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13th March 2017, 01:39 PM
Thread: How to restore a veneered table top.
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Hi Xanthorrhoeas, Thanks for the info. One...
Hi Xanthorrhoeas,
Thanks for the info. One question: "polished with a rubber"?
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12th March 2017, 03:19 PM
Thread: How to restore a veneered table top.
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How to restore a veneered table top. Shellac experts please.
I have a Chinese table. Probably around 15 years old. It looks like bird's eye maple veneer. We have ascertained that the finish is shellac and we are attempting to bring some life back to it. SWMBO...
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20th October 2015, 09:20 AM
Thread: Festool and price fixing
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Sort of, though, I suspect no one in their right...
Sort of, though, I suspect no one in their right mind would accuse Maccas and the others of over-charging. In any case, there are a myryad of (superior) alternatives.
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19th October 2015, 12:56 PM
Thread: Festool and price fixing
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I was not referring to tools, as my business is...
I was not referring to tools, as my business is audio.
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19th October 2015, 12:40 PM
Thread: Festool and price fixing
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When the patents expire, you can count on it. And...
When the patents expire, you can count on it. And I say this with some irony, I reckon the Domino is pretty decent value for money. It is a remarkable product. That said, the no-discount policy of...
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19th October 2015, 09:04 AM
Thread: Festool and price fixing
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Further comments and thanks for the replies: *...
Further comments and thanks for the replies:
* I checked with my local Festool dealer (Total Tools). They do not have the MFT3 in stock, but will order it for me. They will not discount, nor are... -
17th October 2015, 10:55 AM
Thread: Festool and price fixing
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Festool and price fixing
I bought myself a second hand Festool TS55 plunge saw, with some rails. It is a very nice tool. I will certainly consider Festool products for my future purchases, though they tend to be expensive....
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9th September 2014, 11:33 AM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
I'm in
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31st May 2013, 10:31 AM
Thread: Workshop Led Strip Lighting.
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[QUOTE=FenceFurniture;1654971]They look quite...
Yes and, no. Since they are 'raw' LEDs, they must be used with a constant current source. Unlike IC lamps, the CURRENT must be altered, not the Voltage. This is slightly more difficult than arranging...
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31st May 2013, 09:25 AM
Thread: Workshop Led Strip Lighting.
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Here is what you need for good space lighting:12W...
Here is what you need for good space lighting:12W 3500K 800LM Warm White LED Emitter Metal Strip (12~14V) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme They're warm white, but MUST be mounted on some aluminium...
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25th March 2013, 11:42 AM
Thread: AEG tools - any experience
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Thanks for that information. It certainly makes...
Thanks for that information. It certainly makes the product an interesting alternative. Do you also service Bosch and Ryobi? Any thoughts on the reliability of those brands? Whilst I own a number of...
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6th March 2013, 09:12 AM
Thread: AEG tools - any experience
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AEG tools - any experience
Spotted a good deal on an AEG set at Bunnings the other day. Screwdriver/drill, impact driver, circular saw, repro saw, a torch and a couple of LiIon batteries. All with a 3 years TRADE warranty. The...
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6th August 2012, 05:02 PM
Thread: Festool prices
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I don't beleive I have been inconsistent at all....
I don't beleive I have been inconsistent at all. I have certainly been misunderstood. Claims that I object (solely) to alleged high prices attributed to Festool products (in Australia) are wrong. I...
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6th August 2012, 02:41 PM
Thread: Festool prices
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Indeed. AFAIK, the total impost is likely to be...
Indeed. AFAIK, the total impost is likely to be no more than 10% (GST) in that case. Not a big deal at all. Freight is more likely to be the killer. Airlines are VERY concerned with weight nowadays.
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6th August 2012, 11:58 AM
Thread: Festool prices
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And nor should they be expected to. The...
And nor should they be expected to. The Australian Festool agents put a great deal of time, money and effort into marketing and supporting the Festool product in this country. They should expect to...
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6th August 2012, 11:14 AM
Thread: Festool prices
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Not the point. Bugatti, like all VW products...
Not the point.
Bugatti, like all VW products has fallen in price (if it was ever available in Australia), due the rise of the AUD over the past few years. Have you wondered why VW, Audi, BMW and... -
4th August 2012, 01:50 PM
Thread: Festool prices
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I know where you are coming from. I am/have been...
