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23rd December 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas to all my Friends
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Can I add to this group of well wishers my hopes...
Can I add to this group of well wishers my hopes and thoughts for not just Christmas but the New Year as well.
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29th November 2023, 11:02 AM
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Boy Peter you have been busy. I wish I had your...
Boy Peter you have been busy. I wish I had your calendar to prompt me to make up Chistmassy stuff. Every year I tell myself to start and every year there is something that stops me. May be next year....
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25th November 2023, 10:57 PM
Thread: Flex hose - reputable brands??
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The NRMA sent me an Email suggesting that I...
The NRMA sent me an Email suggesting that I should change all Easy Hooker if more than 10years old. I think that they have had a lot of water damage in wet areas after the Easy Hookers had failed. I...
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13th October 2023, 09:55 AM
Thread: Confined Space. Close-up failure!
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I have lost count of the number of times I would...
I have lost count of the number of times I would be in the middle of an activity to work on something in the shed and find I couldn't see a component/tool to carry om with. It is often half an hour...
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27th September 2023, 01:30 PM
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Bunnings came to Tamworth in the mid 90s. They...
Bunnings came to Tamworth in the mid 90s. They moved into a large shed in the industrial area of town. Years later ( could be 10??) they built a new and bigger shed to supply the town. On the same...
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11th September 2023, 09:52 AM
Thread: Repairing cracked iron tailstock
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Mr Heffa....I feel your pain (what else can go...
Mr Heffa....I feel your pain (what else can go wrong.....) you could try asking some one on the Metalwork Forum living nearby if they could weld/braze it for you. They may have similar money concerns...
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20th August 2023, 11:10 AM
Thread: PEN BLANKS - hairy oak
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DONE: Could I join the Que? Gary if you could send me a...
Could I join the Que? Gary if you could send me a half dozen or so that would be good. If/when your supplies turn up ley me know and I can give you my details
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19th August 2023, 11:13 AM
Thread: Versatile tool belt for a DIYer
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When I was a 3rd year apprentice we were working...
When I was a 3rd year apprentice we were working on some stud wall assembly. Being keen I shoved 2 hand fulls of 3" nails to 'attack" the job at hand. It didn't take very long to find my single pouch...
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17th July 2023, 09:45 AM
Thread: Arrival of new panel saw
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WOW Albert that saw looks great!!! I bought a...
WOW Albert that saw looks great!!!
I bought a 1983 slider site unseen on Ebay. I had to drive 6 hours to pick it up. When I arrived the machine was suspended on a crane inside the workshop. I... -
9th July 2023, 11:56 AM
Thread: Type 11 Stanley No 5, Doggie Frog Edge
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Just to digress a little.....it would be nearly...
Just to digress a little.....it would be nearly 50 years ago that I, as an Apprentice, bought a Stanley 4¼ at the beginning of my life's work collecting tools. Straight out of the box I could wind...
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17th June 2023, 09:31 AM
Thread: Mandala Flower Of Life
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WOW what talent you have!!!!
WOW what talent you have!!!!
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16th June 2023, 10:53 AM
Thread: Diabetes Injections
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Thank you for the responses. I got a 1800 number...
Thank you for the responses. I got a 1800 number from the packaging so I rang it. There was a girl on the other end who listened to my pathetic tale of woe and quietly explained how the procedure...
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15th June 2023, 09:21 AM
Thread: Diabetes Injections
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Diabetes Injections
I would like to hear from others who may be using Ozempic Injections. I have been a Type 2 Diabetic since 2007. My blood glucose numbers have been controlled easily with tablets and diet. Eighteen...
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21st May 2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: History time
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I have a Forum baseball cap and wear it when I am...
I have a Forum baseball cap and wear it when I am on the ride-on. I then put on the Radio Ear Muffs and I am away. The baseball cap gives shade to my eyes rather than the sun trying to blind me as I...
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14th May 2023, 10:56 AM
Thread: RIP Alice.
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Sad information indeed. There will be a hole in...
Sad information indeed. There will be a hole in your world for a while but you have your memories. We had a dog put down in 2000 with major joint problems. It was cruel to see him get up of a morning...
