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23rd May 2017, 10:08 PM
Thread: Tormek not cutting straight
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I had the same issue many years ago. Asked a...
I had the same issue many years ago. Asked a Tormek rep at Working With Wood Show one of the things he mentioned was to tighten the jig evenly. That is tighten each knob a bit at a time and not one...
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24th May 2016, 09:25 PM
Thread: Brisbane TWWW - parking
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Brisbane TWWW - parking
Seems a shame the parking fees are almost as much at the admission fees - $13 p/day or $25 with a trailer. Doesn't look like the Ekka Association is doing show organisers any favours, considering...
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28th April 2012, 11:41 AM
Thread: My shed layout plan
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that's looking good. Great idea having somewhere...
that's looking good. Great idea having somewhere for stools and being able to sit at the bench. Lots of bench space and storage underneath.
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22nd April 2012, 08:28 PM
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perhaps not, as I was talking to someone at...
perhaps not, as I was talking to someone at Carbatec and they indicated that they were not getting much support form Triton and product shipments very slow ???
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24th May 2009, 03:12 PM
Thread: Z-Vise or Bench Pro 2000
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I've just come back from the Brisbane WWW show....
I've just come back from the Brisbane WWW show. Was almost tempted to buy either of these, but resisted temptation also. Jumped onto google to see what i can find about the Bench Pro 2000 and came...
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15th November 2008, 07:55 PM
Thread: Router / Jigsaw stand with Biscuit Jointer
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you'll need to make sure the router mounting...
you'll need to make sure the router mounting plate is there. cant see it in the pics as it would be under the top.
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15th November 2008, 07:44 PM
Thread: Triton hand planer markdown
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bought one of these at the Bris woodwork show...
bought one of these at the Bris woodwork show this year for $85 :D
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17th May 2008, 05:35 PM
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I went to the ww show this today. Usually spend...
I went to the ww show this today. Usually spend hours there, but this year was ready to come home just after lunch. Managed to extend it out by staying to watch a demo on veneering.
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5th April 2008, 09:22 PM
Thread: De painting cedar
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if not cedar, they maybe silky oak. i...
if not cedar, they maybe silky oak.
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31st March 2008, 09:18 PM
Thread: Is someone killing Triton ?
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Be interesting to see if there is a Triton stand...
Be interesting to see if there is a Triton stand at the Woodwork shows this year.
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30th March 2008, 01:44 PM
Thread: Is someone killing Triton ?
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An interesting thread. havent read all the...
An interesting thread. havent read all the replies, but certainly some common ideas as to what is happening with Triton.
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26th February 2008, 01:01 AM
Thread: Bell shaped holes?
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storm water pipe
I take it that the holes are to support the posts for the carport? Or are they a pier hole as part of foundation for the slab. If the later , you could fill in the hole and move it in a bit. (the...
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24th February 2008, 07:56 PM
Thread: Sip Migmate 150N
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Hi Willy I have the same / similar welder, mine...
Hi Willy
I have the same / similar welder, mine is a 150N turbo, probably the same. When i bought mine i thought it was a good buy at around $600 for what id use it for (car body and general hobby... -
24th February 2008, 06:42 PM
Thread: Mobile Workbenches
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I like Norm's idea....so much so that i've done...
I like Norm's idea....so much so that i've done the same ot my workbench :D
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16th February 2008, 09:01 PM
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single router bits
I picked up 4, 1/2 bits a few weeks ago at Bunnings Underwood for $12ea. Cheap as i thought.
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23rd June 2007, 09:16 AM
Thread: MIG Welder HELP needed ! .
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Plushy - im having similar problems with my MIG...
Plushy - im having similar problems with my MIG too. Have a few tips to fix, including new torch liner. Will test out over next few weeks.
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25th April 2007, 02:01 PM
Thread: sanding a concrete wall before painting?
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5cm protrusion.....omg how can some1 fix a wall...
5cm protrusion.....omg how can some1 fix a wall and leave that much out.If it really is 5 cm and not 5 mm, i'd be more inclined to cut it out again and start again if thats an option.
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25th April 2007, 12:26 PM
Thread: WIP - House of Ruffly
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lotsa powerpoints
make sure you put in heaps all around, and maybe a 15amp one....just incase u buy some biggggggg machines :D
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14th April 2007, 09:58 PM
Thread: Tile edges
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Id would suggest you try to set out the tiles so...
Id would suggest you try to set out the tiles so you dont have a cut tile on the outside edge. Try have the cuts facing inwards to a join so any roughness is covered with the grouting.