I know where you are coming from. I am/have been in a similar situation to yours with products I sell. On the surface, they are many times more expensive than a similar product from China (roughly...
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2nd August 2012, 07:44 AM
Thread: Festool prices
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Indeed. That will probably be the approach I will...
Indeed. That will probably be the approach I will take. I will NEVER support a company that engages in price gouging.
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1st August 2012, 09:18 PM
Thread: Festool prices
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You seem to be missing my point. Festool prices...
You seem to be missing my point. Festool prices were high three years ago, when the AUD was performing poorly against the Euro. The AUD has markedly improved in the past 6 months aginst the Euro (and...
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1st August 2012, 06:25 PM
Thread: Festool prices
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Here is a chart of the Aussie $ vs. the Euro over...
Here is a chart of the Aussie $ vs. the Euro over the past few years:
Currency Charts | Currency Chart | Currency Exchange Chart
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1st August 2012, 03:17 PM
Thread: Festool prices
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Festool prices
Can anyone explain Festool pricing?
For the past three years, I've been lusting after two Festool products. The FS55 + guide rail and the Protool battery screwdriver.
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29th June 2012, 05:23 PM
Thread: Triton Mk3 Assembly/instruction manual
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Triton Mk3 Assembly/instruction manual
Can anyone asist with a PDF of a Triton Mk3 instruction manual please?
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19th March 2012, 02:25 PM
Thread: Festool Guide rail vs. Triton
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Yeah, I figured the cross-cutting might be an...
Yeah, I figured the cross-cutting might be an issue. Not insurmountable though. For my purposes (I don't have an extension table), cutting large sheets is a PITA with the Triton. I was considering...
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19th March 2012, 10:02 AM
Thread: Festool Guide rail vs. Triton
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I've been wracking my brain and I can't think of...
I've been wracking my brain and I can't think of anything, PROVIDED, of course, that a suitable work surface and be utilised with the Festool. Better still, the Festool manages large sheets better...
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19th March 2012, 08:57 AM
Thread: Festool Guide rail vs. Triton
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Festool Guide rail vs. Triton
I'm smitten. After watching the Festool Guide Rail system in operation, I am stunned by it's versatility and features. I presently own a Triton 2000 + Hitachi saw. It's worked well and is in...
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19th March 2012, 08:01 AM
Thread: Any Good (valve amps)
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Oh yeah. Very nice. I note that you are in...
Oh yeah. Very nice. I note that you are in Sydney. I have plenty of amps (including an ME850) available. You're welcome to borrow one for a week or so to see if it is right for you. If not, then...
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18th March 2012, 02:52 PM
Thread: Any Good (valve amps)
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No problemo. I've been guilty of exactly the same...
No problemo. I've been guilty of exactly the same thing many times.
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18th March 2012, 01:25 PM
Thread: Any Good (valve amps)
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Dunno if you deliberately mis-quoted me or not....
Dunno if you deliberately mis-quoted me or not. I'll expand on my comments:
NEVER ASSUME the following to be fact:
Valves = good.
Transistors = bad.
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17th March 2012, 08:23 PM
Thread: Any Good (valve amps)
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NEVER assume: Valves = good. Transistors =...
NEVER assume:
Valves = good.
Transistors = bad.
There are good examples of both types of technology. At the price quoted, the amplifier is likely to be of Chinese origin. Not this is not... -
16th February 2012, 11:05 AM
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My Bosch 240VAC hammer drill is now more than 35...
My Bosch 240VAC hammer drill is now more than 35 years old. made in Switzerland, it was the first electronic speed control drill released by the company. One new power plug and a new chuck. That's...
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12th February 2012, 09:18 PM
Thread: Ozito Multi-function tool (cordless)
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Ozito Multi-function tool (cordless)
Aldi advertised a multi-function tool for 39 Bucks last week. I almost purchased one, 'till I spoke with a mate. He suggested this:
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20th October 2011, 10:46 AM
Thread: Speaker Enclosures For Seas Drivers
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The P21 was a pretty decent driver in it's day....
The P21 was a pretty decent driver in it's day. I'll see if I can locate a suitable box volume and port size. You should mount the driver on the front of the box, not from the back. That should solve...
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19th October 2011, 12:13 PM
Thread: Speaker Enclosures For Seas Drivers
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The driver part numbers would be helpful. I trust...
The driver part numbers would be helpful. I trust you already have the crossover design? If not, this could be a can of worms.
