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7th February 2023, 09:35 AM
Thread: # 137 Jan/Feb 2023
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DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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5th June 2022, 10:37 AM
Thread: From Daly Waters Pub this morning
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From Daly Waters Pub this morning
Two guys go hunting.
Jerry has never gone hunting while Joe has hunted all his life.
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15th March 2022, 12:00 PM
Thread: Dave's Workshop Build
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I really must be getting old -- I have no idea of...
I really must be getting old -- I have no idea of what you are talking about
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14th March 2022, 08:32 AM
Thread: Dave's Workshop Build
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You will have to excuse an old fella, but what...
You will have to excuse an old fella, but what the hell is a swing back
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28th February 2022, 08:38 AM
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From Daly Waters Pub - Know the feeling well
An 80 year old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them.
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27th February 2022, 08:10 AM
Thread: Vale STURDEE. A sad day.
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DEATH NOTICE Rest in Peace, Peter. We enjoyed many good times...
Rest in Peace, Peter. We enjoyed many good times together. You will not be forgotten
Good bye my friend
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9th February 2022, 07:53 AM
Thread: Soon I'll be leaving the forums.
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What else can I say, you have been a valued...
What else can I say, you have been a valued friend for many years. I second all the previous posts, and thank you for you contributions over the years.
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19th December 2021, 09:13 AM
Thread: Good advice from Daly Waters Pub
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Good advice from Daly Waters Pub
Daly Waters Pub (Reposted by oldgreybeard)
There once was a happy little fly buzzing around a barn, when she came upon a large pile of fresh manure produced by the stock bull. Since it had been... -
19th December 2021, 08:31 AM
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Sorry, we are going to Berwick for my daughter's...
Sorry, we are going to Berwick for my daughter's birthday.
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28th November 2021, 02:11 PM
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I expect to be in attendance Bob
I expect to be in attendance
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19th November 2021, 08:35 AM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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14th November 2021, 05:35 PM
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Re Post #258
Following on from Matt's comments
Mostly about marking knives with a few deviations.
I have been offered a broken 315mm diameter broken Brobo Metal cutting mitre saw blade. It is probably 20... -
7th November 2021, 08:41 AM
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Apology
Seeing that it is our 57 wedding anniversary today, I think it would be a wise move to spend the time with my wife and family
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28th October 2021, 07:44 AM
Thread: Another one from Daly Waters Pub
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Another one from Daly Waters Pub
Daly Waters Pub
Sorry... but I need to vent!!!!
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I experienced the WORST customer service today at a shop in town.
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23rd October 2021, 11:04 AM
Thread: Paraprosdokians
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Paraprosdokians
The following appeared in my Emails this morning. I believe it was previously posted on Facebook.
I hope you enjoy Paraprosdokians - I can certainly agree with #17:D:D
Cheers Bob
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11th October 2021, 01:14 PM
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Well last night's session proved why the above...
Well last night's session proved why the above quote (6th October 2021) is correct - to say the I had the theory all "ballsed-up", was well and truly proven.:?
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10th October 2021, 02:58 PM
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A couple of images for tonight's discussion...
A couple of images for tonight's discussion
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Questions:
How to measure the appropriate angles?
How to determine the size of file required?
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6th October 2021, 12:06 PM
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That's not how I understood it. I thought that I...
That's not how I understood it. I thought that I was the one asking for assistance and advice and that you three honourable gentlemen where the ones who were going to do the educating and...
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5th October 2021, 12:53 PM
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Yesterday I emailed Ames Australia seeking...
Yesterday I emailed Ames Australia seeking clarification as to the type of file and sharpening procedure for my Cyclone Pole pruner/saw. The replies have confirmed the saw blade is indeed high...
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4th October 2021, 09:29 AM
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Sharpening high carbon curved pruning saw
Simplicity
Last nights chat was another highly successful chat about stuff that at the time seemed extremely important, yet now with a Coffee in hand I can’t remember.
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30th September 2021, 09:11 AM
Thread: Another one from Daly Waters Pub
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Another one from Daly Waters Pub
Daly Waters Pub
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A woman awakes during the night to find that her husband is not in bed. She puts on her robe and goes downstairs to look for him. She finds him sitting at the kitchen... -
22nd September 2021, 10:40 AM
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I just found out that there is a sub - forum...
I just found out that there is a sub - forum devoted to sharpening https://www.woodworkforums.com/f127.
Might be worth looking at before Sunday's Jabber
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15th September 2021, 08:20 PM
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I do have a tablet, but without WIFI or decent...
I do have a tablet, but without WIFI or decent internet reception in the shed / garage, it doesn't help very much
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15th September 2021, 09:41 AM
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Good morning all. GraemeCook has hinted at...
Good morning all.
GraemeCook has hinted at probably the most important questions for a full discussion of this topic.
It may be all good and well to want to have a computer in the shed, but is... -
14th September 2021, 12:51 PM
Thread: Feed up with lockdown
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Feed up with lockdown
Check out our Sunday evening Skype meetings https://www.woodworkforums.com/f303/sunday-round-table-jabber-sunday-evening-welcome-240554/13#post2254218.