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9th May 2023, 11:10 AM
Thread: Mitred joints - opening Pandora's Box
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Derek, The comments from Saw Mill Creek have...
Derek, The comments from Saw Mill Creek have gotten under your skin! As hard as it might be I think you just have to let it go. You don't need to justify to anyone why and how you do your work. The...
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2nd May 2023, 06:56 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Gen 4
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The little bit of knowledge I have about Paint...
The little bit of knowledge I have about Paint Stripper is that it works on one layer at a time. If you can "paint it on" and cover with foil it will dissolve lower down. I used automotive stripper...
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18th April 2023, 02:05 PM
Thread: Excess of Dividers open too swaps
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SWAP ANYWHERE: WARNING WARNING As a tip don't put any of...
WARNING WARNING
As a tip don't put any of these fellas in vinegar to get the rust off. I did it to half a dozen calipers I have and the vinegar buggered the springs. The spring steel lost what... -
18th April 2023, 09:38 AM
Thread: Dunking Dog
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Oh Chris that is sad sad news indeed. We know...
Oh Chris that is sad sad news indeed. We know these critters we latch onto will have a short life span but when it comes it is always a shock just the same
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17th April 2023, 01:26 PM
Thread: Waking up and not getting back to sleep
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Ah Geoff, your situation is nearly like mine. I...
Ah Geoff, your situation is nearly like mine. I have the mask and air pump for more than 20 years and still wake up tired. I have a Fishcer Paykel pump and a mask that only covers my nose. I take...
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16th April 2023, 09:10 PM
Thread: How much power?
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I would take the opportunity and go to a 2HP...
I would take the opportunity and go to a 2HP motor. And no I don't think its excessive
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9th April 2023, 01:10 PM
Thread: WHAT IS THE VIEW FROM YOUR LATHE
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After reading "Boringoldgeoffe Post I thought I...
After reading "Boringoldgeoffe Post I thought I would bring mine "up to date". I went through my Post to riminess. 2015 was the first thread. The creek shrunk back to about 450mm wide with about 50mm...
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4th April 2023, 08:34 AM
Thread: How do I remove old laminex?
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I agree with Ray!!!
I agree with Ray!!!
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24th March 2023, 07:34 PM
Thread: My Rust issue
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Matt I am in sympathy with your rust. When I saw...
Matt I am in sympathy with your rust. When I saw the initial photos, by the colour of the rust I felt sure you could nearly just rub the rust off and apply oil to the whole plane. Now...oh dear!!! I...
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19th March 2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: WorkZone Thicknesser blades
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WANTED:VIC You need a supplier like Peacock Saws (Qld) or...
You need a supplier like Peacock Saws (Qld) or Henry Bros (in Sydney). Melbourne would have an equivalent. They make/sell everything that cuts. You may just need to give them sizes so you end up with...
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11th March 2023, 11:22 AM
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You fellas talking about waxing threads on screws...
You fellas talking about waxing threads on screws reminded me of once when I was making house frames on a job and one bloke would rub a 3" nail in his hair to "grease it up" to be able to not bend...
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3rd March 2023, 11:34 AM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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I marvel at them! They are so busy all the time....
I marvel at them! They are so busy all the time. Willi Wag Tails are similar with their business. The Wrens are the same colour for a lot of their time but the males change to Blue at mating time....
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3rd March 2023, 10:15 AM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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Bob, I am glad that you were able to "smell the...
Bob, I am glad that you were able to "smell the roses". Your dogs look happy wandering around.
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1st March 2023, 07:26 PM
Thread: Cost of living
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The meat fridges have been a "passing parade" for...
The meat fridges have been a "passing parade" for me when we go to the supermarket. When we were growing up mum and dad had 5 kids to feed (50sand 60s). Saturday night we would always have a roast...
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22nd February 2023, 08:52 AM
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Pete, I would give the fibre glass filament tape...
Pete, I would give the fibre glass filament tape a go. I have used it a few times with mixed results. You have nothing to lose. I cleaned the joint and back of the belt with thinners then joined the...
