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    Calm retires and sells Stubby S750

    Yes after 12 months (2009) turning on the stubby in euphoria, then 5 years in storage the stubby has been uncovered, turned all the stored blanks into bowls now due to pass onto the next proud owner....
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    Well if you aren't going then neither am i....

    Well if you aren't going then neither am i. :no::no:






    Actually been crook for the past 3 days and don't think i will be better tomorrow.

    Have a good day.
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    :iagree: Sometimes it becomes apparent that...

    :iagree:

    Sometimes it becomes apparent that there is a wide & varied level of intelligence in the human race.
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    Well said Carl - have a greenie - once again the...

    Well said Carl - have a greenie - once again the "small timber milling" section of this forum jumps to conclusions and probably chases another valuable member away

    - :2tsup::2tsup: to you blokes...
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    HI, My insert was the same as the one on the...

    HI,

    My insert was the same as the one on the left, to machine mine down i fitted insert to lathe without chuck and with the lathe running - not that fast - i used the angle grinder then a file to...
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    Great work Steven & Neil. As usual our fees to...

    Great work Steven & Neil. As usual our fees to use this forum have not risen - thanks a lot.:2tsup::2tsup:

    Only problem is i forgot what was missed - i know Jefferson had some garbage that is...
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    From that link in previous post. And we...

    From that link in previous post.



    And we have people who think it is ok because "they get it cheaper" than else where.

    Again we vote for politicians who say - those were "non core"...
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    Can i come too, i don't want to learn anything -...

    Can i come too, i don't want to learn anything - i don't want to demonstrate anything either - i just want to talk sh** , eat the chocky ripple cake,consume numerous cups of tea & BBQ then go home -...
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    world-wide Phone survey

    Last month a world-wide Phone survey was conducted by the UN. The only question asked was:-
    "Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?"...
  10. Thread: - the big 60.

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    Oh dear we didn't notice - HAIL THE KING HB...

    Oh dear we didn't notice -

    HAIL THE KING

    HB

    cheers david

    ps i thought i better yell so you heard me.
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    Not bad Ern 13 hours 56 minutes - you better go...

    Not bad Ern 13 hours 56 minutes - you better go have a sleep now :p:p:D:D

    I think most people get into trouble sharpening by grinding from one side to the other then back again.

    Shaping or...
  12. Thread: 3 point steady

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    Does this fit the job ...

    Does this fit the job
  13. Thread: Head gasket woes

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    i wouldn't think so. If you drive it to...

    i wouldn't think so.

    If you drive it to 's bbq i will have a look at it there.

    Cheers

    good luck
  14. Thread: Melb WWW Show

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    Very dry Lignum - i got it straight away (golf...

    Very dry Lignum - i got it straight away (golf show next door) but I'm not sure the others did. Maybe a "birdie" or "eagle" needs to fly past to help them.

    Perhaps a long "drive" will "bogey" a...
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    Poll: Sorry i couldn't make it. I had intended too but...

    Sorry i couldn't make it. I had intended too but was obligated to help an old couple that had done me a good turn. Of course they had to pick the only day i had something on.

    Maybe next time -...
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    There you go if you check for bubbles you are...

    There you go if you check for bubbles you are doing the same test he did and you would get an idea if the sealer worked.

    Check the water often and keep driving - there is probably little to worry...
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    Tiger take the radiator cap off - not the...

    Tiger take the radiator cap off - not the plasrtic overflow bottle the actual radiator cap - fill right to the brim with water - you need the engine warm for this - then with the motor running with...
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    So the KING & QUEEN of the Queensland forum...

    So the KING & QUEEN of the Queensland forum members aren't going - guess the date will have to be changed now. :D:D:p:p:rolleyes::rolleyes:
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    thought for the day

    today's email - hope this is ok Noel:D
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    Human nature :no::no: sad isn't it

    Human nature :no::no: sad isn't it
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    I think Ern the differences would be the result...

    I think Ern the differences would be the result of growth rates, which are effectd by temperature, moisture, soil types and how crowded they are grown. So the bigger and older the tree the more time...
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    What has the human race descended too - it is...

    What has the human race descended too - it is time we stood up and said enough is enough.

    Now you are telling me that it is ok for a business to place bids to artificially push me up - even if...
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    Probably both due to it running on 3 or 2 1/2...

    Probably both due to it running on 3 or 2 1/2 cylinders. Try a can of Chemiweld or barsleak or similar - may patch it up till you make a decision.

    If it starts then you should be able to get a...
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    there is no real way to know the damage to the...

    there is no real way to know the damage to the rest of the motor until the head is repaired and the car started - then you have spent the $1000 and still need to spend more.

    Will the car start now...
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    Tiger i am a qualified Motor Mechanic - now...

    Tiger i am a qualified Motor Mechanic - now called technician or what ever you like.

