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22nd November 2016, 11:57 AM
Thread: Triton WX7
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I got the invite too and will go on Monday, but...
I got the invite too and will go on Monday, but for $2000 I can get the Sawstop Jobsite saw. They would need to seriously sell me on why I should go with Triton for this price.
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24th April 2016, 04:46 PM
Thread: Triton Desk
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Triton Desk
I got a phone call from my in laws, the neighbors had put an orange metal bench (in pretty rough condition) out on the hard rubbish, and wanted to know if I could use it in the shed.
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19th October 2015, 09:55 AM
Thread: Triton Workcentre at Masters
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Triton Workcentre at Masters
Visiting our newly opened Masters in Cranbourne on the weekend and saw that they not only have the full Trition power tool range in stock (as per other stores), but also the Workcentre 2000 (the base...
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18th March 2013, 04:40 PM
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Be very careful, the modern poles are treated...
Be very careful, the modern poles are treated with nasty stuff (worse than H4)
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18th March 2013, 12:03 PM
Thread: Introducing your kids to wrench work
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A day after getting the car serviced, I noticed...
A day after getting the car serviced, I noticed oil leaking from Mums car. Shoved my head under and saw that they didn't put a washer on when the put the sump plug back in.
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15th March 2013, 01:17 PM
Thread: Supercheap Auto SCA Lathe
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Sorry Guys, wasn't advocating a purchase, just...
Sorry Guys, wasn't advocating a purchase, just more interested that Super Cheap AUTO is selling woodworking tools (not just power tools).
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14th March 2013, 03:59 PM
Thread: Supercheap Auto SCA Lathe
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Supercheap Auto SCA Lathe
At the start of the month I spotted these in store :?, do I attach a lump of wood onto wheel rim?:
Wood Late Chisesl
http://media.supercheapauto.com.au/sca/images/326669.jpg
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28th February 2013, 05:20 PM
Thread: A pox on Ikea!!
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The "short cuts" are listed on the store maps,...
The "short cuts" are listed on the store maps, once you have seen a couple they can speed up navigation (a little bit).
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24th January 2013, 04:02 PM
Thread: Where can I buy a Triton Superjaws?
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Yep that's the one I meant, I think it is badged...
Yep that's the one I meant, I think it is badged rockwell in the US
Portamate Jawzilla Clamping Jaws JWZA - Masters Home Improvement
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24th January 2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: Where can I buy a Triton Superjaws?
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You can get the Rockwell branded product from...
You can get the Rockwell branded product from Masters, and the Ryobi branded one from Bunnings.
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7th January 2013, 11:34 AM
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http://www.woodworking.com/Uploads/Public/Media/Ge...
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7th January 2013, 07:57 AM
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What I did on the holidays (Workbench Helper)
I have a project book in the shed, full of all the jigs and fixtures I would like to make. It got the better of me over Christmas, and I said pull your finger out and just do one.
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1st January 2013, 01:29 PM
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I would like to build the quick canoe this year...
I would like to build the quick canoe this year (maybe easter long weekend, gives me time to plan and get materials).
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3rd December 2012, 09:47 AM
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To restrict the search to Austraila you need to...
To restrict the search to Austraila you need to click the "Search Tools" button next to the "More" drop down box (it took me a while to figure this out after the change as well).
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21st November 2012, 11:30 AM
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The last time I was as Sovereign Hill (Ballarat),...
The last time I was as Sovereign Hill (Ballarat), the wood turner finished everything with wood shavings (and sometime some twine for burn mark accents).
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7th November 2012, 02:07 PM
Thread: Hand Powered Drills
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I picked up an hand drill on the weekend for $2...
I picked up an hand drill on the weekend for $2 at the local flea market. Sure it's not a Stanley, but with a bit of a clean and oil, it runs fine (2 pinons even).
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4th June 2012, 10:55 AM
Thread: Vermin In The Shed
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Vermin In The Shed
Anyone have any ideas on how I can solve this problem?
