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14th May 2024, 02:28 PM
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Maybe you can take it back to the paint store and...
Maybe you can take it back to the paint store and show them the problem. At the very least they should refund the purchase price, if not also provide an appropriate stripper.
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10th May 2024, 02:38 PM
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Interesting, in Vic the amber price was on the...
Interesting, in Vic the amber price was on the high side of normal but only by a few cents.
In fact over the week or two prices have been on the higher side, but nowhere near 'spike' territory.
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27th April 2024, 11:27 PM
Thread: Prolonged Man Flu,
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My doctor tells me that the season for "real" flu...
My doctor tells me that the season for "real" flu has started early. It could well take weeks to recover.
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27th April 2024, 11:19 PM
Thread: Bed design question
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Thank you Jack and Paul Yes, racking was what...
Thank you Jack and Paul
Yes, racking was what I was concerned about.
I was thinking of bolts at 25, 35, 45, 65 from the top, with adjacent holes at right angles. Or maybe the end frames glued... -
26th April 2024, 11:04 PM
Thread: Bed design question
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Bed design question
I'm tasked with building a what amounts to platform bed (single) for teenage daughter. I'm planning to use some oregon posts (90x90) for both the legs and rails.
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26th April 2024, 10:48 PM
Thread: Garden Obelisks
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Personally, I'd use treated pine. Treat all the...
Personally, I'd use treated pine. Treat all the cut surfaces with the right treatment (last time I could only find it in a spray can)
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25th April 2024, 10:32 PM
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Maybe oxalic acid or similar to ensure a...
Maybe oxalic acid or similar to ensure a consistent colour?
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I'm sure you can.. Question is how well will it...
I'm sure you can.. Question is how well will it hang on...
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21st February 2024, 07:19 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: "outies"
"outies"
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17th February 2024, 09:07 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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17th February 2024, 09:03 PM
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You may have heard that there were some...
You may have heard that there were some significant events in Vic. On the 14th Feb. Apart from a pretty serious fire, a storm hit much of the state. Some of the casualties included 5 or 6 hv...
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10th February 2024, 10:08 PM
Thread: Redo failed finish?
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Some research has led me to understand that tung...
Some research has led me to understand that tung oil can indeed react with ammonia, so 8m still inclined to the view that the original finish is probably an oil based. Refinishing with a floor type...
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5th February 2024, 09:08 PM
Thread: Redo failed finish?
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Redo failed finish?
Looking for advice / opinions on refinishing a couple of table tops. These are used in a church Cafe. The tops are some hardwood. I suspect the finish has reacted with the cleaning product,...
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26th January 2024, 10:47 PM
Thread: Part sheets of 12mm pine ply
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I reckon from that size sheet you could make some...
I reckon from that size sheet you could make some great storage cabinets and drawers. 12mm ply could be used all around I think.
Could be a good seller if you are looking for that.
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23rd January 2024, 04:37 PM
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In Vic, although pricing is in 5 min intervals,...
In Vic, although pricing is in 5 min intervals, billing is still in 30m intervals. I now ignore negative prices unless they are really neg( eg 40c or more) and sustained. (more than 30 minutes) what...
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29th December 2023, 11:46 AM
Thread: Door Restoration
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Must be a trick of the light, quite possible, as...
Must be a trick of the light, quite possible, as it looked like the finish was a different colour to the bare wood.
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27th December 2023, 11:22 AM
Thread: Door Restoration
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I assume Jackson Wy is Wyoming USA? We are...
I assume Jackson Wy is Wyoming USA?
We are mainly Aussies here, so not familiar with with common wood or stains from your area
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2nd December 2023, 10:07 AM
Thread: Ye Olde Worlde Planer Blade Sharpener
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DONE: I'll take this if I may
I'll take this if I may
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1st December 2023, 09:42 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Myrtle Lining Boards
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VICTORIA I'll take them please. Russ
I'll take them please.
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14th November 2023, 07:31 PM
Thread: Navman Mivuedrive FHD
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No specific knowledge of the navman. But you need...
No specific knowledge of the navman. But you need to work out where it would open, it may be just clipped together.
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30th October 2023, 11:12 PM
Thread: strange message
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It can also occur if the mail server is...
It can also occur if the mail server is inaccessible.
Outlook seems to assume it must be a password problem and asks for it again
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15th October 2023, 05:46 PM
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there are motors with 'start capacitor' and 'run...
there are motors with 'start capacitor' and 'run capacitor'.
a picture of the nameplate on the motor may help.
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14th October 2023, 10:24 PM
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Just a guess but if the start cap has failed, it...
