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8th February 2009, 12:49 PM
Thread: european russian oak value - adelaide
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G'day Steven Thanks for the informative reply....
G'day Steven
Thanks for the informative reply.
Here's some pics, The 3 larger boards are around 350 x 52, most of the rest are roughly half 30mm thick or 25mm thick with a couple of thinner around... -
7th February 2009, 03:53 PM
Thread: european russian oak value - adelaide
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european russian oak value - adelaide
G'day
I purchased some european oak (from russia) at least 12 years ago.
From memory it's in the form of 1" and 2" slabs around 2m long I think, I haven't looked at it for a long time. I bought... -
10th July 2003, 10:53 PM
Thread: scam response
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scam response
G'day all
Just got an email from Neil re the old nigeria scam. It reminded me of a response I came across and stored in the depths of my documents. Here tis
cheers
Rod (gone fishin now)
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1st June 2003, 06:30 PM
Thread: Sth Australian Suppliers
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G'day again ndru, I'm out of touch with whats...
G'day again
ndru, I'm out of touch with whats available now, my recollections are that woodfast sold chinese stuff under the hafco banner. Leda gear is made in taiwan. I have a 12" sliding table... -
31st May 2003, 05:54 PM
Thread: Sth Australian Suppliers
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G'day On price I have found soldertech very good...
G'day
On price I have found soldertech very good on all power tools, hand tools, fasteners etc. basically they are a tradesman/builders supplier. http://www.soldertech.com.au/
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28th May 2003, 11:37 PM
Thread: Re-sawing in adelaide
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Thanks for your thoughts mik. I will follow up...
Thanks for your thoughts mik. I will follow up some of your suggestions. The boards are just over 2" so should be able to get 20+mm finished.
Good luck with the job.
cheers
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22nd May 2003, 12:45 AM
Thread: Re-sawing in adelaide
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Re-sawing in adelaide
G'day
I might finally get around to making that dining table I promised the missus a few (ok quite a few) years ago. I have some 10x2 old jarrah that I think I'll use. Probably need to get it... -
16th December 2002, 10:49 PM
Thread: Kitchen benches
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G'day If you have corner cupboards in the design...
G'day
If you have corner cupboards in the design make the height of the carcasses less than a doorways width. ie around 750
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G'day Laurence Though the experience I had at...
G'day Laurence
Though the experience I had at Bones was extraordinary, I would like to clarify though and say that all my visits have not been like that, only the one. I have found the prices a bit... -
13th November 2002, 11:13 PM
Thread: mitre and crosscut saw
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G'day I have used spray adhesive to attach 150g...
G'day
I have used spray adhesive to attach 150g abrasive paper to the fences of my mitre saws, and the sliding table on TS, works well.
Don't use on table saw fence though :-)
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13th November 2002, 11:08 PM
Thread: reflective film for windows?
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Cheers soundman I definately take your point...
Cheers soundman
I definately take your point about installation quality, car parks do tell the story.
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13th November 2002, 05:46 PM
Thread: Lint Free Cloths
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G'day I use a bannister brush and 100 little...
G'day
I use a bannister brush and 100 little psi's.
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12th November 2002, 04:26 PM
Thread: reflective film for windows?
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reflective film for windows?
G'day
Any body know much about this stuff, sources, costs, effectiveness, security and installation?
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7th November 2002, 11:39 AM
Thread: How do they do it ?
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G'day Easy. I just clamp a piece of laminate on...
G'day
Easy. I just clamp a piece of laminate on the out feed side. Almost never need do it these days though.
cheers
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6th November 2002, 10:08 PM
Thread: Cost of Tiling Kitchen Splashback
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G'day Stinky After all the excellent answers I...
G'day Stinky
After all the excellent answers I got in reply to my question regarding splash back options I ended up tiling my daughters kitchen. Roughly the same size as the one you mention. I am... -
6th November 2002, 09:07 PM
Thread: Brad Nailer & Compressor
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G'day Peter I believe the porter cable are very...
G'day Peter
I believe the porter cable are very good but never used them. I reckon senco are the best nailers. I think 50mm (though I agree that extra 13mm would be handy elsewhere)is plenty in... -
G'day Be prepared for a shock if you ring...