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3rd April 2012, 11:47 AM
Thread: Tree with a soul
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Not quite snopes.com: Bicycle Tree...
Not quite
snopes.com: Bicycle Tree
Although text is commonly associated with pictures of the tree claiming that the bicycle was left chained to it by a boy who went off to war in 1914, the bike is... -
28th March 2012, 10:18 AM
Thread: Carport post rotted in stirrup
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I have the same problem starting with the veranda...
I have the same problem starting with the veranda posts on my house (They are load bearing). The house is only 5 years old, would it be covered by the builders warranty or insurance?
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26th January 2012, 07:49 PM
Thread: Desk to be restored
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A recent post by Chris Schwarz...
A recent post by Chris Schwarz brought my piece back to mind, I did a google search again on Campaign Chest and found this link. It looks very similar to my unit, so that suggest that it is a Burmese...
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21st November 2011, 03:44 PM
Thread: Where I have and haven't been
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My wife was reading a broucher for a travel...
My wife was reading a broucher for a travel package, and couldn't figure out what was so good "at leisure" that they had to keep going back there ... seriously :doh:
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16th November 2011, 02:59 PM
Thread: Under Floor Insulation
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Is there a specific reason you want under floor...
Is there a specific reason you want under floor insulation (just curious)?
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4th November 2011, 08:14 AM
Thread: Changes at Bunnings
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Same with the Norton at my local, but the price...
Same with the Norton at my local, but the price drop wasn't much yet. It could just be a rebranding, they did it with Ryobi when everything changed to the fluro green.
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3rd November 2011, 03:38 PM
Thread: Kids playset
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For a smaller sand pit, I made a "lid" out of...
For a smaller sand pit, I made a "lid" out of decking that is in 2 pieces (They overlap, and a block of wood underneath supports the centre). Serves as a good stage area when the sand pit is not in...
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7th October 2011, 10:04 AM
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I go for the smaller tubes now 2. The screw cap...
I go for the smaller tubes now 2. The screw cap on them means they get a better seal as well.
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9th September 2011, 12:00 PM
Thread: Drill storage solution For me anyway
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This is what I use, I have a seperate one for...
This is what I use, I have a seperate one for brad, twist and mansonary bits.
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22nd August 2011, 11:13 AM
Thread: Did I see this correctly??
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Even better, did you see him drill the holes in...
Even better, did you see him drill the holes in the metal plant tins? Even my wife picked up that he nearly but the drill bit through his finger.
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18th August 2011, 02:38 PM
Thread: LN Special Edition block plane
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365*2+31*3+5 = 828 = 22 × 32 × 23 is a Harshad...
365*2+31*3+5 = 828 = 22 × 32 × 23 is a Harshad number
The word "Harshad" comes from the Sanskrit harṣa (joy) + da (give), meaning joy-giver.
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11th August 2011, 11:01 AM
Thread: WOP deleted at Bunnings
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I think they are just selling of Used By Stock....
I think they are just selling of Used By Stock. At my local I bought the miniwax furniture restorer for that price, but the WOP was full priced.
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9th August 2011, 04:46 PM
Thread: My restoration projects
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What do you call the piece in image 2651. I have...
What do you call the piece in image 2651. I have a much (much) more basic version.
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25th July 2011, 11:22 AM
Thread: Modern day treasure hunt
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I've done a few of the local caches, and will do...
I've done a few of the local caches, and will do more as the kids get older. It's also good idea when you go on holiday to check out (and find) some caches.
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21st December 2010, 08:57 AM
Thread: wip ipad box
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Here is a commercial product ThinkGeek :: Vers...
Here is a commercial product ThinkGeek :: Vers Wood iPad Case, it might give you some ideas.
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25th November 2010, 02:26 PM
Thread: Whirlybird Ventilation
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I have 2 fitted without any additional vents, and...