Just a guess but if the start cap has failed, it could run happily in either direction with a push start.
If there was stray magnetism or it is slightly unbalanced etc, it could be getting that... -
22nd September 2023, 10:45 PM
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It may have been sealed to prevent water ingress....
It may have been sealed to prevent water ingress.
Under my house one day, heard water running.
The underground power conduit was running like a hose.
Apparently not sealed at the street pit.
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5th September 2023, 08:35 PM
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I've been with amber for a while. Very happy. The...
I've been with amber for a while. Very happy. The price in the app includes network charges.
Yes, they go negative. Last Sunday..
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20th August 2023, 06:21 PM
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You need look out for a dump load controller....
You need look out for a dump load controller. That can manage the demand to match your excess solar
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16th August 2023, 07:46 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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13th August 2023, 09:44 PM
Thread: Help identify Australian table saw
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Looks home-made to me. Maybe a small benchtop...
Looks home-made to me. Maybe a small benchtop type saw built in to the stand.
I'd agree it looks like a sanding disk is missing.
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12th August 2023, 04:30 PM
Thread: CNC Research for School
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By "cnc" are you thinking specifically of a ww...
By "cnc" are you thinking specifically of a ww router, to cut typically ply/chipboard, and/or carve /engraving?
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9th August 2023, 07:43 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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6th August 2023, 04:05 PM
Thread: I thought it was cancelled?
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Some of those 'what's on" type sites just scrape...
Some of those 'what's on" type sites just scrape other sources, phoenix may not even know it is there.
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7th July 2023, 11:47 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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29th June 2023, 08:38 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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25th June 2023, 09:31 PM
Thread: Cintique armchair repair
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I realise I didnt explain my main issue well. ...
I realise I didnt explain my main issue well.
If I screw the arm support back on, I'm not sure I will be able to spread the sides apart enough to refit the rails. I have to screw it on first as the... -
25th June 2023, 04:04 PM
Thread: Cintique armchair repair
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And of course I can't just screw the arm on...
And of course I can't just screw the arm on anyway as the thread is stripped.
I can either plug and drill, or put some epoxy in the hole and push.
I'm thinking that is probably the only option.
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25th June 2023, 03:51 PM
Thread: Cintique armchair repair
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Cintique armchair repair
I'm attempting to repair my MILs cintique armchair.
Several dowels have broken, which is easy enough to to fix, but I'm a bit stumped on the best way to reassemble.
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24th June 2023, 11:07 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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11th June 2023, 03:06 PM
Thread: 80# Sanding Disc- New
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FREE: VIC I've passed on this, still available
I've passed on this, still available
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10th June 2023, 10:20 PM
Thread: 80# Sanding Disc- New
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FREE: VIC I'll take it. See pm
I'll take it.
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14th May 2023, 10:58 PM
Thread: sealed up 2hp dusty
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Can you vent outside? If so, build a cupboard...
Can you vent outside?
If so, build a cupboard inside the shed and put the dusty in it.
Line it with heavy... Chipboard, carpet, acoustic plaster.
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11th May 2023, 10:41 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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8th May 2023, 10:54 PM
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Talk to your local post office. There was/is an...
Talk to your local post office. There was/is an 'alternative' addressing scheme for po boxes that fools many address checkers.
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25th April 2023, 12:00 AM
Thread: Feedback on MODWOOD decking??
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I have a small deck near a pool, used trex. It's...
I have a small deck near a pool, used trex.
It's certainly not the cheapest but I'm pretty happy with it..
Easy to clean, non slip. No sign of sagging, but if i recall joist spacing is only 400.(as... -
21st April 2023, 09:52 PM
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What is CKD?
What is CKD?
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8th April 2023, 11:12 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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6th April 2023, 10:40 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Mulligatawny soup
Mulligatawny soup
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1st April 2023, 07:25 PM
Thread: 1L generic stoploss bags
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VICTORIA I'd be interested in 25-30. What would postage...
I'd be interested in 25-30.
What would postage to 3134 be please.
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28th March 2023, 10:19 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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21st March 2023, 04:39 PM
Thread: Embroidery machine stand
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A better photo 523990 I've refinished two...
A better photo
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I've refinished two drawers, by scraping the loose varnish, a light sand, wiping down with acetone then a couple of coats of shellac.
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21st March 2023, 11:00 AM
Thread: Embroidery machine stand
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It is on castors, 2 locking. I'll watch out for...
It is on castors, 2 locking.
I'll watch out for vibration...
My wife has a larger machine, 15 needle which seems to be ok on wheels, although it's stand does have feet which could be lowered....