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8th February 2023, 08:27 AM
Thread: Small maple box with a threaded lid
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Jim, another beautiful job
Jim, another beautiful job
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14th January 2023, 09:59 PM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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Bob you are not alone. We may be some distance...
Bob you are not alone. We may be some distance away, but we are hearing your pain and shouldering the burden. Its a hard road but you will come through this.
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23rd December 2022, 07:32 AM
Thread: Christmas season greeting
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Christmas season greeting
I am wishing EVERYONE a Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
As Kryn, over in the Metal Work Forum, has mentioned we have severe Depression. Kryn has had it for 22 years and I have been... -
20th December 2022, 07:14 PM
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That is one nice box, I like it. I hope she does...
That is one nice box, I like it. I hope she does too.
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19th December 2022, 11:06 AM
Thread: TOWA sharpening jig.
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I'm interested in your Sharpening Kit. I bought...
I'm interested in your Sharpening Kit. I bought mine new in 1971 then years later my BIL gave me an earlier version. I think he was scared to use it
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8th December 2022, 08:21 PM
Thread: The health merry-go-round
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Great news Bob
Great news Bob
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6th December 2022, 09:22 AM
Thread: Stripping modern laquer
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The "modern lacquer" that may be on your pieces...
The "modern lacquer" that may be on your pieces to be stripped is probably a 2 pack. I would get some Automotive paint stripper and give that a burl. When stripping old paint on panels I found even...
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6th December 2022, 09:14 AM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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Thanks Bob, for "bearing your soul" to us with...
Thanks Bob, for "bearing your soul" to us with your comments. I would imagine it would be very hard for you to tell us some things. You have hi lighted a few things I may have done to my wife at...
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2nd December 2022, 09:33 AM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
I'm in
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31st October 2022, 03:08 PM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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Bob, I am not surprised your neighbours and...
Bob, I am not surprised your neighbours and family rallied around you at this time of great loss. We all have witnessed your willingness to offer help to anyone with a question and now its our turn...
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22nd October 2022, 08:06 AM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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18th October 2022, 04:11 PM
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Is there a grub screw hiding under some...
Is there a grub screw hiding under some camouflage in the bottom of a groove some where?
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16th October 2022, 07:07 PM
Thread: How would you fix this?
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Hold the chisel tight horizontally in a metal...
Hold the chisel tight horizontally in a metal vice. Then use, say, the handle part of a cold chisel and smack it with a hammer to get the handle off. Then dill a bit bigger hole to remount the chisel
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15th October 2022, 06:53 PM
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When we moved here we had 14 stone fruit trees...
When we moved here we had 14 stone fruit trees Apricot, Peach and Nectarines. The first season were consumed by Fruit Fly so the next season I was ready and "drowned the trees with spray only to be...
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14th October 2022, 11:53 AM
Thread: WHAT IS THE VIEW FROM YOUR LATHE
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Wet day not much/can't do outside and I had been...
Wet day not much/can't do outside and I had been thinking to do an update of my "View from my lathe"
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14th October 2022, 08:53 AM
Thread: Spotted Gum
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Chris, have you ever been to Kew, south of Port...
Chris, have you ever been to Kew, south of Port Macquarie? Not far from the forest road there is a finger board pointing to "Australia's Largest Trees". I can't recall the species but about 100 yards...
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14th October 2022, 08:42 AM
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Matt....when you mentioned days ago you were to...
Matt....when you mentioned days ago you were to move in I was going to suggest when it rained that you walk around your block to see where water would flow and check to see any problem points that...
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5th October 2022, 02:12 PM
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When you took the frame "back to bare metal" did...
When you took the frame "back to bare metal" did you use a rust converter before the undercoat? There are a few products around that are a Rust Converter simply brush on then go ahead with the...
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Ahh Chris you are killing us. The things that...
Ahh Chris you are killing us. The things that nature lets you find hiding in a non descript log and you letting us go all gooi and drooling at the pictures
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1st October 2022, 09:50 AM
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Let the adventure really begin. All the best...
Let the adventure really begin. All the best wishes while you are settling in