I have 2 fitted without any additional vents, and they spin day and night. There is more than enough air flow with a natural roof.
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QANTAS - "What's that noise?"
QANTAS - "What's that noise?"
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12th November 2010, 10:21 AM
Thread: Vacuum Shock
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I work in electronics manufacture, you can also...
I work in electronics manufacture, you can also get ESD (Electro Static Dissipative) Heel straps. They earth you, but through a resistor so the discharge is a trickle rather than a zap. Just pop one...
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19th October 2010, 03:11 PM
Thread: TV cabling question
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I have heard (I'm not sure if it is true), that...
I have heard (I'm not sure if it is true), that some older analog antennas do not pick up digital signals very well. You might want to head over to the whirlpool forums, they might be able to help as...
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18th October 2010, 05:55 PM
Thread: TV cabling question
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You may have an antenna fitted in the roof cavity...
You may have an antenna fitted in the roof cavity (that is where mine is).
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18th October 2010, 08:27 AM
Thread: Melbourne W.W.W. Show 15-17 October 2010
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I have to say that having my first go at turning...
I have to say that having my first go at turning with Tim as a teacher was a great experience. I wonder how big a lathe I can fit in the garage?
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19th August 2010, 03:03 PM
Thread: 8th grade education
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Snopes has a great reply:snopes.com: 1895 Exam...
Snopes has a great reply:snopes.com: 1895 Exam
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21st July 2010, 02:05 PM
Thread: Wal-Mart, how many?
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Also gift cards usually don't transfer between...
Also gift cards usually don't transfer between countries. If you are talking about furniture, tv etc you could get a Harvey Norman or Good Guys gift card, although I'm not sure of store locations in...
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6th July 2010, 12:25 PM
Thread: Dawn Vice "Racking"
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Dawn Vice "Racking"
Reposted due to last nights server meltdown:
I have an old no 10 dawn woodworking vice that has a "lump" as I wind it in. I also have checked, and there appears to be some racking from left to... -
6th July 2010, 09:59 AM
Thread: Premium Aldi plane
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My box is in the bin, but here are the...
My box is in the bin, but here are the instructions.
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29th June 2010, 05:10 PM
Thread: oxygen concentrators
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Not sure, they were being used to keep my...
Not sure, they were being used to keep my grandfather breathing, so we weren't really concerned about running costs.
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29th June 2010, 02:11 PM
Thread: oxygen concentrators
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You may be able to rent from Chemists or...
You may be able to rent from Chemists or Hospitals? Please be aware that the ones I have seen are a bit noisy.
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19th April 2010, 12:21 PM
Thread: Stealing from demonstrators - Dog act.
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This is really disappointing. I spent quite a bit...
This is really disappointing. I spent quite a bit of time there on Friday talking to Stu, and enjoyed being able to get close in (and was even helping him pass tools from his tool box). It's a pitty...
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14th April 2010, 06:10 PM
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No problems, it's where I've got my stuff to hand...
No problems, it's where I've got my stuff to hand cut dovetails, now if only I can get around to actually using them ...
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14th April 2010, 05:50 PM
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Carbatec (http://www.carbatec.com.au/)is a good...
Carbatec is a good place to start, but there are plenty of others.
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14th April 2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: Anyone have a Woodwizz?
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Stu just posted on on Stu's Shed, that they guys...
Stu just posted on on Stu's Shed, that they guys are taking the Torque Work Center on a tour of Sydney and the coast, maybe you can arrange to use your job as a demonstration piece?
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12th April 2010, 06:03 PM
Thread: Keyring of scrapwood
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It doesn't look like you can fit many rings on...
It doesn't look like you can fit many rings on it? What about adding a ring between the keyring and the key?
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8th April 2010, 09:57 AM
Thread: I need some new Blunstones.
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Try Wrights Work Wear (there is one in Hallam)....
Try Wrights Work Wear (there is one in Hallam). They have a good selection of most of the major brands.