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2nd June 2005, 03:32 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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http://www.saturn.com/saturn/index.jsp?nav=1&flash...
http://www.saturn.com/saturn/index.jsp?nav=1&flashOK=yes
Like I said, it was in the US. They are a division of General Motors, and still going strong thank you very much.
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1st June 2005, 01:27 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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I'm reminded of a story I heard a few years ago....
I'm reminded of a story I heard a few years ago. A car maker in the US (I think it was Saturn) sold a whole bunch of new cars before they realized that someone had put the wrong coolant in the...
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30th May 2005, 02:16 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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Got mine today. Big thanks to Darryl, Rob and his...
Got mine today. Big thanks to Darryl, Rob and his team for all their work. And a big thanks to all of you. Without the teamwork and trust demonstrated here, none of this would have happened.
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27th May 2005, 02:20 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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Have to wait till Monday now. I missed the truck,...
Have to wait till Monday now. I missed the truck, so have to wait for redelivery. At least now they know to leave them in a safe location if no one is home
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19th May 2005, 09:38 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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we have put our money into your account for the...
we have put our money into your account for the extra
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14th May 2005, 11:14 PM
Thread: Observer's chair
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A Plossl is a type of eyepiece, a Barlow is a...
A Plossl is a type of eyepiece, a Barlow is a lense that you can put in the scope before the eyepiece that magnifies the image by (usually) 2 times (but can be more or less), and a CCD is a camera...
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23rd April 2005, 02:45 AM
Thread: Little things that p!ss us off
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People who park in bus stops People who park too...
People who park in bus stops
People who park too close to bus stops
People who don't give way to buses when required
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7th April 2005, 12:56 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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After seeing the pics of their operation, I'd...
After seeing the pics of their operation, I'd like to give my two BIG thumbs up to Rob Lee and his team for helping put all this together. That place is HUGE, and clearly didn't need our order, but...
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21st February 2005, 07:32 PM
Thread: workbench questions
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I just finished building my bench (will post pics...
I just finished building my bench (will post pics once its flattened). I used Kiln dried hardwood for the bench top, and it weighs a tonne. Crapiata pine for the legs and underframe. Total timber...
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9th February 2005, 07:47 PM
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My history isn't too bad, so I understand what...
My history isn't too bad, so I understand what the Dutch put up with. They actually harboured more jews than anyone else. However, I don't think the government that fled has any claim to back taxing...
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9th February 2005, 11:19 AM
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And the citizens of Holland just accepted that??...
And the citizens of Holland just accepted that?? If they tried that here there would be open revolt!!
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7th February 2005, 07:14 PM
Thread: Welping Box
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I asked a vet this question years ago when I was...
I asked a vet this question years ago when I was breeding some dogs, and he said probably not a good idea to use manmade (MDF, Plywood, Chipboard etc) because of the chemicals in them. Specifically...
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3rd February 2005, 12:22 PM
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I heard an American in a shop one day ask if "you...
I heard an American in a shop one day ask if "you have any of that Jay-rah?"
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31st January 2005, 08:10 PM
Thread: Triton Dust Extracter
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I found my funnel at a 2 dollar shop. Well...
I found my funnel at a 2 dollar shop. Well actually it was at Lane Cove, so it was $6.99. But the diameter was actually BIGGER than the Triton dust bucket, so some careful time at the bandsaw and...
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31st January 2005, 11:48 AM
Thread: Triton Dust Extracter
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Cheers Sturdee, I spent a couple of hours of the...
Cheers Sturdee, I spent a couple of hours of the weekend hacking into my Triton dust bucket with some trepidation. Your system went together surprisingly easy, and the difference is mind blowing. NO...
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29th January 2005, 06:42 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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And just out of curiosity, any idea of if it...
And just out of curiosity, any idea of if it would be worth sending air freight now? Probably not worth it, but I have to ask. Maybe we have a big enough order now to make it viable
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29th January 2005, 06:24 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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I for one would be happy to send Darryl a little...
I for one would be happy to send Darryl a little more than what we would probably pay NOW, just to ensure that he is not out of pocket when the time comes. He is doing us all an incredible service,...
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28th January 2005, 09:12 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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What a Jip...... The Prisoner
What a Jip...... The Prisoner
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28th January 2005, 09:03 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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Danger Man There isnt much left is there??
Danger Man
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28th January 2005, 08:48 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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going out on a limb now..... 24.... The Saint,...
going out on a limb now.....
24.... The Saint, or The Man from U.N.C.L.E -
28th January 2005, 08:45 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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3 is The Pink Panther
3 is The Pink Panther
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28th January 2005, 08:43 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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16 The Two Ronnies
16 The Two Ronnies
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28th January 2005, 08:34 PM
Thread: King Size Bed
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Umm it appears as though the matress fell through...
Umm it appears as though the matress fell through it..... :(
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28th January 2005, 08:23 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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ok then, 3 is Josie and the pussycats!!
ok then, 3 is Josie and the pussycats!!
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28th January 2005, 08:14 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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or 24 The Persuaders
or 24 The Persuaders
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28th January 2005, 08:13 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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24 maybe The Avengers....
24 maybe The Avengers....
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28th January 2005, 08:11 PM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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is 3 Speed Racer?
is 3 Speed Racer?
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28th January 2005, 09:27 AM
Thread: TV theme tune quiz
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21. The Hair Bear Bunch
21. The Hair Bear Bunch
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26th January 2005, 10:37 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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I had to buy one from Carbatec before committing...
