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The Rodeo is the best of the lot. Did 400,000 plus up in the Flinders/Gammon Ranges in SA and towing a tandem trailer - an absolute ripper.

An associate also had a Rodeo - he lived and worked in...

Sheesh Con, with a system like that, just wondering wot size sledgehammer you recommend for driving in a thumb tack:D :D :D :D :D

But hey, if it works........................

Brian

Good stuff Mike. Durden is quality gear - was made in Sth Oz. I recall back in the '70s when we were supplying Durdens with abrasives etc - Mr Durden was fastidious about the quality of his...

G'day Mike,

A Durden 6" jointer with spare blades is currently advertised @ $400 in a Sth Oz paper.

A Durden Junior jointer + stand, spare blades and moulding kit is for sale @ $450.

These...

Lew,

I know you asked about a machine to remove the paint but may I suggest you consider Peelaway - a paint remover with varying types and with some specifically for lead paint removal. The...

'afternoon Scan_Fan.


Try contacting 'Liberon' in SA @ 8383 6207. They have pure Tung Oil but their prices will scare the **** out of you if those quoted above are any guide.
From their price...

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BrianT @ Burra ;)

Why not depart with one and you may have the opportunity of coming back with the other one - suggest depart with Virgin:D :rolleyes:

Brian @ Burra

and the young fella has just applied the sealer:D

Seriously;)

Brian @ Burra

G'day Andrew,

Not a big item for your project and you may already be using them but if you haven't, suggest you try Robertson Square drive screws and the INSTY-BIT.

Available from...

Haymes Paints - top products and people (Prospect) plus Leda Machinery - Graham Juttner really knows his stuff.

Brian @ Burra;)

HEAR bloody HEAR Sir S :D :D :D :D :D :D

Brian @ Burra and a beautiful day:p

Apologies if you thought I was taking a 'cheap shot' Craig - certainly not the case mate.

Unfortunately at this stage Oz doesn't seem to have the market capacity to take many containers of...

Morning all,

Was recently speaking with my B in L - a resident of mainland China for business reasons - about QA etc as this has been on on-going topic in many threads.

China has a wide range...

Have only bought a few things but had no problems with Timbecon re delivery and/or advice and will continue to contact them if/as required;)

BrianT @ Burra

Hey Lynds, Hills Industries are not simplyTriton Agents in WA, Hills Industries (a public company) ARE Triton, they OWN 'em - you are already dealing with the 'horses mouth' so to speak, so tell 'em...

Yep, spot-on SilentC.

I Purchased the 3612 Nov. 02 and the dust cover ( although I didn't know what is was until Mat mentioned it was included :o. Plus the spacer, fence and another cap.
...

Anyone had any experience with this unit which is currently on sale @ $110.

The unit includes: table, stand, anti-kick back device, dust shute and hold down arms.

Table size 600 MM X 400 MM.
...

Subject to usual inspections and taking into consideration year of manufacture - no probs:rolleyes:

As seen in the 'For Sale' classifieds in the SA Saturday paper.


WENCH, Large heavy duty, hand, very long cable. $350 ono.
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Brian (keeping the existing model)
:p

Yep, sure is Peter - 9720 4333.

Also, www.capral.com.au


Cheers

BrianT @ Burra. ;)

G'day Ponce,

Following the above advice from John G, the info he mentioned is the T track was sourced from Capral Aluminium Centres. In Sth Oz, phone, 8445 7333.


Cheers

BrianT @ Burra. ;)

Whew!! Some topic.
A comment or two re Barnsey's post - ' the power of the mighty dollar etc'. This hasn't just happened overnight, the reality is, the consumer has never had it so good. price wise,...

Greetings all,

Would like to share with you a recent event concerning my elderly 'in-laws'. No, I didn't push them off the perch

They rang a Bunnings store in SA to enquire if they had a...

Thanks John. I spoke with MIK @ the Adelaide WW Show re courses. The info was 'not in the immediate future' due to business pressures. However, I will certainly be keeping in touch with them as they...

'afternoon Mr Minimax,

Seems like we are both in a similar situation - see Router tuition.

