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6th February 2014, 08:28 PM
Thread: NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads
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NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads
Thanks Heavensabove for the response - will check that website out...
By the by I received the sampler pack from Lee Valley this morning - bit pricey with postage but good gear nonetheless...:D -
5th February 2014, 07:26 PM
Thread: NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads
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Norton 5X Contour Sanding Pads
Gosh - thanks for the overwhelming response - I can hardly keep up with the replies !:((
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3rd February 2014, 07:55 PM
Thread: NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads
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Norton 5X Contour sanding Pads
Thanks bsrlee for taking the time to respond to my post.
My comments on the postage costs from the USA and Canada were only a general observation...
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2nd February 2014, 06:06 PM
Thread: NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads
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NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads
Hi all,
I've recently purchased a sampler pack of the above product from Lee Valley Tools in Canada.
There 18 assorted grit sizes in the pack and they were around $20.
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7th December 2010, 06:47 PM
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White cedar in cutting board......
Thanks for the respose Mike - might give that a miss methinks - I'll stick with the old Meranti and maybe relieve it with some Camphor Laurel - thanks for your interest in replying - much...
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6th December 2010, 08:23 PM
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Compatability of white cedar with foodstuffs
I want to do a cutting board (end grain) and was wondering if the odd piece of white cedar would be safe to use - I know cedar can be be quite toxic but that's the question for you experts out...
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26th February 2010, 12:02 PM
Thread: Triangular toolroom stones
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Triangular toolroom stones
I'm on a quest for carborundum sharpening stones, commonly known as "toolroom and die finishing stones". I use them for sharpening garden tools, grass shears etc. Absolutely no luck in Australia...
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8th November 2009, 06:38 PM
Thread: Online Sandpaper Shopping New Website
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Brilliant site - keep it up !
Brilliant site - keep it up !
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3rd August 2009, 07:56 PM
Thread: Refillable spray paint can
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Refillable spray paint can
Hi guys,
Recently purchased a refillable spray paint can from the States - appears well made and solid - instructions on use a little bit hazy - anyone out there have one or know about it - do a... -
6th October 2008, 07:11 PM
Thread: Taps & Dies
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Lots of good stuff here - just getting into taps...
Lots of good stuff here - just getting into taps and dies - thanks fellas !:2tsup:
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29th July 2008, 12:20 AM
Thread: Iosso metal polish
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Yeah - must admit - this is a good home made mix...
Yeah - must admit - this is a good home made mix - works well with 0000 steel wool - can't beat the old remedies !!! :2tsup:
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27th July 2008, 08:48 PM
Thread: Iosso metal polish
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Thanks for all the suggestions - I got some...
Thanks for all the suggestions - I got some Autosol and it's not bad - still don't think it's as good as the Iosso - but you live with what you have ! :doh:
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25th July 2008, 08:29 PM
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As a matter of interest, I do belong to the...
As a matter of interest, I do belong to the Hornsby RSL but have no association with the rifle club and have never come across Bob McCarthy ...:roll:
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25th July 2008, 09:53 AM
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Hi bsrlee - if that question is directed at me...
Hi bsrlee - if that question is directed at me I'm afraid you've got the wrong McCarthy... :no:
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23rd July 2008, 07:43 PM
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Mt Colah - I'm at Berowra Heights - small world !...
Mt Colah - I'm at Berowra Heights - small world ! - I think you're going overboard to get up into 1200 grit on a rifle stock - I've done a few in my time but probably finished with no more than 400...
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23rd July 2008, 07:13 PM
Thread: linseed and turpentine mix
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Well, I haven't used it on mahogany (can't afford...
Well, I haven't used it on mahogany (can't afford that !) but I have used it on various Australian species and it's not too bad - just be careful of the amount of Linseed you use in the mix - can be...
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20th July 2008, 07:36 PM
Thread: My thanks to Neil Ellis.....
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My thanks to Neil Ellis.....
After a lot of toing and froing I'm back on deck - Neil knows what I mean and I thank him for his patience and understanding - like a lot of us guys at our age technology is fine and it's here to...
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18th July 2008, 10:27 PM
Thread: Iosso metal polish
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Iosso metal polish
I obtained some of this polish some years ago from the States but it can no longer be shipped - anyone out there know where to get hold of some in Australia - I've tried the net but no results ! ...
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18th January 2008, 09:08 AM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Sealing gas inlet on wok burner
Matter put to rest - garlic prawns awesome :2tsup:
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14th December 2007, 10:57 AM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Sorry - that last message was for DavidG - thanks...
Sorry - that last message was for DavidG - thanks Dave :2tsup:
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14th December 2007, 10:54 AM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Are you into ESP ? - I thought of this very same...
Are you into ESP ? - I thought of this very same thing last night and I think that's the way I'll go.....
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13th December 2007, 01:43 PM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Thanks for the info malb - I'll get there somehow...
Thanks for the info malb - I'll get there somehow !
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12th December 2007, 03:25 PM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Thanks "Outsider" & "Mickj" for your interest...
Thanks "Outsider" & "Mickj" for your interest ............
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12th December 2007, 12:28 PM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
Thanks Mickj - the attached photo (if I did it right !) shows the 2 inlets they look like inlets to me) - I want to hook the gas up to the bottom one and seal the one on the left - does that appear...
