22 PM
Thread: Anybody use this spray poly?
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So, I guess not. Regards, Theva
So, I guess not.
Regards,
Theva