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11th August 2011, 11:32 AM
Thread: denon avr 2ooo
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No problems. Just use the individual outputs and...
No problems. Just use the individual outputs and feed them into the 'EXT IN' sockets on the Denon. You'll still need to select the appropriate video outputs on your STB.
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10th August 2011, 10:56 AM
Thread: denon avr 2ooo
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It's impossible to say what is going on, since...
It's impossible to say what is going on, since you've elected to NOT tell us a great deal. However, the AVR2000 is ancient history and has no digital inputs and outputs and the highest video standard...
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29th July 2011, 08:30 AM
Thread: Balans Chair
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Balans Chair
I want to make a Balans (aka: Kneel) Chair. Has anyone built one, or have a suitable design for one?
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31st January 2011, 02:21 PM
Thread: To keep or replace Richter excalibur 3 way
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Good, because that is not what I wrote. ...
Good, because that is not what I wrote.
The facts are pretty simple: Every single speaker technology we have now (including ribbons, electrostatics, moving coil, ionic), except one, was... -
11th November 2010, 02:56 PM
Thread: To keep or replace Richter excalibur 3 way
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In general terms, the answer is no. As those who...
In general terms, the answer is no. As those who drive large V8 engined cars would say:
"There ain't no substutute for cubes (cubic inches)."
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26th February 2010, 06:31 AM
Thread: Gatepost timber choices
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Yeah, sorry, I forgot to mention that the timber...
Yeah, sorry, I forgot to mention that the timber is not in contact with the ground. It is Dynabolted to a brick wall and I'm leaving 75mm between the bottom of the posts and ground level (concrete)....
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25th February 2010, 02:34 PM
Thread: Gatepost timber choices
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Thanks for your thoughts. I'll consider the...
Thanks for your thoughts. I'll consider the Merbau, if they (Bunnings) has some in the right size. The Cypress appeals due to ease of working.
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25th February 2010, 10:58 AM
Thread: Gatepost timber choices
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Gatepost timber choices
SWMBO has decreed that the back gate must comply with local pool gate laws. As part of my efforts to replace the latch with an appropriate one, I noted that the gate posts are rotten (Am I the only...
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18th February 2010, 12:43 PM
Thread: How do I get started?
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My pleasure. If you have further questions, feel...
My pleasure. If you have further questions, feel free to ask.
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18th February 2010, 07:13 AM
Thread: How do I get started?
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Your best option is to locate a local design and...
Your best option is to locate a local design and modify it to your needs. Silicon Chip have published some reasonable designs. WES Components (in Sydney) also publish some VERY well-sorted designs...
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4th February 2010, 08:24 PM
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First off: You have two chances of getting your...
First off: You have two chances of getting your amp fixed for less than 100 Bucks - none and Buckley's.
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4th February 2010, 01:19 PM
Thread: Kerbside Killing
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WOW! Brilliant find. The RB300 arm is worth...
WOW! Brilliant find. The RB300 arm is worth several hundred Bucks on it's own.
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4th February 2010, 01:16 PM
Thread: New chip amplifier
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Certainly. Tripath™ amps are SPECIFICALLY...
Certainly. Tripath™ amps are SPECIFICALLY designed with the following features in mind:
* Compact.
* Cheap to manufacture.
* Tough.
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22nd September 2009, 01:17 PM
Thread: Dali speaker cone repair
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I measure speakers (drivers) as part of my...
I measure speakers (drivers) as part of my professional life, for several companies. I always request that I be supplied at least 4 samples of each driver. One company supplied me with a range of...
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22nd September 2009, 12:05 PM
Thread: Dali speaker cone repair
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THEIR speakers, being the operative words. We're...
THEIR speakers, being the operative words. We're not discussing Tannoy speakers. We're discussing Dali speakers. Dali do not use any goop on their surrounds. Therefore, goop should never be applied...
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21st September 2009, 03:40 PM
Thread: Dali speaker cone repair
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Not a smart idea, unless the designer has taken...
Not a smart idea, unless the designer has taken the addition of such a product into account with the initial design. Bass reflex enclosures are particularly sensitive to speaker characteristics.
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3rd September 2009, 11:48 AM
Thread: Dali speaker cone repair
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It's a little on the high side, but if the...
It's a little on the high side, but if the surrounds are unique, then that can add to the cost. Some JBL surrounds cost in excess of $120.00 each! That's without the labour to fit.
BTW: To...