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    So good that I would like to become a...

    So good that I would like to become a chemist/pharmacist just to be able to use one!
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    Just brilliant.

    Just brilliant.
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    What an amazing job. I feel like I am reading a...

    What an amazing job. I feel like I am reading a mystery novel and can't wait to get to the end. Brilliant work and brilliant tools and workshop by the look of it. Look forward to seeing the finished...
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    Dear Ray, i've used computers of all types...

    Dear Ray,
    i've used computers of all types intensively for almost 35 years. I've spent a lot of time on both Microsoft PCs and Apple computers. I recently needed a new laptop and bought one with...
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    What is a torsion box?

    What is a torsion box?
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    I am going to lift the slasher (5.5ft) up with...

    I am going to lift the slasher (5.5ft) up with chains off my FEL. My Mahindra 60hp tractor has steel safety 'brackets' that fit on the hydraulic rams and prevent the loader arms from descending when...
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    Photo

    Sorry, thought the photo was there. It appeared on the screen although massive in size. I've tried again but Upload Files command From Manage Attachments gives me no photos to upload.
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    Detail sander needeed

    I have used a Bosch delta detail sander for years and when it finally died I had to buy a Bosch Multi-Tool. The multi-tool part is excellent but the sanding plate melted in places after a while and...
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    Bar stool compound mitre legs - photo

    Thanks to those who told me how to do compound mitres on my bar stool legs. Photo attached.

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    It works

    I practiced on some small pieces of scrap following your directions and, lo and behold, all 'legs' point inwards as they should. Many thanks again. I'll now try again with proper timber and dismantle...
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    Thanks

    Many thanks. I think it said something like this in the (American) plan I was using but it wasn't as simply expressed as you have done. Even a Dubbo like me can understand what you have said. As soon...
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    Stool legs - compound mitres

    I have been trying to make a stool with sloping legs (a bar stool) for my work shed and the only plan I could find told me to cut a five degree compound mitre on the bottom of the legs (they called...
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    Many thanks for your reply. I have recently...

    Many thanks for your reply. I have recently ordered two box making books from Amazon and the book you mention may be one of them. If not, I'll get the DVD or the book. Thanks again.
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    Thanks for your reply. Sounds like a good...

    Thanks for your reply. Sounds like a good solution just have to be careful when doing the slots at either end of the piece (missing fingers, etc). Not sure whether I'd end up with a slight 'rounding'...
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    Amazing tool

    Thanks for your reply. I watched the video and it is, as you say, very impressive. It makes the slots just perfectly. Being an amateur -- enthusiastic but not not that skilled -- I am going to have...
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    Box with divided sections

    Does anyone know an easy and accurate way to make the slots for the horizontal and vertical dividers in a simple box, such that the dividers slot into each other. My router table and bandsaw don't...
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