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24th June 2014, 07:18 PM
Thread: Best lightweight wood for boat swimdeck?
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Thanks for the help guys. I've decided to go for...
Thanks for the help guys. I've decided to go for teak, if only to match the existing woodwork!
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22nd June 2014, 10:01 PM
Thread: Best lightweight wood for boat swimdeck?
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I was thinking it would be solid enough with a...
I was thinking it would be solid enough with a good coating of marine spar. It is about 1800 x 600.
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21st June 2014, 04:44 PM
Thread: Best lightweight wood for boat swimdeck?
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Best lightweight wood for boat swimdeck?
Hi people. Haven't been on the forum since 2007! Nice to be back. I'm looking for opinions and/or advice on what timber to use to build a swim deck for my boat (5.8m Whittley Cruiser). Whilst teak is...
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24th July 2009, 12:19 PM
Thread: MGS Cabinet Machinery Auction
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MGS Cabinet Machinery Auction
Not sure where to post this. Just a heads up for those in Adelaide. MGS holding an auction on Monday 27th July.
http://www.mgs.net.au/auctions/cabinetry27_07/cat1.html
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8th June 2009, 11:52 AM
Thread: Help with batteries/charger
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Help with batteries/charger
I have the older model CCD12 drill, 2AH batteries. Obviously had it for a while.
I went to charge the batteries the other week (I haven't used it for over three months, been overseas) and the... -
19th March 2008, 07:58 AM
Thread: Caesarstone
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Becstar, do you have a professional affiliation...
Becstar, do you have a professional affiliation with the Caesarstone product? If so, it would be nice if you mentioned it. There are a number of products on the market the equivalent of Caeserstone,...
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8th March 2008, 12:46 AM
Thread: A Dishwasher. Is it worth it ?
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I've sold (and used) most brands over the years....
I've sold (and used) most brands over the years. Ignore the "wash better and use less water by hand washing" brigade, they either haven't used one or have used a bad one. There is NO WAY hand washing...
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29th February 2008, 11:54 PM
Thread: Bathroom/laundry flooring ideas?
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The mosaics mean a lot of grout (to clean), the...
The mosaics mean a lot of grout (to clean), the pebbles end up almost 50% grout. Look trendy (for now) but will probably date (remember Mission Brown?) and will be a pain to clean.
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29th February 2008, 11:49 PM
Thread: Bathroom Vanities - good, gooder, best?
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Wendy, a couple of points.. Most vanity...
Wendy, a couple of points..
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27th November 2007, 07:41 PM
Thread: 'Hi-tech' shower
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Doogie, I suggest you have a chat to your...
Doogie, I suggest you have a chat to your Electrical Engineering mate when he's had a few less ales. It's true some components (mainly burners for gas cooktops and the like) are used by a majority of...
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19th September 2007, 09:35 PM
Thread: How's your spelling?
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Are you a member then? :wink: ...
Are you a member then? :wink:
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19th September 2007, 08:00 PM
Thread: kitchen sink tap replacement
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Mirz, you're not going to get a decent pull-out...
Mirz, you're not going to get a decent pull-out mixer for $150. I sell one for $200 and I'm not too keen on that. Value for money, I think the starting point for a good mixer with veg-spray is the...
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16th June 2007, 11:30 AM
Thread: Left vs right hinges
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Left handed and right handed door detail is...
Left handed and right handed door detail is important when buying pre-hung doors and door furniture which requires handing (not many but some levers). I have builders coming in getting confused...
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9th June 2007, 12:10 AM
Thread: Heritage Auction
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Heritage Auction
For those interested Grays Online are currently auctioning the results of the Heritage Wine "Investment" disaster. There are some nice wines available but people are already bidding silly prices....
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8th June 2007, 11:29 PM
Thread: Rangehood requirement
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There are a number of factors which go into...
There are a number of factors which go into making a good canopy/rangehood, air draw being only one. No use having terrific air draw if the filters are rubbish and the motor is so noisy you'd only...
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8th June 2007, 11:16 PM
Thread: 32mm adaptor
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'but then again you will buy the chinese imported...
'but then again you will buy the chinese imported crap"
32mm wastes have been used for year in Europe (many old plumbing books refer to them as "continental") and often exceed the quality of those... -
15th May 2007, 12:59 AM
Thread: Knocked the top off any good beer lately
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Time for an ad.. not for me but for a mate. ...
Time for an ad..
not for me but for a mate.
