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  1. 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...
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    I am considering something similar for my cramped...

    I am considering something similar for my cramped shed.
    Would you mind advising what brand.size.model your vacuum is?
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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...
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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...
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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.
    The vice came...
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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...
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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...
  8. 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.
    The question I have is - "Why is the...
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    SOUTH AUST Is this single or 3 phase?

    Is this single or 3 phase?
  10. Thread: phone calls

    by bookleaf
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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...
  11. 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.
    Oh well, another number to add to the "Auto hangup...
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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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    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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    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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    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.
    It is great to get advice that includes the "why" it...
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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
    What construction is the house or wall where the door is installed? (Clad timber frame /...
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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.
    The...
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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.
    Protects their lower legs.
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    And here is some of the handwork...

    And here is some of the handwork
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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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    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.
    SOLID,...
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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"



    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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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.
    The government has decided that the current telephone system and...
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    The original video has been taken down by the...

    The original video has been taken down by the owner!!
    Must have had some feedback.
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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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    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...
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