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4th March 2024, 07:22 PM
Thread: Steel shed kit supplier- recommendations?
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Steel shed kit supplier- recommendations?
Hi All,
My DA is finally through council - yay!!
So now I need to finalise the supplier for my shed (12m x 9m "Aussie Barn" style)
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3rd September 2023, 04:34 PM
Thread: I'm done with SketchUp & Fusion360
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I'm done with SketchUp & Fusion360
I always found Sketchup awkward and limiting. Fusion360 is way more powerful and, at least in my mind, much more intuitive. However, the companies behind both these products have steadily emasculated...
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3rd September 2023, 02:26 PM
Thread: Any way to halt wood rot?
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As noted above, borates will treat the fungal...
As noted above, borates will treat the fungal growth. You need to remove all unsound timber and mke any needed repairs. In the original timber that remains, you can drill a series of holes and...
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8th March 2022, 12:56 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Thin end of the wedge? its outrageous!
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SA and now WA have implemented a remote disconnect capability into domestic solar systems. It allows the (for profit) operators to turn off your panels. Not just turn... -
8th March 2022, 12:21 PM
Thread: Do you have a subscription to FWW magazine?
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I'm late to this thread - but want to point out...
I'm late to this thread - but want to point out the following announcement that came some time back from the USPS (seppo equivalent to AusPost)
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2nd March 2022, 01:00 PM
Thread: Blackwood Poisoning
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Thanks all. Pretty sure the trees are A....
Thanks all.
Pretty sure the trees are A. Melanoxylon - and we have always referred to these as Blackwood - but, as mentioned elsewhere, its a colloquial name so may refer to different species for... -
1st March 2022, 03:10 PM
Thread: Blackwood Poisoning
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Resurrecting this old thread. last week I was...
Resurrecting this old thread.
last week I was clearing some scrub from the country block & dropped two small Black Wattle trees (A. Melanoxylon) which I proceeded to buck with a bow saw, and drag... -
13th August 2021, 04:17 PM
Thread: McJing Parallel Clamps
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They're doing fine, thanks. For the price they...
They're doing fine, thanks. For the price they are steller. Not sure, all this time on, if McJing are still selling exactly the same model; you should try & check. I do see that their website says...
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3rd March 2021, 02:19 PM
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:2tsup: This is a start, it's not hard to do....
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This is a start, it's not hard to do. There's plenty of other instructions on the 'net if this one doesn't do it for you.
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1st March 2021, 09:00 AM
Thread: A couple of table saw questions...
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Thanks Bob - I guess front and behind could be...
Thanks Bob - I guess front and behind could be ambiguous terms.
So - to be really clear, featherboards must be on the infeed side, between the operator and the blade. They also must not be... -
28th February 2021, 02:14 PM
Thread: A couple of table saw questions...
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As well as even feed rate, you need even PRESSURE...
As well as even feed rate, you need even PRESSURE toward the fence to get best cut quality. The best and safest way to do this is with a featherboard set on the infeed side, BEHIND the blade.
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27th January 2021, 04:40 PM
Thread: Eclipse style honing guide advice
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The original Eclipse on the link in my post above...
The original Eclipse on the link in my post above is still available.
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25th January 2021, 08:27 AM
Thread: New shed - owner build vs shed company?
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Thanks for all the advice & suggestions. I...
Thanks for all the advice & suggestions.
I will get a price from the shed companies for both options and see how they stack up.
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19th January 2021, 02:42 PM
Thread: New shed - owner build vs shed company?
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New shed - owner build vs shed company?
OK - so its getting close to being able to build the shed!
Shed is likely to be 12m x 9m (so called American Barn design) with plumbing (toilet & hot/cold water) & power to be connected.
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15th January 2021, 04:41 PM
Thread: Eclipse style honing guide advice
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Or if you want a genuine Eclipse guide, let...
Or if you want a genuine Eclipse guide, let FleaBay be your friend - eg here is one from Dee Why at $30 plus postage:
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15th January 2021, 08:30 AM
Thread: Eclipse style honing guide advice
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The Toolworks and Lie Nielsen both offer premium...
