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Dupla make a laterite substrate additive. Try Coburg aquarium. From memory, Boronia aquarium also carried it. Check out the Yellow Pages.

I used o have a 600L planted aquarium. Not sure where you...

Hmm - the stuff is bright orange.

AlexS - PM me if you need to take up the collection option at some stage; more than happy to oblige.

I have plenty of potassium bichromate - you are more than welcome to some. The probelm is getting it to you. As it is classified as a Dangerous Good, it cannot be sent via Aus Post.

If you think...

Bill,

You may need to go for a 5 inch EES; not sure of your tpi. Check out here for quality files ...

http://au.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?grp=1351

Bunyip

I have only seen this once. I though it was some artists idea of a joke - seeing all the crap go down.

Why not try acrylic tubing. Comes in the sizes you are after, with different wall...

Ingrid,

If at the end of the day you are stuck with the Router lift that you cannot use, let me know. I would be interested in buying it off you - I have the PC fixed base router needed.

Yeah - don't like it

I would loose the ends and replace with a plain / neutral grain timber of about the colour of the darker part of the S. oak - centre LHS

But then the table is not for me ...

In short no - but, I did manage to get a Porter Cable 3HP fixed base from Carba-tec; about 4-5 years ago? At that stage they said they could not import any more, the fixed router did not meet Aus...

snoopy

I have not logged on for ages and then I see this - what beautiful work Termite.

1 Q 'though

What did you do to get the circular detail on the outer post?

Have a great Christmas
bunyip

Stinky,

Same problem. You will find (as I have) that the wattle will cup or warp over time, enough to either lift off the substrate altogether or warp the whole top.

Best off either cutting it...

M*a*s*h

gigolo

Steve,

I installed one of these vices when I built my work bench, many moons ago now. I would highly recommend it, but then it suits my style of woodwork (and was somewhat cheaper when I got...

Grrrr - sorry for the dud advice.

Just remembered that the speed controller can only be used with universal motors :mad:

Use pulleys :o

Glenn,

If you are half handy with the soldering iron, go down to Dick Smiths and pick up a motor speed controller kit (you'll have to put it together). The way this works is quite sophisticated,...

PAH1 - the terebine of today consists of manganese and cobalt salts in mineral terpentine. Cobalt has been classified by the IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. As far as I know, it was always...

Moon tan

jow,

In short - no
You are not leaving any margin for error there ! Personally I would feel more comfortable with about 1/4 to 1/8" gap to allow for the router to hole alignment not being dead...

scrooge

Call the cops - there has been a spate of livestock thefts around due to the drought induced scarcity :D

Sorry - can't help more ... :o

thor,

you are going to need to set them in some form of footing to counteract the uplift force - else you may find your shed blowing away in strong wind. The size of the footing will depend on...

Wongo,

Three phase motors will draw less current for a given horsepower rating than a single phase equivalent (but not a third less). They are more efficient at converting electrical energy into...

Marls,

The caustic assists with leaching of the tannins (colour) out of the leaves.
Head into your local supermarket, and pick up a small container (500g). Will only cost a few dollars. You will...

HH,

I would go for a durable exterior polyurethane varnish.

Over time, it will begin to look crappy, but maintenance will be less than other clear finishes. In my view, it is one of the few...

Hugh,

That is going to be one hell of a heavy table - but should look spectacular.

You will need to have a rail or tie running between the two legs, somewhere near the bottom. This will stop...

I presume that those who bought it were after the 'portability'. Else, why would you spend that sort of money on essentially a 'power tool' on steroids.

If I were about to fork out over $1000 for...

What Mick said. Also check the bit for a build-up of resin. This can be cleaned off with some oven cleaner.

Hugh,

I am surprised to hear your experience regarding the Murray mills. I have had some good purchases from them in the past, but the timber has been off the mill, and a few yars ago now. Did you...

hobble

dole bludger

Good pick-up Rowan.

As far as sleeper preservative goes, I would not really worry so much about this. Creosote was used, but mainly for affiliated installations (ie poles etc).

However, there...

Another fantastic effort - that would look really good on our veranda ;)

The old Massey 65 still gets a good workout at our place, but looks a bit out of place against its brothers 10 times as...

Geez Al - you'd want to be careful of stray splinters ...

Hope you don't do your welding in the nude too, that could get a bit uncomfortable, not to mention to the all-over tan. :D

Bob,

I hate them personally, but my wife likes to get into a warm bed :rolleyes:

I do a visual on ours, looking for areas of wear, cable condition etc. Never fold a blanket up, always roll...

Geoff,

One the side, Carter use CCA to treat their pine of this grade. Given the construction is for a tree house with the potential for lots of little hands and mouths, I would be considering...

kangaroo stew

Yes, yes and yes

Adapters to copper and iron are readily available.

Interestingly, we have a mixture of copper, cast iron, PVC, gal and poly pipe on site (industrial site), both exposed and...

string and sealing wax

I'm going to go against the grain here.

When you say poly, most people probably think of the domestic irrigation type - do not use this.

I do however suggest you use rural poly pipe with...

I tend not to worry so much about tilting the top wheel to adjust the tracking. More important to me is that the upper and lower wheels are co-planer. The blade then tends to track slightly forward...

Jack,

The Triton MK 3 is a good unit, provided you use it within the limitations for which it was designed (I currently have one of these). To answer your question, the MK 3 is the MK 3. The model...

Steve,

Well done, this is a great looking and functional set-up.

A few questions if I may (to help me with my own table :) )...

1) I presume the hole for the insert rings is cut from one...

Thanks Dave - I needed that laugh :)

How true ....

Alex,

Generally once these adhesives are fully cured, they are rendered inert. Can't comment on Titebond (which incidentally is not on ChemWatch), but epoxies are food safe once cured. Epoxies in...

step toe

Grab an old thong (the foot type :D ) - these work just as well and are free (Sorry, I am the original tight @rse).

Not sure about using a carborundum stick on a sanding disk; they are used to...

toy man

Flats,

There have been some very interesting and insightful threads on this BB addressing this exact question - that is how best to start out with a limited budget.

I suggest you do a few...

Silent

I am seriously considering obtaining a few Two Cherries chisels too. Am keen to hear about your experience with Dieter Schmidt too.

Bunyip