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    learnt to drive in a dodge 108and a,studebaker...

    learnt to drive in a dodge 108and a,studebaker truck with an arm in the centre of the dash for indicator
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    thought the fire is best out before sweping the...

    thought the fire is best out before sweping the mess
  3. AHHHHHHHH Melbourne, land of the Yarrah, too thin...

    AHHHHHHHH Melbourne, land of the Yarrah, too thin to plow, too thick to drink.

    The best view of Melbourne is from your rear view mirror.

    Just joking, welcome to the madhouse.
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    An and short????? That's andy

    An and short????? That's andy
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    Not forgetting the oldy Wanted a sign reading...

    Not forgetting the oldy
    Wanted a sign reading Crown and Anchor.
    Sign writer made a mistake I wanted a dot between Crown and and and and and Anchor. You brainy blokes can put the commas in.
  6. Thread: Crackle

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    Crackle

    Trying to achieve a crackle finish on a small table top. I,m using white knight squirts spray and pva glue, as suggested on other sites. Not working, what am I doing wrong.
    I might point out the...
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    has to be tuna fish to distinguish from a piano...

    has to be tuna fish to distinguish from a piano tuna
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    Many thanks, I tried Ebay Dremel etc etc but to...

    Many thanks, I tried Ebay Dremel etc etc but to no avail. This is great and free postage
    Pete
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    Carbon Brushes

    Any idea where to get carbon brushes for a Dremel 3000. Prefer Perth WA but will accept planet earth.

    Pete
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    Understand that.The non pin blade would normally...

    Understand that.The non pin blade would normally use a smaller hole than the unpinned blade. It will take two men and a dog, plus a month of sundays to drill
    a small hole then put the adapter on....
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    To pin or not to pin

    Hi team
    Just starting out in the scrolling world. Have a Schepac? Scroll saw with Flexi drive. Has adapters for flat blades, how do you fit the blade and adapter thru a small hole for internal cuts....
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    New kid on the block

    Had a squiz at the new Triton workbench at the Carbatech promo.
    What a waste of space. One giant leap for Triton, one huge step back for Triton users.


    I will not throw the baby with the...
  13. Thread: Story stick

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    Story stick

    I know it is probably easier to create your own story stick, but rather like the look of the Woodpecker Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spi0QD7SxpE.
    Any ideas where they are available in...
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    Stu's Shed has a comprehensive set of plans from...

    Stu's Shed has a comprehensive set of plans from the Triton project books
    https://stusshed.com/
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    Was instructing a learner driver using a semi...

    Was instructing a learner driver using a semi trailer. We were attempting a reverse parallel park when a car parked in the spot we were aiming for. The student asked for advice. I replied just...
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    passed a police checkpoint at the top of the road...

    passed a police checkpoint at the top of the road where they were pulling over cars and performing breathalyser tests. Because I was in a taxi they just waved it past.
    I used to drive public...
  17. Thread: Just Me

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    Just Me

    I have been a forum member since 2003, haven't posted as much as some but I have enjoyed the content and comments.
    Neil and gang, keep up the great work.
    I was diagnosed with liver cancer two years...
  18. They really sleigh me Xmas. Bah humbug

    They really sleigh me

    Xmas. Bah humbug
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    He probably quacked up

    He probably quacked up
  20. Thread: A Xmas Story

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    A Xmas Story

    According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually...
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    I thought she lost??????????????>

    I thought she lost??????????????>
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    Yep amazing what wonders you can work with a...

    Yep amazing what wonders you can work with a broom stick.
    Thought they might be concentric to allow fine tuning, but no the broom stick won the day
    Thanks for the reply
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    Biscuit Joiner BJA 300

    I have misplaced the two Bosses that help hold the two bolts in place. Refer to manual page 2 item 11.
    Are these a special concentric design, or can I make some from timber inserts?????
    Pete:?:?
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    Frozen peas??????

    Frozen peas??????
  25. Thread: Water Please

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    Who is going to miss out????????

    Who is going to miss out????????
  26. Thread: Triton WX7

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    It is interesting that something that originated...

    It is interesting that something that originated in Australia is hard to find in its country of origin.
  27. Thread: Triton WX7

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    Wow love the concept of the new WX7. It looks...

    Wow love the concept of the new WX7.
    It looks like Triton is back with a vengeance. All we need now is a reliable distributor.
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    I am a definite old fart. In my wild youth...

    I am a definite old fart. In my wild youth measurements were made to the inch, any smaller were Bees Knees, gnats nuts and a whisker. Can't mention what sort of whisker, but it was not masculine.
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    There's a fraction too much friction Well...

    There's a fraction too much friction


    Well done cobber great site great reference tool
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    Went to the DR in Hopetoun needing stitches in a...

    Went to the DR in Hopetoun needing stitches in a hand that had an altercation with a guillotine.
    Asked the doc if I could pay the guitar when he was finished. He said of course you can.
    I replied...
  31. Thread: New Father

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    more like a howling success

    more like a howling success
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    Coming from the Eastern Goldfields I prefer hot...

    Coming from the Eastern Goldfields I prefer hot weather.
    Back home I have known it so hot that I once saw a dog chase a rabbit down the main street. It was so hot they were both walking.
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    So cold we had to thaw our breath to hear what we...

    So cold we had to thaw our breath to hear what we were saying
  34. Thread: Holey PVC

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    Yep Hydroponics is what I am doing. Have...

    Yep Hydroponics is what I am doing.
    Have succeeded by using a 76mm Sutton hole saw, and running the drill in reverse.
    Sounds crazy but I have the most beautiful hole you ever saw.
    Pete
  35. Thread: Holey PVC

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    Holey PVC

    Hi Good people
    Trying to cut a number of 80mm holes in 90mm PVC storm pipe, to put
    small plant pots in.
    Tried different hole saws but they jam and split the PVC.
    A router will do the job but not...
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    The more I look the more intriguing it becomes....

    The more I look the more intriguing it becomes. Found a UTube thingy demonstrating the drill press. Posted in UK 2012. Woodsmith describes it as "a new wonder from Bosch"
    Sure making me wonder, or...
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    It was after pointing out the item on their web...

    It was after pointing out the item on their web site that they suggested the Dremal attachment.
    Only looking at the moment, if I went thru special orders I feel commited to buy.
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    That is the puzzle, it is on the web site not on...

    That is the puzzle, it is on the web site not on the shelf.
    Speeds is the reason want to see it
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    The green shed strikes again

    Read an article in a Woodsmith mag (#118) about a Bosch bench drill.
    The article finishes with "Available from Bunnings"
    I made inquiries to three green sheds in the Perth area and they have never...
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    Ever tried an old hollow key????? Fill the...

    Ever tried an old hollow key?????
    Fill the cavity with match heads. insert one close fitting nail and belt it against a solid object.
    WOW scares the hell out of the unsuspecting. Little old...
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    Cracker night. Lived in Brown Hill, near...

    Cracker night.
    Lived in Brown Hill, near Kalgoorlie.
    The whole community donated to the bonfire, great time for a clean up, old tyres, trees etc.
    everyone turned up, great fun.
    Then the slime...
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    Memories

    The horse powered night cart. Collecting well
    Horse powered bottleo Collecting bottles
    Kids putting penny bungers ( bombs ) through the back flap of the dunny.

    Pete
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    I am going back to when I was a kid. The...

    I am going back to when I was a kid. The "Chisel" was square with a drill bit thru the middle. Probably good for light work only.
    Interesting how tools evolve, and what provokes memories.
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    Mortising Attachment.

    Anyone got a map and compass. Totally lost my way looking for the appropriate forum, anyway I'm here.
    Probably not allowed to mention a popular woodsmith magazine, however, the latest has an article...
  45. Thread: Nurse

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    Venerable??????????? Sounds like a social...

    Venerable???????????
    Sounds like a social disease.
  46. Thread: Nurse

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    Carry on nurse circa 1959, Wilfred Hyde- Whyte...

    Carry on nurse circa 1959, Wilfred Hyde- Whyte as the flower vase.
  47. Thread: Nurse

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    From the carry on movies. "Carry on nursing"

    From the carry on movies. "Carry on nursing"
  48. Thread: Cotton on.

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    Banter????? As has been mentioned it is known as...

    Banter????? As has been mentioned it is known as needling. Come on guys let's see eye to eye
  49. Thread: Peat Moss

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    Stirling's brother, Peat???????????

    Stirling's brother, Peat???????????
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    why did the owl owl?????? because the woodpecker...

    why did the owl owl?????? because the woodpecker woodpecker.
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