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9th November 2010, 05:50 PM
Thread: bathroom,damp,alternatives
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I hate tiles so I used Lamipanel sheets, it is a...
I hate tiles so I used Lamipanel sheets, it is a thicker version of laminex.:2tsup:
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26th April 2010, 06:19 PM
Thread: Image Annotation
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I think this is what you need I have one and it...
I think this is what you need I have one and it works fine :2tsup:cheep too at only $13
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7th April 2010, 06:08 PM
Thread: Tower or laptop ?
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I agree with all the points above and am grate full for the reassurance.
It is as I suspected so a tower it will be. Unfortunately there is no computer market in this area that I know of.
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6th April 2010, 05:31 PM
Thread: Tower or laptop ?
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Tower or laptop ?
I am up for a replacement shortly and am wondering which way to go mainly for reliability.:rolleyes:
I understand the advantages of portability but is not something I would necessarily need.
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1st February 2010, 06:13 PM
Thread: Where to find camping sites
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Here is a great web site listing lots of free or...
Here is a great web site listing lots of free or cheap camp sites
Welcome to OzCamps
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31st January 2009, 05:43 PM
Thread: Where to buy Perforated Metal Strips?...
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Supercheap have something similar in aluminium...
Supercheap have something similar in aluminium that the young guys use to modify their grill with
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23rd December 2008, 04:38 PM
Thread: Hand Tools - Dust Extractor
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Yes that unit would be fine for your purpose. I...
Yes that unit would be fine for your purpose. I have the same size unit and use it on all of my power equipment. The pleated filter is a must for clean air and it is a good price.
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27th November 2008, 06:19 PM
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I do the same thing with the 50mm hose from my DC
I do the same thing with the 50mm hose from my DC
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1st October 2008, 08:21 PM
Thread: Magic... not bad for a Shiela!!!
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Regarding the busted tyre, may I suggest you...
Regarding the busted tyre, may I suggest you check out these two links regarding the age of tyres and their dangers. :C
Move down to message 8 instead of downloading the video.
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24th September 2008, 08:21 PM
Thread: Restless Leg Syndrome
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I suffer from involentary muscle movement and the...
I suffer from involentary muscle movement and the doctor recommended Magnesium& Calcium. Works for me. I believe it has also been used for RLS
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22nd September 2008, 06:58 PM
Thread: 5th Wheelers any good?
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5ers have a lot of advantages with towing and...
5ers have a lot of advantages with towing and maneuverability the main draw back as I see it is that you loose the storage capacity in the back of the tow vehicle. :(
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17th September 2008, 12:26 PM
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Good to see you back enjoying your workshop...
Good to see you back enjoying your workshop Sturdee. That is another good idea utilising something you already have.
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17th September 2008, 11:47 AM
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I have a RYOBI 318mm that I purchased second hand...
I have a RYOBI 318mm that I purchased second hand and am very happy with it. It all depends on the amount of work you have for it and the budget.
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17th September 2008, 11:31 AM
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Congratulations Rocker.:2tsup: It was very...
Congratulations Rocker.:2tsup:
It was very generous of you to put them up for free distribution I am sure you get great personal satisfaction from knowing you are helping many wood workers country... -
16th September 2008, 04:12 PM
Thread: Show us you Mitre Saw Stands/Tables/Bench
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Mine just sits on an old table. The box is made...
Mine just sits on an old table. The box is made of s/h craftwood doors and I only remove the side if I wish to make an angle cut. The router table provides support on the in feed side and a roller...
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12th September 2008, 12:13 PM
Thread: Mounting a Mitre Saw
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My SCMS sits on a small 1.000 X 700 second hand...
My SCMS sits on a small 1.000 X 700 second hand kitchen table, cost virtually nothing.
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10th September 2008, 04:46 PM
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That is a very cleaver solution MIk with a...
That is a very cleaver solution MIk with a fantastic result thanks for sharing.
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10th September 2008, 11:46 AM
Thread: Handy hints resource
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There sure is a lot of use full information there...
There sure is a lot of use full information there to keep any newly interested members busy for a few days.
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5th September 2008, 06:50 PM
Thread: Free & low cost camps
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Free & low cost camps
For those who are interested there is a new web site under development utilising Google maps. Campers are being invited to add their favourite sites. :2tsup:
http://ozcamps.net/
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1st July 2008, 06:07 PM
Thread: Good Ideas Document
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As usual with computers there is always more than...
As usual with computers there is always more than one way to do things. Just a matter of finding one I am comfortable with.:-
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16th June 2008, 09:08 PM
Thread: Good Ideas Document
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That all sounds very complicated to me, I would...
That all sounds very complicated to me, I would need a personal tutor to show me how. :oo:
Thought I was doing well to.:~
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13th June 2008, 06:18 PM
Thread: Good Ideas Document
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Good Ideas Document
I used to save the good ideas :2tsup: I found on the Forum to my BOOKMARKS, but even by using folders I find that along with every thing else the list was becoming too long. :(( Besides I don't look...
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6th April 2008, 06:20 PM
Thread: shipping containers
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Security can be a problem. Some years ago a...
Security can be a problem. Some years ago a person had one on a rural block to store their ride on mower and tools etc. some one picked it up on a truck and took the lot.
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6th April 2008, 05:58 PM
Thread: Plastering joins in masonite sheeting
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You are asking for trouble if you remove the...
You are asking for trouble if you remove the cover strips!!!!!
Movement in the sheets will cause the filler to crack and it will look more dagy than cover strips. I even heard of some one doing that... -
27th March 2008, 03:39 PM
Thread: Dust extraction advice
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Jim gave good advise, but like Gordon have not...