G'day
Be prepared for a shock if you ring otto's, exraordinarilly high prices in my experience. Liemex at the port has a variety of timber at good prices. I wouldn't recommend bones.... -
4th November 2002, 02:34 PM
Thread: My first bookshelf - finished!
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Congratulations. Sanding across the grain is fun...
Congratulations.
Sanding across the grain is fun with a belt sander or lacey :-)
Eastie, watch what you say about the spinners, oops, I mean turners, else they'll hit you over the head with their... -
21st October 2002, 12:21 AM
Thread: Opinions sought on taiwanese Table Saws
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G'day I've got a leda 12" 2 hp with small...
G'day
I've got a leda 12" 2 hp with small sliding table purchased about 4 years ago. Similar experiences to above, plenty of tuning required initially. The only thing I couldn't fix was that the... -
19th October 2002, 12:31 AM
Thread: BESSEY CLAMPS
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G'day I've got some bessey pipe clamps I picked...
G'day
I've got some bessey pipe clamps I picked up at auction. Best I've seen. Can't help with source though.
cheers
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17th October 2002, 12:50 AM
Thread: Dovetail Dilemma
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For a cheapy, you can use a hacksaw with a...
For a cheapy, you can use a hacksaw with a suitable blade.
Geez that'll upset a few purists, ay?
cheers
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15th October 2002, 11:58 PM
Thread: metal detectors
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G'day If in doubt I run the side of a claw...
G'day
If in doubt I run the side of a claw hammer over the wood or course grit on a belt sander in extreme cases. If still in doubt I use a stud finder set on metal, if that fails I use a... -
15th October 2002, 12:20 AM
Thread: Door construction
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G'day Bill If your flooring is 7/8th (22mm) you...
G'day Bill
If your flooring is 7/8th (22mm) you should be able to get 19-20 mm out of it. This is adequate for what you want to do. The way I have usually done these is with dowels, which can be... -
6th October 2002, 10:17 AM
Thread: Government workers, true story
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G'day Reminds me of some years ago in Port...
G'day
Reminds me of some years ago in Port Adelaide when the marine architects that work for the govt making sure commercial vessels are seaworthy etc. They were given the job of rebuilding a... -
27th September 2002, 12:51 PM
Thread: Router table top
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G'day Keep in mind that 16mm mdf will bend under...
G'day
Keep in mind that 16mm mdf will bend under the weight of a large router. This is what I use but is adequately supported in my case.
For the fence I cut some slots and use 3/8 bolts with... -
23rd September 2002, 12:20 AM
Thread: Choosing a Thicknesser
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Jack If your interested in a combination...
Jack
If your interested in a combination buzzer/thicknesser I would suggest you have a look at the metabo. I have had one for a few years (actually an emco, now bought out by metabo) and its a good... -
23rd September 2002, 12:08 AM
Thread: From an Anonymous Critic
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Geez, as far as I'm concerned laminated or solid,...
Geez, as far as I'm concerned laminated or solid, all turners are a bit wierd. :-)
I'm not from penola, but did stand in the club at nangwarry and drink with some virgins in a previous life.
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3rd September 2002, 11:55 PM
Thread: Splash backs
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G'day Jon Have now checked out the tiles and...
G'day Jon
Have now checked out the tiles and they are solid so due to financial constraints paint it will be.
cheers
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28th August 2002, 11:26 PM
Thread: Scheppach any good?
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G'day Pretty good stuff for lightweight...
G'day
Pretty good stuff for lightweight machinery. The only possible problem with the type of machine you bought is the drive roller which is made of rubber I believe. This I've heard can wear... -
23rd August 2002, 04:15 PM
Thread: Splash backs
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Thanks guys, sorry I'm a bit slow responding,...
Thanks guys, sorry I'm a bit slow responding, been a bit busy.
Doorstop, the ceramilite sounds like it could be the go, I did a search and came up with their site which had all the info about it.... -
20th August 2002, 11:34 PM
Thread: Splash backs
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Splash backs
G'day
My daughter has just bought a unit and someone http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/rolleyes.gif might have to do a new kitchen for her. Of course money is an object so is my dislike of chisling off... -
11th August 2002, 12:45 PM
Thread: JET products
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G'day again Just remembered something about the...
G'day again
Just remembered something about the woodman/jet relationship. I was told (by a salesman at Trembaths/woodman, adelaide)that the woodman group own the rights to the brand name "Jet" in... -
9th August 2002, 06:35 PM
Thread: JET products
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G'day Brian Jet are made in Taiwan to US company...