He's opening a brewery at Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills soon (Lobethal Bierhaus). Can't tell you what the brews like yet, his first one's not out of... -
4th February 2007, 10:47 PM
Thread: Copyright breaches - Be alert for Ron
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"There was a case not that long ago where a...
"There was a case not that long ago where a couple went to a builder with a picture of a design they liked. Got the builder to design and build something similar. The original designer succesfully...
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30th November 2006, 12:01 AM
Thread: mature age apprentice
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I had a similar idea at 42:eek: . Took a course...
I had a similar idea at 42:eek: . Took a course at TAFE (building & cabinetmaking) and got a job with a reasonably well esteemed shop. Lasted less than a week. I realised I couldn't handle a couple...
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Soundman, you seem to hve made your mind up...
Soundman, you seem to hve made your mind up you're right and are looking for reasons to support your viewpoint. The term Cramp is still used in TAFE courses (in SA at least) as an alternative/variant...
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24th November 2006, 09:16 PM
Thread: Kinda legal question.........
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This post is full of opinions and short on facts,...
This post is full of opinions and short on facts, so I'll add my opinion:D .
Firstly, Silent, I'm sorry but the reason they charge you the lower price (on the first item) is a code of practice,... -
24th November 2006, 08:35 PM
Thread: range hood exhaust
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Can you reference your comment about the...
Can you reference your comment about the illegality of venting into roof space? Poor practice, possibly (this is debatable) but illegal? References, please.
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1st November 2006, 11:28 PM
Thread: Old soldiers never die, they just....
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Speaking of Scots... did some work in Drug &...
Speaking of Scots... did some work in Drug & Alcohol education in the workplace quite a few years ago, and much of the information came from Drug & alcohol Services Education officer called Steve...
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1st November 2006, 09:37 PM
Thread: For a bunch of BA$&@RDS..
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For a bunch of BA$&@RDS..
...this is a great forum group. I've been joining in a few other forum "discussions" recently and I'm amazed at the invective diatribe, poor reasoning and generally agressive redneck commentary.
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19th October 2006, 10:45 AM
Thread: Induction Cooktop
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A couple of other things to keep in mind: There...
A couple of other things to keep in mind:
There are some less expensive units on the market. Before buying these check how much power can be used (as a percentage) on each burner when three or more... -
9th October 2006, 09:21 PM
Thread: GMC tool warranties not so easy now
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Pretty much on the money, czk, though a retailer...
Pretty much on the money, czk, though a retailer (wholesaler) is within their rights to subject the item to judgement by the manufacturer/distributor. In practice this means the majority can and do...
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5th October 2006, 01:02 AM
Thread: Too many rabbits in China
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We moved into our new house 6 months ago (we not...
We moved into our new house 6 months ago (we not only noified Telstra we had them change the line, same number, to our new address). After three months, no bill. I called and checked they had the new...
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27th September 2006, 09:04 AM
Thread: Talking about buying a new oven...
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The gas oven will give a more moist cooking...
The gas oven will give a more moist cooking environment and as such will cook some things really well and others not so well. An electric oven can be "multifunction", that is it can be fan forced...
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26th September 2006, 08:35 PM
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To start off with, how about working to the...
To start off with, how about working to the 60/30/10 rule. 60% of your time can be spent on quick, easy to make sellers products that are catchy and cheap (the sort of thing the kids will...
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26th September 2006, 08:13 PM
Thread: Plane before thicknessing ????
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there are work-arounds: making frames/sleds to...
there are work-arounds: making frames/sleds to support timber whilst the first side passes through the thicknesser, adding supports to a tablesaw fence to straighten one edge, but it depends upon the...
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8th September 2006, 09:29 AM
Thread: Gas Hot Water System (Continuous Flow)
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The instantaneous systems are very efficient...
The instantaneous systems are very efficient energy wise (gas) but use (waste) a fair bit more water. The sensor requires a minimum of 6l to pass before attributing a temperature (in other words,...
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1st September 2006, 12:13 AM
Thread: Opinions on stainless kitchen appliances
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Most stainless does have a grain, due to the way...
Most stainless does have a grain, due to the way it is polished (there is also micrograin but you won't see this). I've not noticed too much difference in cleaning with or against the grain, apart...
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1st September 2006, 12:01 AM
Thread: Granite Benchtops Information Required
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I sell kitchen appliances and other building...
I sell kitchen appliances and other building products, I deal with many kitchen manufacturers (who, funnily enough have a dozen different opinions on any question!). Not one has recommended 20mm...
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24th August 2006, 11:42 PM
Thread: Putting toilet in small bathroom??
