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11th December 2023, 09:27 AM
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Wow thanks for the link Steve.
Science has always captured my imagination as does this article.
I marvel at the changes in my life time and wonder about the future.
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22nd November 2023, 04:35 PM
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You Can't hide a hole or a trench
You can't hide a hole or a trench.
To find a hole or a trench simply scrape back the covering soil etc and the hole or trench will become visible by the different soil use to refill.
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9th December 2022, 08:22 AM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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12th November 2021, 06:20 PM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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10th November 2021, 12:30 PM
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You could use the tank from your old compressor...
You could use the tank from your old compressor as extra storage.
It probably also has a drain valve.
A friend uses 3 x 45Kg gas cylinders as storage but I'm not sure how he gets rid of the... -
25th October 2021, 02:21 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Guides
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Bandsaw Guides
I have a Laguna 14/12 bandsaw and have always had trouble with the ceramic guides coming loose and sliding forward taking the edge of my blades.
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5th September 2021, 10:22 AM
Thread: Mineral Oil
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Pet shop for me also. Cheapest by far. I also...
Pet shop for me also.
Cheapest by far.
I also make a mix of Paraffin and my Bees wax.
Excellent paste and easy to use that I give with my cutting boards.
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6th June 2021, 10:59 AM
Thread: Hi there from G Mack in Stawell Vic
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Welcome G M You are not far from me. I live...
Welcome G M
You are not far from me.
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20th October 2020, 08:39 AM
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17th August 2020, 10:30 AM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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17th August 2020, 10:29 AM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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5th July 2020, 10:15 AM
Thread: Issue 10 OUT NOW and it's FREE
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HEADS UP Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks for the heads up.
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18th May 2020, 01:52 PM
Thread: large pin board frame
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Sorry I don't have any photographs and at present...
Sorry I don't have any photographs and at present I don't have any I can photograph.
It has been about 14 months since I have purchased some sheets.
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18th May 2020, 10:10 AM
Thread: large pin board frame
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I make lots of Pinboards for private, school and...
I make lots of Pinboards for private, school and office use.
All sizes up to 2400 * 1200 using Canite as the sheet https://www.provans.com.au/products/canite-softboard/
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2nd May 2020, 09:57 AM
Thread: Dog kennel insulation
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To keep the warmth inside hang some sort of heavy...
To keep the warmth inside hang some sort of heavy cloth down on the inside to cover the opening.
Fasten at the top and your dog will be able to push past to get in and out.
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6th April 2020, 09:33 AM
Thread: May 2020 - PRIZE DRAW - # 127
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24th November 2019, 10:55 AM
Thread: A few more funnies
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Text the one about senility to my daughter. She...
Text the one about senility to my daughter.
She responded.
" So smooth Dad. I thought you already had transitioned:U"
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16th November 2019, 08:54 AM
Thread: When is 225 PVC pipe not 225mm?
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Hope this helps with understanding. ...
Hope this helps with understanding.
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29th October 2019, 08:44 AM
Thread: Crosscut sled question
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I keep the design simple and made two sleds....
I keep the design simple and made two sleds.
Mine are made for accuracy not show and when they wear I make a new one.
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22nd September 2019, 11:17 AM
Thread: Common Sense
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If common sense was so common everybody would...
If common sense was so common everybody would have it.
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6th June 2019, 10:29 AM
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Hi Bill A fellow that I knew made a lot of pine...
Hi Bill
A fellow that I knew made a lot of pine products to sell at markets.
They were all done with his own mix of oil based stain the ingredients he purchased from my hardware store.
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23rd May 2019, 09:07 AM
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I use wine cask bladders. Good fun emptying...
I use wine cask bladders.
Good fun emptying them, would have heaps more if they came filled with beer.
Simple with a large opening to fill.
Also use them for water when camping, fill them up and... -
29th April 2019, 09:37 AM
Thread: Making Kitchen Doors
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Use Penetrol One way to get a great finish...
Use Penetrol
One way to get a great finish with gloss paint is to add Penetrol .
The Flood Company Australia » Paint Additives » penetrol.
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29th April 2019, 09:36 AM
Thread: Making Kitchen Doors
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Use Penetrol One way to get a great finish...
Use Penetrol
One way to get a great finish with gloss paint is to add Penetrol .
The Flood Company Australia » Paint Additives » penetrol.
I have had excellent results for many years using... -
19th March 2019, 09:19 AM
Thread: my shed, my thinking your suggestions
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[QUOTE=QC Inspector;2131216]Here is a 3hp for...
[QUOTE=QC Inspector;2131216]Here is a 3hp for someone in the right location. A VFD to run it won't be all that much (just ask Bob) and you can run it at 60 cycle and get the airflows we get....
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19th March 2019, 09:13 AM
Thread: my shed, my thinking your suggestions
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Would theses work?:...
Would theses work?:...
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18th March 2019, 02:30 PM
Thread: my shed, my thinking your suggestions
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Thanks for the heads up Cleokitty. It appears...
Thanks for the heads up Cleokitty.
