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  1. Mazda BT-50 2008 results

    Well, interesting I hope to add to this...
    I have a 2008 Mazda BT-50 diesel with aluminium flat bed tray. I have been recording my fuel use for 18 months pretty closely, tracking L/km, cost all...
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    I have just acquired one of these beauties myself...

    I have just acquired one of these beauties myself and I was wondering how you had gone?
    I need to get some parts too, like the plastic ball for the fence adjustment etc.
    Also, the one I have is 3...
  3. Jarrah window restore in Busso

    Sorry if I am a bit late this Franc
    Just finished doing the exact same project and installed them. I am in Busselton so I get your project.
    I sanded everything back with 40 grit and then worked my...
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    That is fantastic information, thank you Vann, it...

    That is fantastic information, thank you Vann, it narrows the field down that's for sure. This is an avenue at least I can explore.

    Thanks Geoff, I will follow up you information too.

    Really...
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    Further Photos

    And here are some different parts
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    Absolutely, thanks for looking into this Vann and...

    Absolutely, thanks for looking into this Vann and Geoff...
    More photos....483055483056483057483058483059483060

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    Forgive me if they are not clear, there is only a little bit...
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    Thanks Geoff, Yes, that s right, that is the...

    Thanks Geoff,
    Yes, that s right, that is the support column.
    There looks to be a welded section at the base . I will upload some more photos shortly.
    I am pretty sure now it is not a 'Yost' so...
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    Finding Cast Parts for an old Post Drill

    I have come to own a Post Drill of uncertain maker (maybe Yost Mfg Co.? - see photo).

    Anyway, it is missing the 'peck mechanism', which moves the bit down with each turn of the crank and a 1 3/4...
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    WANTED:WA Post Drill Parts

    I have recently come into possession of a Post Drill of uncertain maker (maybe Yost Mfg Co.? - see photo).

    As it is in nice condition I would like to restore it fully, which means I am looking...
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
  12. That is excellent thank you guys. Great links...

    That is excellent thank you guys.
    Great links too Rob! Thank you very much. I will cautiously proceed as you suggest, it looks like someone before me has bogged the back of the top hinges exactly...
  13. Help wanted to restore small, black (japanned?) note box

    I recently inherited this old note box from my Pop that he always used to keep next to the phone. It has seen some years.
    Despite the pattern and japanned (?) finish, the wood is mdf, so I don’t...
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    Yep, I have one and it is fine for what it is....

    Yep, I have one and it is fine for what it is. Does the job.
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    There is a companion book taken from Dick...

    There is a companion book taken from Dick Proenneke's journals under the same name, which is a nice quick read. He goes into detail about the design decisions and harvesting the materials he used in...
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    ***LATE CALL FOR HELP*** Due to a family...

    ***LATE CALL FOR HELP***

    Due to a family reasons, I have had to pull out of the 11-1pm shift on Friday (11 Sept) for the show.

    If you would like to take this slot, please contact Dave on this...
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    Sorry Dave, The earliest I can get there after...

    Sorry Dave, The earliest I can get there after dropping the kids is 10:15 and I can man the stall from then. Pretty much until 1
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    Hi Dave, I'll take the Friday 12-1 slot if it is...

    Hi Dave, I'll take the Friday 12-1 slot if it is still available and am flexible for the other hour on that day - as in, I can do it when needed...
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    I just meant that maybe there was a way for us...

    I just meant that maybe there was a way for us all to work together? To learn skills and contribute, may be night attendees could help, rather than take advantage of the facilities.
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    I would have loved to join a men's shed to learn...

    I would have loved to join a men's shed to learn basic joinery skills. In return, I would have made things needed by the group and contributed where I could. I work and have small kids, so a meeting...
  21. That looks great cowboy and there are a lot of...

    That looks great cowboy and there are a lot of lemons ripening at the moment, perfect
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    Deal complete and I am pretty happy with it....

    Deal complete and I am pretty happy with it. Thanks Ben, really appreciate everything you did here.
    Spent some time repairing the box but the leather handle is in tip top shape.
    I know, I know it...
  23. I feel strongly about this and I'll tell you why....

    I feel strongly about this and I'll tell you why.
    I am 41 and have been collecting and learning joinery for about 2 years. When I was just starting (and still am) I didn't know where to go, which...
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    Thanks guys, hopefully it will last but it was...

    Thanks guys, hopefully it will last but it was built to take a fair amount of punishment. As you say, there is always cheap material out there to rebuild/replace old broken parts!
    Really appreciate...
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    Astounding, thanks for the photos, what a day!

    Astounding, thanks for the photos, what a day!
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    Dave, I don't know you, we have never met but I...

    Dave, I don't know you, we have never met but I am really sorry for your loss and inspired by your integrity and loyalty for your family.
    I hope tomorrow goes as well as it can and one day, to...
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    Potting Table almost from pallets

    Hi,
    I was asked to build a potting table for a colleague and explained I could do it cheap because I used pallet wood instead of buying wood.
    This was my first real project.
    Anyway, after I...
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    Yep, stay tuned. Finding the right price was hard...

    Yep, stay tuned. Finding the right price was hard and I am not even sure I have. I don't want to rip the seller off nor get too carried away but the price of these are all over the place.
    Anyway,...
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    After postage etc $325 for a immaculate example...

    After postage etc $325 for a immaculate example in original box with all pieces, what do you think?

    Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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    Thanks for the link, that is excellent, just...

    Thanks for the link, that is excellent, just checked it out and that is similar to the one coming here. It has 53 cutters so i guess that is 1942-44 model. I wonder if the sargent underwent the same...
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    That makes sense I guess, they were principally...

    That makes sense I guess, they were principally set up to rival Stanley in the US weren't they?
    That is in great shape, in the original box too!
    Does it take a lot of adjusting to get the cuts...
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    He isn't sure, coming back to me in a few weeks...

    He isn't sure, coming back to me in a few weeks but sounds like it is all there.
    I will wait for photos etc before making an offer...
    There are two 1080's on eBay at the moment for around $325. I...
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    Sargent 1085 as a user

    Hi,
    One of these combination planes had come onto my radar and it looks really nice.
    Has anyone used one and could compare it to say, a Stanley 50 for ease of use and results? I have a Record 050...
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    A new guy from South Gippsland

    Hi all,
    I have just started woodworking in the last eighteen months and have built up a basic set of hand tools (even joined the HTPAA!), I am learning mostly on pallet wood before I build my skills...
  35. And another...

    And another photo...http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/08/07cbb91431d11387c1a0908c6d858ee7.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/08/7763f9b44fa71e2374ac9ed9bcc0e47f.jpg
  36. Help to restore Stanley 78 from around 1900s

    Hi there,
    Almost by accident I have received this old beauty that I would love to have back to it's earlier/functional condition (no rust and ready for work) but would appreciate any advice about...
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    Record 50 plough plane parts wanted

    Hi all, wondering does anyone have the main body only of a Record 50?
    There are a few other bits I am seeking, like cutters (1/4" and beading 1/2") as well as the shavings screw but I would be keen...
  38. Nah, I spent five years living west coast and...

    Nah, I spent five years living west coast and Queenstown, you are right about the scenery, some of the best in the world but the same can't be said about the people, I did not have a good experience...
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    Hi Amos, I am only a beginner but have enjoyed...

    Hi Amos,
    I am only a beginner but have enjoyed reading your advice and experiences on the forums for a long time before I joined the conversation.
    I agree with darrin, keep fighting, God will...
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