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    Thanks for sharing these experiences and photos....

    Thanks for sharing these experiences and photos.

    Our family visited Norway as part of a longer trip across the region. I loved Trompso. The road network with the tunnels you described were...
  2. Thread: Sydney to Armidale

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    Sydney to Armidale

    I’m looking for a transport option to get some Walnut boards to my nephew in Armidale. He is doing woodwork for his HSC and I’ve offered to let him raid my stash of Walnut. The boards will be cut...
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    I was just thinking that I hadn’t seen any update...

    I was just thinking that I hadn’t seen any update on this project for a while, and up comes your post.

    It’s looking good

    cheers,

    ajw
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    Hi Andy, I like the look of the wider wedges...

    Hi Andy,

    I like the look of the wider wedges you've used. I'd love to come and have a look at this build when you finish it. I need to do something similar.

    Cheers,

    ajw
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    Nice recovery, and just in time.

    Nice recovery, and just in time.
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    Old office desk

    I built a router table out of material from an old office desk. The tops of these are large, flat, laminex-coated. You might find what you’re after in a second-hand office furniture shop, or on...
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    I wonder if the jacaranda is from my place. I...

    I wonder if the jacaranda is from my place. I had a tree come down in a storm, and some people came and got the logs from it. I’m in Glenbrook, so could have been my tree I suppose.

    Very nice...
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    Is it possible to have my hot water heater...

    Is it possible to have my hot water heater switched from Controlled Load to General Supply? I'm generating enough from my solar panels to run the hot water heater for free. It would be good to use...
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    Got a bill from my electricity provider today. ...

    Got a bill from my electricity provider today. It’s been a while since they sent a bill. I’ve had messages saying there were problems generating the bill. Others with the same provider have had...
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    Can you get some compressed air in there...

    Can you get some compressed air in there somewhere? Might make a bit of mess, but could also solve the problem.

    cheers,

    ajw
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    Home battery prices are very expensive, and I...

    Home battery prices are very expensive, and I can’t make an economic argument for them in my case. My PV panels plus infeed tariff mean I have virtually zero bill in summer. Still waiting for our...
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    Warn, what battery did you buy? I’m starting to...

    Warn, what battery did you buy? I’m starting to think more seriously about adding one to my system.

    cheers,

    ajw
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    And here’s me complaining about paying 36cents...

    And here’s me complaining about paying 36cents peak. I’ve got a 13kW PV system but no battery. Negligible bill in Summer, but winter is a different story. If I had to pay the rates you’re being...
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    It’s an absolute thing of beauty, especially...

    It’s an absolute thing of beauty, especially given the reason for its creation. It will be a family heirloom. Thanks for sharing the journey.

    cheers,

    ajw
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    SOLD: I'll take it Andy. ajw

    I'll take it Andy.

    ajw
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    It’s looking excellent. Some shed envy happening...

    It’s looking excellent. Some shed envy happening here…

    ajw
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    Is there such a thing as scrap wood? I...

    Is there such a thing as scrap wood?

    I suffer from the same problem as you…

    cheers,

    ajw
  18. Thread: Gifkins jig

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    DONE: NCArcher has collected the jig.

    NCArcher has collected the jig.
  19. Thread: Gifkins jig

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    DONE: It's yours NCArcher. I'll PM you my address and...

    It's yours NCArcher. I'll PM you my address and phone details.

    cheers,

    ajw
  20. Thread: Gifkins jig

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    DONE: Gifkins jig

    I’ve got an old Gifkins dovetail jig, free for somebody who wants it. You’ll need to get yourself some router bits to use it.

    located in Glenbrook, NSW

    522638

    cheers,

    ajw
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    I'm going to be making a new headboard this year...

    I'm going to be making a new headboard this year too. I've been following along and admiring your work. I think I'd use key holes to attach it to the wall.

    My current project is a cot for my new...
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    Are you intending to add a round over to the...

    Are you intending to add a round over to the edges? If you make it 3mm radius, it will meet at the glueline. I’ve seen this done to disguise the join before. That’s a largish roundover for pieces...
  23. Please post some pics when you're done. I've...

    Please post some pics when you're done. I've been following this thread and I'd like to see the end result.

    cheers

    ajw.
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    It was fascinating to watch, but I didn’t really...

    It was fascinating to watch, but I didn’t really like the finished piece.
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    NEW INFO I’m in

    I’m in
  26. Thread: Festool Domino 500

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    SOLD: PM sent. I’m just back from a work trip. ajw

    PM sent. I’m just back from a work trip.

    ajw
  27. Thread: Festool Domino 500

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    SOLD: Sold to RogerWilco, pending payment. I'll send...

