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Bob, Sorry if I misinterpreted, but when you...
Bob,
Sorry if I misinterpreted, but when you said "I too am guilty of having a somewhat sexual cast" I took it you meant we were both guilty of the same offence. -
27th May 2004, 08:09 PM
Thread: Dove Tail Jig
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Before you buy, check out the Keller jig. Good...
Before you buy, check out the Keller jig. Good price, and you set it up once and once only.
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I have returned(momentarily) to render an...
I have returned(momentarily) to render an explanation, viz;
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Farewell
So long folks, it's been fun.
The censors have been at it again, and deleted my recent (humorous) post. It seems "some people were offended". I can't stand any more of this political correctness... -
26th May 2004, 06:38 PM
Thread: Move over Norm
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Almost anything on woodwork is worth watching,...
Almost anything on woodwork is worth watching, but that guy is not in Norm's class, and the show is basically an advertisement for Ryobi.
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26th May 2004, 06:36 PM
Thread: So what did you expect for $100
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Arron, I am not a lover of handtools where a...
Arron,
I am not a lover of handtools where a power tool will do, but I must admit that is a fine collection of tools for $100. Well done. -
26th May 2004, 06:35 PM
Thread: So what did you expect for $100
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You rang ?........Correct spelling is VOILA,...
You rang ?........Correct spelling is VOILA, pronounced "WA - LA".
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26th May 2004, 06:29 PM
Thread: Bandsaw versus Table Saw
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Robert, I asked much the same question about a...
Robert,
I asked much the same question about a year ago, and one of the guys here said to me that if I bought one, I would wonder how I ever did without it. I did, and he was correct.
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26th May 2004, 06:25 PM
Thread: Australia-environmentally friendly or not
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Message to BEN FROM VIC Thank you, that was very...
Message to BEN FROM VIC Thank you, that was very interesting. :eek:
Message to NDRU I love your work. You said it all and saved me the effort. ;) -
25th May 2004, 09:29 PM
Thread: Australia-environmentally friendly or not
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Yes, but that would be a Ford, so it doesn't...
Yes, but that would be a Ford, so it doesn't count. :D
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25th May 2004, 07:23 PM
Thread: Roof Painting - any advice
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Geoff, I had my concrete tiles done in 1997 and...
Geoff,
I had my concrete tiles done in 1997 and they look as good today as when they were done. the company concerned was Roofshield. They are in all states except WA & Tas it seems. They also... -
25th May 2004, 07:19 PM
Thread: Australia-environmentally friendly or not
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How much difference to the cooling costs do you...
How much difference to the cooling costs do you think a dark coloured roof really makes ? Stuff all if you are using evaporative cooling - as he is, because that system works on keeping air flowing...
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25th May 2004, 05:56 PM
Thread: Damn ! Norm's show is a repeat again
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That's about it.
That's about it.
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25th May 2004, 05:53 PM
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With the Bosch, you get the ability to tilt the...
With the Bosch, you get the ability to tilt the blade - not possible with the Triton. You also get a half-decent fence. You do, however, have less table area on the Bosch, but it is easy to build a...
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24th May 2004, 09:34 PM
Thread: Damn ! Norm's show is a repeat again
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Gordon, The show started in 1989, so there are...
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24th May 2004, 05:57 PM
Thread: Damn ! Norm's show is a repeat again
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Already started in Melbourne Andrew, but I guess...
Already started in Melbourne Andrew, but I guess you are accustomed to that sort of thing. :) Anyway, after two episodes I am wishing Steve would return. This new guy looks so smarmy. Take...
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23rd May 2004, 08:30 PM
Thread: Mystery Object
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You mean you beat Captain Cook ? :D :D
You mean you beat Captain Cook ? :D :D
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23rd May 2004, 07:13 PM
Thread: Most controversial topics on this forum
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Poll: Come on, I haven't had a vote for a day or two ! ...
Come on, I haven't had a vote for a day or two !
Do I have to post a multi-controversy thread ??
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"Only people who can't spell buy Triton"
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23rd May 2004, 06:15 PM
Thread: usefull information for spell checkers
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Hey Multinut, I suggest you learn to spell...
Hey Multinut, I suggest you learn to spell "useful" before you start messing with the other big words. :D
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23rd May 2004, 06:11 PM
Thread: Choose between Hafco & Carbatec
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The specs on those two machines are virtually...
The specs on those two machines are virtually identical, and $141 is not to be sneezed at. I bought my bandsaw from Hafco (Herless) and found them very good to deal with. I vote for the T13.
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23rd May 2004, 06:03 PM
Thread: dust extraction for bandsaws
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Try this ...
Try this
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Poll: Ve are vatching und taking notes ! ;)
Ve are vatching und taking notes ! ;)
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21st May 2004, 07:46 PM
Thread: Damn ! Norm's show is a repeat again
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Damn ! Norm's show is a repeat again
Tomorrow morning's episode (garage workshop - episode #1 year 2000) is another repeat. I wish they would buy some of the original epsiodes, even if they went back to 1991, they would still be...
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21st May 2004, 07:11 PM
Thread: Saw Safety Device
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This has been around for a while, and the USA...