For interest, I contacted the Sec of Woodgroup SA Inc -
83-964748 - re advice. The group is having...

Is there anyone in Sth Oz who can point me in the direction of someone/group/club/whoever, that may offer some hands-on router tuition or demonstrations.

There are plenty of avenues to learn...

With modest, at best, planing and sharpening skills - it wasn't me - in what was a short interlude in the 'practical science' course.

Sorry, Sami, you can have your thread back - with many people...

Yep. and he became even more peeved when the chisel hit the concrete floor - ' bout the only thing of importance I recall from my school days.:D

Brian

Sami,

Unable to assist with any advice but have just recently found a '9 in' Falcon when clearing out the folk's shed. I assume the manufacturer 'Pope' is now the whitegoods production Co, Simpson...

Yep Troy, have watched an antique dealer use caustic soda mixed with boiling water but ONLY to scrub down some painted concrete steps -worked a treat - not sure if it was the caustic or the fumes...

Morning Simon,

Re sanding - will depend on what grit you started with but in any case just work your way through each grade of grit to about 400 - that should do the trick.

Cheers

Brian @...

Just a coupla quick thoughts Simon.

Did you neutralise the stripper once you scraped off all the gunk?

During sanding there's a fair chance you sanded the dust back into the timber. May I...

Hey Neil,

These brushes are a bit of a worry - wot with angels and clouds floating around.

Checked out the Neef site and they flog 'SMOOCHING BRUSHES ' :rolleyes:

Having been around for a...

Morning Goldy,

As a hobbyist with furniture restoration, I used to jump in and strip everything regardless of whether it was really necessary. I soon learnt a lesson - strip ONLY if you really...

Greetings Petenchez,

You may like to check out a product called PEEL AWAY which is made under license by Haymes Paints in Victoria.
www.haymespaint.com.au

I have often used a suede shoe brush...

Thanks for the 'loan' of your original thread John and greatly appreciate everyone's comments - a great help. Now to check the prices.

Cheers,

Brian @ Burra. :)

Sorry for earlier digressing a little from your main point John but does it really it matter who places the adverts? If a trader is quoting different prices for the same product, your decision is...

Thanks Daniel,

Back in ancient times - the '70's, I was a sales rep for an industrial wholesaler with a section selling Bosch, AEG and Makita which was then very new to OZ. I agree the quality of...

It's OK for you mob down in the swamps Doorstop, even the rocks a still looking for a drink up this way :p but the vines at Clare are doing OK so the world is at peace.

An' I reckon that govvy...

Ozwinner, 'scuse me for a moment please'

but hey, NDRU, please tell me you AREN"T using a tax-payer funded computer to download the 'funny faces' etc.

We're 'sposed to be strugglin' for a $...

Rather an interesting topic this 'ethics'.

Having been self employed since the mid 70's and worked as an employee and employer in the industrial wholesale field for many years, your are right,...

G,day John,

I appreciate this is almost ancient history but which jigsaw did you end up purchasing.

And are you :D or :mad: with the choice.

Cheers

Brian @ Burra and wish it would rain...

oops :rolleyes:

shoulda read all your contributions........ before tellin' ya what to do:p
Brian

G,day Jim,

Throw in a coupla those pics on how you retrieve the logs/timber - a real eye opener.

Inspirational stuff.

Cheers

Brian @ Burra ;)

Sooo Tasman - you're the bloke Imre was telling me about. I purchased some of his gear - hope to buy more - the other day and spent ages with him picking his brains - nice bloke.

I hope your plans...

Thanks for the interest fellas and it's a deal Mik - shall be in touch.

Cheers

Brian @ Burra which is again a tad frosty this morn

Morning Mik,

Thanks for the offer - I was half joking - but on second thoughts - even just to see first hand the products you have made would be great.

Are you down Gawler way??

Shall be in...

G'day Mik and John Saxton,

A follow-up re the 2nd hand Leigh. Didn't go to the first clearing sale as hoped but have just purchased a jig, Model D-1258R for $350. The jig is in good knick and been...

We are now back on the BB - for some reason couldn't make it for awhile.

Anyway, thanks Neil - looks like a profit already :rolleyes:

Thanks and will see you there.

Brian