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11th December 2007, 12:02 PM
Thread: Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
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Sealing gas inlets on wok burner
I've mounted a wok burner on my BBQ and the unit has two gas inlets, one of which I want to safely seal.
A specialist plumber (Sydney area) tells me it can't be done with 100% guarantee, which I... -
4th September 2007, 06:45 PM
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Be inventive - attach some handles and use them...
Be inventive - attach some handles and use them as draw knives !
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4th May 2007, 10:33 PM
Thread: What timber to use??
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You sound like a very brave lady Kekemo - keep up...
You sound like a very brave lady Kekemo - keep up the good work !!
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3rd May 2007, 08:22 PM
Thread: best glue for MDF?
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Box Making....
Titebond would be hard to beat - check the product for the application....
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3rd May 2007, 08:03 PM
Thread: What timber to use??
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Why not try Meranti (Pacific Maple) - cheap, easy...
Why not try Meranti (Pacific Maple) - cheap, easy to work and forgiving on tools - if you select it well, you can get some good contrasting effects - just a suggestion.....
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3rd May 2007, 07:56 PM
Thread: My first box - Maple and Paduk
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If that's your first box, I don't want to see the...
If that's your first box, I don't want to see the third one !
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3rd May 2007, 07:52 PM
Thread: Darts Case
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Holy Godfather - you've put a lot of work into...
Holy Godfather - you've put a lot of work into that website - truly amazing - good on you, absolute credit to you !!
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28th April 2007, 08:01 PM
Thread: Router jig to level a bush stool
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Very nice Ratchett !
Very nice Ratchett !
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11th April 2007, 06:30 PM
Thread: Working With Wood Shows
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Poll: My thoughts exactly !
My thoughts exactly !
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10th March 2007, 10:43 AM
Thread: Shep's Latest Boxmaking Project
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Overall I am reasonably OK with the result and...
Overall I am reasonably OK with the result and happy to be able to share with others.
Shep[/QUOTE]
Just reasonably OK - I'd be ecstatic with something like that mate - bloody awesome !!:2tsup: -
9th March 2007, 08:12 PM
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Poll: It was never my intention to knock the person...
It was never my intention to knock the person that proposed this idea - I think it's great - unfortunately I don't have the wherewithal to do much about it - organising hundreds of shirts with a logo...
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9th March 2007, 07:03 PM
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Poll: Polo T-shirts.....
Boy o boy - there's been a lot of gormless responses to this thread !!
Is anything really happening to get the project off the ground ?
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8th March 2007, 07:59 PM
Thread: Awkward gluing job....
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I doubt it - but thanks for the...
I doubt it - but thanks for the suggestion......:2tsup:
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8th March 2007, 05:13 PM
Thread: Awkward gluing job....
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You've got me on that one old son - I thought a...
You've got me on that one old son - I thought a "cawl" was A Welsh stew ! Not being smart....
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8th March 2007, 04:37 PM
Thread: Awkward gluing job....
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Awkward gluing job....
I need to glue a small strip about three quarters the way across a door but don't want to use any fixing such as nails or screws just clamping pressure.
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8th March 2007, 04:31 PM
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Poll: I'd love one so long as it had a pocket - will...
I'd love one so long as it had a pocket - will not buy a polo shirt without a pocket !!!!!
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8th March 2007, 04:28 PM
Thread: Working With Wood Shows
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Poll: I only go every couple of years because nothing...
I only go every couple of years because nothing seems to change much - just gets dearer.....
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5th January 2007, 08:00 AM
Thread: Dremel Stylus Cordless Tool
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Dremel Stylus
[QUOTE=bsrlee;437587]If you REALLY want it now, just order it from a US supplier and buy a 240>110 transformer brick from Jaycar/Dick Smith/etc.
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4th January 2007, 08:54 PM
Thread: Dremel Stylus Cordless Tool
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This is the one I'm after...... ...
This is the one I'm after......
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4th January 2007, 08:24 PM
Thread: Dremel Stylus Cordless Tool
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Dremel Stylus
Thanks Mini but that's not the one I'm after - been in touch with Justtools (last June !) and they did say they were getting it but no luck yet ! :no:
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4th January 2007, 07:41 PM
Thread: Dremel Stylus Cordless Tool
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Dremel Stylus
Thanks jmk89 but no luck - are we that far behind in Australia - this tool has been available in the States for months !! :no:
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4th January 2007, 04:17 PM
Thread: Dremel Stylus Cordless Tool
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Dremel Stylus Cordless Tool
Would anyone out there be able to steer me to an Australian supplier of this tool ? I can't find anyone that actually has them in the country as yet . A website would be preferable. Help would be...
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8th April 2006, 11:52 AM
Thread: Glue to bond plastic/leather
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:) Good site - thanks !
:) Good site - thanks !
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7th April 2006, 10:23 PM
Thread: Glue to bond plastic/leather
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Going to Bunnings tomorrow - will have a look for...
Going to Bunnings tomorrow - will have a look for that - thanks !
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7th April 2006, 10:22 PM
Thread: Glue to bond plastic/leather
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Thanks - certainly have a look at that !
Thanks - certainly have a look at that !
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6th April 2006, 08:18 PM
Thread: Glue to bond plastic/leather
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Glue to bond plastic/leather
I have a dinky little mobile phone but can't buy a reasonable carrycase for it.
I've cut off the carry clip from an old reading glass case which would be ideal to glue to the back of the phone but...