This has been around for a while, and the USA manufacturers were lobbying the govt last year in an attempt to make the sawstop compulsory on all new saws. Interesting approach - if you can't sell it,...
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20th May 2004, 08:40 PM
Thread: How's this for customer service?
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Your apostrophes (or lack of them) are fine. ...
Your apostrophes (or lack of them) are fine.
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20th May 2004, 05:19 PM
Thread: Still waiting
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I buy from the USA regularly and I usually opt...
I buy from the USA regularly and I usually opt for airmail parcel post as it takes about 7-10 days, however I have recently had two rather heavy parcels sent by surface mail, and the first of these...
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19th May 2004, 11:10 PM
Thread: Delta in the hands of Ryobi ???????
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No flames here but "market leader".....surely you...
No flames here but "market leader".....surely you jest. Ryobi is capitalised at US$163M and Hitachi for example is capitalised at US$2,500M. Of course both make more than power tools.
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19th May 2004, 11:07 PM
Thread: Now that's topical !
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Now that's topical !
Very topical indeed ! :D
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19th May 2004, 09:36 PM
Thread: Lumber Hauler
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IHOP is a restaurant chain, you know the type -...
IHOP is a restaurant chain, you know the type - TGI Friday's for example.
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19th May 2004, 08:47 PM
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Hmmmmm...hand rub eh ? No, I think I have a...
Hmmmmm...hand rub eh ? No, I think I have a cordless power tool designed for the purpose :D
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19th May 2004, 06:43 PM
Thread: Why women cannot fix cars
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Well of course they can't when they wear white...
Well of course they can't when they wear white clothes like that ! :D
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19th May 2004, 06:37 PM
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See what you hand tool guys are missing out on !
Turn on your sound
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19th May 2004, 05:00 PM
Thread: Most controversial topics on this forum
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Poll: Not offended in the least Andrew. When you are as...
Not offended in the least Andrew. When you are as opinionated as me you can't afford to be thin skinned or lack a sense of humour.
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19th May 2004, 04:58 PM
Thread: Delta in the hands of Ryobi ???????
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Seems the parent company has confirmed they are...
Seems the parent company has confirmed they are looking to sell off both their Delta and Porter Cable businesses. Bosch, Makita & Hitachi have been mentioned as possible buyers.
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19th May 2004, 04:40 PM
Thread: Most controversial topics on this forum
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Poll: Two votes already ! I am impressed. ;)
Two votes already ! I am impressed. ;)
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18th May 2004, 10:16 PM
Thread: a stuff up
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Trim the edges off and cut the grooves again. It...
Trim the edges off and cut the grooves again. It may mean an extra one or two boards, but you say you want it strong, and filling the gap with glue is not the road to strength.
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18th May 2004, 10:13 PM
Thread: Delta in the hands of Ryobi ???????
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Delta in the hands of Ryobi ???????
A strong rumour circulating on the USA boards that the parent of Ryobi may be looking to take over Delta, and that the Delta parent is keen to unload it, as it doesn't fit the strategic vision of the...
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You mean those who think that a "craftsman" only...
You mean those who think that a "craftsman" only uses hand tools ? :rolleyes:
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18th May 2004, 12:41 PM
Thread: Cheap DADO sets in OZ!!!
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Quite a thrill seeker our Matthias. :eek: I...
Quite a thrill seeker our Matthias. :eek: I wonder if he is still with us ?
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Al, Since nothing was directed at you...
Al,
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17th May 2004, 11:02 PM
Thread: Cheap DADO sets in OZ!!!
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That sounds like something I might read in an...
That sounds like something I might read in an accident report. I wouldn't dream of trying it if I were you. If one of the CD's gave out and two blades came together, you might be picking pieces of...
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I am still waiting for someone to direct me to...
I am still waiting for someone to direct me to the offending comments. :confused:
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17th May 2004, 08:26 PM
Thread: Spindle Moulder
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You will find it here for $49.50 on line...
You will find it here for $49.50 on line
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17th May 2004, 08:23 PM
Thread: Utility Box
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Now you can build a great big box around it and...
Now you can build a great big box around it and call it a drawer ! :D
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17th May 2004, 08:16 PM
Thread: Cyclone nearly finished
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And in the white corner, defending his title as...
And in the white corner, defending his title as The Sire of Cyclones, The Sultan of Suck, The Doyen of Dust, The Duke of Ducting is........................ Wayne "The Cyclone" Davy.
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You are off to a flying start every time you post...
You are off to a flying start every time you post Bob. "Echnidna" ???????
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I will confess to being a hater of poor spelling,...
I will confess to being a hater of poor spelling, because I view it as a sign of laziness. Nevertheless, please direct me to the post(s) which have upset you so. I can't remember reading anything too...
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16th May 2004, 10:59 PM
Thread: 0000 Steel Wool
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I just bought some from Bunnings yesterday....
I just bought some from Bunnings yesterday. (Nunawading in Vic)
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16th May 2004, 10:46 PM
Thread: Veritas dovetail guide
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And to further the "discussion" on hand tools Vs...
And to further the "discussion" on hand tools Vs power tools, the thoughts of the late Tage Frid :-
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16th May 2004, 05:28 PM
Thread: Silver sided sarking - which way up??
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Try these...... :cool:
Try these...... :cool: