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    I have just received one of these messages and...

    I have just received one of these messages and have deleted it.
    Macca
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    Thanks for your thoughts. I may give Ozito a...

    Thanks for your thoughts. I may give Ozito a miss.

    Macca
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    Is Ozito the new GMC

    I know all the genuine woodworkers will disagree but I have always found that for light around the house work the GMC range of cordless drills were OK.

    As my 10 year old drills are about at the...
  4. Thread: Backup software

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    Thanks to all for your replies. I am sure I will...

    Thanks to all for your replies. I am sure I will find one to suit.

    Thanks again Macca
  5. Thread: Backup software

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    Backup software

    I have bought an external case for an old hard drive I had and am using it as a backup, via USB connection. This I am doing manually about once a week.

    I would like to know if there is freeware...
  6. Thread: MS Office 2007

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    Solved

    Hi all...........I have solved the problem with Office 2007.

    After reading countless pages of how to fix it on Google and various forums I have decided.

    I removed Office 2007 and reloaded the...
  7. Thread: MS Office 2007

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    I have given up. I just open Office early in...

    I have given up. I just open Office early in the day and leave it open all day.
    Thanks again to all.
    Macca
  8. Thread: MS Office 2007

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    Hi Cured. I am running Trend Micro Internet...

    Hi Cured.
    I am running Trend Micro Internet Security Pro. No security risks found.
    I have disabled this during reg and validate. Did not fix.
    I am logged on as administrator.

    Thanks Macca
  9. Thread: MS Office 2007

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    Thanks for the replies. Went to MS site and...

    Thanks for the replies.
    Went to MS site and downloaded all the updates and patches.
    Yes Cured, all is legal and above board.

    No change still have to register and validate after every reboot.
    ...
  10. Thread: MS Office 2007

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    MS Office 2007

    I have just bought and installed MS Office 2007, and have struck a problem that seems (according to Google) to be fairly common.

    Even though I have registered and verified my copy of Office 2007 I...
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    We earned less than $80,000 We payed tax. We...

    We earned less than $80,000
    We payed tax.
    We lodged a tax return.
    WE did not receive the $900.
    We are self funded retirees.
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    Thanks for all the advice fellas I have (I...

    Thanks for all the advice fellas

    I have (I think) loaded all my programs etc back onto the computer. Although I still sometimes get a message saying I need to download Flashplayer or Adobe or...
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    Ian and Horse...........an interesting debate re...

    Ian and Horse...........an interesting debate re PC V MAC.

    My PC is running as good if not better then when it was new, so I will stick with it for now.

    Given what I know now, is a...
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    An update on my win32 problems. I could not...

    An update on my win32 problems.

    I could not rectify this at home so I took my computer to a computer repair shop.

    They had it for over a week and could not get rid of this infection.

    The...
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    Thanks Ian, I tried both but could not run...

    Thanks Ian,
    I tried both but could not run either.

    Macca
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    win32cryptor help

    Hi...I have discovered 2 problems with my computer

    1. on startup I get an error message that says Google Installer needs to close. What does this mean. I have not run google installer.

    2. ...
  17. Thread: Software update

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    I had to reset username and password. All ok now...

    I had to reset username and password.
    All ok now
    macca
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    Thanks Ron. Problem solved using your the...

    Thanks Ron.
    Problem solved using your the Microsoft site

    Thanks again
    Macca
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    I tried Openoffice.....no change I then...

    I tried Openoffice.....no change
    I then reinstalled Powerpoint viewer
    I then went into control panel, folder options,file types and allocated Powerpoint viewer to PPS. files. No change.
    Where am...
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    Power Point Viewer

    I am running XP and Outlook express. I have PowerPoint Viewer installed.

    When I receive an email with a PPS attachment it will not open. It gives me the message "this file does not have a...
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    Well done Willy. Jarrah always looks nice Macca

    Well done Willy. Jarrah always looks nice
    Macca
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    Thanks for the replies. It would appear that the...

    Thanks for the replies. It would appear that the Solid Ox is a non goer and I have researched the Bernsomatic on the web and it seems that the cylinders only last about 20 minutes.
    It might still...
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    Braizing without hiring oxy bottle

    Is it possible to get a system with enough heat for braising without hiring an oxy bottle.

    I have seen the LP and oxy setup that plumbers use but I would not use it enough at home to warrant the...
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    Thanks all. My computer is custom built, about...