    Sold to RogerWilco, pending payment. I'll send you a PM. Can you check that your mailbox isn't full?

    cheers,

    ajw
  28. Thread: Festool Domino 500

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    SOLD: Thanks RW. At this stage I will wait and I’ll...

    Thanks RW. At this stage I will wait and I’ll see if I get any takers at my asking price.

    cheers,

    ajw
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    I've seen a youtube video somewhere that shows...

    I've seen a youtube video somewhere that shows how to make a router template for essentially any sized hole/recess you want to create. It starts with using a forstner bit to get close, then uses...
  30. Thread: Festool Domino 500

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    SOLD: Festool Domino 500

    I posted in another thread that I'd had a problem with my Domino at a time-critical point of a project. I sent it off to Festool for repair, and bought a new unit to get the job done.

    Festool has...
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    Festool has sent me a txt saying the tool is...

    Festool has sent me a txt saying the tool is fixed and being sent back to me. Should have it mid next week.

    I appreciate the comments about price-setting for a second-hand unit. I'll take some...
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    The repair is around $350, so I’m going ahead...

    The repair is around $350, so I’m going ahead with it. Now need to work out what a second hand unit is worth, and list it for sale on the forum when I get it back.

    cheers,

    ajw
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    Repairing Domino 500

    My much-loved Domino developed a fault recently, with an electrical burning smell and some smoke coming out of the motor area. I’m part-way through building a cot for my soon-to-arrive grandson,...
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    Blackwood TV cabinet

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    TV cabinet built from Tasmanian Blackwood. I’ve been working on this for about a year, on the weekends.

    Cheers,

    ajw
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    I started out using a Mk3 then the 2000 series. ...

    I started out using a Mk3 then the 2000 series. When I got a bit more serious about the hobby, I moved to a proper cabinet saw with an accurate fence. Makes so much difference! The fence on mine...
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    I would have thought that the power generators...

    I would have thought that the power generators had fixed supply contracts with coal mines, so that they were guaranteed supply at a known price. The mines shouldn't be able to simply withhold...
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    It's not costing us 4 times the amount to dig up...

    It's not costing us 4 times the amount to dig up coal or extract gas, but because of international pricing, the price is jumping. So somebody somewhere in this process is making some super profits. ...
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    My daughter is also with Reamped who are telling...

    My daughter is also with Reamped who are telling customers to go elsewhere. Massive advertising campaign to get the customers to switch now, or face price rises of 100% or more.

    Today they...
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    Hi Jarrod, condolences on your loss. There...

    Hi Jarrod,

    condolences on your loss. There are a few forum members who live in the Blue Mountains, including me. Where abouts are you? Let us know what help you’re looking for, and I’m sure...
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    My provider contacted me today and advised me to...

    My provider contacted me today and advised me to switch to somebody else. From what I can gather, they are unprotected from wholesale pricing changes that are flowing through, and their rates will...
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    SOLD: Post please. PM sent. ajw

    Post please. PM sent.

    ajw
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    SOLD: I'll take them. ajw

    I'll take them.

    ajw
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    Just got an email from my provider telling me...

    Just got an email from my provider telling me that my usage charges are going up 27% in two week’s time. Why does that say about the future of the market? My daughter got a similar email from her...
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    It certainly is an incredible piece of art. Well...

    It certainly is an incredible piece of art. Well worth including on any trip to Tasmania.

    cheers,

    ajw
  45. VICTORIA I’ll take it if you’re willing to post it (I’ll...

    I’ll take it if you’re willing to post it (I’ll pay postage).

    ajw
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    Square root of 2 = 1.4142135, 3= 1.7320508 WP,...

    Square root of 2 = 1.4142135, 3= 1.7320508

    WP, I think we share some common traits.

    ajw
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    Total Tools 20% store credit Australia Day

    WoodPixel, thanks for the recommendation on the trim router. Ordered one today from Total Tools. They have an amazing deal where you get 20% of the amount spent as store credit for today only. ...
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    I feel your pain. I have this saw too, and the...

    I feel your pain. I have this saw too, and the lack of a riving knife that raises and lowers with the saw blade is my only real gripe. Removing and installing the blade guard is a constant pain in...
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    He’s in Canberra - I’m sure you could track him...

    He’s in Canberra - I’m sure you could track him down and “borrow” a saw or two.
  50. DONE: Pressure washer has gone to Andy. cheers, ...

    Pressure washer has gone to Andy.

    cheers,

    ajw
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