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23rd April 2013, 03:02 PM
Thread: Legalities over plywood floors
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I think you'd find problems with moisture (even...
I think you'd find problems with moisture (even just condensation) sitting between the metal and the timber floor.
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28th March 2013, 02:16 PM
Thread: Axle placement
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It looks like the problem is not so much...
It looks like the problem is not so much placement of the axles (which should be placed slightly aft of the load carrying mid point) but more a case of how to place the load on the trailer. I think...
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19th March 2013, 01:06 PM
Thread: Glue for timber chopping board??
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Is Aquadhere Durabond (a poly glue) ok for...
Is Aquadhere Durabond (a poly glue) ok for chopping boards?
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15th March 2013, 09:12 AM
Thread: New Log Bolsters WIP
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So would it have been better to weld the...
So would it have been better to weld the horizontal on top of the verticals, rather thatn between? Or would that mean you then have to cap the horizontal?
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14th March 2013, 10:06 AM
Thread: New Log Bolsters WIP
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6mm thick :oo: Just how rough are the boys...
6mm thick :oo:
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21st February 2013, 02:41 PM
Thread: Advice seekers
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Yeah :U Although they may need to be careful...
Yeah :U
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21st February 2013, 09:33 AM
Thread: Advice seekers
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hahaha
hahaha
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20th February 2013, 01:33 PM
Thread: Advice seekers
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What, you go and knock on their door?
What, you go and knock on their door?
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2nd February 2013, 11:55 PM
Thread: Advice seekers
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Well said Scribbly.
Well said Scribbly.
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2nd February 2013, 11:00 AM
Thread: Rust on Lathe parts.
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Sodium Carbonate (sold in Woolworths under the...
Sodium Carbonate (sold in Woolworths under the 'Lectric' name) does not appear to be harmful when used according to directions.
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2nd February 2013, 09:25 AM
Thread: Trailer Axle / spring help
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Hi Riks, I think you might be surprised how...
Hi Riks,
I think you might be surprised how much those older style clinkers weigh, heavier than you think.
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2nd February 2013, 09:12 AM
Thread: Strength of RHS versus angle
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All good info thanks gents. My question was...
All good info thanks gents.
My question was based on viewing other trailers. It seems lots of older trailers (generally) tended to use angle instead of SHS/RHS. My box trailer (20+ years old) has... -
1st February 2013, 01:32 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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As an example, I just counted 40+ seperate links...
As an example, I just counted 40+ seperate links and buttons at the top of this page (I didn't even scroll down from the top)
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1st February 2013, 11:29 AM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Sorry Gents, If you read my posts you'll see...
Sorry Gents,
If you read my posts you'll see I've never argued with any of the mods (or anyone else) re the rules.
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1st February 2013, 10:10 AM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Bad for business I guess
Bad for business I guess
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1st February 2013, 07:54 AM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Peter, The Moderators are kind and lenient...
Peter,
The Moderators are kind and lenient because that's what moderate means :)
If they deleted as per the rules, they would no longer be Moderators, they'd be 'Harshers' hehe -
31st January 2013, 10:30 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Hugh, fyi...
Hugh, fyi https://www.woodworkforums.com/f221/triton-mk3-165598/
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31st January 2013, 10:20 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Yes Peter, I was wrong, I didn't read the rules...
Yes Peter, I was wrong, I didn't read the rules before posting. No argument there, I told Big Shed early on about that.
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31st January 2013, 08:44 PM
Thread: Trailer drawbar length
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I'm looking forward to the pics. I know you...
I'm looking forward to the pics.
I know you already have the ute tub but I sometimes wonder how much heavier they are than just building a normal box from scratch.
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31st January 2013, 08:37 PM
Thread: Rust on Lathe parts.
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Definitely look up the soda bath and power supply...
Definitely look up the soda bath and power supply method (electrolysis). It's surprisingly simple, you don't have to be very scientific with salt ratios and current settings etc. You can watch it...
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31st January 2013, 08:32 PM
Thread: Strength of RHS versus angle
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Thanks Michael, good answer. Either option is...
Thanks Michael, good answer.
Either option is probably over-engineered. I guess for my basic needs, it probably comes down more to weight, cost and ease of manufacture.
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31st January 2013, 08:21 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Hey guys, I'm not trying to be difficult, I...
Hey guys,
I'm not trying to be difficult, I simply started this post suggesting the rules weren't written as clearly as they could be. I now understand then more clearly having them explained in... -
31st January 2013, 06:34 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Sorry Groggy, what's your reference to rule 3...
Sorry Groggy, what's your reference to rule 3 about? I included a price.
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31st January 2013, 05:45 PM
Thread: Strength of RHS versus angle
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Strength of RHS versus angle
Hi all,
I've googled plenty but can't find the answer to this.
I assume 50x50x3 RHS is stronger than 50x50x3 angle, but is it stronger than say 50x50x5 angle. What's the rule of thumb for equal... -
31st January 2013, 04:38 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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The issue is, I am a Seller and I did not comply...
The issue is, I am a Seller and I did not comply with rule no.16 in the Buyer's section!
I am not surprised by the apparent large number of Sellers who do not comply with a Buyers rule! -
31st January 2013, 03:57 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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And even if I'd read the rules I still wouldn't...
And even if I'd read the rules I still wouldn't have got it right, would I?
Sorry, but I'll say it again, rule no. 16 is for BUYERS, not sellers.
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31st January 2013, 03:34 PM
Thread: Market place rules. Suggestion
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Market place rules. Suggestion
Hi there,
Big Shed pointed out that I had not conformed with Rule no. 16 when I posted an item for sale. He seemed to indicate I wasn't the first person to break the rule.