G'day Brian
Jet are made in Taiwan to US company specs and inspections and by all accounts that I have read (plenty)they are pretty good quality and value for their price.
cheers
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22nd July 2002, 05:05 PM
Thread: Cleaning Perspex
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G'day I have no experience with this particular...
G'day
I have no experience with this particular problem but would experiment with heat, maybe with some moisture as well, like ironing over a damp cloth.
cheers
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9th July 2002, 02:06 PM
Thread: Joint Strengths
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G'day I'm not particularly fond of any one...
G'day
I'm not particularly fond of any one method, just use whatever is necessary in my opinion to do the job. I did however notice in this article that they said the dowell joints looked dry, and... -
5th July 2002, 11:31 PM
Thread: Power saw blade + extension cord
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G'day Regarding cord, rope or hose storage, even...
G'day
Regarding cord, rope or hose storage, even with large loops you have to put twist in it to get it to sit right. Generally not a problem with power cord and rope if done the same way each time... -
3rd July 2002, 09:37 PM
Thread: Words Women Use...
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cheers brett very instructive, not to mention a...
cheers brett
very instructive, not to mention a good laugh.
cheers
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27th June 2002, 11:50 PM
Thread: fitting hinges
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G'day I do virtually the same as shane, except...
G'day
I do virtually the same as shane, except when fitting, I put a pencil line roughly where the hinges will go on the cabinet, then measure the distance from the top of the door to the centre of... -
27th June 2002, 11:40 PM
Thread: Compound mitre saw comparison/review.
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G'day Shane That would be the cms not the scms...
G'day Shane
That would be the cms not the scms at that price.
cheers
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11th June 2002, 11:48 PM
Thread: taiwanese/ chinese B/Saw
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G'day Arthur If the basics suggested above...
G'day Arthur
If the basics suggested above aren't the problem, maybe the motor could be replaced. Keep a look out for something secondhand. I was told once that some or all of the chinese motors... -
6th June 2002, 12:25 AM
Thread: Sharpening
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http://www.woodbutcher.net/scary.htm G'day...
http://www.woodbutcher.net/scary.htm
G'day again
This is a link to Rod Petersons site, a regular at Badger Pond. This is his take on it along with links to others
cheers
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6th June 2002, 12:12 AM
Thread: Dust Collector
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G'day Iain Should do the job no worries one...
G'day Iain
Should do the job no worries one machine at a time with no more than say 3m flex tube.
cheers
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6th June 2002, 12:06 AM
Thread: Compound mitre saw comparison/review.
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G'day Never quit got to buying a scms, but read...
G'day
Never quit got to buying a scms, but read a lot, makita seems to get the no 1 spot, with a toss up for closish second between hitachi and dewalt. Though I often favour hitachi over makita, I... -
3rd June 2002, 09:20 PM
Thread: Sharpening
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Do a search for the "scary sharp method", cheap...
Do a search for the "scary sharp method", cheap easy and works a treat.
cheers
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30th May 2002, 10:25 PM
Thread: mineral spirits
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G'day Iain's got it, its turps. cheers Rod
G'day
Iain's got it, its turps.
cheers
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29th May 2002, 11:41 PM
Thread: Variable Speed Adapter
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G'day Tip 1 - if using a bit thats tooooo big...
G'day
Tip 1 - if using a bit thats tooooo big for the speed of your router, just get into the wood quick and push hard enough to keep the speed down, easier with an underpowered router. (OK I'm... -
22nd May 2002, 11:31 AM
Thread: penguin on holiday
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penguin on holiday
A vacationing penguin is driving through Northern Territory when he notices the oil-pressure light is on. He gets out to look and see oil dripping out of the motor. He drives to the nearest town and...
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G'day Bazza, I think that one might be an urban...
G'day
Bazza, I think that one might be an urban legend? I did hear it years ago. Never know though. Good laugh anyway.
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16th May 2002, 03:16 PM
Thread: Wagner Spray Guns
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G'day Tony I have been using a wagner finecoat...
G'day Tony
I have been using a wagner finecoat hvlp setup for roughly 8-10 years, spraying lacquer(nearly always) or varnish. This unit is same style as the cig little beaver, with the turbine... -
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