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27th September 2021, 07:20 PM
Thread: Cabinet connectors
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The word "caravan" must have done it for you. I...
The word "caravan" must have done it for you. I tried heaps of variations, but not with "caravan" in them.
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27th September 2021, 07:02 PM
Thread: Cabinet connectors
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Thanks for the reply. I they are too thick...
Thanks for the reply. I they are too thick unfortunately, being for 12-20mm panels. My panels are 10mm and use a thinner version, 6mm thick. There are two thicknesses at least that I know of.
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27th September 2021, 04:56 PM
Thread: Cabinet connectors
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Cabinet connectors
Wondering if anybody has 4 of these surplus to requirements, or knows where a retail qty. can be obtained. I only found one supplier but minimum buy is 100 units, plus $22 postage, so not ideal.
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20th February 2020, 06:57 PM
Thread: Routing a rectangle in a rectangle???
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Thanks for that,...it confirms what I thought...
Thanks for that,...it confirms what I thought about the table, so a template is the answer.
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20th February 2020, 03:21 PM
Thread: Routing a rectangle in a rectangle???
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Routing a rectangle in a rectangle???
Firstly,...the sum total of my routing experience is edge routing on my triton router table. I made all the Shaker style kitchen cupboards for our kitchen a few years ago.
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26th January 2019, 03:54 PM
Thread: Suggestions please
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The surface is gone, the planer took off several...
The surface is gone, the planer took off several mm the day the pics were taken, and before any sawing.
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25th January 2019, 09:56 PM
Thread: Suggestions please
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I would like to know what it is. My first...
I would like to know what it is. My first thought based on how hard it is, Wandoo, however, I have not seen Wandoo as light colour as this.
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25th January 2019, 05:05 PM
Thread: Suggestions please
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I don't have a circular saw with 80mm depth of...
I don't have a circular saw with 80mm depth of cut, so it sounds like hard yakka on the hand tools is the only way. :C
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25th January 2019, 04:01 PM
Thread: Suggestions please
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Suggestions please
Looking for a way to achieve these cutouts in EXTREMELY hard wood, very old Marri I suspect.
Brand new hand saw doesn't want to cut it, and chiselling is difficult to say the least.
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16th September 2018, 05:36 PM
Thread: Roller Shutters
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Roller Shutters
Looking at using roller shutters to close in our patio during winter months when it is pretty useless due to exposure to wind & rain from the direction that most of the crappy weather comes from....
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9th March 2017, 07:43 PM
Thread: Water tanks 23kl
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It just got almost certain for the poly. Just...
It just got almost certain for the poly.
Just found a 32kl for $3300 delivered, which is a great price for W.A. Not the colour I wanted, but if I wrap it in green shade cloth it will be the right... -
9th March 2017, 06:51 PM
Thread: Water tanks 23kl
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Rustynail, I am thinking of wrapping it in shade...
Rustynail, I am thinking of wrapping it in shade cloth and using Band-it strapping to hold it in place.
With regard to fire, it seems that the Aquaplate tanks are coated on the inside with a... -
3rd March 2017, 06:02 PM
Thread: Water tanks 23kl
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Too many of those fail from condensation causing...
Too many of those fail from condensation causing corrosion of various parts in the roof/truss sections.
Next door neighbours roof fell in last year.
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3rd March 2017, 02:39 PM
Thread: Water tanks 23kl
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Thanks for that info. Concrete is not an option...
Thanks for that info. Concrete is not an option here, it is too expensive, and I know that they are problematic.
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2nd March 2017, 11:18 PM
Thread: Water tanks 23kl
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Water tanks 23kl
Looking at installing another rainwater tank so we can put the entire house on rainwater instead of just drinking and cooking.
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3rd July 2016, 08:13 PM
Thread: Wood Chippers
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Wood Chippers
I'm in the market for a 3pl wood chipper to suit an 18HP tractor.
