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26th January 2024, 03:11 PM
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Bathroom bath dwarf wall spewing out building dirt
As way of an intro to set the scene. (maybe some of this info may be pertinent).
The house is a 50yo, solid brick house built on concrete beam foundations with a concrete floor poured in after the... -
4th February 2023, 11:33 AM
Thread: Shopvac Caddy Finished
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I am considering something similar for my cramped...
I am considering something similar for my cramped shed.
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30th August 2022, 12:05 PM
Thread: Chuck falls of drill press shaft
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Thanks for your reply guys I have tried the...
Thanks for your reply guys
I have tried the fine sanding (2000 grit) in the past but to no avail.
Not sure of the thread locker idea. Sounds like a recipe for runout I reacon. I had... -
29th August 2022, 12:42 PM
Thread: Chuck falls of drill press shaft
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Chuck falls of drill press shaft
I have a small benchtop drill press, A Ryobi of about 20years old.
It has had little use ready over the years and works as intended except that lately the chuck keeps falling off its taper, usually... -
15th May 2022, 09:22 PM
Thread: Vice, what wood for jaw faces?
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Vice, what wood for jaw faces?
I have a quick-release vice rescued from a dilapidated old workbench that was sold at an auction for a small sum. I am now ready to install it in my (nearly complete) new work bench.
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7th May 2022, 08:17 PM
Thread: Carry box for granddaughters rooster
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Carry box for granddaughters rooster
A question for the experienced box bakers of you, but first some background.
My Granddaughter has a birthday coming up in a couple of months so the question of presents came up. Her mother (my... -
30th January 2022, 12:53 PM
Thread: MDF top - How to attach hardwood edging
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MDF top - How to attach hardwood edging
I started a new bench for myself some time ago comprising 3 layers of 18mm MDF glued together (very heavy but lift able - just). I have since put a coating of Poly/BLO over all sides.
To date I... -
1st December 2021, 01:27 PM
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A question to the knowledgeable. I have been...
A question to the knowledgeable.
I have been contemplating a similar dust collecting system like the OP. This is similar to many I have seen on here and YT.
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23rd July 2020, 06:55 PM
Thread: Woodfast 6" jointer
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SOUTH AUST Is this single or 3 phase?
Is this single or 3 phase?
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22nd May 2018, 03:18 PM
Thread: phone calls
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I do the same. It will depend on the...
I do the same.
It will depend on the manufacturer of the VOIP router as to how it is done.
I have a Fritz-box router. Add phone number to special caller phone book list. Set a rule to ignore all... -
17th May 2018, 05:11 PM
Thread: phone calls
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Just had this exact thing happen to me as I was...
Just had this exact thing happen to me as I was reading a thread before this one. Caller ID said it came from a mobile number - which is unusual.
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17th May 2018, 05:06 PM
Thread: Table top bowed with dominos?
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For the concave result that you have, the slots...
For the concave result that you have, the slots would need to be sloping down from the face. ie cut with the power cord far end of the cutter raised. Or the cutter is at greater than 90 Deg to the...
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14th May 2018, 05:21 PM
Thread: Diagnosed with Prostate cancer.
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Yes, Keep looking on the bright side Mandj. I...
Yes, Keep looking on the bright side Mandj. I look at each event as a challenge to hustle in to, to get over and move on beyond, rather than an impediment to be mulled over. There is just to much...
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13th May 2018, 11:18 PM
Thread: Diagnosed with Prostate cancer.
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I am on the same wagon. Prostate removed...
I am on the same wagon. Prostate removed robotically some 6 years or so ago. Had all the same tests as Mandj but only cast me $4500 for the surgeons gap. (top health cover). Some small leakage...
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13th September 2017, 06:52 PM
Thread: Twisted french door
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Thankyou RWBUILD for the comprehensive reply. We...
Thankyou RWBUILD for the comprehensive reply.
We will take your advice and wait for dryer (and warmer!!!) times and treat the doors as advised.
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8th September 2017, 07:47 PM
Thread: Twisted french door
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Thanks for the reply rwbuild To answer your...
Thanks for the reply rwbuild
To answer your questions
2 or 3 hinges on hinge stile? There are 3 hinges
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7th September 2017, 07:34 PM
Thread: Twisted french door
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Twisted french door
Have been approached by my neighbour to take a look at, and maybe resolve, an issue he has with his French front doors. They are each 4 panel, wood for the lower panels, glass for the upper.
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3rd May 2017, 06:25 PM
Thread: Leg protection below the knee ?
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Thinking a little out the square, how about shin...
Thinking a little out the square, how about shin protectors that sports people wear, ie hockey players.
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16th October 2016, 04:38 PM
Thread: Realy old benches
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And here is some of the handwork...
And here is some of the handwork
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16th October 2016, 03:03 PM
Thread: Realy old benches
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Sorry some photos are rotated on their side. ...
Sorry some photos are rotated on their side. They are correct in explorer but I can not see how to rotate them for here.
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16th October 2016, 03:01 PM
Thread: Realy old benches
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Realy old benches
Went on holiday recently to Western Australia and visited the monastic town of New Norcia.
In their workshop museum I found these 2 old benches from around the late 1800's/early 1900's.
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31st August 2016, 12:09 AM
Thread: collective noun for clamps
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From that photo, i would say a "s...t load of...
From that photo, i would say a "s...t load of clamps"
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5th August 2016, 05:56 PM
Thread: Why do need NBN?
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You do not "need" the NBN (well, for the short...
You do not "need" the NBN (well, for the short future at any rate). But you will be forced to use it within the next 18 months.
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6th July 2016, 02:41 PM
Thread: What do you think?
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The original video has been taken down by the...
The original video has been taken down by the owner!!
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30th June 2016, 12:35 PM
Thread: Record vice question
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Thanks for the replys. Looks like what I have is...
Thanks for the replys. Looks like what I have is normal. Just seems odd that there is no thrust washer in the highest load bearing area, but must be the way they made them. They seem to have stood...
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28th June 2016, 12:11 AM
Thread: Record vice question
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Record vice question
Hi all, first post, in the form of a question if I may. I hope it is in the most appropriate section.
I am in the early stages of retirement and looking to revisit past skills. For this a general...