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17th January 2005, 11:23 PM
Thread: Makita B05021 random orbit sander
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nexusone I have a Metabo ROS. When my unit is...
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I have a Metabo ROS. When my unit is elevated from the work piece the wheel spins at great speed, but then if I place my hand on the wheel it stops rotating at great speed and starts to... -
12th January 2005, 11:51 AM
Thread: Solar Power
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I meant to add this link as well, go to the links...
I meant to add this link as well, go to the links tab for more info on what you want.
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12th January 2005, 11:44 AM
Thread: Solar Power
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I have not been down this road myself but have...
I have not been down this road myself but have thought about it. The only problem is the cost. Recently I saw a pricing guide on what you want to achieve but cannot remember where it was, it might be...
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10th January 2005, 12:28 PM
Thread: Fire in the street.
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Fire in the street.
I was lurking around this site with total enthusiasm, then a fire engine came roaring past. Now being the curious type I went out to see where the fire was and too my amazement it was the house next...
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7th January 2005, 03:00 PM
Thread: How do you prefer your coffee?
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Poll: I used to drink instant like it was going out of...
I used to drink instant like it was going out of fashion so I needed to make a change for the better, now I use one of those stove thingy's to make the coffee. My instant coffee intake was about 10...
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5th January 2005, 03:37 PM
Thread: Table Saw or Mitre Saw
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Back in the old days before panels were invented...
Back in the old days before panels were invented they made saws (breakdown/rip) that were built like sherman tanks. You could just about put anything through them and never kill the motor. I use a...
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5th January 2005, 02:45 PM
Thread: Dustproofing for the bush computer
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Back in the days when computers were not that...
Back in the days when computers were not that common and laptops were very rare. I would carry my computer at the time in a box that could be transported from one work location to another. From...
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5th January 2005, 02:16 PM
Thread: Garden Mulcher - suggestions
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Oh no we have a Gumby and a Gumpy now the typos...
Oh no we have a Gumby and a Gumpy now the typos will be really confusing.
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5th January 2005, 11:23 AM
Thread: Who does not have anything from Carbatec?
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Poll: I am one those that have not purchased from...
I am one those that have not purchased from carbatec even though they are just down the road. In fact I was in the Bayswater store yesterday and it seen as though the contents from the Richmond store...
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28th December 2004, 09:49 PM
Thread: Garden Mulcher - suggestions
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For the last 15 years I have been using my...
For the last 15 years I have been using my masport mower fitted with chipping blade to chip the smaller debri (1 inch max) around the home. The metal deck is just starting to show signs of wear in a...
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21st December 2004, 05:12 PM
Thread: What shape is your mallet?
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As a young and keen apprentice joiner, I would...
As a young and keen apprentice joiner, I would make up the traditional mallet with square head and tapered shaft.
As time went on, I got lazy and just turned the mallet up on the lathe.
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4th December 2004, 10:01 AM
Thread: Which Circular Handsaw is the Best???
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Poll: The best saw I have had was a Black and Decker...
The best saw I have had was a Black and Decker saw cat, a tear came out of my eye when it blew up because I knew I would never be able to replace it. Well I did with a Makita 9 1/4, not within a...
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25th November 2004, 12:30 PM
Thread: The Holidays are coming
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Chook Holidays are coming for me as well. Yes...
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Holidays are coming for me as well. Yes the only time I get bored is between thoughts.
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23rd October 2004, 10:37 AM
Thread: expanding wood glue
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Try the new Selleys indoor/outdoor glue. It foams...
Try the new Selleys indoor/outdoor glue. It foams up when it comes in cures. I use it for window sashes.
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13th October 2004, 11:58 AM
Thread: Daylight Saving Time
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Poll: Day light saving should be in Victoria now, it...
Day light saving should be in Victoria now, it gets light at about 5.30am.
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27th August 2004, 02:20 PM
Thread: OHS Issues
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At first I thought it was just the backhoe...
At first I thought it was just the backhoe pushing the train carraige along, but further viewing showed a different senario.
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25th August 2004, 12:33 AM
Thread: What a Bridge!
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That certainly is a sight worth looking at. I...
That certainly is a sight worth looking at. I once supervised bridge works in Victoria and the one place in the world at that time that amazed me was Japan. These people would build bridges just...
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Its been awhile since I have built an external...
Its been awhile since I have built an external stait but we would always use Merbu 300*45 from memory.
Trench the treads in 15mm and skew nail from the backs of the treads into the strings.
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20th August 2004, 01:24 AM
Thread: Decent Freebie CAD Program
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At one stage you could download Turbocad Learning...
At one stage you could download Turbocad Learning Edition for free, but this is not available now unless you can find it somewhere.
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20th August 2004, 01:03 AM
Thread: GMC Tools, particularly Jigsaw
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This is a bit off topic. I was at Maton...
This is a bit off topic.
