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11th October 2021, 03:24 PM
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I've had an offer to swap my Turner cap-iron for...
I've had an offer to swap my Turner cap-iron for a Falcon. (not a car!!!!)
Should I do it or retain the Turner as my Dad had it that way?
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9th October 2021, 08:46 PM
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9th October 2021, 08:44 PM
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Thanks Ian Previously made a 48 inch powered...
Thanks Ian
Previously made a 48 inch powered by a 20 glo engine as well. Now have plans for a 1/4 scale at 9ft powered by a 62cc Zenoah motor...... -
8th October 2021, 08:10 PM
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Will see how I can polish the red handles, they...
Will see how I can polish the red handles, they do look good.
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8th October 2021, 08:08 PM
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Thanks Craig It is actually woodwork on a...
Thanks Craig
It is actually woodwork on a small scale....
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8th October 2021, 02:52 PM
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8th October 2021, 12:44 PM
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A bit sad at the moment?
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8th October 2021, 12:36 PM
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Hope I can do something close......
Hope I can do something close......
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8th October 2021, 09:03 AM
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Thanks Van Yes want to retain my Dads link...
Thanks Van
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8th October 2021, 09:01 AM
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Thanks Mate Looking forward to starting on...
Thanks Mate
Looking forward to starting on them I have 4 to do.
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7th October 2021, 08:44 PM
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Just looking for a place to ask the question. I...
Just looking for a place to ask the question.
I have a couple of my fathers Falcon F5 planes and would like to restore them. The lever caps on both are branded Turner? Would this be original or has... -
6th September 2016, 11:20 AM
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no sign of it so hoping the part 62 comes...
no sign of it so hoping the part 62 comes complete with it.
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6th September 2016, 11:17 AM
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possibly, will look inside to see if it's there,...
possibly, will look inside to see if it's there, we do have a big problem with inquisitive and sometimes destructive students.
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6th September 2016, 11:10 AM
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6th September 2016, 11:03 AM
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Woodfast Part - Oval Phillips Head 1/4 turn stud
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One of our enterprising students has managed to remove and loose the catch for the Oval Phillips Head 1/4 turn stud that holds the cover down. On the parts diagram it appears that the assembly... -
16th October 2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: Been to long
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I have missed everything!
I'll have to get on more often and keep in touch. I miss you guys.
What new tool should I look for at the wood show? Anything new and exciting?
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14th October 2013, 12:30 PM
Thread: Been to long
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Been to long
Hi Guys
I just received my birthday message from the forum and realised just how long it had been since I visited. Life takes different turn and priorities change. I have had no time to get online... -
19th July 2011, 09:30 AM
Thread: What came first, the shed or the floor
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I have waterproofed the shed by removing the...
I have waterproofed the shed by removing the cladding and cutting a 30mm channel into the slab. I used sheet galv dropped into this channel and rivited it to the C channel. All joins are sealed with...
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15th June 2011, 11:26 AM
Thread: What came first, the shed or the floor
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Hmmm I may just have to go with silicone around...
Hmmm I may just have to go with silicone around the exterior and let the inside breath so as not to retain moisture. Looks like I will need to cut some drainage slots into the slab outside to drain...
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14th June 2011, 03:03 PM
Thread: What came first, the shed or the floor
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Leaky shed
I made the mistake of having a much larger slab poured before we built the shed. Unfortunately the run off hasn't worked as planned and I have large pools of water forming on the slab, (shed is...
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28th April 2011, 05:27 PM
Thread: Benny's back with a shed finally
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Lots of Benny Drivel mate, lots!!!!!!!!!!:p ...
Lots of Benny Drivel mate, lots!!!!!!!!!!:p
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28th April 2011, 05:25 PM
Thread: Benny's back with a shed finally
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Thanks seriola I don't feel so bad now:2tsup:
Thanks seriola I don't feel so bad now:2tsup:
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28th April 2011, 03:56 PM
Thread: Recommendation re First Set of Chisels
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I picked up a Schepch? and jigs at the same time,...
I picked up a Schepch? and jigs at the same time, now I have lovely sharp mirror edges........
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28th April 2011, 01:27 PM
Thread: Benny's back with a shed finally
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Benny's back with a shed finally
Gudday Bruces and Shielas
After years of watching my tools gather dust and rust I will soon have my new shed. I've been doing renos etc around the house and SWMBO got sick of me saying I could do... -
28th April 2011, 01:07 PM
Thread: Recommendation re First Set of Chisels
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I bought a set of Sorbys from Jim and they are...
I bought a set of Sorbys from Jim and they are still in the box. As soon as my shed is finished and the lathe set up I'm sure I'm going to enjoy them. Great value....
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27th April 2011, 01:14 PM
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Thanks Guys No probs, I can always get someone...
Thanks Guys
No probs, I can always get someone out when I stuff it up (eternal pesimist?). I can't wait to get into the shed and making some dust. I has been years since I had it all set up. All... -
27th April 2011, 11:44 AM
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Hi Guys I have a 4.8m X 2.4m roller and an...
