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21st December 2005, 03:53 PM
Thread: GMAW Welding For The DIYer
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Glock the other option (which will depend on...
Glock
the other option (which will depend on how big the gate is) would be to hire a Tig from a welding supply shop. i built a aluminium framed outdoor table a couple of years ago, 50mm box with... -
29th September 2005, 04:24 PM
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Sticky: I think I also saw one, the last time I was at...
I think I also saw one, the last time I was at Timbecon.
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15th March 2005, 03:59 PM
Thread: Plano glue clamp for sale on ebay
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Plano glue clamp for sale on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=632&item=4365374737&rd=1
No affiliation with me, I just came across it. unfortunately it is pick up only, so only good for QLDers.
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28th January 2005, 11:53 AM
Thread: Workking with Aluminium
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I came across something I think is better than...
I came across something I think is better than autosol. Mothers aluminium and mag wheel polish, Comes in a tub (supercheap sell it here in perth). I found it works alot easier and the black stuff...
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20th January 2005, 07:27 PM
Thread: kitchen cabinet - Laminates!
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only my opinion again. but i would go with...
only my opinion again. but i would go with laminate.
reason for this is about 14 months ago I renovated an investment apartment.
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17th January 2005, 01:28 PM
Thread: kitchen cabinet - Laminates!
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[QUOTE=arms]if i was doing it commercially or to...
[QUOTE=arms]if i was doing it commercially or to someone elses kitchen i would go the new door route,[
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14th January 2005, 11:49 AM
Thread: kitchen cabinet - Laminates!
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Mick i agree, if i was doing it commercially...
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i agree, if i was doing it commercially or to someone elses kitchen i would go the new door route, probably even the whole new cabinets route as well. -
13th January 2005, 07:36 PM
Thread: kitchen cabinet - Laminates!
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my original doors were white melamine (internal)...
my original doors were white melamine (internal) with a laminate applied to the face, (presumably directly to the mdf in my case) so wouldnt that door be prone to warping anyway, given that the...
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13th January 2005, 11:53 AM
Thread: kitchen cabinet - Laminates!
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but isnt laminate sheet thicker than the laminate...
but isnt laminate sheet thicker than the laminate applied to melamaine. The laminate on the melamine sheets is ok for internals but may not be good enough for face cupboards and benchtops.
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12th January 2005, 11:42 AM
Thread: Cataloguing Machinery.
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access would probably be the best, but it is a...
access would probably be the best, but it is a bit of a bastard to use.
you could try just a table in excel, you could then add a hyperlink to the receipt image.
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12th January 2005, 11:33 AM
Thread: kitchen cabinet - Laminates!
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I'd say you would still be cheaper to relaminate...
I'd say you would still be cheaper to relaminate them.
I did the same thing to my kitchen last year. I think from memory it cost around about $3000 to redo the kitchen but that included $1700 on... -
7th January 2005, 07:42 PM
Thread: Pauls Hardware
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yeh I'd say $150 for the dremel is ok. it would...
yeh I'd say $150 for the dremel is ok. it would probably be a bit cheaper to buy the basic kit for $90 and then bunnings has a 40 piece accesory kit for $39 which is the same as you would get in...
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7th January 2005, 11:34 AM
Thread: Ozito electronic earmuffs
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Thanks Dean, I'll look forward to the review.
Thanks Dean, I'll look forward to the review.
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6th January 2005, 04:03 PM
Thread: online welding book I came across
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online welding book I came across
it is rather large, but looks interesting
http://mckaymarine.com.au/Welding%20Manual.htm
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6th January 2005, 12:05 PM
Thread: Ozito electronic earmuffs
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I came across this on a quick search. not the...
I came across this on a quick search. not the best description but gives you an idea
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6th January 2005, 12:00 PM
Thread: Ozito electronic earmuffs
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I think the earmuffs have a microphone and...
I think the earmuffs have a microphone and speakers. the mic picks up the noise and the speakers generate the opposite noise (sort of) it is effectively the exact opposite of the sound wave so they...
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6th January 2005, 11:42 AM
Thread: Ozito electronic earmuffs
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Ozito electronic earmuffs
Has anybody tried these. I had seen them at bunnings but never had a close look, I didnt realise they were electronic until someone posted a link to the ozito website and I stumbled across them on...
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20th December 2004, 12:59 PM
Thread: Triton Steel Cutter and DIY steel tubes
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a little off topic. But I picked up the...
a little off topic. But I picked up the Glenfords catalogue on the weekend. It seems dewalt now makes a cold saw. I didn’t see it in the store, so I only have a photo to go by, but it appears to...
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15th December 2004, 11:33 AM
Thread: South West Users Group
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Does anyone know what user groups there are in...
Does anyone know what user groups there are in the perth metro area?
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have alook at this website ...
have alook at this website
www.notebookreview.com
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23rd July 2004, 12:10 PM
Thread: What is your occupation?
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1) tax accountant/lawyer (working as a contract...
1) tax accountant/lawyer (working as a contract tax accountant at the moment)
2) not particularly
3) tax is just too hard at the moment, it is fairly difficult to just keep up with new... -
22nd July 2004, 12:00 PM
Thread: Sliding Compound Mitre Saws
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Just with regard to accuracy has anyone tried the...
