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14th October 2010, 06:41 PM
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Looking for room to rent Melbourne, Richmond, Kew area
Hi, I'll be off to RMIT for the next four years (to become a Structural Engineer :2tsup:) beginning next year and as I currently live near Shepparton, I'll be looking to rent a room somewhere in the...
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10th January 2010, 06:26 PM
Thread: contemporary cherry hall table
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What finish did you use Driftit?
What finish did you use Driftit?
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10th January 2010, 06:18 PM
Thread: This is the life
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Once I zoom in from the figures you supplied...
Once I zoom in from the figures you supplied Phil, it appears that you live on a cricket oval:D
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1st January 2010, 12:04 PM
Thread: New dog's name.
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Reminds me of Maxwell Smart and the villan named...
Reminds me of Maxwell Smart and the villan named The Claw, who was suppost to be Japanese.
"The Craw!"
"The Craw?"
"Not Craw, CRAW"
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31st December 2009, 04:52 PM
Thread: New dog's name.
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:rolleyes: what was it supposed to be, Clancy?
:rolleyes: what was it supposed to be, Clancy?
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31st December 2009, 04:21 PM
Thread: When is a bench not a bench??
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My bench got a few envious "that would look...
My bench got a few envious "that would look good...." or "i could use..." comments, unfortunately it was to heavy to move.:;
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8th December 2009, 05:53 PM
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I'm considering dropping by, and I don't even...
I'm considering dropping by, and I don't even have a lathe!!
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8th December 2009, 05:31 PM
Thread: Group Purchase - Jet Clamps - EOI
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I'm interested
I'm interested
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3rd December 2009, 08:19 PM
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Nice. Although the surroundings are a little...
Nice. Although the surroundings are a little underwhelming.:D
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29th November 2009, 08:17 PM
Thread: Jarrah Frame for Clinker boat table
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Lignum, I've alsways wondered how the outer hull...
Lignum, I've alsways wondered how the outer hull planks are done, could you share?
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29th November 2009, 06:35 PM
Thread: Kids tea party table and chairs
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Good idea, thanks Aussie
Good idea, thanks Aussie
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26th November 2009, 06:46 PM
Thread: Kids tea party table and chairs
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Thanks Twin, yeah she's after something a little...
Thanks Twin, yeah she's after something a little more formal and girly.
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24th November 2009, 04:16 PM
Thread: Workbench Hold-down Vs Bench dogs
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I use the plastic dogs from carbatec and they do...
I use the plastic dogs from carbatec and they do a fine job, I also recently purchased a pair of Gramercy hold downs and find them to be usefull for other situations.
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21st November 2009, 08:08 PM
Thread: Silver Glide seperating in heat
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:2tsup:
:2tsup:
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20th November 2009, 11:05 PM
Thread: Silver Glide seperating in heat
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Thanks Peter. Are you telling us your a grandad...
Thanks Peter. Are you telling us your a grandad to 14 because you've recently add one to that number?
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20th November 2009, 12:22 PM
Thread: Silver Glide seperating in heat
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Thanks guys. I've put the Silver Glide (and glue)...
Thanks guys. I've put the Silver Glide (and glue) in the house as I don't use it all that often and I don't have the luxury of a fridge in my shed:rolleyes:. My Silver Glide tin has a ring around it...
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19th November 2009, 03:37 PM
Thread: Silver Glide seperating in heat
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Silver Glide seperating in heat
Hi, my Silver Glide is not coping with the heat, I don't think it gets to 40c in Germany. Will this be a problem and how do other users store theirs?
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16th November 2009, 10:48 AM
Thread: Dog problems.
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I'm pretty sure that in Vic it's legal for a...
I'm pretty sure that in Vic it's legal for a farmer to shoot dogs that are attacking their stock. Had some people complain in the papaer that their dog had been shot, they told the council and...
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16th November 2009, 10:34 AM
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I am unconvinced either way because neither side...
I am unconvinced either way because neither side can be trusted. One thing I am sure of is that global warming/climate change is a great excuse to get money and control/power.
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16th November 2009, 10:29 AM
Thread: Sticking things in aerosol cans
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lol, how did you do that RedShirtGuy?
lol, how did you do that RedShirtGuy?
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12th November 2009, 03:47 PM
Thread: Kids tea party table and chairs
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Anyone?
Anyone?
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10th November 2009, 10:44 PM
Thread: 355mm hand held circular saw
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And there should be a few of those lying around...
And there should be a few of those lying around after the use of the machines shown in this thread.:;
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7th November 2009, 12:20 PM
Thread: Kids tea party table and chairs
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Kids tea party table and chairs
My sister would like a get a nice little tea party table and chairs for my niece (2yo), but can only find basic sets localy. She found a nice set on a completely OTT US site (seen here) but they...
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6th November 2009, 11:19 PM
Thread: 355mm hand held circular saw
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A two man circular saw!!!! The widow maker. ...
A two man circular saw!!!!
The widow maker.
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6th November 2009, 10:59 PM
Thread: Has anyone tried this before?
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Arry, which direction did you feed the legs in,...
Arry, which direction did you feed the legs in, against the grain or with the grain?
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4th November 2009, 12:29 PM
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My understanding of insulation is that (with a...
My understanding of insulation is that (with a house) you want a foil layer directly under your roof, the purpose of this is to reflect the heat from the roofing material, and to do this you need a...
