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20th April 2009, 08:08 PM
Thread: That's how the fight started
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I showed SWMBO this thread... and that's how...
I showed SWMBO this thread...
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11th April 2009, 09:28 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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27th March 2009, 06:17 PM
Thread: Who is your real friend?
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@Woodwould ...and your dog doesn't usually...
@Woodwould
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21st March 2009, 03:23 PM
Thread: Toyota Yaris Vs. Ford Fiesta
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We have a 2006 Yaris and it's been a good...
We have a 2006 Yaris and it's been a good vehicle. Got ours with all of the optional safety equipment and thus equipped it has a fairly high safely rating.
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21st March 2009, 03:18 PM
Thread: "My shed is so small..."
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You forgot to add, "uphill both ways!" :D
You forgot to add, "uphill both ways!" :D
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25th January 2008, 05:58 PM
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:2tsup: I read that this 'manager' expects to...
:2tsup:
I read that this 'manager' expects to skim about $20,000 per year from the fees paid to this (/sarcasm on) poor misunderstood lad. (/sarcasm off)
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18th January 2008, 06:29 PM
Thread: Blood Pen (Brace Yourself...)
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:whs:
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18th January 2008, 05:40 PM
Thread: My Makers Mark Brass Plates
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Sorry folks, I thought this was a thread about...
Sorry folks, I thought this was a thread about this.
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12th January 2008, 06:34 PM
Thread: Pearls of Wisdom
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Never try to teach a pig to play the piano...it's...
Never try to teach a pig to play the piano...it's a waste of your time and it annoys the pig.
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11th January 2008, 05:58 PM
Thread: HB Derek Cohen
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If it isn't when he gets it, it soon will be! ...
If it isn't when he gets it, it soon will be!
Happy Birthday Derek :bday3: -
8th January 2008, 09:29 PM
Thread: Retiring Super Moderator
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Thanks for a job well done Groggy and it was a...
Thanks for a job well done Groggy and it was a pleasure meeting you at the Melbourne woodworking show. :2tsup:
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8th January 2008, 07:05 PM
Thread: Pearls of Wisdom
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Life is like a s**t sandwich, ...the more bread...
Life is like a s**t sandwich,
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6th January 2008, 09:14 PM
Thread: Amazing craftsman
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Amazing craftsman
This has absolutely nothing to do with woodworking but I found this individuals craftsmanship and processes very exceptional none the less. I thought others here might find it interesting also.
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4th January 2008, 07:31 PM
Thread: Who ya got?
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Poll: Pirates!! Check out this. ...
Pirates!!
Check out this. -
4th January 2008, 06:10 PM
Thread: Spirit Levels can kill
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Ban 'em I say! Too many hoons roaming the...
Ban 'em I say!
Too many hoons roaming the streets with sharpened spirit levels!
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4th January 2008, 06:05 PM
Thread: bubble n squeek
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Almost sounds like...
Almost sounds like Succotash.
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4th January 2008, 05:57 PM
Thread: the "or" game
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Action. Arnie or Sly?
Action.
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4th January 2008, 05:25 PM
Thread: Show off your planes
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Thanks Pops, the #71 is from Derek Cohen so it...
Thanks Pops, the #71 is from Derek Cohen so it came to me in great condition and as sharp as...
The #4 came new from the local hardware so it ought to look new because it is!!
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4th January 2008, 01:15 PM
Thread: Show off your planes
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My small collection.
OK, here's my small collection of planes.
On the back row left to right has a new English Stanley #4, an old English Stanley #5, and an old US made Stanley #7 (one of my pride and joys).
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31st December 2007, 05:36 PM
Thread: Deep fried bacon?
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Being from Kentucky we deep fry anything...and I...
Being from Kentucky we deep fry anything...and I do mean ANYTHING! And usually in lard.
Deep fried bacon sounds like a great addition to Sunday breakie to me!!:2tsup: -
27th December 2007, 04:22 PM
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Ooooh! Very nice mate! :2tsup: The last...
Ooooh! Very nice mate! :2tsup:
The last 'Racegun' I owned in the US was a Springfield frame custom 45 ACP that I must admit I couldn't drive quite as well as some of the other shooters from the... -
26th December 2007, 03:19 PM
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Sorry, no pics BUT... I got a Makita power...
Sorry, no pics BUT...
I got a Makita power planer, 4 Irwin 'Quick-Grip' clamps, a couple of bunnies gift certs and a beautiful vintage USA made Stanley #7 plane in 98% to 99% of new condition!
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26th December 2007, 03:00 PM
Thread: Butt Dust
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Here I sit listening to the cricket and looking...
Here I sit listening to the cricket and looking at the screen on the shed computer laughing and my family once again thinks I have lost my mind!
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24th December 2007, 09:15 PM
Thread: Millimetres vs Millimeters
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Having been exposed to both Australian and...
Having been exposed to both Australian and American English (?) my daughter is fully bi-lingual.
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24th December 2007, 08:39 PM
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24th December 2007, 08:37 PM
Thread: Aussie Christmas
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'Onya wheelinround! :2tsup: A true-blue...
'Onya wheelinround! :2tsup:
A true-blue 'Aussie Christmas Carol'. Top effort Mate!
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24th December 2007, 08:29 PM
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Greetings from the other jolly fatman...
