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24th February 2007, 01:10 AM
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Time to get tougher mates. And wear the darn...
Time to get tougher mates. And wear the darn boots in future, you great duffer.:p
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24th February 2007, 01:05 AM
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Tom, you sound like you know what you're on...
Tom, you sound like you know what you're on about.
Buy the Domino and a shipload of DAR. Get a joinery or local woodie to dimension it for you, join it and Bob's your uncle. Darksiding is a great... -
13th February 2007, 07:22 PM
Thread: WTB: recycled jarrah floorboards
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Works out at $5.28 plm, which seems ok for...
Works out at $5.28 plm, which seems ok for jarrah. What kind of lengths were you after, Scott? I could ask my demo bloke next time I speak to him.
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6th February 2007, 10:57 PM
Thread: Forum Members - User Names
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Because I am made of metal and do not own an...
Because I am made of metal and do not own an umbrella.
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6th February 2007, 10:46 PM
Thread: Brains Trust, help needed with ROS
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Hey, Oz; Also known as Starter Pads (or so I was...
Hey, Oz;
Also known as Starter Pads (or so I was told), adhesive velcro for sanders can be purchased from specialist abrasives suppliers. I got one for my Metabo Duo from Magnetic abrasives in... -
6th February 2007, 10:35 PM
Thread: anyone made anything from OB hardwood?
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Yep and yep. "Ordinary Builders" hardwood...
Yep and yep. "Ordinary Builders" hardwood (although I've heard it referred to as "off the bench") is sawn and used green and was used for framing and stick roofs on older homes- I don't really know...
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29th January 2007, 08:42 PM
Thread: Danish oil and bees wax finish help
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G'day; If you used pure beeswax or a product...
G'day;
If you used pure beeswax or a product heavy on the beeswax, that may explain your problem. Beeswax is susceptible to marking from water in just the way you have described. I would suggest... -
29th January 2007, 08:16 PM
Thread: Ballot papers
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Hello, Darlings; I've worked in call centres for...
Hello, Darlings;
I've worked in call centres for both federal and state elections (it's actually kind of fun, especially the really cranky buggers) and was once asked this very question. Which is... -
12th March 2006, 01:26 PM
Thread: Mountain Ash slabs for benchtops
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G'day Dinium; I'm in the middle (between oil...
G'day Dinium;
I'm in the middle (between oil coats) on my first slab benchtop- so , naturally I'm an expert now:rolleyes:...
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10th March 2006, 10:15 PM
Thread: Which oil finish for kitchen benchtops?
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Thanks for all the replies; unfortunately, due to...
Thanks for all the replies; unfortunately, due to time constraints, I've gone with the FW China wood oil. It'll go on tomorrow, so fingers crossed. As long as it does the job. Didn't know it was full...
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9th March 2006, 11:29 PM
Thread: Which oil finish for kitchen benchtops?
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Thanks, BM; I considered Danish, but I'm a bit...
Thanks, BM; I considered Danish, but I'm a bit antsy about the poly content, and possible phone calls when someone tries to repair it. I'm leaning strongly toward FW China wood oil.
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9th March 2006, 10:51 PM
Thread: Which oil finish for kitchen benchtops?
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Which oil finish for kitchen benchtops?
I've done a search, but I spose I'm really looking for a specific product recommendation.
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7th March 2006, 10:21 PM
Thread: Sanding supply blues
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Carnegie? Shoot! Must check 'em out, good one. ...
Carnegie? Shoot! Must check 'em out, good one.
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7th March 2006, 10:13 PM
Thread: Bunnies selling galvanised nuts
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A routine inspection was being made of a large...
A routine inspection was being made of a large mental hospital. Patients were being pointed out by the doctor and their conditions described: "This gentleman thinks he's Napoleon, that one thinks...
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7th March 2006, 10:04 PM
Thread: Sanding supply blues
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I used GTR Abrasives in Dandenong for the first...
I used GTR Abrasives in Dandenong for the first time recently. Good service and excellent quality. Price beats the absolute crap out of hardware stores and they do mail order. 9794 6187.
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7th March 2006, 09:59 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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G'day, Lou; You're a maniac, dude. Keep it up!...
G'day, Lou;
You're a maniac, dude. Keep it up! I was inspired by this thread to start building a bench but I had to keep pinching bits of stock I'd dressed for it so I could complete other jobs.... -
7th March 2006, 09:39 PM
Thread: Cheap but indispensable
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Since "Cheap" and "Tool" are two of SWMBO's pet...
Since "Cheap" and "Tool" are two of SWMBO's pet names for me :rolleyes: I thought I'd contribute...
My latest two very handy bargains are the three 44 gal drums I bought on ebay for $5 each (more... -
7th March 2006, 08:52 PM
Thread: new makita beltsander
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Awesome, that's just what I wanted to hear; now I...
Awesome, that's just what I wanted to hear; now I just have to organise the cash!
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7th March 2006, 08:14 PM
Thread: new makita beltsander
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Haven't got my paws on one, but have been eyeing...
Haven't got my paws on one, but have been eyeing them off. Just Tools appear to have dropped the price on the 9403 model (I'm pretty sure thats the new one you mean) from $489 to $448- a response to...
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2nd March 2006, 12:57 AM
Thread: small yet major problem
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G'day, Lignum; The reason I alluded to...
G'day, Lignum; The reason I alluded to wholesaling is that the enquiry came from a retailer, who mentioned that his supplier had recently pulled the pin on him. I said I'd have a go and if the...
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Yeah, I dropped out years ago, but even back in...
Yeah, I dropped out years ago, but even back in the day it was never about bashing people. Aikido particularly (being a throwing style) emphasises that it's important to train so that you have the...
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1st March 2006, 01:01 AM
Thread: small yet major problem
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Top work, Fletty, there's a greenie on the way...
Top work, Fletty, there's a greenie on the way for going above and beyond the call of duty! I was thinking of trying to get away with a crossed half-lap and a through M&T, might have to rethink that,...
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22nd February 2006, 10:02 PM
Thread: WWF Hottest Songs
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No, Steve, you've merely strayed from the path of...
No, Steve, you've merely strayed from the path of rock righteousness...:cool::D
Anyway, what about Knock On Wood? Or Norwegian Wood, for that matter?
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22nd February 2006, 09:54 PM
Thread: In search of a box maker?
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Hey, don't talk that way about Rusty Lass! It's...
Hey, don't talk that way about Rusty Lass! It's been lonely as hell since Rustypom stopped posting! You'll scare her off! Bad enough that all the chicks that walk around in Rusty brand clothing don't...
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22nd February 2006, 09:42 PM
Thread: Melbourne meet and greet Doug and Jules.
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D&J, hope you are both well enough to travel,...
D&J, hope you are both well enough to travel, these things hit at the worst times.
It sounds like Satuday is going to be pretty full regardless, but I have to formally pike. I'm double-booked (and... -
21st February 2006, 04:27 PM
Thread: What is this
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Curse my lazy fingers!:mad: Rusty.:D
Curse my lazy fingers!:mad:
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21st February 2006, 04:26 PM
Thread: What is this
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G'day; pretty sure it's a saw set, used for...
G'day; pretty sure it's a saw set, used for setting/correcting the tooth angle (and therefore kerf width). Some else will know for sure; I just happened to refresh new posts, and there you were.:)
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21st February 2006, 04:16 PM
Thread: Melbourne meet and greet Doug and Jules.
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Beer or two on the weekend will knock it on the...
Beer or two on the weekend will knock it on the head.;)
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John took a hell of a lot of knowledge with him...
John took a hell of a lot of knowledge with him when he passed on, that's for sure.
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Jeezus! You studied with John Gay? Me too! I was...
Jeezus! You studied with John Gay? Me too! I was a terrible student (only graded once:o), but I still count him as an big influence on my life. For a bloke who knew a thousand ways to kill you before...
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20th February 2006, 06:01 PM
Thread: best album of all time
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The best album of all time is Led Zeppelin's...
The best album of all time is Led Zeppelin's fourth album, known as Led Zeppelin IV, or "the Runes Album" after the four mysterious symbols that comprise it's actual title. This has actually been...