Hi Guys
I have a 4.8m X 2.4m roller and an 1.8m X 2.4m roller for my new shed. (8m long 6m wide and 3.2m high - big smile). My son and I are tossing up trying to install it ourselves or getting... -
15th October 2010, 11:21 AM
Thread: Hidden Guttering problems
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Thanks Guys for all your valuable input, I might...
Thanks Guys for all your valuable input, I might take some pics of the before and afters and post them to help others out in future.
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11th October 2010, 05:38 PM
Thread: Hidden Guttering problems
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Hidden Guttering problems
My house has hidden gutters. The Facia is outside the guttering which is just squared off tin channel.
My problem is that in heavy rain it overflows into the eaves and then down the inside of the... -
7th October 2010, 08:20 AM
Thread: IKEA and Bunnings - Stock levels
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Nah, I'm off to the wood show so I can use the...
Nah, I'm off to the wood show so I can use the excuse I need new tools to make my own wooden shelving system.
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4th October 2010, 03:13 PM
Thread: IKEA and Bunnings - Stock levels
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IKEA and Bunnings - Stock levels
Finally got the ok to sort out the shed with some nice shelving.
Off to IKEA and spent ages picking out a metal shelving system, finally made it down to put it on the trolly. Stacked all the big... -
19th September 2008, 12:25 PM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks Guys, yes great to remember the good...
Thanks Guys, yes great to remember the good times. Such a pity dogs have such short lives.
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5th September 2008, 09:28 AM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks Jonesy Hope your mate keeps going and...
Thanks Jonesy
Hope your mate keeps going and you enjoy yor time with him/her. A few days makes it a little easier but little things bring the memories back. I have his pic on my phone and I try to... -
4th September 2008, 04:53 PM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks guys, I lost Boris the boxer cross about 7...
Thanks guys, I lost Boris the boxer cross about 7 years ago, he had a tumour and couldnt get around as he kept tipping his head upside down, loss of balance I think. We were lucky that the vet came...
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3rd September 2008, 09:32 AM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks Guys Amazing how you get used to seeing...
Thanks Guys
Amazing how you get used to seeing him every morning and now it's over. Such is life.
Give your dog a pat and a Smacko today and enjoy him/her. -
2nd September 2008, 05:46 PM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks Guys Heading off home now which will be...
Thanks Guys
Heading off home now which will be a bugr. Have to take the others for a walk, only 4 dogs left. They will miss their mate as well. -
2nd September 2008, 04:38 PM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Ta mate, know what you mean:D
Ta mate, know what you mean:D
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2nd September 2008, 02:35 PM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks Andy The last few weeks I have been...
Thanks Andy
The last few weeks I have been greeted by his bark as I approached the front door telling me he was still ok but no more. -
2nd September 2008, 02:23 PM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Apparently 1 in 8 Labs get it so guess we just...
Apparently 1 in 8 Labs get it so guess we just lucked out, but it was great to have him as long as we did.
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2nd September 2008, 11:36 AM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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The steroids were great as they bought him back...
The steroids were great as they bought him back to us so we could spoil him rotten.
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2nd September 2008, 11:24 AM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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At least he went peacefully and I didn't have to...
At least he went peacefully and I didn't have to hold him as the vet put him down, he would have hated that.
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2nd September 2008, 11:16 AM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Thanks Waldo Makes you wonder why you ever...
Thanks Waldo
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2nd September 2008, 11:06 AM
Thread: Farewell to Rocky
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Farewell to Rocky
Lost my mate this morning. Rocky was only 6 but diagnosed with lymphoma 6 weeks ago. He was put on steriods to keep him going long enough for my daughter get back from her holiday in Europe.
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29th February 2008, 11:31 AM
Thread: Cairns Python
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:2tsup: Very true, I see the price reflected...
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29th February 2008, 11:14 AM
Thread: Cairns Python
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When I was a wipper snapper the snakes up home...
When I was a wipper snapper the snakes up home were so big they could eat a sheep for breakfast then line up a cow...........
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29th February 2008, 11:01 AM
Thread: Restoring Nicad Batteries
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You need to get a good clean surface, emery paper...
You need to get a good clean surface, emery paper is good, dont use steel wool as you may get a short and lots of flames. Clean it with a good solvent, metho will do the job. Lots of heat and flux...
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29th February 2008, 08:18 AM
Thread: Restoring Nicad Batteries
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Gudday Groggy, all the freezing does is reduce...
Gudday Groggy, all the freezing does is reduce the cells internal resistance hence the apperance of more charge.
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22nd February 2008, 09:24 AM
Thread: Benny's Mosaics
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opps were not in the contained drivel zone better...
opps were not in the contained drivel zone better behave:o:o:o:o
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22nd February 2008, 09:13 AM
Thread: Benny's Mosaics
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Sorry just cant get past this pane of glass.
Sorry just cant get past this pane of glass.
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22nd February 2008, 08:58 AM
Thread: Benny's Mosaics
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the mime? Marcel Marsou?
the mime? Marcel Marsou?