    Thanks all. My computer is custom built, about 2-3 years old and running XP.
    It is working just fine so I am not going to stuff about with it.
    Thanks
    Macca
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    Updating drivers

    I have often heard it said " maybe you need to update your drivers". Is this something I should do on a regular basis or is a case of "if it ain't broke don't fix it"

    How do I know when drivers...
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    I spent a couple of hours yesterday in the shed...

    I spent a couple of hours yesterday in the shed and did the following.

    Checked the bevel angle on the gouge I was using, and found it to be >45 degrees,so I reground it to more like 35-40. ...
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    Thanks for the quick replies. I have been...

    Thanks for the quick replies.
    I have been fooling around with the lathe setup. As you know it is set on angle to allow me to turn from the chair.
    I have changed the angle at which it is set and...
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    Unwanted spiral when spindle turning

    Lately when doing spindle turning I get this tool chatter which leads to an unwanted spiral effect. This is particularly so when turning dry hard Jarrah.

    This happens with both the gouge and the...
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    G'day and welcome Fred Macca

    G'day and welcome Fred
    Macca
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    It looks a lot like Sheoak. Very similar bark...

    It looks a lot like Sheoak.
    Very similar bark to the ones that I have see growing in the wheatbelt of WA
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    Thanks for all the advice. My computer is only...

    Thanks for all the advice.
    My computer is only 18 mths old and has a mother board with an on board graphics card.
    I rang the builder of the computer (Austin) and was told that an LCD would work OK....
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    I need a new monitor

    My 9 year old 17" CRT monitor has developed distinct tinge of pink lately, so I am looking to buy a new LCD monitor.

    Has anyone got any advice as to what to look for.

    Any experiences with...
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    Hrt

    Hrt
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    If all you are going to do is small stuff as you...

    If all you are going to do is small stuff as you said then a Carbatec 250 would do the job but if you intend to make furniture etc then you should get one of the many 14" saw on the market.
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    I drill from one end using a forstner bit...

    I drill from one end using a forstner bit followed by a spade bit. Turn it around and rechuck it and do the same from other end.
    Macca
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    Thanks Mike. got it now Macca

    Thanks Mike. got it now
    Macca
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    Welcome Charlie. Sorry to say your link did not...

    Welcome Charlie. Sorry to say your link did not work.

    Macca
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    Hi Smeds, I have heard of Repreve and how good...

    Hi Smeds, I have heard of Repreve and how good it is, but have been told that it is not on the PBS and is very expensive. Is this correct
    Thanks
    macca
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    Thanks Tealady, I might give the magnesium a go....

    Thanks Tealady, I might give the magnesium a go. Sounds better than the nasties the Docs want to give me.
    Macca
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    Restless Leg Syndrome

    Hi........who out there has RLS and what are you taking.
    I have suffered from this for years and have tried many remedies, both natural and drugs.
    I am currently taking Cabergoline which is a...
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    Great first effort. What is the cutting tool. ...

    Great first effort.
    What is the cutting tool. Something you have made or is it shop bought.

    Macca
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    My G G Grandfather is listed in the convicts book...

    My G G Grandfather is listed in the convicts book as a soldier and he got seven years, but his crime is not listed. Must have been a bad boy.
  43. I reverse chuck it and drill from both ends Macca

    I reverse chuck it and drill from both ends
    Macca
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    Deano.....there is indeed a skill shortage in WA....

    Deano.....there is indeed a skill shortage in WA. As Stub has said, if you have a trade and are out of work in WA you are not doing the right thing.

    Most trades appear to have ample OT going at...
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    The instructions you get from Jim are easier to...

    The instructions you get from Jim are easier to follow than the ones you get from the net.

    macca
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    I mount a jig saw upside down in my B&D workmate....

    I mount a jig saw upside down in my B&D workmate. The 2 halves of the table have a convenient grove running the whole length which grips the footplate of the jigsaw.
    Never been a problem

    Macca
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    Lay a header course of pavers as a border. Cement...

    Lay a header course of pavers as a border. Cement under the outside edge to stop any movement.

    Macca
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    I had Slacker do a job for me and can recommend...

    I had Slacker do a job for me and can recommend him and his work.

    Macca
  49. Thread: a retic learner

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    You will need to cut out the old fitting and and...

    You will need to cut out the old fitting and and replace it with the new one. You will need to extend the pipe as it will now be too short. If you can't spring the pipe into the new fitting there is...
  50. Thread: Shane????

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    Sorry to hear all that Shane. I hope things...

    Sorry to hear all that Shane. I hope things improve in the future.

    Cheers Macca.
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