I had to buy one from Carbatec before committing to the big order, so I got one of the meter long ones (or 41" I think). Its an absolute joy to use, but I need another.... One is good, 2 would be...
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24th January 2005, 07:54 PM
Thread: Stupid Accidents
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yeah they're not like car engines. If the engine...
yeah they're not like car engines. If the engine is hot, it can run lol
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23rd January 2005, 09:08 AM
Thread: Stupid Accidents
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Sorry to turn this thread icky, but I have to...
Sorry to turn this thread icky, but I have to bring this up. When I left school I took up an apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance. My immediate boss was a real a$$ kicker, you sure knew when you...
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20th January 2005, 09:36 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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SWMBO allowed the purchase, so I just put my...
SWMBO allowed the purchase, so I just put my order in for a "B" pack, with the "Please note: This is part of the Australian WoodWork Forums Bulletin Board Order for bulk delivery. Reference: Rob Lee"...
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19th January 2005, 03:03 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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When it comes to payment, anyone with an e mail...
When it comes to payment, anyone with an e mail account can set up a Paypal account. Might be the go. So long as the recipient can be trusted ;) :D
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19th January 2005, 02:55 PM
Thread: Stupid Accidents
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To this day I don't know how this happened..........
To this day I don't know how this happened.......
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18th January 2005, 11:44 AM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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I would be interested in a bulk buy for sure. 1...
I would be interested in a bulk buy for sure. 1 "B" package for me. We might not get away with it, but if the box is labelled "gift" then its not subject to duties. Not so sure about a big box though
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16th January 2005, 09:10 PM
Thread: Bessey K-body clamps
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Well thats just heartbreaking. I was all set to...
Well thats just heartbreaking. I was all set to order the "B" package, but at that freight price........ I havent seen these clamps in Oz yet, anyone know where they can be bought locally? These are...
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15th January 2005, 09:45 PM
Thread: Engineers.
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"I happen to have a vewwy good fwiend named...
"I happen to have a vewwy good fwiend named Biggus Dickuss
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6th January 2005, 10:05 PM
Thread: Michael Schumacher
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From memory Michaels contract is for about $40...
From memory Michaels contract is for about $40 million US a season. How many people do you know that would donate 3 months pay? I heard he did it because one of his bodyguards and the man's children...
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4th January 2005, 08:10 PM
Thread: Save a dog in Sydney
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Save a dog in Sydney
If anyone is looking or even thinking of getting a dog, now is the time. Rescue agency Doggie Rescue's lease on its Homebush premises runs out next weekend, and the fate of hundreds of dogs rests in...
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1st January 2005, 03:12 PM
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The only stupid question is the one you don't...
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
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28th December 2004, 10:53 PM
Thread: I was a good boy
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I got a few prezzies early, like a new Makita LS...
I got a few prezzies early, like a new Makita LS 1040 compound mitre saw and a digital camera. On the day, the missus bought me the first season of Star Blazers on DVD (I don't expect many if any to...
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20th December 2004, 06:44 PM
Thread: DVD Storage cabinet
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DVD cases, I think, are about the same height as...
DVD cases, I think, are about the same height as a video case
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20th December 2004, 04:10 PM
Thread: DVD Storage cabinet
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Cheers RR. Just did a quick check, and it will...
Cheers RR. Just did a quick check, and it will hold 116 DVD's comfortably. A few more if you jam them in. Moving away from pine to Tassie Oak has made a world of difference. While building this I was...
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19th December 2004, 11:55 PM
Thread: DVD Storage cabinet
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Thanks puppy. The camera's flash does wipe out...
Thanks puppy. The camera's flash does wipe out some of the colour and grain. It does look better in person lol. As for it being plain, well horses for courses I guess. I'm still pretty new to making...
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19th December 2004, 08:54 PM
Thread: DVD Storage cabinet
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DVD Storage cabinet
I built this on request from my step mother. Until a year ago we hadn't spoken in ten years. She didn't want to be a bother, and took a bit of convincing when I said I wanted to build her something....
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18th December 2004, 05:43 PM
Thread: How good is my wife?
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How good is my wife?
I got married just two weeks ago (4th December). The day after the wedding she takes me to buy me a new digital camera. The day after we go to the Gold Coast for a week in a swanky hotel. When we get...
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1st December 2004, 08:44 PM
Thread: workshop dress code
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this is Gold Leaders future wife aka swmbo i...
this is Gold Leaders future wife aka swmbo
i am a teacher (well pretty much)-and i got roused on earlier this year over dress code where i was working so i know what you mean (had to wear a... -
1st December 2004, 12:30 PM
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If I happen to discover a work colleague who is...
If I happen to discover a work colleague who is also a woodworker, I refer to it as dabbling in the black arts. Funny that some people I know think that it would be too rude to ask me to make them...
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1st December 2004, 12:21 PM
Thread: workshop dress code
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Just curious..... Which school? My SWMBO just...
Just curious..... Which school? My SWMBO just landed her first job as a geography teacher at Waverley College, and she's fresh out of uni.
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29th November 2004, 08:33 PM
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The longer you fire a belt fed machine gun, the...
The longer you fire a belt fed machine gun, the longer the belt gets. Now I ask you, even if you're only firing blanks, surely you still have to reload?? Why edit it out??
And in a great scene from...