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18th March 2024, 07:59 AM
Thread: Only in America
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I agree with the sentiments of rustynail the...
I agree with the sentiments of rustynail the honest are paying for the dishonest wether you believe it or not.
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5th March 2024, 08:51 AM
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Best sheds must have had a change when I...
Best sheds must have had a change when I purchased from them no issues at all ,happy with the quality .
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1st March 2024, 08:26 AM
Thread: "Blue Crab"
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The usual good stuff, you have been a busy boy...
The usual good stuff, you have been a busy boy that like all of your offerings is time consuming.[with lots of patience]
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21st February 2024, 07:52 AM
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What he said, I haven't had issues with removing...
What he said, I haven't had issues with removing double sided tape.
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21st February 2024, 07:49 AM
Thread: "Relic"
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I love the expertise required for a piece as...
I love the expertise required for a piece as beautiful as this swell done on the patience side.
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19th February 2024, 07:55 AM
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corrupted profile would not be suitable not...
corrupted profile would not be suitable not enough fall if you use corrupted roofing t will leak where it goes into the gutter.
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26th January 2024, 06:39 AM
Thread: suitability of wood question
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I agree with the comment for using merbau I built...
I agree with the comment for using merbau I built chairs out of the stuff and 25 years on still look good i haven't paid particular attention to oiling .
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17th January 2024, 07:31 AM
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I'm with you on keeping the super glue in the...
I'm with you on keeping the super glue in the fridge lasts forever in my humble opinion.
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6th January 2024, 07:45 AM
Thread: Coco
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Thanks Log Dog we kept Mia in the house except...
Thanks Log Dog we kept Mia in the house except for night time, mistake I think she's everywhere we look boy oh boy big impact good to see you have a friend in Coco.
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5th January 2024, 07:24 AM
Thread: Coco
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Thanks Log Dog its bloody hard everywhere I look,...
Thanks Log Dog its bloody hard everywhere I look, she played a huge part in my life and still does have to move on this is the second girl I lost ,so much as I'd like to no more animals you become...
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3rd January 2024, 08:25 AM
Thread: Coco
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memories the best, I lost my staffy today she was...
memories the best, I lost my staffy today she was my best friend so cherish the time with them ,bloody hard when you run into walkers and they ask where is the dog I'm 76 and don't mind having a howl...
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10th December 2023, 07:33 AM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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Can't help with batts to use but be warned that...
Can't help with batts to use but be warned that it will condense so condensation is I believe the main issue I personally have not noticed a great difference with a air gap between roof and batts.
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6th December 2023, 07:19 AM
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ultimately you will op for the best machine you...
ultimately you will op for the best machine you can afford,I have a cheap one and a not so cheap one and wouldn't be without the dearer one in a fit, the dear one is by far the better one for...
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28th November 2023, 08:17 AM
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I think if the respirator is hard to breath in...
I think if the respirator is hard to breath in it's time to replace the filters the one that I have you can see the filters when they are not serviceable.
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26th November 2023, 07:15 AM
Thread: fitting dowels on slight angle
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Putting up with changes ,so I'll keep it simple...
Putting up with changes ,so I'll keep it simple clamped on drill press with piece of timber to make sure that the angle is right.
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25th November 2023, 07:54 AM
Thread: Dog containment
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I agree my son installed a electric fence and he...
I agree my son installed a electric fence and he only had to tell the dog he would put the collar on and she behaved, she only got hit by fence once and learned a lesson.
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18th November 2023, 07:48 AM
Thread: unused bandsaw
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I agree with China I don't release the tension...
I agree with China I don't release the tension either but I have good wheels and rubber.
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8th November 2023, 07:32 AM
Thread: Pocketholes in 16mm melamine?
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In answer to the fixing I definitely would not...
In answer to the fixing I definitely would not use pocket holes use screws to hold the thing together.
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8th November 2023, 07:29 AM
Thread: Urn for a friend's ashes.
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wow you have done a beautiful job of this urn...
wow you have done a beautiful job of this urn I've toyed with the idea of making my own but to date no go,well done.
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5th November 2023, 06:57 AM
Thread: chess sets and DIY
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I have made two chess sets on my scroll saw doing...
I have made two chess sets on my scroll saw doing compound cuts ,steady as you go and you will be happy with the end results. As for timber to use I used really soft woods for the pieces can't...
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27th October 2023, 07:50 AM
Thread: Building wardrobe
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place a rail on the shelves, two by one by one...
place a rail on the shelves, two by one by one should be sufficient, as far as the tops go it depends on the span that'll hold the cases but remember that empty cases don't weigh much no matter what...
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25th October 2023, 07:56 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades Snapping
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had the same problem with bi metal blades...
had the same problem with bi metal blades snapping, changed supplier and quoted the wheel size and they suppled accordingly since then no issues at all.
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16th October 2023, 07:57 AM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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Traditionally the way to do runners was coat them...
Traditionally the way to do runners was coat them in candle wax to help slide and occasionally top the up with wax.[early with this advice but couldn't help myself]
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8th October 2023, 08:10 AM
Thread: Bougainvillea. Is this one unusual?
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Varigated plants can and do revert to the root...