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11th April 2007, 09:28 PM
Thread: Decking timber for fence slats
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personally i wouldnt be using 90 mm...go the...
personally i wouldnt be using 90 mm...go the small sizes, 67 or 42 if thats what they come in. Looks much better and also I'd look at placing then horizonitally instead of vertical
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19th February 2007, 10:03 AM
Thread: Help, please:Footings and bearers
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I was going to ask the same thing. Rapid set...
I was going to ask the same thing. Rapid set apparently doesnt have the structural strength. (saw that on some DIY show on the box)
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19th February 2007, 09:58 AM
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I wouldn't say its butt ugly. Good job and...
I wouldn't say its butt ugly. Good job and functional which is all you need.
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19th February 2007, 09:38 AM
Thread: What tool is this #2764
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very interesting
what a very interesting item. I to started thinking along the lines of a crate opening device, but to think a solider would carry something with such a round protruding handle i thought otherwise....
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12th February 2007, 11:35 AM
Thread: fixing a ceiling hole
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this is would i'd do. Firstly cut the hole to...
this is would i'd do. Firstly cut the hole to make it square that way it will be easier to cut a fill in piece. Make sure you buy the correct thickness of plasterboard. I think ceilings are usually...
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7th February 2007, 11:00 AM
Thread: Timber framed aviaries
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:o 100mm posts....thats some serious aviary.
:o 100mm posts....thats some serious aviary.
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6th February 2007, 09:14 AM
Thread: paving advice roadbase or concrete base?
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Lots of advice here for you Ceaser but for my 2c...
Lots of advice here for you Ceaser but for my 2c worth. I did a driveway myself 170m2 in total so a big job. I put down deco (decomposted granite) first as a base to fill in as i had to dig out some...
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6th February 2007, 08:48 AM
Thread: Responsible tool design
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I can not agree that its consumers that drive...
I can not agree that its consumers that drive manufacture. IMO its technology that drives manufacture and consumer spending. I have to agree, why not just replace a battery rather then buy a new...
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6th February 2007, 07:51 AM
Thread: How to choose a vice...
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Have you tried Carbatec. they are located in...
Have you tried Carbatec. they are located in Cooparoo.
http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_7890&zenid=ekv5tl5g5uecmq2815sglg9rj7 -
25th January 2007, 09:58 AM
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I agree, if your only doing a rock edge, you...
I agree, if your only doing a rock edge, you wouldn't really need to bed them into concrete. Simply dig your trench and use some sort of fill, such as crusher dust, to level trench and place the rock...
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21st January 2007, 12:09 PM
Thread: Best way to repair crack in Gyprock
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Lots of reason !!!
The crack is most likely a result of movement. If this is the only place there is a crack above the door then perhaps the frame is loose and closing the door etc is causing movement. Not sure how...
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14th January 2007, 08:28 PM
Thread: Sharpening Thicknesser Blades
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Precision is the key !!!
I'd have to agree with MajorPanic, I'd rather spend the few dollars and have thicknesser blades done professional.
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8th January 2007, 06:20 PM
Thread: Silky Oak Finishing
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Hi
would depend on what the finish is at the moment. Im certainly no expert, however Ive used Howards Orange Oil on an old organ a mate had. It was probably finished with shellac or similar - certainly...
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29th December 2006, 05:46 PM
Thread: How Fast is Your Internet Connection?
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interesting
thats my results from cable broadband.
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20th December 2006, 11:33 AM
Thread: Buggar bum basturd!! I NEED ELECTRICITY!!
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go the power to the shed.
when i had power run to my shed, i got 3 quotes $800, $1200 and $2000. I took the cheapest - was from a Grey Army sparky. I dug the trench etc, got a safety switch in the shed and at the fusebox,...
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20th December 2006, 11:22 AM
Thread: Bottle opener
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Nice..........but
too big to put on the key ring.
Nice job pawnhead. They'd be great in the workshop for an ale or several after a hard day making sawdust.
but yeah, no good for the keyring.
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18th December 2006, 08:20 AM
Thread: Replacing Ni-Cads
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and !!!!!!!!
well this post is informative....NOT :p
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15th December 2006, 07:21 AM
Thread: Free machines
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Well Done
what a wonderful gesture Rodgera. Its great to see others helping others and in particular the junior woodworkers.
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15th November 2006, 08:03 PM
Thread: Samson S-90 spray gun question
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very useful
Durwood...thx for the info, was very useful. A furher question if i may. I have seen some suction feed guns that have a small bit of clear tubing coming from the pot to the gun. What are these ?? Are...
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11th November 2006, 10:35 AM
Thread: Samson S-90 spray gun question
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good question ??
Triangle
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3rd August 2006, 09:43 AM
Thread: More new Triton Tools
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Wet & dry sharping system ???
this looks very much like the Tormek system. Has the same water tray, same jigs etc.
Is it just me tho, the triton one seems to be floating on air :D