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4th November 2009, 12:07 PM
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You mention that the router has hp but don't tell...
You mention that the router has hp but don't tell us how many hp it is, also we would need to know if the router is mounted in a table/desk or is it hand held and do you have it attached to some sort...
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27th October 2009, 06:18 PM
Thread: What's the attraction
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I find it very satisfying, from the small...
I find it very satisfying, from the small achievements along the way, to the ultimate goal of making something nice. Which then continues to satisfy. The medium it's self is also satisfying due to...
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19th October 2009, 02:08 PM
Thread: Z vises
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Agreed, they were designed to be portable and...
Agreed, they were designed to be portable and versatile and are very good at this. Think of them as being in the same category as the B'n'D Workmate.
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18th October 2009, 10:38 PM
Thread: Z vises
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Truth is that they can do a lot of things and the...
Truth is that they can do a lot of things and the older original version is quite well made. If you have limited space and only dable with light things they can work as a stand in untill you get a...
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17th October 2009, 02:45 PM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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Thanks again everyone:B. I guess I could drill a...
Thanks again everyone:B. I guess I could drill a few well chosen holes through in areas where they might be useful. Having seen how much dust gets into the holes I'll try and avoid drilling through...
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12th October 2009, 09:58 PM
Thread: Ridges in Hard Shellac
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Thanks for the offer Neil, but I won't be...
Thanks for the offer Neil, but I won't be attending the WW show, have just bought a car and the only way to not spend is to not attend.:C Will keep an eye out for the n-butanol. I think our dry...
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11th October 2009, 07:50 PM
Thread: Ridges in Hard Shellac
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Neil are you able to lay down two parallel brush...
Neil are you able to lay down two parallel brush strokes that meet perfectly with no gap or overlap? I used the brush pictured and the biggest problem I had was the overlap or gap between the strokes
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8th October 2009, 02:00 PM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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It appears that I can upload skp. files so I'll...
It appears that I can upload skp. files so I'll give it a go and see if you can take it and use it....
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7th October 2009, 04:13 PM
Thread: Wipe-on Poly?
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I think that the wipe on poly is thinned poly,...
I think that the wipe on poly is thinned poly, where the other mixes containing oil are more of a dainish oil finish, kinda like the sam maloof finish.
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7th October 2009, 03:50 PM
Thread: Upside Down October
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Just bought all my stuff before the sale. booo
Just bought all my stuff before the sale. booo
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6th October 2009, 11:20 PM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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Pops, the underside isn't so nice.:- Skot, the...
Pops, the underside isn't so nice.:-
Skot, the plastic stops are just like the Workmate items, but were bought from Carbatec ~$15 for four
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5th October 2009, 10:25 AM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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Hi Pops, KD H/W = Kiln dried hard wood which I...
Hi Pops, KD H/W = Kiln dried hard wood which I think is generaly some sort of eucalypt Tas Oak, Mountain Ash, etc. Apart from the two thicker pieces at the back of the top which are unidentified and...
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4th October 2009, 04:30 PM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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Thanks everyone. I'm pleased with it and quite...
Thanks everyone. I'm pleased with it and quite happy to have it finished, I actualy started the project in 2004! Hence no WIP.:oo: It's a little nicer than the B'n'D WorkMate I was using.
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4th October 2009, 11:32 AM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
Well it's been a long time coming, but it's finally completed. It was a much larger job than I realized, being a cross between a very heavy dresser and dinning table, except with the top laminated...
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30th September 2009, 08:00 PM
Thread: Ridges in Hard Shellac
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After trying a non mop brush, I think that the...
After trying a non mop brush, I think that the advantage with the mop would be that it is less likely to leave a ridge at the edge of the brush as they are more rounded edges.
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30th September 2009, 06:55 PM
Thread: Ridges in Hard Shellac
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Thanks bob, could you tell me about your setup?
Thanks bob, could you tell me about your setup?
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23rd September 2009, 10:17 PM
Thread: Sleepless times
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Er, is this a joke Al?:-
Er, is this a joke Al?:-
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23rd September 2009, 10:07 PM
Thread: Pirate Encyclopaedia
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Arrrrr, love it, arrrrrr.
Arrrrr, love it, arrrrrr.
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15th September 2009, 06:24 PM
Thread: Ridges in Hard Shellac
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OK, I wet/dry sanded back the HS, sanded through...
OK, I wet/dry sanded back the HS, sanded through the HS (of course:rolleyes:) and now the timber in some parts is staying a milky white, like sanded poly, and some parts are refusing to gloss, even...
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13th September 2009, 10:17 AM
Thread: Forum Homepage Filtering
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Great time saver thanks!
Great time saver thanks!
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13th September 2009, 10:05 AM
Thread: Passing of Jim Krenov
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I'm sure where ever they are will soon have nicer...
I'm sure where ever they are will soon have nicer furniture.
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13th September 2009, 09:58 AM
Thread: Important warning ! !
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Phew! thanks Allan! Glad you warned me.
Phew! thanks Allan! Glad you warned me.
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30th August 2009, 08:58 AM
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Agreed, but would you trust them with your credit...
Agreed, but would you trust them with your credit card details?
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27th August 2009, 08:46 PM
Thread: Ridges in Hard Shellac
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Yes, I tried this and have provided myself with...
Yes, I tried this and have provided myself with another opportunity for practice as I sanded through in some spots.:rolleyes:
My brush technique can certainly do with some practise, thanks for the...