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20th February 2006, 05:52 PM
Thread: Get Frivolous Children
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:eek:D Dude! Wash your mouth out!:eek: ...
:eek:D Dude! Wash your mouth out!:eek:
Rusty.:D
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20th February 2006, 02:22 PM
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I thought * was the cue to...
I thought * was the cue to laugh?:confused::rolleyes::D
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20th February 2006, 11:43 AM
Thread: small yet major problem
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Thanks for all the help, Simon, that clarifies...
Thanks for all the help, Simon, that clarifies things heaps. I reckon I'm up to having a go now!
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20th February 2006, 11:10 AM
Thread: small yet major problem
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I should comprehend what I read...
G'day, Simon;
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20th February 2006, 09:36 AM
Thread: Timber Flooring Gone Bad
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I had heard of such things, but I thought it was...
I had heard of such things, but I thought it was only done up north where the ambient m/c was high anyway. When I was storing and distributing flooring (never laid a floor in my life) the boss would...
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20th February 2006, 09:27 AM
Thread: Get Frivolous Children
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20th February 2006, 09:24 AM
Thread: Get Frivolous Children
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I like words that sound rude, but aren't. Such as...
I like words that sound rude, but aren't. Such as perpendicular and niflheim.
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19th February 2006, 10:05 PM
Thread: Dufftale a drawer
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Nice one, Wongo. I am now (even more) ashamed of...
Nice one, Wongo. I am now (even more) ashamed of my butt-joined drawers and you have inspired me to lift my game.
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19th February 2006, 09:57 PM
Thread: Sauce on the side of the road.
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Crazy waste of life. Clearly these clowns should...
Crazy waste of life. Clearly these clowns should have chucked their horse in a lake to find out if it would float.
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19th February 2006, 09:52 PM
Thread: An idiot in the shed
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Geez, what were you smoking, Shedhand??:rolleyes:...
Geez, what were you smoking, Shedhand??:rolleyes:
Hope it wasn't serious, have a greenie to help heal the wounds.:)
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19th February 2006, 09:48 PM
Thread: Get Serious Children!
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Sometimes smart-arseing (for me) is a way of...
Sometimes smart-arseing (for me) is a way of contributing when you don't know it all about woodwork. I spend a lot of time lurking and just soaking up knowledge- gotta get those posts up,...
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19th February 2006, 09:37 PM
Thread: Timber Flooring Gone Bad
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Flooring can be so parsnicketty...not given time...
Flooring can be so parsnicketty...not given time to acclimatise on site? Slab not adequately cured (was it a slab? I can't check while I'm posting) or no room left for expansion? Or, worst of all,...
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18th February 2006, 12:09 AM
Thread: Manufactured "bands"
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Poll: Did I pass? :p
Did I pass? :p
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17th February 2006, 11:49 PM
Thread: Manufactured "bands"
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Poll: Drinking, not smoking. And it was for a 34 yr...
Drinking, not smoking. And it was for a 34 yr old, not with. Read it again, it's not difficult.;):)
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17th February 2006, 11:46 PM
Thread: Do you play a musical instrument?
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Poll: I thought I was a rhythm guitarist for 20-odd...
I thought I was a rhythm guitarist for 20-odd years, until I jumped on the kit and found I was a drummer. Still have a 1976 Gibson Explorer and an early seventies (rough as guts) Pearl kit.
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17th February 2006, 11:39 PM
Thread: Manufactured "bands"
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Poll: I voted "whatever, man"...I just got home from...
I voted "whatever, man"...I just got home from doing an utterly bizarre thing for a 34 year old father of three- attending a 20th birthday party! I didn't even know the birthday girl! How wild and...
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15th February 2006, 10:24 PM
Thread: Festo square biscuit
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Geez, Carpenter, I know Rocker's Morticing Jig is...
Geez, Carpenter, I know Rocker's Morticing Jig is suppsed to be top notch but seriously, dude...:eek::D
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15th February 2006, 10:21 PM
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I need all the help I can get with staining (yes,...
I need all the help I can get with staining (yes, I have the bible). Dig as deep as it takes, LH!:D
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13th February 2006, 09:26 PM
Thread: What would you rather be?
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Poll: Darn tootin'.
Darn tootin'.