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    Zoom Zoom....

    I have a Tribute and for the things you listed it would handle with ease.

    It is a bit thirsty though. Around town (very short runs) I average around 18L/100 k's, but, when travelling I can achieve...
  2. Somewhere to try

    Try this link;

    Polytech

    Not in Qld but may be able to assist...

    Frenchie
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    Did you have the saw still mounted in the WC ? ...

    Did you have the saw still mounted in the WC ?

    This helps with counter balancing the planer attachment.
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    It is as easy as 1.2.3....

    Yes it is a simple process provided you set yourself up carefully before you start.

    You need to understand what loads are currently being supported by the wall and how it is transferred to the...
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    Useless - Short for put it somewhere safe for later....

    There is no such thing as a useless tool. As soon as you get rid of something considered useless, there is always a situation that would be handled better if you had not thrown it away.

    I had a...
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    What the?

    Mick what do you mean by CCA and LOSP as a minimum?

    Copper Chrome Arsenate

    Light Organic Solvent Preservative

    Do you know anywhere to get a good explanation of timber classifications?...
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    If you go for option 2 as Mick has suggested, the...

    If you go for option 2 as Mick has suggested, the flooring will in some cases not end where the is a support to nail into. In this case you will need to add "joist trimmers". These will be additional...
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    Are you going to do the work or will you...

    Are you going to do the work or will you subcontract the work out?

    If you are doing the work yourself, then the particleboard approach will give you plenty of flexibility. You can establish a...
  9. Thread: Skirtings

    by Frenchie
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    Dont do it.....

    A better way to get a better result is to scribe the skirting, that is, the first piece is installed cut to length (90 degree cut) and the second is profiled to butt up to the profile. This gives a...
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    Go the whole way...

    If Bunnings price match the saw, you save another $29.90 so the saw will be about $270 + $498 for the WC = $768. So you will end up with a $42 discount all for a local call to Samios. Good return on...
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    Where to get the Orange Stuff

    I don't think you have had much guidance on this front, as this topic always seems to stray towards "do you really want one, or are you confused and really want a table saw setup". So here goes my 2...
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    by Frenchie
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    Welcome Back....

    I am only a beginner on this forum and have been delighted to read with enthusiasm the many and varied points of view and opinions with regards to woodworking and the effort of others to help out...
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    Skill is with the Operator

    Not sure if the belt sander was aware of the fit up requirements that you were after. You may have see if there is a night school for it to develop some better skills.... :p
  14. Thread: The Flu

    by Frenchie
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    Poll: The Flu or just a Cold

    It is amazing now that a simple "cold" can often be reported as a bout of the flu. :confused: Anyone who truly experiences a bad case on influenza will no doubt be keen to try the vaccine and hope...
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    Considered a weed in Qld

    Check out details regarding nature of the tree prior to planting. Look up "camphor laurel" on Google for some interesting facts.

    Queensland Government Publication

    New South Wales Government...
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    One Eyed

    When you are one eyed, you must not be able to see the headings as well as the comments.;)
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    Continuous Beam Preferred

    I believe that the engineer will prefer a continuous beam to be used if you want to remove the existing piers. This will mean that from what I can tell from the photo's the steel would run below the...
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    Filter is a restriction

    The other benefit of removing the filter component is that it is a major restriction to airflow in itself, so it effectively reduces the capacity of the dust collection system, makes the vacuum/fan...
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    Do not have the "lot", but once you get started...

    Do not have the "lot", but once you get started it is hard to stop. Particularly without a dedciated work shed, the triton gear is so practical.

    Current collection;:rolleyes:
    WC2000 & Retractable...
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