Looks like very little choice in W.A. other than a Barrett (locally made) or a Hansa, which is belt driven, so am a bit wary.
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31st December 2014, 04:21 PM
Thread: Timber I.D.
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Thanks Crocy,... I managed to get a look inside...
Thanks Crocy,... I managed to get a look inside it, and there is no sign of pitch in there at all.
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29th December 2014, 12:39 AM
Thread: Timber I.D.
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Thanks Crocy,...not close to what i had hoped for...
Thanks Crocy,...not close to what i had hoped for :(
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27th December 2014, 10:00 PM
Thread: Timber I.D.
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Not sure they will be much help, but here goes:-...
Not sure they will be much help, but here goes:-
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27th December 2014, 06:43 PM
Thread: Timber I.D.
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Timber I.D.
Just on the off chance ,.... I have an old Swan Brewery 5 gallon ginger beer keg.
No idea what wood it is made from, but it is bloody heavy for its size.
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16th December 2014, 04:30 AM
Thread: Which flux please?
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All good info thanks Soundman. The end result is...
All good info thanks Soundman.
The end result is that I needed lead free, and didn't have access to the heat required for silver solder, so ended up with the Retail Suckers solder and the correct... -
15th December 2014, 01:54 PM
Thread: Which flux please?
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Ebay has its uses, and I do use it a lot, but...
Ebay has its uses, and I do use it a lot, but when it comes to needing to know for sure that what you are buying is what it says it is, ebay is not that flash. I have to be sure that the solder is...
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14th December 2014, 01:24 PM
Thread: Which flux please?
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You are spot on Master Splinter. I have used...
You are spot on Master Splinter. I have used the 602 for silver soldering previously, which is why I was skeptical about it for lead free on copper. That link you posted is the Lead Free flux for...
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12th December 2014, 10:23 PM
Thread: Which flux please?
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Which flux please?
What would be a good water soluble flux to use when soldering copper joints with plumbers "soft lead free solder", the one that looks like "flux core", but thicker and no flux core.
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30th January 2014, 10:27 PM
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Thanks, but that project is long ago completed....
Thanks, but that project is long ago completed.
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30th January 2014, 08:43 PM
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Yes, someone with the same unit took it for...
Yes, someone with the same unit took it for spares. Try a wanted in Gumtree & here. Good luck.
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7th September 2013, 08:55 PM
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Bracket or slide thingy,...ideas wanted please....
I am trying to figure out how to mount a small flat screen tv behind a backrest in a caravan.
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24th March 2013, 07:23 PM
Thread: Fixing shelving to ply walls
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All done, hopefully it lasts a long time ;-)
All done, hopefully it lasts a long time ;-)
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24th March 2013, 12:00 PM
Thread: Fixing shelving to ply walls
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OK, I'll get some & try it. Thanks. PhillT
OK, I'll get some & try it.
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23rd March 2013, 07:27 PM
Thread: Fixing shelving to ply walls
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Fixing shelving to ply walls
I am looking at putting a couple of shelves in the wardrobe of the caravan, only problem is that all 3 sides of the robe are single leaf 3-ply.
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28th June 2012, 07:05 PM
Thread: Triton router template guides
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Email reply sent....
Email reply sent....
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27th June 2012, 03:27 PM
Thread: Triton router template guides
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Thanks for the reply. That sounds good. Is it...
Thanks for the reply. That sounds good.
Is it the whole TGA001 kit like is shown here
Triton Template Guide Kit TGA001 Triton DIY Tool | eBay
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27th June 2012, 02:05 AM
Thread: Triton router template guides
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Triton router template guides
If anyone knows of any good deals on Triton template guide adapter & bushes can you please let me know.