Varigated plants can and do revert to the root stock and knowing what colour by year is a guess
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8th October 2023, 08:07 AM
Thread: Airfryers
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what you buy has a huge impact on the cooking...
what you buy has a huge impact on the cooking process ours does frozen chips a treat [used not very often]they will do the job for two people with veggies and meat whatever you choose. The cleaning...
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20th September 2023, 09:01 AM
Thread: Old Hoop Pine Box
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top use of recycled material I thing many of...
top use of recycled material I thing many of users on this forum have been guilty of this.
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14th September 2023, 10:16 AM
Thread: Domino into melamine
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Just a tip when screwing close to the corner...
Just a tip when screwing close to the corner attach a small clamp and you will avoid any splitting.
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12th September 2023, 10:42 AM
Thread: camper van conversion
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certification because a bus is being converted is...
certification because a bus is being converted is going to be a big part of cost.
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12th September 2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: "Another Dimension"
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nice work ,patience, patience required, top job.
nice work ,patience, patience required, top job.
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2nd September 2023, 09:10 AM
Thread: Kitchen Reno
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worth the wait I'm guessing?
worth the wait I'm guessing?
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2nd September 2023, 09:05 AM
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Depends how busy they are small totals add up if...
Depends how busy they are small totals add up if busy serving coffee.
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1st September 2023, 09:24 AM
Thread: Swamp kauri, and olive bowls
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superb way to use up what you have in stock,...
superb way to use up what you have in stock, genius
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1st September 2023, 09:22 AM
Thread: Avoiding Scammers in Marketplace.
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In todays climate getting abused on pickup is the...
In todays climate getting abused on pickup is the norm for most .
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31st August 2023, 09:03 AM
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Past events are blamed for lots of issues I don't...
Past events are blamed for lots of issues I don't think that is the problem to much has been gifted to all ,[rightly or wrongly]meaning that to work for what you are entitled to is suspect.
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31st August 2023, 08:47 AM
Thread: Narrow piano hinges
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Hi bud just wondering why the smaller ones can't...
Hi bud just wondering why the smaller ones can't e joined to make up the meas.wanted?
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31st August 2023, 08:45 AM
Thread: Jacaranda root ball in resin.
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What a beauty haven't got a pressure pot so have...
What a beauty haven't got a pressure pot so have difficulty making something that shines in the viewers eye.
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26th August 2023, 09:32 AM
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I think you will find that waste sugar is a big...
I think you will find that waste sugar is a big issue so asking for it implies that it will be used, regulations are the pits but have to be complied with. We all live [most of us ] in a regulated...
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24th August 2023, 08:58 AM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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If you opt for foil board be aware that birds...
If you opt for foil board be aware that birds love it for nesting material.
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24th August 2023, 08:56 AM
Thread: Sea turtle
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If you want to cut Australinia stuff Helen from...
If you want to cut Australinia stuff Helen from SA has a booklet that has what you may be looking for.
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23rd August 2023, 09:06 AM
Thread: Woodfast scroll saw blades help
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What Crowie said Helen is the go to for anything...
What Crowie said Helen is the go to for anything scrollsaw if they don't know you up the creek without the provebial.
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18th August 2023, 09:11 AM
Thread: A couple of different pepper grinders.
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they look the goods haven't tried to make them...
they look the goods haven't tried to make them yet hundreds of pens but no grinders.
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16th August 2023, 05:51 PM
Thread: Rata and rimu bowl
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I like the look of this piece specially the piece...
I like the look of this piece specially the piece that repaired the split,nice feature.
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15th August 2023, 09:05 AM
Thread: Drawer runner advice needed
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I like wood runners, always put plenty of lube on...
I like wood runners, always put plenty of lube on them so choice of wood is not such a big issue.[lube often is the trick]
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11th August 2023, 09:30 AM
Thread: Triton Router TRA001
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WANTED:SA. looking forward to answers for this problem I...
looking forward to answers for this problem I have the same issue.
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11th August 2023, 09:19 AM
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Mc Diven in Melbourne are good and not to bad at...
Mc Diven in Melbourne are good and not to bad at Williamtown for Melbourne folks you can talk to them and they will recommend type of blade that fits the situation.As far as bandsaws go the more...
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11th August 2023, 09:12 AM
Thread: Budget friendly straightedge
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Float glass has a tolerance to cover the...
Float glass has a tolerance to cover the so-called flatness I used to work in a facility that used lots of glass, management had words with manufacturer about flatness.
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8th August 2023, 09:42 AM
Thread: Tpg email service closer!
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Got sick of providers changing hands or closing...
Got sick of providers changing hands or closing so I went to google mail so far so good a proper pain changing all the contacts.
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3rd August 2023, 10:59 AM
Thread: Combined spray/dust/fume booth?
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i have to agree with the previous poster...
i have to agree with the previous poster [China]you would be surprised how much paint,overspray will attach to the fan.
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30th July 2023, 10:21 AM
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When they started to mix Gal with Zinc way back...
When they started to mix Gal with Zinc way back in the seventies I've seen spouting stuffed in 6 months ,so I'm not fully aware f what changes have been made but the mix contrary to what you read is...
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22nd July 2023, 08:17 AM
Thread: Mandala Flower Of Life
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What can I say but "WOW" you certainly are gifted...
What can I say but "WOW" you certainly are gifted and patient ,I like a lot.