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  1. 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.

    Cheers,
    Theva
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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...
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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...
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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...
  5. Thread: Structural Steel

    by Theva
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    Another link with prices; add GST . ...

    Another link with prices; add GST .
    ...
  6. Thread: Bob Carr Quits

    by Theva
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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..

    Cheers,
    Theva :p
  7. Thread: Structural Steel

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    Flyboy, I have sent you a pm. Cheers, Theva

    Flyboy,

    I have sent you a pm.

    Cheers,
    Theva
  8. 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 -...
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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.

    It is still in...
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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...
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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).


    Cheers,
    Theva
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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.

    If you still don’t like it then take a look at...
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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...
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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

    If you know the loading &...
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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...
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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...
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    feet? :D

    feet?

    :D
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    Clinton1, Any photos of frog surfaces? ...

    Clinton1,

    Any photos of frog surfaces?

    Cheers,
    Theva
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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.

    Cheers,
    Theva
  20. 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,
    Theva
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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

    Cheers,
    Theva
  22. Suggestion - Ironbark – nice reddish if oiled...

    Suggestion - Ironbark – nice reddish if oiled regularly.

    "Shining gum" - wanna run a spell check on that? :eek:

    Cheers,
    Theva :p
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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 .

    Cheers,
    Theva
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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....
  25. Thread: forum caps

    by Theva
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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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    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.

    :D :D :D :p
  27. 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

    Cheers,
    Theva
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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

    The sequence of...
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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?

    Regards,
    Theva
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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...
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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
    Theva
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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,
    Theva
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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...
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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.

    Cheers,
    Theva
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    Bllooode Beeauutiful Midge, Regards, Theva

    Bllooode Beeauutiful Midge,

    Regards,
    Theva
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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.

    Low angle...
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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.

    If you are thinking of buying another Stanley...
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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...
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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...
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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 .

    Cheers,
    Theva
  41. 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

    and ,

    3) Lie Nelson low...
  42. Thread: Jarrah finishing

    by Theva
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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,
    Theva
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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.

    Regards,
    Theva
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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)....
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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.

    Regards, Theva
  46. 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...
  47. Thread: OT: Welder Help

    by Theva
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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...
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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...
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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,

    Theva
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    So, I guess not. Regards, Theva

    So, I guess not.

    Regards,

    Theva
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