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25th December 2011, 08:05 AM
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merry christmas
one and all have a great Christmas and a great great 2012.
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11th September 2011, 01:57 PM
Thread: Large Clamps Needed
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clamps
I use barrel clamps and a selection of water pipe threaded one end they have filled my needs for years. billym
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4th May 2011, 08:26 AM
Thread: The things you don't realise you need...
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shed
beer frige
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24th February 2011, 07:36 AM
Thread: Spare a thought
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Nz
Such a beautifull city. lets hope.
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10th February 2011, 07:54 AM
Thread: Marinated lamb backstraps
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lamb
thanks rsser good one.
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24th January 2011, 08:01 AM
Thread: scintilla jig saw
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scintilla
Thanks resser and Jim.Been told of a place in Fyshwick, and will look up Bosch dealer near me. Again Thanks billym:)
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23rd January 2011, 04:25 PM
Thread: scintilla jig saw
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scintilla jig saw
I have owned a Scintilla SA jig saw for over 40 yease and yesterday I lost the grub screw that holds the blade in position. Been on the net and no luck finding the company or a distrubitor in au or...
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23rd January 2011, 08:24 AM
Thread: Arthritis and woodturning
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arthritis
been suffering with arthritis since my 20's. Have had both knee joints replaced. a few years back the top joint of my left thum got so bad I stopped using my radial arm after a piece took flight .I...
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22nd December 2010, 08:01 AM
Thread: Season's Greetings
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merry christmas
Best wishes to all for a great Christmas and New Year
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15th April 2010, 07:32 AM
Thread: carousel revolving bookcase
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I get my lazy s. from carrols a sponsor of this...
I get my lazy s. from carrols a sponsor of this site and you will get excellent service.I have just completed building one and you can get plans from ninesman . sorry cant help more as I deleted the...
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10th April 2010, 08:54 AM
Thread: Battery packs
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battery charge
G'day john. I left mine to thaw as I was worried the perspiration might short or affect the charger. Lets know how you go. billym
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8th April 2010, 07:53 AM
Thread: Battery packs
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batteries
I have a makita drill battery that would be at least 10 /12 years old.Packed it in a month or so ago.Read somewhere in this forum about freezing a batt. so gave it a go. I left it in the freezer...
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4th February 2010, 04:58 PM
Thread: liquid glass
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more on liquid glass
Has anyone had experience with or know of anyone using this product[/URL][URL="http://www.nutechpaints.com.au/liquidsurfacecreations/"]http://www.nutechpaints.com.<wbr>au/liquidsurfacecreations/ I am...
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4th February 2010, 06:44 AM
Thread: liquid glass
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thanks joe, still looking into things. The...
thanks joe, still looking into things. The existing tiles are fine but a very dull finish(matt) bill
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3rd February 2010, 06:29 AM
Thread: liquid glass
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liquid glass
thanks woody, will look into this bill:)
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2nd February 2010, 08:01 AM
Thread: liquid glass
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liquid glass
Hope I am in the right forum.Wonder if anyone has used liquid glass to cover a tiled bench top? What I am tring to do is have a smooth clear finish on a small bench top that is hardwearing (in a...
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27th December 2009, 07:59 AM
Thread: DJ is not well
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Dj
Get well soon DJ. Three nips of op rum should fix you up.best for 2010:)
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26th November 2009, 05:40 PM
Thread: cleaning laserlight
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laserlight
Thanks Lyle and Sparhawk Was afraid it could be a chem. breakdown. Have emailed some polyc.distributors as yet no reply will try some manufactures and hope. again thanks bill
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26th November 2009, 07:20 AM
Thread: cleaning laserlight
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cleaning laserlight
have posted this in roof structure etc. no replys.About ten years ago I installed clear laserlight over the deck area. It is now very cloudy with many spots and generally looks dirty. Any suggestions...
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21st October 2009, 05:20 PM
Thread: Mosaic adhesive
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Mosaic adhesive
I'm trying to make a mosaic snake, from broken plates, etc, about 3 1/2 metres in length which I iwill attach to a strip of shadecloth and then wind around a dead tree in the garden. What...
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8th September 2009, 08:40 AM
Thread: Dremel or "Rotary Tool", which one?
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dremel
as above, I have owned my D. for over 40 years(model number so old it is not listed in catal.) I have all three colletts . If you are on good terms with your dentist he/she may give you their old...
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retired
G'Day artme, dont worry you will wonder how you ever had time to go to work. Enjoy billym:D:D:D
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templets
Lent the books out so cant give the full title but partric spielman router jigs and templetss i think .
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29th May 2009, 04:57 PM
Thread: Who are these "Sher power tools" people?
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Sher
Stil bought Sher out and marketed as SkilSher. I think they were bought out by an Italian firm years ago. I own a sher circular saw that must be over 40 years old and still going. The spring on the...
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26th May 2009, 05:29 PM
Thread: melamine tape
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melamine
I use the thin edge of a large file to trim.
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22nd May 2009, 05:14 PM
Thread: Revive a Lazy Susan bearing
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lazy susan
Glad you got it working. Carrolls sell them dirt cheap I just bought three a few weeks ago. Thinking of getting a small one to use for routing circles
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7th May 2009, 08:33 AM
Thread: Who uses featherboards?
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fingerboards
would not be without them for ripping on my radial arm saw. bllym
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23rd April 2009, 06:22 PM
Thread: BUSHFIRE APPEAL - Results and Donation
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bushfire
that is great neil. maybe you are in line for and AM
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23rd April 2009, 08:06 AM
Thread: Carrolls Woodcraft Supplies
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19th February 2009, 07:19 AM
Thread: rolling up electrical leads
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leads`
I never get a tangle from this method.place the two ends side by side find the centre of this "u" and coil from this centre to the two plus end .wrap end around bundle and you got it. no...
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16th February 2009, 05:38 PM
Thread: opening new posts
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opening new posts
G'Day Neil: thanks for your reply . I have the latest FireFox downloaded.Am still getting a swag of number on the bar but if i go into search and type in new posts it opens fine. I will cope with...
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6th February 2009, 07:42 AM
Thread: GMAW Course Lesson 6 - Part1. Variables
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mig
G'day Graham: sorry to hear about the sugar. Hope you are enjoying the position,must be if you are prepared to put in the long hours.I dont post any questions as I am still groping with all the info...
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5th February 2009, 05:56 PM
Thread: GMAW Course Lesson 6 - Part1. Variables
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lesson 6
see you were up late. thanks for the lesson.bilym
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4th February 2009, 05:33 PM
Thread: 4 inch dust collection to Triton Gear
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dust
don't know if this will help anyone but I cut the end off an electrical cable spool and the carbatec 4 inch fits over this very nice and snug.hope this will help.billym:)
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4th February 2009, 07:57 AM
Thread: How to remove nails in timber decking?
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nails
G"day Bob yes the nail puller is great I had one years ago. Got to hold it right or you get a big blood blister. The problems I see using this on the deck is you drive two notches into each side of...
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4th February 2009, 07:49 AM
Thread: How to remove nails in timber decking?
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nails
might be a bit rough on the paper but you could consider sanding the whole lot which wouold remove the heads.You still have to nail the deck down anyway.Not sure how the paper will stand up to the...
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2nd February 2009, 10:29 AM
Thread: Back Pain & Heart Attack
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heart
good to see you posting again.billm:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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2nd February 2009, 10:26 AM
Thread: Keep it? Chuck it? Give away?
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keep it
G'dat HDT.You will want it the next day.billym:)
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2nd February 2009, 10:21 AM
Thread: Death of a good man.
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grant
Rip
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29th January 2009, 08:18 AM
Thread: Dawn Princess Cruise
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Last year took Sun Princess on a 75 day cruise...
Last year took Sun Princess on a 75 day cruise and loved every minute of it. Hope you do!
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25th January 2009, 07:47 AM
Thread: white ringson french polished table
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white rings
long and slow but works.few drops of olive oil on the rings and using your finger rub over the rings until they disappear. GL billym:)
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23rd January 2009, 07:40 AM
Thread: Things, they are a changing...
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your an inspiration. good luck and keep in info...
your an inspiration. good luck and keep in info coming to us. billym
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21st January 2009, 07:03 AM
Thread: Wheelinround has heart attack
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heart attack
wheelinground.am looking forward to reading more of you posts in the near future.get well soon.billym
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18th January 2009, 07:23 AM
Thread: Little dog, sore.
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dog
me thinks you are giving the best medicine possible TLC . billym:)
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hho gas
I copied the following from wikipeadia.You tube have some interesting videos using this gas. Cutting copper and a ride on mower blade etc. It is also used as a fuel in your car, The conversion kits...
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hho
good one vernnonv; i needed that laugh. go to you tube and type in hho gas.very interesting.billym:)
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hho
has any member tried to braze using hho gas?billym:)
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12th January 2009, 05:42 PM
Thread: Hebel finishing
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hebel
g'day fantapantz: carved a mask from and off cut of a house. I coated it with waterdowned plaster of paris to fill the holes. Sanded and covered it with selleys exterior rapid set filler light...
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12th January 2009, 07:33 AM
Thread: Small brass box latches
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latch
give graham brown antiques Marven rd toorak vic. phone 0398276303 dont know if he has email.good l.billym:)
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12th January 2009, 07:13 AM
Thread: GMAW Welding Course Lesson 4
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mig
g'day Graham: looking forward to #4 thanks billym:)