Jim gave good advise, but like Gordon have not bothered with with ducting probably because my setup does not warrant it. I have been able to arrange my machinery so the DC is central and I use...
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23rd March 2008, 10:41 PM
Thread: timber kitchen benchtop
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I am concidering making a benchtop from T&G floor...
I am concidering making a benchtop from T&G floor boards as Bloss did.
I am concerened about shrinkage and the gaps opening up, can anyone advise on this?
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4th March 2008, 05:44 PM
Thread: Removing moss from lawns & Tree bug
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PS. Forgot to mention do NOT get any solution on...
PS. Forgot to mention do NOT get any solution on concrete or structures ---Rust stain remains for ages. Keep it on the grass and watch it green up as well.
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3rd March 2008, 06:47 PM
Thread: Removing moss from lawns & Tree bug
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To remove the moss go to your garden store and...
To remove the moss go to your garden store and buy some iron chelate or similar iron product, the assistant should be able to help, and mix it according to directions in a watering can and water over...
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21st January 2008, 05:31 PM
Thread: Help - Acid stained concrete
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Does not Baking Soda neutralise battery acid?...
Does not Baking Soda neutralise battery acid?
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21st January 2008, 05:13 PM
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Simple toys.
Here are some very simple toys the could start with
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12th December 2007, 07:59 PM
Thread: Connect 12v batteries inline how?
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Thanks Guys.
Thanks Guys.
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12th December 2007, 06:44 PM
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We have an old Chescold Mk 2(brown one)3 way...
We have an old Chescold Mk 2(brown one)3 way Fridge freezer 40Ltr and it is beaut. Will freeze every thing over night including lettuce,boiled eggs,& drinks if we run it too high. We put cold stuff...
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12th December 2007, 06:20 PM
Thread: Connect 12v batteries inline how?
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Connect 12v batteries inline how?
Can someone please tell me how to connect two 12V batteries in line to still give 12V.:rolleyes:
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10th December 2007, 08:27 PM
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Rather than Polycarbonate or Colorbond I would...
Rather than Polycarbonate or Colorbond I would suggest an insulated roof on a patio if possible. No only do you have the advantage of being able to sit under it on a hot day, you don't get...
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24th November 2007, 07:15 PM
Thread: Shed Aircon Options
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You say you have lined the walls but what about...
You say you have lined the walls but what about the roof?
Good roof insulation would make a lot of difference and take a lot of load of the air-con.
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16th November 2007, 05:28 PM
Thread: Shed insulation a brush on option
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Shed insulation a brush on option
While roaming a Motor Home web site I came across this product.
http://www.australianpaints.com/
Thought it may provide some help to those with hot sheds:C
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6th November 2007, 08:34 PM
Thread: Welding thick to thin section RHS
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Thanks Grahame for your effort all those little...
Thanks Grahame for your effort all those little tips sure help.
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1st November 2007, 06:48 PM
Thread: Stolen GPS Leads Police To Hideout
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That's the type of criminal story I like to hear.
That's the type of criminal story I like to hear.
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29th October 2007, 04:57 PM
Thread: Sir Walter - section dying
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Not much of a help but I would suggest the area...
Not much of a help but I would suggest the area inside the gate is suffering from foot traffic and the area under the window is a dry patch not helped by being under under the eaves. Cat or dog pi**...
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29th October 2007, 03:28 PM
Thread: Square or rectangle
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A guy in our area put up two individual 3x3 sheds...
A guy in our area put up two individual 3x3 sheds about 3m apart and then aquired another roof and put between them for out door storage. Sitting against a 1.8m paling fence he doesn't have mutch...
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28th October 2007, 06:39 PM
Thread: Hi all, I've been AWOL for a while...
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We missed you Celeste but now we can see what you...
We missed you Celeste but now we can see what you have been up to.
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26th October 2007, 08:36 PM
Thread: river rocks for dry river beds
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Depends on where it is and what your use of the...
Depends on where it is and what your use of the area. I have one about three parts down my block. As it runs across our lawn we dug it out years ago and built a box culvert and covered it with soil,...
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23rd October 2007, 06:20 PM
Thread: Wonder what lives Here!
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Hey, Noel this morning found a hole just like...
Hey, Noel this morning found a hole just like yours in my back yard in hard bare earth. It will be interesting to see what develops.
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23rd October 2007, 06:08 PM
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What they have all said.
What they have all said.
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20th October 2007, 07:58 PM
Thread: Gal v Zinc
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IMHO if you have a gal roof use gal gutter. I...
IMHO if you have a gal roof use gal gutter.
I wish I had done that a few years ago then no problems.
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15th October 2007, 06:57 PM
Thread: buffalo seeds (lawn)
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I don't know about dogs but the original...
I don't know about dogs but the original varieties had saw tooth edges that caused itching to childeren when they rolled on it. It was also very course.
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15th October 2007, 04:28 PM
Thread: Fertilzer Stains on Driveway
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Someone in another thread suggested Kitty litter...
Someone in another thread suggested Kitty litter soaked in kero or turps then let it dry out.
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14th October 2007, 06:59 PM
Thread: buffalo seeds (lawn)
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This is a common practice when establishing a...
This is a common practice when establishing a lawn from seed.
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14th October 2007, 05:27 PM
Thread: Fertilzer Stains on Driveway
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The brown stains would be from the iron in the...
The brown stains would be from the iron in the fert not nitrogen. Sorry I have no suggestions as to how to remove it. It will fade eventually.
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11th October 2007, 06:47 PM
Thread: Does decking hardwood rot?
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Hardwood will rot eventually if exposed to the...
Hardwood will rot eventually if exposed to the weather. We had to replace our 20 year old back landing in 1985 and when we replaced it with a deck 18 years later some of the flooring was showing...