It appears that the goods on the Swagman site are parts for motor-homes.
The blower mentioned is not what I am looking for.
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18th March 2019, 12:38 PM
Thread: my shed, my thinking your suggestions
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I will not home for a couple of weeks so a photo...
I will not home for a couple of weeks so a photo would be down the track a bit.
Out visiting our kids getting some of our own back. Set up in their backyard, their power mostly their tucker and we... -
18th March 2019, 09:53 AM
Thread: my shed, my thinking your suggestions
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I also live on a block, nearest neighbour is 1km...
I also live on a block, nearest neighbour is 1km away.
I dismantled my old DC down to just a blower.
It is now outside under a shelter with open sides blowing out to open space.
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5th February 2019, 08:50 AM
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Striking tools with an eye in the head have a...
Striking tools with an eye in the head have a smaller eye on the handle side and a larger eye on the outside to accommodate the wedge spread.
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9th January 2019, 01:04 PM
Thread: Gluing hinges in position temporarily?
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Given enough time to dry I find PVA holds them in...
Given enough time to dry I find PVA holds them in place well enough to gently open the box to drill pilot holes and insert screws.
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9th January 2019, 09:57 AM
Thread: Gluing hinges in position temporarily?
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I have been gluing my hinges on for years. Once...
I have been gluing my hinges on for years.
Once I had a job making 30 small pine boxes for the kinder.
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9th January 2019, 09:30 AM
Thread: New Woodworking show format
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I think it is a great idea. Wood working is a...
I think it is a great idea.
Wood working is a craft and lots of my friends like myself have more than one craft.
Some of us could go together and make a day of it.
A fair number of my projects... -
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26th November 2018, 08:47 AM
Thread: Filling screw holes in metal roof
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Cut off some of the stem of a roofing nail, put...
Cut off some of the stem of a roofing nail, put some suitable sealant under the head then push the pin through the hole and firm down onto the roof.
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24th November 2018, 08:26 AM
Thread: Brendan Stemp
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Brendan Stemp has a sign out the front of his...
Brendan Stemp has a sign out the front of his place saying that they run a cattery, very good one apparently.
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24th November 2018, 08:17 AM
Thread: A Ferral Cat Problem
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I live on acres. With national park scrub on one...
I live on acres. With national park scrub on one side.
I have a foxy cross that just loves ferral cats, the last one he got was almost as big as him.
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19th November 2018, 08:54 AM
Thread: 40' container and bee hives underneath
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Spray petrol on them. That fixes ants, even bull...
Spray petrol on them.
That fixes ants, even bull ants.
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15th November 2018, 08:36 AM
Thread: Venting dust straight out of the shed
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I have been blowing my dust out for years. I...
I have been blowing my dust out for years.
I live on a hobby farm, closest neighbour 1 kilometre.
My work shop is an old barn with a floor at truck tray height.
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31st October 2018, 09:49 AM
Thread: Sharpen Card Scraper
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I use pieces of glass as a scraper when they...
I use pieces of glass as a scraper when they loose the edge,into the bin.
Local glaziers have heaps of pieces to give away.
With a glass cutter I sometimes cut a profile to match what I am... -
25th October 2018, 01:26 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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Hay Stack
Farmers are advised to be careful feeding hay to stock.
Someone found a needle in a haystack.
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27th September 2018, 09:55 AM
Thread: Best place to buy 3/4" gal pipe
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Hi Ty Although most use gal pipe the gal...
Hi Ty
Although most use gal pipe the gal increases the diameter is softer and can come of clogging the locking mechanism. They are actually designed for black pipe.
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12th September 2018, 10:12 AM
Thread: Meet Larry
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No Christos Larry is still living in a shopping...
No Christos Larry is still living in a shopping bag on a shelf in my shed.
Maybe when I get a bit of spare time? I will jig up and make some smaller versions to give away.
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10th September 2018, 10:16 AM
Thread: Meet Larry
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Meet Larry
I made Larry a while back.
Had a family visit who had a 3 year old daughter so I got Larry out.
She loved him (her robot) and wanted to take him home.
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6th September 2018, 09:44 AM
Thread: Bandsaw consumables in Adelaide?
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I fitted new Urethane tyres to my old Ezycut 2...
I fitted new Urethane tyres to my old Ezycut 2 years ago and they are working fine.
Got them online from THE WOODKID Australia
They are still selling them 12" for $57 Pair
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3rd September 2018, 09:40 PM
Thread: Gpo's in the slab.
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I have an older shed with existing power outlets....
I have an older shed with existing power outlets.
A centenary wire over head works magic.
Changed it's position heaps of times as I have shifted things about.
If I had an outlet on the floor i am... -
26th August 2018, 09:01 AM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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10th July 2018, 10:32 AM
Thread: #25 Fire Truck
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I found the easiest way to glue sand paper to...
I found the easiest way to glue sand paper to dowel
is cut it into strips say 10mm wide and spiral it around the dowel.
I run these in my cordless drill and drill press also.
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27th June 2018, 10:49 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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