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13th September 2021, 09:28 PM
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Sunday Round Table Jabber 19th September 2021 ...
Sunday Round Table Jabber 19th September 2021
Hot topic for discussion
Do you have a computer in your workshop / shed? Would you like one? If you answered yes to either of the above;what... -
8th September 2021, 08:05 PM
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Matt & Phil, Thanks for making your time...
Matt & Phil,
Thanks for making your time available, I am confident that I have a workable solution - not ideal, but probably as good as I can expect with the software and hardware limitations of my... -
8th September 2021, 08:58 AM
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Thanks Phil and Matt for the comments. I guess...
Thanks Phil and Matt for the comments.
I guess that my problems are compounded by age, not just mine but also my equipment.My laptop and most of my computer equipment needed for Skype etc was bought... -
7th September 2021, 04:39 PM
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My Skype communication problem - Solved, maybe
My apologies for the problems I have been causing trying to participate in your skype chats. I know the problem and think I have found a work around.
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5th September 2021, 09:19 AM
Thread: Little Johnny and ScoMo
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Needs Pictures Oldgreybeard wants picture(s) for...
Needs Pictures Oldgreybeard wants picture(s) for this post Don't know how this happened or how to get rid of it - Sorry Bob
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19th August 2021, 09:23 AM
Thread: Daly Waters Pub Groaners
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Missing attachment
Don't know what happened to the attachment, but I have added it back to the original post
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18th August 2021, 09:38 AM
Thread: Daly Waters Pub Groaners
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Daly Waters Pub Groaners
Few more to add to KB's groaners courtesy of Daly Waters Pub facebook page.
Bob
1. I started with nothing. I still have most of it.
2. When did my wild oats turn to prunes and all bran?
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4th August 2021, 09:23 AM
Thread: Carpentry.
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Crickeys Croc did you find your Grandmother's old...
Crickeys Croc did you find your Grandmother's old joke book. It's got be at least that old.
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5th July 2021, 09:44 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Congratulations Chief, a magnificent result and...
Congratulations Chief, a magnificent result and well deserved. When I issued the challenge to Matt last year, I knew you guys and gals could produce a plane which in the decision of our esteemed...
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2nd July 2021, 08:46 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Yours ha ha ha !! :D cheers Bob
Yours ha ha ha !! :D
cheers
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30th June 2021, 12:19 PM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Personally I don't have problem with the number...
Personally I don't have problem with the number of words - it was originally only intended to be a guideline. I am sure that Ian and his team will err on the side of commonsence, but it is their...
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30th June 2021, 10:21 AM
Thread: Not what you think.
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Golf socks
When I got dressed this morning I left 2 pair of socks on the bed. Soon after my wife came into the kitchen where i was having breakfast wanting to know why I left the socks on the bed.
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29th June 2021, 11:23 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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Last post before the challenge is over
Message to Sally:
I told Matt yesterday that there was only 56 hours to go in order to get “the body” finished – and that was only if he didn’t work or sleep!
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28th June 2021, 04:49 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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Get a wriggle on Matt - only 56 hours to go (if...
Get a wriggle on Matt - only 56 hours to go (if you don't work or sleep):D :D
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24th June 2021, 09:21 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 Jools13
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Congratulations Jools, looking good. Bob
Congratulations Jools, looking good.
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20th June 2021, 09:21 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Doug3030
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Looking good but don't forget Doug, you have to...
Looking good but don't forget Doug, you have to get out of the shed sometime so Jools can work on her masterpeice!
Cheers
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2nd June 2021, 03:01 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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These are our assessment of those that have been...
These are our assessment of those that have been finished AND those which we considered has reach a stage where they could be submitted for judging - hence the designation "??? finished". Hopefully...
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2nd June 2021, 02:47 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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Seems like I snipped the image from post #124 not...
Seems like I snipped the image from post #124 not #125. Here is the correct image 495369
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2nd June 2021, 12:48 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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Thread #149 has been updated to correct my error...
Thread #149 has been updated to correct my error re the status of sheets entry
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2nd June 2021, 12:06 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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OOPS!! Sorry Sheets - I have amended the text and...
OOPS!! Sorry Sheets - I have amended the text and will include your image
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2nd June 2021, 11:49 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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eerrrr!! maybe photoshop when I 'snipped" the...
eerrrr!! maybe photoshop when I 'snipped" the original image -:B :no:
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2nd June 2021, 11:15 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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Last month
We will also soon be starting a “Death clock” count down to June 30.
Beware -- Big brothers are watching 🤓
Aussiephil summed up the difficulty of this challenge with his prophetic words on... -
24th May 2021, 03:31 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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Maureen's Plane
Well here it is – Maureen’s plane!
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Wait its embroidery. Is the Oldgreybeard just taking the mickey out of us? You know I wouldn’t do that (well maybe just a little bit). So what is on my... -
23rd May 2021, 04:12 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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We will see when and if yours is completed :D
We will see when and if yours is completed :D
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23rd May 2021, 03:02 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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Firstly let me apologise for my absence from the...
Firstly let me apologise for my absence from the forum over the last few weeks.
Apart from my neck and shoulder issues which have not improved, we have had a death in the family and my elder sister...