The Toolworks and Lie Nielsen both offer premium eclipse style guides (at a price)
Honing Guide, Extension Jaws, Mortise Jaws & Angle Setting Jig – Henry Eckert Toolworks
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14th January 2021, 10:57 AM
Thread: Workshop Flooring Selections
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Why do you want to lay a timber floor? If the...
Why do you want to lay a timber floor?
If the concrete is sound, why not seal it? If it's uneven, you can level any significant dips. You could seal using an epoxy or acrylic finish. Or a terrazzo... -
12th January 2021, 09:12 AM
Thread: Price for timber to drop?
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FYI - Kimbriki now open again.
FYI - Kimbriki now open again.
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8th January 2021, 08:57 AM
Thread: Price for timber to drop?
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Good thought, but Kimbriki is closed at the...
Good thought, but Kimbriki is closed at the moment (Big red sign out front saying, "Sorry, closed due to Covid")
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3rd January 2021, 11:14 AM
Thread: Plane iron sharpness testing
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Woodriver can certainly be bought in Australia. I...
Woodriver can certainly be bought in Australia. I suggest that anyone wanting one support Jim Davey, who often sells them on special, and who also checks each one he ships, sets it up and hones the...
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1st January 2021, 10:19 AM
Thread: European Hinge Location
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In the time it takes to try and research this,...
In the time it takes to try and research this, you could simply make a mock-up door and side panel to check it empirically. Start with 4mm and adjust from there if it's not right.
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31st December 2020, 05:22 PM
Thread: Is Parfix being wound up??
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Thanks for the tip Beardy. According to the...
Thanks for the tip Beardy.
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31st December 2020, 10:09 AM
Thread: Is Parfix being wound up??
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Is Parfix being wound up??
I see that Bunnings have a much reduced range of Parfix adhesives. I was looking for the Polyurethane (equivalent to Sikaflex 11FC, but at less than half the price) but is no longer stocked.
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There are several techniques that use the slider...
There are several techniques that use the slider for repeat solid wood rip cuts.
Here is one example from Felder - watch from 9:14
https://youtu.be/LVYUss6pJqQ
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Sorry - but they do!! No accounting for stupidity...
Sorry - but they do!! No accounting for stupidity really.
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28th December 2020, 01:23 PM
Thread: Recommend a flat topped saw blade?
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Try Henry Brothers: Henry Bros Saws - Bandsaw...
Try Henry Brothers:
Henry Bros Saws - Bandsaw blades & circular saw blades
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28th December 2020, 12:40 PM
Thread: Timbecon - Unbranded "Low-angle jack plane"
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You need to understand that YouTube video titles...
You need to understand that YouTube video titles are a form of clickbait - the content creator is trying to get people to watch their videos in a sea of clutter. Watch the Matt Estlea video - it is...
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28th December 2020, 11:56 AM
Thread: Timbecon - Unbranded "Low-angle jack plane"
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OK - so back to the OP & answering his questions...
OK - so back to the OP & answering his questions (although I'm sure the notes on adjusting the LAJ are useful.)
Good choice Kuriatko! Learn to use what you have.
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Nope - the mechanism will not fire UNLESS the...
Nope - the mechanism will not fire UNLESS the motor is running and the saw is in the (default) protected mode. Simply rotating the blade is not sufficient.
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The Felder PCS system certainly adds a...
The Felder PCS system certainly adds a belt-n-braces approach to safety, with the benefit of NOT destroying a blade and also being able to get back to work very quickly as there are no cartridges to...
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Look at all those demos closely. You will see...
Look at all those demos closely. You will see that the sausage is being held by a human with skin to sausage contact. Thus there is electrical contact between the person's body & the blade.
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15th December 2020, 10:05 AM
Thread: preserving bark on project
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How about making the log trophy, then casting it...
How about making the log trophy, then casting it in a clear resin block? That would preserve everything with no issues of degradation over time.
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Yes - had exactly this issue with bone dry...