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23rd June 2012, 07:34 PM
Thread: Ryobi ERT241200 for parts
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Ryobi ERT241200 for parts
If anyone has a Ryobi ERT241200 and wants another one with a stuffed armature for spare parts, I have one that you can have for the postage cost to you. (Estimate $15-20)
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15th August 2011, 02:32 PM
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Great service, quality and price. AAA rated
My old GMC planer thicknesser blades have has a hard life ripping Jarrah most of their lives, so I decided to try to find an affordable alternative.
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18th June 2011, 02:10 AM
Thread: Planer / Thicknesser blades
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Now you are putting ideas in my head:wink: Would...
Now you are putting ideas in my head:wink:
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17th June 2011, 03:53 PM
Thread: Planer / Thicknesser blades
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Steve. Looks like a poor mans (me) version of...
Steve.
Looks like a poor mans (me) version of what I would like to buy:-
New! DEULEN 12" Jointer/Planer Knife Sharpener Hardwood | eBay
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17th June 2011, 02:25 PM
Thread: Planer / Thicknesser blades
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Planer / Thicknesser blades
When I bought my GMC 12" machine, the replacement knives were about $20 a set, now I don't seem able to get them for under $50 anywhere near where I live, so I am thinking of getting a set of TCT...
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2nd June 2011, 07:40 PM
Thread: Brushes to suit GMC circular saw
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No, BUT, if you got to a power tool repairer, or...
No, BUT, if you got to a power tool repairer, or even a power tool retailer, you can ask if they have any that are a close fit. The most important part is the lenght of the "tail" and the spring, and...
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2nd June 2011, 07:34 PM
Thread: Seems like a bargain???
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I have had my Triton WC2000 for about 10 years...
I have had my Triton WC2000 for about 10 years now. I had never done woodwork before I got it, in fact it was bought only to do some reno's in our last house.
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31st May 2011, 12:35 PM
Thread: Seems like a bargain???
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Seems like a bargain???
Do they come up that cheap very often?
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30th May 2011, 12:53 PM
Thread: Triton spares
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Thanks you. Wow, they have really gone up in...
Thanks you. Wow, they have really gone up in price since I got the last set:o
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29th May 2011, 08:04 PM
Thread: Help - WC2000 out of true
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Ute = SUV in USA terms, a cab with a tray back or...
Ute = SUV in USA terms, a cab with a tray back or well-body behind it, ala Toyota Hilux:D
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29th May 2011, 07:59 PM
Thread: Triton spares
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Does anyone know if the ruler arms that attach to...
Does anyone know if the ruler arms that attach to the fence on the WC 2000 are still available anywhere?
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29th May 2011, 06:23 PM
Thread: The Salvos have left me stunned !!!!
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Well, as advised, I put it on freecycle, and got...
Well, as advised, I put it on freecycle, and got three replies straight away. The first reply came and took it away and couldn't thank us enough for it. Just goes to show that there are needy people...
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29th May 2011, 05:25 PM
Thread: Help - WC2000 out of true
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I almost never use mine in cross cut mode now...
I almost never use mine in cross cut mode now because I got a drop saw, however, I previously tuned mine in that mode by placing shims between the metal and the wood parts of the fence/back-rest...
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29th May 2011, 03:52 PM
Thread: Help - WC2000 out of true
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G'day Ian. These things are pretty tough, so it...
G'day Ian. These things are pretty tough, so it is probably OK.
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27th May 2011, 02:23 PM
Thread: The Salvos have left me stunned !!!!
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= Mine was a time of being over the moon...
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Mine was a time of being over the moon .......
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27th May 2011, 02:08 PM
Thread: The Salvos have left me stunned !!!!
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I don't recall describing it as a 'Great TV', or...
I don't recall describing it as a 'Great TV', or claiming it to be worth any amount of money at all. :no:
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27th May 2011, 01:48 PM
Thread: The Salvos have left me stunned !!!!
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I take your point, however, if I were flat broke...
I take your point, however, if I were flat broke and my TV died, I would be very happy to be given a free set like the one above. It just stuns me that there is not a need for items that are...