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Been there, done that in Borneo. Not what I'd...
Been there, done that in Borneo. Not what I'd call blissfull:( .
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24th August 2006, 11:28 PM
Thread: Putting toilet in small bathroom??
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If you a willing to spend a little more (okay,...
If you a willing to spend a little more (okay, quite a bit!) a wall-faced pan with a flush valve in the roof will save some space (no cistern to worry about. Pity you like the bath so much though:D ....
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24th August 2006, 11:24 PM
Thread: Help!! screed bathroom floor
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I'm with Drummerlars (sp.?), 300mm is as big as...
I'm with Drummerlars (sp.?), 300mm is as big as I'd go for a bathroom floor. A 450 will have more cuts than Edward Scissorhands around the grate (unless you're using a full width stainless grate...
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24th August 2006, 11:18 PM
Thread: Opinions on stainless kitchen appliances
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About 90% of the appliances I sell are stainless....
About 90% of the appliances I sell are stainless. The sprays you can get not only clean but will form a film which minimises (not eliminates) fingermarks. DO NOT spray any cleaners directly onto the...
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24th August 2006, 09:45 AM
Thread: Whats that black dot mean ?
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My screen used to show reputation points but for...
My screen used to show reputation points but for the last few months it has shown everyone the same: 5 dark green, six light green. I just went in and changed my CP. What gives?:confused:
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9th August 2006, 09:41 PM
Thread: You've got to be kidding .... Racist ?
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Forgive my cautious demeanor but have you...
Forgive my cautious demeanor but have you actually checked this happened? It's amazing how everyone is eager to jump on the old "political correctness" idea and virilously condemn it. I would be very...
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8th August 2006, 09:14 PM
Thread: Census tonight
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I threw mine out withthe recycling:o . Called...
I threw mine out withthe recycling:o . Called today and they said one would be delivered ASAP.
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8th August 2006, 09:06 AM
Thread: Being Screwed by local Business'
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Riverland, have you called the Office of Consumer...
Riverland, have you called the Office of Consumer & Business Affairs? I am absolutely certain that if it is exactly as you say you possibly have a case to return the generator.
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4th August 2006, 08:31 PM
Thread: Favourite Pub
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"BTW, how many here know just what "Pug Mahone"...
"BTW, how many here know just what "Pug Mahone" means? "
Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!!!
Don't post again 'till you tell us what it means!
(please:o )
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3rd August 2006, 10:36 PM
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Just remember the general rule is: plane width...
Just remember the general rule is: plane width before thickness. In other words the wider the surface supporting the planing area the better. BTW I have used a support jig in the past and found it...
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3rd August 2006, 03:31 PM
Thread: Watery Pap on my Radio
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What really bugs me about Triple J now is it used...
What really bugs me about Triple J now is it used to be a genuine alternative. Now I hear the same song numerous times throughout the day and the ads they have for their own station are nearly as...
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3rd August 2006, 12:37 PM
Thread: Toowoomba, water recycleing
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Silent: notice in your quote the author says...
Silent: notice in your quote the author says "pretty much". That's what I meant by "for all intents and purposes all" because the amount of water produced by chemical reaction is infinitesimal in...
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3rd August 2006, 09:14 AM
Thread: Favourite Pub
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Here's the link for Blue Duck Inn. Very popular...
Here's the link for Blue Duck Inn. Very popular for (motor)bike runs, great winding road from Omeo. As it says: fabulous trout fishing (catch & release appreciated).For you bait fisherpeople "there's...
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2nd August 2006, 09:28 PM
Thread: Favourite Pub
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:p :p :p :D
:p :p :p :D
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2nd August 2006, 09:16 PM
Thread: Toowoomba, water recycleing
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Firstly I said "similar to" not a direct...
Firstly I said "similar to" not a direct comparison. Actually the part of the comparison I was trying to get across holds pretty well as an analogy- I DID state evolution still goes on, it's just not...
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2nd August 2006, 08:52 PM
Thread: IE - 7 Beta 2 - DOES IT WORK?????
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I'm using B2 now. I had Firefox, liked most of it...
I'm using B2 now. I had Firefox, liked most of it but not all of it. I'm reasonably happy with IEB2, it appears to be happier with my Zonealarms program. I'm no expert however, so can't comment on...
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2nd August 2006, 08:47 PM
Thread: Favourite Pub
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Country pubs seem to be gaining a majority. Not...
Country pubs seem to be gaining a majority. Not surprising, given it bloody nice to come across a cold beer after a long drive! It probably more the atmosphere, though, more characters and less...