Yes - had exactly this issue with bone dry radiata 50 x 100. No metal, no knots, no sap, no moisture, no fingers, no contamination any where. SawStop blade was fitted.
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14th December 2020, 05:11 PM
Thread: plastic T track profiles
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Easy - just build a design that does not have the...
Easy - just build a design that does not have the blade running through aluminium track!
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27th November 2020, 09:24 AM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW Cheapest yet...
Aldi are selling what looks to be a rebranded PDB40 this Saturday
$169. :2tsup:
Digital Drill Press 710W - ALDI Australia
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27th November 2020, 09:19 AM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Drill Press on Amazon
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Cheapest yet...
Aldi have what looks to be a rebranded PDB40 in the specials this week.
Price is $169 :2tsup:
Digital Drill Press 710W - ALDI Australia
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OK - let me rephrase my statement above: ...
OK - let me rephrase my statement above:
Legitimate resellers will also supply activation codes however the codes supplied by legitimate resellers won't be "dodgy", unlike the codes supplied by... -
Hi Derek, Google Docs is Web browser ONLY...
Hi Derek,
Google Docs is Web browser ONLY software. It does have ability to edit documents off-line, but will always upload when it can. And do its thing sending data to Google. Also it's not a... -
Thanks Phil, I agree, its useful discussion &...
Thanks Phil,
I agree, its useful discussion & hopefully others can benefit.
Yes - there is sometimes a disconnect between licensing, marketing and technical departments in many tech companies.... -
Hi Derek, Given the sensitive nature of your...
Hi Derek,
Given the sensitive nature of your line of work, I would never trust Google Docs as a practice/patient management tool. From my post above: You need to be aware that you have handed... -
Hi Phil, OK - I've had a quick look at the MS...
Hi Phil,
OK - I've had a quick look at the MS Docs - this is the advice on MS official website:
"Who can I share my Microsoft 365 Family subscription with?
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Hi Chris, Legitimate resellers will supply...
Hi Chris,
Legitimate resellers will supply activation codes and these won't be "dodgy" .
A mainstream business like Officeworks certainly won't be engaging in illegal activities, so if you... -
Hi Phil, Actually, there is nothing in the...
Hi Phil,
Actually, there is nothing in the EULA that defines household.
"Family", in MS 365 terms, is a technical construct that groups people together for the purposes of allocating the... -
Hi Chris, As I think I mentioned in a prior...
Hi Chris,
As I think I mentioned in a prior thread on this topic, if the code has been sourced from a dodgy source your installation may work initially and later get blocked. There are periodic... -
25th November 2020, 10:55 AM
Thread: Bing search engine being a persistent PITA
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Hi Brett, The new Edge browser is very good....
Hi Brett,
The new Edge browser is very good. Despite it having Bing as default ( as you would expect from MS), it's trivial to set up a different default search engine.
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I hope your employer knows and agrees with you...
I hope your employer knows and agrees with you using a fundamentally insecure service.
Also, you need to be aware that you have handed Google rights to the content. From their terms of service. ... -
25th November 2020, 10:33 AM
Thread: Hold downs recommendations
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A bit late here, but: the best traditional...
A bit late here, but: the best traditional holdfasts are by Alaska blacksmith Phil Koontz.
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If you ever seen these for sale snap them up. Sadly he has stopped making them. However, Black... -
16th November 2020, 04:48 PM
Thread: Double bearer connection to timber stumps
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Not rally enough info provided to offer any...
Not rally enough info provided to offer any meaningful advice - you should post some plans of the intended layout.
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24th October 2020, 11:46 AM
Thread: Twiggy Forrest
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Send them back to RMW - they will replace the...
Send them back to RMW - they will replace the elastic or, if you want, fully refurbish them.
They also have a current (as of late Oct 2020) a "trade in" deal - send in your old RMW boots & get... -
22nd October 2020, 10:44 AM
Thread: Dewalt DW 125 radial saw short circuiting
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If the insulation has perished on one cable it's...
If the insulation has perished on one cable it's likely to have done so on the others. To be safe you should have the machine rewired (professionally)
And given this degradation, also have the...