I was at Maton guitars this week having a look through there factory. They have two CNC routers doing the job you require.
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11th August 2004, 02:00 PM
Thread: Skil power tools
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I bought a skil drill from Bunnings about 5 years...
I bought a skil drill from Bunnings about 5 years ago for $80, its the best drill I have ever owned. Its got a deep reduction gearbox and is ideal for those heavy jobs like screwing in 100mm tech...
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11th August 2004, 09:58 AM
Thread: Router's whcih one
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Poll: I voted the Hatachi. I have had a TR12 for about...
I voted the Hatachi. I have had a TR12 for about 20 years now even though it does not get a lot of work from day to day, it's still done it's fair share of heavy work in its life.
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10th August 2004, 09:32 AM
Thread: Jointer maintenance
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How things have changed. I would never of thought...
How things have changed. I would never of thought you would have to spray the table of a jointer. I have used them for years and have never done that, but then these are commercial units. The tables...
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4th August 2004, 09:32 AM
Thread: Mortice Jig for door butt hinges.
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I thought the best option would be to make a jig...
I thought the best option would be to make a jig up yourself.
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4th August 2004, 09:25 AM
Thread: hand plane preferences
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Working as a stairmaker, I have used from 1-8 in...
Working as a stairmaker, I have used from 1-8 in the Stanley range. My preference to all these is the 3 and 7.
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30th July 2004, 10:06 AM
Thread: Flat-pack kitchens in Melbourne
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Have a look a this site. You might find it...
Have a look a this site. You might find it helpfull.
http://www.novaloc.com.au/
VICTORIA
95 - 97 Fairbank Road
Clayton South
Victoria 3169
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18th July 2004, 12:42 AM
Thread: How many fingers do you have?
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Poll: In the wood machining trade there was an old...
In the wood machining trade there was an old saying. You could always tell a good and experienced wood machinist by how many fingers were missing.
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13th July 2004, 06:24 PM
Thread: Framing guns
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My short experience using these gun amounts to...
My short experience using these gun amounts to about 5 shots into hardwood in a stairwell. It did not have enough power to drive the nail in all the way. I ended up getting my duofast out to do the...
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7th July 2004, 09:02 AM
Thread: Heres a dumb question
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As a stairmaker we always plane the misaligned...
As a stairmaker we always plane the misaligned joints with a number 3 or 4, the 7 is a bit long but still can be used. The direction of planning ofter was dictated by the most effecient form of stock...
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1st July 2004, 09:43 AM
Thread: Tool Addiction
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I am moving house at the moment. I said to wife...
I am moving house at the moment. I said to wife your responsibility is whats in the house and mine is whats out of the house. Thats was a big mistake because of the amount of gear i have. The gear...
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My camera is a digital Canon A200, great for...
My camera is a digital Canon A200, great for close up shots and not so good for those long distance shots. I have taken close to 5000 shots so far and its still going strong.
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4th June 2004, 01:23 PM
Thread: GMC Fixed Base Router
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There were a few on the shelves at Notting Hill...
There were a few on the shelves at Notting Hill in Melbourne this morning, I work near the Oakleigh store but thanks to Guy I will not try there.
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4th June 2004, 11:50 AM
Thread: GMC Fixed Base Router
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As soon as I saw them on special I bought two. My...
As soon as I saw them on special I bought two. My D-Handle Makita unit costs heaps so it was an easy choice. I saw them at the wood show last year but have not seen them since, so maybe GMC thought...
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24th May 2004, 12:00 PM
Thread: Metric or Imperial?
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I use both metric and imperial. I mainly use...
I use both metric and imperial.
I mainly use imperial measurements as a checking facility to large metric measurements that I make.
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12th May 2004, 01:41 PM
Thread: Sealing a cutting board
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Jack Now this question does not relate to the...
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Now this question does not relate to the finish or at least I don't think it does.
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Qldr I am another Hegner fan, as a secondary...
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I am another Hegner fan, as a secondary school teacher we only buy tools (funds permitting) that the students cannot break and the Hegner has proven this to be the case. Its been going strong... -
9th May 2004, 09:51 PM
Thread: Sturdee needs help.
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Peter I thought the go would of been to make...
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I thought the go would of been to make the shed down the back into a workshop and the workshop under the house a finishing room. At least this way you can expand without much effort whereas... -
9th May 2004, 09:28 PM
Thread: Asbestos....
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Just bought a house with AC sheeting on the roof,...
Just bought a house with AC sheeting on the roof, it will come off soon. I spoke to Reeds in Melbourne about the cost of taking away 100m2 and it would be $1000 so now all I have to do is remove it....
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9th May 2004, 09:05 PM
Thread: Wooden Hinge Jewellery Box
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Woodchuck The hinges are great and after much...
Woodchuck
The hinges are great and after much prototyping, I have just started to get my year 9-10 students to make them for there shaving cabinets. Mind you they are not as fine as your hinges...