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20th December 2012, 08:05 AM
Thread: Leaf suspension measurements
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Thanks Yonnee, Yep, I understand different...
Thanks Yonnee,
Yep, I understand different manufacturers have different sizes but can't find anything on their sites mentioning camber (thanks for the officiial term).
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19th December 2012, 01:28 PM
Thread: Leaf suspension measurements
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Leaf suspension measurements
Hi all,
I was researching suspension measurements for a trailer rebuild but can't find any sites that have the measurements I need.
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14th December 2012, 10:16 AM
Thread: Where's the Metalwork forum located
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Ooooohhhhh there. Too easy when you look in...
Ooooohhhhh there.
Too easy when you look in the right place. I was looking in the Forum proper.
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14th December 2012, 09:33 AM
Thread: Where's the Metalwork forum located
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Where's the Metalwork forum located
I can find a link if I do a search but I can't find the Metalwork forum straight from the Forums page.
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23rd May 2012, 11:04 AM
Thread: Drawbar extension
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Hi Nev, Will increasing the drawbar by only...
Hi Nev,
Will increasing the drawbar by only 200mm make it much easier to reverse? I wouldn't have thought such a small change would make it much easier (but of course I could be wrong) -
18th August 2011, 11:00 PM
Thread: LN Special Edition block plane
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828 = 22 x 32 x 23 WTF???
828 = 22 x 32 x 23 ???
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8th August 2011, 11:13 PM
Thread: Water lift
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Why is water better than gears, chains etc? ...
Why is water better than gears, chains etc?
Is the power needed for the water pump less than that required for a straight electric motor and mechanical system? I'd guess the power would be about... -
28th July 2011, 10:42 PM
Thread: Chippendale Hanging Shelves
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Can we see some? :)
Can we see some? :)
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26th July 2011, 11:25 PM
Thread: Low energy light bulbs
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I thought I'd try an 11W CFL (supposedly...
I thought I'd try an 11W CFL (supposedly equivalent to a 50W bulb) to replace a 50W Halogen.
Ha, not even close! What a waste of money. I might see if an 18W CFL gets close to a 50W Halogen. -
25th July 2011, 10:25 PM
Thread: Nicest shed ever
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Each to their own but that's not my idea of fun....
Each to their own but that's not my idea of fun. :rolleyes:
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14th July 2011, 02:48 PM
Thread: Trailer Cage Problem - Advice Needed!
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Another solution could also be to mount the latch...
Another solution could also be to mount the latch vertically, not horizontally as it is now.
You could use the same spring loaded thingy or make you own. Basically a bit of pipe mounted... -
23rd May 2011, 11:49 AM
Thread: Project for your offcuts
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I like that a lot. :2tsup: I guess you're...
I like that a lot. :2tsup:
I guess you're only limited by imagination when it comes to different things in the resin (and the ability to turn it of course).
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2nd May 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: U-Beaut Traditional Wax over estapol
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I tried some ubeaut wax over estapol and it was a...
I tried some ubeaut wax over estapol and it was a mistake. I think the wax needs to 'soak' into the wood and the estapol wouldn't allow it.
The wax looked 'swirly' and just wouldn't buff. Finally... -
26th April 2011, 08:06 PM
Thread: Rusting Paint tins
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Ammonia eh? That explains why my new 4L tin of...
Ammonia eh? That explains why my new 4L tin of paint smelt stongly of it. It was a brand I hadn't used before. Thanks Big Shed (bragger :U)
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23rd April 2011, 10:16 PM
Thread: Rusting Paint tins
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I guess when you say 'rusting through' , you mean...
I guess when you say 'rusting through' , you mean from the inside out.
I've seen paint tins rust from the ouside in, particularly if they're left sitting on a cold hard surface e.g. concrete,... -
10th April 2011, 10:39 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table - WIP
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Thanks for the explanantion gents, and BTW, great...
Thanks for the explanantion gents, and BTW, great table Rod.
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10th April 2011, 09:26 AM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table - WIP
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https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f187/155...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f187/155697d1292325671t-jarrah-dining-table-wip-used-slot-cutter-run-channels-create-feathered-joints..jpg
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28th March 2011, 09:48 PM
Thread: Old Pictures - Presentation Work Bench
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mmm.....I think I have a few vices in the living...
mmm.....I think I have a few vices in the living room.....:wink:
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27th February 2011, 06:48 PM
Thread: Workbench WIP
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That's a nice serviceable bench. :2tsup: ...
That's a nice serviceable bench. :2tsup:
Maybe another shelf under it will let you really load it up. A heavy bench is a good bench when it comes to sawing and planing. -
27th February 2011, 06:32 PM
Thread: Bed, Double: Elevated - Rimu
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I love the colour in those slats. :) It's a...
I love the colour in those slats. :)
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26th February 2011, 09:11 AM
Thread: Coupla big posts WIP.
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Lovely work and a great WIP. But they're...
Lovely work and a great WIP.
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22nd February 2011, 09:40 PM
Thread: Chopping board
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Only sanded it to 180, seemed pointless going...
Only sanded it to 180, seemed pointless going further when it's just going to get sliced up. Then finished it with Rice Bran Oil. Seems to have a nice colour.
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21st February 2011, 09:54 PM
Thread: Chopping board
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Chopping board
Here's a chopping board. The lighter timber is Blackbutt, not sure what the alternating darker wood is.
I'm pretty happy with the finished result, bit of a shame to start slicing it with a knife....