    I agree with - if you do the head gasket it is almost assured that it will blow smoke. (rings stuffed)
    ...
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    Tiger - what is the value of the car - what is...

    Tiger - what is the value of the car - what is the value of the motor + installation etc.

    maybe a second-hand one from a wreckers would be a cheaper alternative.

    If it came out of a crashed...
  27. Thread: Shed time

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    NBL - PMF :o :oo::oo: ...

    NBL - PMF

    :o

    :oo::oo:

    :no::no::no::no::no::no::no::no::no:
  28. Thread: Shed time

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    retireed feb 9th, gave big gulp to SIL fto make...

    retireed feb 9th, gave big gulp to SIL fto make stand for me - havent seen stand - havent been on the lathe since 8th feb either - maybe should sell it/them??
  29. Thread: Worms

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    that's 55 years ago, how old were you them -...

    that's 55 years ago, how old were you them - better memory than me.

    Cheers
  30. Thread: Worms

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    Worms

    Four worms and a lesson to be learned!!!!



    A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon.

    Four worms were placed into four separate jars.

    The...
  31. Thread: Turning Ironbark

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    Gary - had another thought - if it is going to be...

    Gary - had another thought - if it is going to be hard it may pay to rough out the bowls green so you have less to remove as they set to concrete stage.

    You can come around and borrow my electric...
  32. Thread: Turning Ironbark

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    Gary - depends on how much you get - for turning...

    Gary - depends on how much you get - for turning blanks cut the length 1 1/2 or 2 times the diameter of the log. Then split down the middle - better still cut a 2" slab out of the middle ( so your...
  33. Thread: New shed rules

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    I am definitely not touching this one....

    I am definitely not touching this one. :D:D:D:no::no::no::doh::doh::rolleyes::rolleyes:
  34. Thread: good deal on ebay

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    sold 12500 so it says

    sold 12500 so it says
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    Learn about these birds - eagles

    Here is an email i got about eagles

    enjoy
  36. Thread: good deal on ebay

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    The logs look like the ordinary old Cypress that...

    The logs look like the ordinary old Cypress that grows along most fence lines around here. It is usually full of knots that go all the way to the centre and looking at the end of those logs in the...
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    Yeah but Carl would also say that - he never...

    Yeah but Carl would also say that - he never stops - lost time.:D:D:p:p

    cheers
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    Can we have a photo of the stump please Carl -...

    Can we have a photo of the stump please Carl - just to check you weren't killed falling the tree.:D:wink::rolleyes:

    cheers
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    Hi again - if you wait till next week i will...

    Hi again - if you wait till next week i will bring out the saw (44 inch bar) show you how to do it and sit back and watch for a while if you like.

    How much is left of the tree.

    cheers

    david
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    Ray he already thinks his ute is one of those....

    Ray he already thinks his ute is one of those. :oo::oo:
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    Everyone is entitled to their opinion but when...

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion but when someone posts to a thread, with information that is actually on topic and informative and accurate then you/or another member puts up a post that makes...
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    We know that's not you Carl - he has boots on.:D:D

    We know that's not you Carl - he has boots on.:D:D
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    Tank full of fuel lasts more than 1/2 day 5 hours...

    Tank full of fuel lasts more than 1/2 day 5 hours at least.

    The 2 Vee belts just run on the existing tractor flat belt pulley..

    We can start it with the rope on the motor or wind a rope...
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    Carl about 20 years ago i took a load of spuds...

    Carl about 20 years ago i took a load of spuds into a chip factory in Melb one day - the load was 5 tonne over weight but only 1/2 way up the sides (gates & tarps) and the bloke (new Aussie) said to...
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    Her is my brothers - he just sits it in the back...

    Her is my brothers - he just sits it in the back corner of the trailer - but we only do up to 150mm 6" the rest with the chainsaw - buit when cutting a whole tree into firewood this is far quicker...
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    Going to my mums today for lunch - will rtake a...

    Going to my mums today for lunch - will rtake a photo of brothrs saw - good for the smaller stuff in fact none of what has been said above is true with that saw and branches/wood under 150mm dia.
    ...
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    For firewood we cut up the whole tree not just...

    For firewood we cut up the whole tree not just the main trunk. :D:D:q sort of saves the big bits for better use.:D
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    Not sure about that Carl - my brother has one...

    Not sure about that Carl - my brother has one with a honda motor on and wood up to 150 mm diameter he can beat a chainsaw hands down over that and the saw stalls/loses too much blade speed, thats...
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    Keep an eye on Ebay for tool sales.

    Keep an eye on Ebay for tool sales.
  50. Thread: ROPS and FOPS

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    Not sure if it is any help Carl but Neil's of...

    Not sure if it is any help Carl but Neil's of Corowa are a big second-hand machinery dealer that sent Aussie wide.

    They carry a lot of tractor parts as well.

    Neil's Parts


    New, used &...
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