Just with regard to accuracy has anyone tried the universal laser guides on a compound saw?
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20th July 2004, 12:22 PM
Thread: Sliding Compound Mitre Saws
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I have the makita 250mm one not sure of the...
I have the makita 250mm one not sure of the model, and I am pretty happy with it. At the time it was a toss up between that and the hitachi, but i went with the makita as it seemed to me to be a bit...
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7th July 2004, 12:33 PM
Thread: Osama Memo
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Osama Memo
It's an old one I know but it's still funny
FROM: Bin Laden, Osama.
TO: All Al Qaeda Fighters.
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6th July 2004, 11:40 AM
Thread: Rendering a wall - how to
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Thanks Mick I had been wondering about that...
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5th July 2004, 12:14 PM
Thread: Rendering a wall - how to
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I was around there the other day and forgot to...
I was around there the other day and forgot to take my camera. But I have to paint the surrounding wall so I will take a couple of photos then.
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1st July 2004, 05:02 PM
Thread: Rendering a wall - how to
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Rendering a wall - how to
I did some rendering the other weekend, just an 1800mm square on a wall above what will be a ½ circle pond, and thought I would put this post up to help others and me. I am hoping people can answer...
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1st July 2004, 11:51 AM
Thread: Homemade flamethrower
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I knew I should have posted it in homemade tools...
I knew I should have posted it in homemade tools and jigs.
but it made me laugh so I posted it here. If you read alot of the posts in woodies jokes you will notice that alot of them dont have a... -
30th June 2004, 04:59 PM
Thread: Homemade flamethrower
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Homemade flamethrower
I was going to post this in homemade tools and jigs, but thought it may not necessarily be appropriate.
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24th June 2004, 12:32 PM
Thread: 850w gmc rotary hammer drill
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I bought the $99 one not sure what it is called...
I bought the $99 one not sure what it is called from memory.
it was a case where I needed to pull up a heap of marble tiles and thought I would hire a mini jackhammer, but they wanted $80 for 4... -
17th June 2004, 12:23 PM
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Thanks guys Yeh I thought I was up for a bit...
Thanks guys
Yeh I thought I was up for a bit of change over. But I figured with VWs I shouldn’t have too much trouble finding generators, starters and the like, and probably fairly cheaply. From... -
16th June 2004, 11:43 AM
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Derek The coupe is still a stunner, like...
Derek
The coupe is still a stunner, like pretty much every porsche model. But the old classics are still a favourite.
Great to see you did the work yourself, I think you would get more... -
15th June 2004, 06:58 PM
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very nice Derek Is that the speedster or the...
very nice Derek
Is that the speedster or the cabrio and if yes do you happen to live in Mt Pleasant? I saw what I thought was one the other day in someones garage as I was riding past.
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14th June 2004, 12:05 PM
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Is that the front end of an old porshe in the...
Is that the front end of an old porshe in the last photo?
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10th June 2004, 02:36 PM
Thread: Supercheap Bradder/stapler
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not sure about the staples, but I have been using...
not sure about the staples, but I have been using the pasload brads in my medalist without any problems.
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8th June 2004, 12:38 PM
Thread: floating timber floors in the kitchen
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I installed a kitchen and laminate floor as...
I installed a kitchen and laminate floor as snoopy suggested.
The base units all had legs, which the kickboards were attached to by a couple of snap on brackets.
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4th June 2004, 02:14 PM
Thread: jet powered beer cooler
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jet powered beer cooler
a web page I came across
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12th May 2004, 07:28 PM
Thread: Supercheap Bradder/stapler
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I cant help with the supercheap model, but I...
I cant help with the supercheap model, but I purchased the medalist bradder/stapler from bunnings awhile ago. At the time it was $139.
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5th May 2004, 07:42 PM
Thread: Electric Chainsaws
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Go electric I have access to both a large...
Go electric
I have access to both a large electric (my dads 14" makita) and a number of larger petrol saws from my grandfathers farm.
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21st April 2004, 11:38 AM
Thread: Hand Planing a slab
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Tom Odonnell has a great system for router...
Tom Odonnell has a great system for router support wich should enable you to surface your slab. I think he does the woodshow rounds.
here is his link
http://www.wa1.quik.com.au/tod/
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24th March 2004, 11:36 AM
Thread: kitchen and tricky bathroom reno
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i had wondered how ikea would look after a few...
i had wondered how ikea would look after a few years. it does seem to hold up ok in the display, as they would probably get a fair bit of abuse.
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23rd March 2004, 11:50 AM
Thread: kitchen and tricky bathroom reno
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Buttercup I put a new kitchen in an apartment...
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I put a new kitchen in an apartment I am renting out about 6 months ago. At the time I had looked into building it from scratch myself, but didn’t go with that option as I was trying to... -
10th March 2004, 01:54 PM
Thread: positioning flourescent lights
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I would have to agree with Glenn about the type...
I would have to agree with Glenn about the type of tube you use. I had always used the $2-$3 tube until my dad put me onto the triphosphorus (I think thats what they are) around $12 a tube but they...