The prezzies have all been wrapped on a previous night so I have spent the evening putting a coat of polyurethane on a new work shed table. Darn MDF top soaking it up like a sponge but the pine...
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22nd December 2007, 08:27 PM
Thread: Math time
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Poll: The German has the fish... oop...sorry, wrong...
The German has the fish...
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21st December 2007, 05:30 PM
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IANAME (I am not a mechanical engineer) but,...
IANAME (I am not a mechanical engineer) but, having followed the three hole procedure and also being slack I have only tightened via one chuck hole, and I really can not see much difference.
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15th December 2007, 09:10 PM
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Absolutely beautiful workmanship. :2tsup:
Absolutely beautiful workmanship.
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3rd December 2007, 05:16 PM
Thread: Rotten stinking lowlife scum!
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You might also want to file a police report...may...
You might also want to file a police report...may not seem like much good but then at least you have some documentation if you see your saw on ebay or cash converters.
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1st December 2007, 05:58 PM
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Even though I voted for him...(yeah, I know),...
Even though I voted for him...(yeah, I know), it's still funny! :D:D:D
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29th November 2007, 10:42 PM
Thread: Restorers Barn. Planes and more.
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That would be right!
When I first moved to Australia I was living in Dry Diggings...just outside of Dalesford & Hepburn Springs and I went to the Castlemaine movies a few times with my wife ( sat on the old couch in the...
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26th November 2007, 09:17 PM
Thread: Helping a yank.
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Be careful of those Yanks! :wink: Best to...
Be careful of those Yanks! :wink:
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26th November 2007, 09:15 PM
Thread: Tablesaw accuracy
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Hey seafurymike, just for the record...which...
Hey seafurymike, just for the record...which brand and model of saw are you talking about, and is it 'tweakable' to make it more accurate?
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25th November 2007, 07:22 PM
Thread: Newbie - First Build Tele
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:D Just got all the the bits together to build...
:D
Just got all the the bits together to build an ax84 Hi-Octane.
Now I need to teach myself how to build a proper cabinet for the head and a speaker cabinet! -
25th November 2007, 06:36 PM
Thread: Too much Vegemite/Marmite?
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Sorry, but I didn't know it was possible to eat...
Sorry, but I didn't know it was possible to eat too much Vegimite...I love the stuff!
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25th November 2007, 05:11 PM
Thread: Newbie - First Build Tele
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She is a true beauty Arch... Well done! Very...
She is a true beauty Arch...
Well done! Very well done indeed. :2tsup:
...now time to build a custom valve amp to feed her into :D -
21st November 2007, 05:43 PM
Thread: Help me please, I'm new...
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Good day SteveAdelaide As F & E implyed...
Good day SteveAdelaide
As F & E implyed "google is your friend..."
try this:
http://www.oldtoolsshop.com/z_pdf/shopImprov/BobAndDavesGoodFastAndCheapBench-ne.pdf
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25th October 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: Electrical work, US versus Oz
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The regulations vary from state to state in the...
The regulations vary from state to state in the US so you have 50 possibilities.
However, I have personally been across the 110/120V 60 Hz from the US AND the 220/240V 50 Hz from Australia and... -
14th October 2007, 09:34 PM
Thread: LIVE FROM Melbourne WWW Show!
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Thanks Sean, and thanks to all the other helpful...
Thanks Sean, and thanks to all the other helpful individuals here...
This forum is a great resource.
Cheers!
Rick (against the grain) :) -
13th October 2007, 11:11 PM
Thread: WWW @ Jeff's Shed
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Yep, me too. Lots of great demos and displays....
Yep, me too. Lots of great demos and displays. And many quality goodies at bargain prices.
I just need to take more money next year. :D -
13th October 2007, 10:59 PM
Thread: LIVE FROM Melbourne WWW Show!
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G'day all, I was good to meet you all at the...
G'day all,
I was good to meet you all at the stand today. And the show was great.
Looking forward to the continued good advise and instruction from all here.
Cheers! -
12th October 2007, 08:53 AM
Thread: Newbie - First Build Tele
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Good looking pieces of wood and craftsmanship....
Good looking pieces of wood and craftsmanship. Like the others, I'm looking forward to seeing (and maybe hearing) the final product. :2tsup:
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8th October 2007, 08:50 PM
Thread: Suppliers page update
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Good update. Thanks!
Good update. Thanks!
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8th October 2007, 08:45 PM
Thread: Quality vs Budget powertools
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Sounds like my boss!:D
Sounds like my boss!:D
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8th October 2007, 08:36 PM
Thread: song name and movie
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Just a couple of states south of my hometown...:U
Just a couple of states south of my hometown...:U
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8th October 2007, 08:22 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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Beautiful instruments and nice looking amp!...
Beautiful instruments and nice looking amp! :2tsup:
I actually originally found this group because I want to build a couple of cases for amps and speakers. I'm an electronics tech by trade and a... -
7th October 2007, 06:50 PM
Thread: 10 y.o. blues
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Oh my goodness...don't tell him mate!! ...
Oh my goodness...don't tell him mate!!
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7th October 2007, 06:22 PM
Thread: Your Workshops
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I have a single car garage that is not used for a...
I have a single car garage that is not used for a vehicle ( thank goodness! ) ...6M x 3M.
I do have to share it with the electronics workbench and the family clothes dryer plus storage of...